Orlando and Central Florida have so much to offer, you needs lots of days to pack it all in. While there are plenty of things to do in Orlando, there are some wonderful top
destinations within driving distance. Rent a car and take a couple of day trips while you are in town.
Great Day Trip Destinations Near Orlando
There are many places you can get to in a day from Orlando. The following are just a few of the more popular tourist destination:
1. Kennedy Space Center (approx. 1 hour) – view a shuttle or rocket launch or tour NASA’s facilities.
2. Clearwater Beach (approx. 2 hours) – bask on the spectacular beach and swim in the sparkling waters.
3. St. Augustine (approx. 2 hours) – visit the nation’s oldest city and feel as if you’ve gone back in time.
4. Tampa/St. Petersburg (approx. 1.5/2 hours) – visit Busch Gardens and beautiful beaches.
5. Silver Springs (approx. 1.5 hours) – ride in the famous glass bottom boats and peer into crystal clear waters.
6. Daytona Beach (approx. 1 hour) – take a journey through racing history at the Daytona 500 experience.
7. Canaveral National Seashore (approx 1.5 hours) – view pristine beaches and the wildlife refuge.
Pack a picnic and head out to any of Central Florida’s top destination spots. All of them just a short drive from Orlando.
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