Tired of being cooped up in your house and want a safe but wonderful daytrip? Here are 10 amazing destinations you can go to that can renew your energy, spirit, and life!
Amazing Animals
4235 Rambler Avenue, St. Cloud 34772
(407) 719-6269
Home to over 100 exotic animals this animal preserve gives private tours…just you and your group! There are many photo opportunities and hands-on encounters during this tour.
Everglades National Park Airboat Tour and Wildlife Show
24050 SW 8th Street, Miami 33194
(305)242-7700
Take an airboat through the Everglades and adventure with the alligators, birds, and turtles. This trip includes a wildlife show where guests see alligator wrestling techniques that were used by Native Americans. It even gives visitors a chance to hold a baby alligator!
Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park
100 Savannah Blvd., Micanopy 32667
(352) 466-3397
Florida’s first State Preserve, this wonderful park features herds of wild horses and bison. Nearly 300 species of birds can also be found along with the alligators, deer, and many other animals.
Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum
907 Whitehead Street, Key West 33040
Go for a walk through the peaceful studio, home, and gardens where the late Nobel Prize victor, Ernest Hemingway, was inspired to compose books during his most prolific years. You’ll likewise observe living relatives of the incredible unique six-toed felines!
Dudley Farm Historic State Park
18730 W. Newberry Road, Newberry 32669
(352) 472-1142
Spend a day with farm life as it was more than a century ago: guests participate! There’s birding, geo-seeking, hiking, wildlife viewing, and much more!
Tarpon Springs (and their Sponge Docks)
Tarpon Springs
Come to the Sponge Capital of the World and see the Sponge Docks! Learn how living sponges are harvested from the ocean. Restaurants are expanded into parking lots and shops have outdoor displays. The Greek Food is out of this world!
Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave., Orlando 32803
(407) 246-2620
Investigate an astounding 50-acre botanical garden minutes from Downtown Orlando. Each garden is planned to inspire our guests. These gardens include over 40 collections, including a tropical rain forest, Florida’s largest formal rose garden, a butterfly garden, and much more!
The Ringling
5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota 34243
941-359-5700
The Ringling consists of more than one museum: Circus, Art, Ca’D’Zan, the Historic Asolo Theatre, Bayfront Gardens, and an Education Center. While some parts of the Museum are currently closed, there is still plenty to do and see!
Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park
4150 South Suncoast Blvd., Homosassa, FL 34446
352-628-5343
Enjoy the wild side of Florida while you visit an endangered Florida panther, red wolves, manatees, and much more. Homosassa Springs takes care of these animals who each have a unique life story.
Summer Crush Vineyard and Winery
4200 Johnston Rd., Fort Pierce 34951
(772) 460-0500
Come experience a winery like no other anywhere! Decades of growing experience mixed with years of vineyard planning and development make this a destination spot for wine lovers everywhere!
