Ravings and any other FL girls

macaroni1979 · May 2010

We are in Orlando and looking to do a day trip somewhere, either with or w/o DD. Any suggestions??? I only wish the Keys weren't so far =(

Jennyjenz · May 2010

How about the Tampa Bay area? There's Busch Gardens, Lowry park Zoo and good restaurants!

readyin07 · May 2010

Sanibel is a lovely place to go with your DD (except for I don't know what this oil spill is going to do to the gulf beaches?). W/out your DD, is Miami too far? Probably what a 5 hour drive?

macaroni1979 · May 2010

We've done Clearwater and Tampa twice this year, so looking to try something different. What else do you suggest?!

readyin07 · May 2010

Oh, sorry! I see day trip so Miami and even Sanibel might be too far. What about St. Augustine? We went there for our baby moon and it was a lovely trip!

macaroni1979 · May 2010

readyin07:
Sanibel is a lovely place to go with your DD (except for I don't know what this oil spill is going to do to the gulf beaches?). W/out your DD, is Miami too far? Probably what a 5 hour drive?

That sounds like a long drive... What else?!

mommyofmiles · May 2010

Cocoa Beach?

macaroni1979 · May 2010

mommyofmiles:
Cocoa Beach?

ooohhh, i just googled and saw their is a manatee sanctuary park there, fun!

mommyofmiles · May 2010

I haven't been since I was pretty young and we usually just hung out on the beach, but I remember loving going there. (I grew up in Miami and we had family in Orlando, so we were in that area a lot). Hope you have fun whatever you guys decide to do! We are headed to Miami tomorrow and I can't wait for a vacation!

macaroni1979 · May 2010

mommyofmiles:
I haven't been since I was pretty young and we usually just hung out on the beach, but I remember loving going there. (I grew up in Miami and we had family in Orlando, so we were in that area a lot). Hope you have fun whatever you guys decide to do! We are headed to Miami tomorrow and I can't wait for a vacation!

Have fun!!! We certainly are!!!

Cytina · May 2010

St Augustine is very cool - that would be just about 2 hours from Orlando. https://www.getaway4florida.com/

How about Fort DeSoto? It's about 2 hours as well... https://www.pinellascounty.org/park/05_Ft_Desoto.htm

Tarpon Springs is about 2 hours away too - sponge docks, plenty of Greek food! https://www.ci.tarpon-springs.fl.us/tourism/index2.htm

Ravings Rabbids · May 2010

I second Cocoa Beach!! The manatee sanctuary is a really nice place. And it's also fun to walk out on the jetty and watch the cruise ships go out!

Ravings Rabbids · May 2010

How the heck could I forget St. Augustine? There are some nice outlets out there and I LOVE that city. Everything is very quaint feeling and there are some really good eateries there, too. And the cobblestone streets are so cool (well, to me anyways). The fort is free to walk around, too...it's amazing to see the workmanship that was put into that thing!

June2007 · May 2010

Are you look to avoid theme parks? Wet And Wild is a lot if fun for kids and adults and kids and not too expensive. Dayton beach is nice and not too far. There are some great outlet malls too (Carters, Janie and Jack, childrens place etc!) I can't think of the one with all the kids stores is called but I think it's like premier outlets or something like that.

MissMoxy · May 2010

I'd say St. Augustine too. I love the old world feel and the beach is nice too. Have fun wherever you decide.

Fordlor · May 2010

St. Augustine is definitely nice. Just keep in mind quite a few restaurants/shops are closed on Mondays. (Don't know if you are going today or not).

Or you could go to Blue Springs near DeLand/Debary. They have cool springs to swim in (although not sure if it is warm enough for that yet). They also have manatees and canoeing.

Have fun!

k8elee03 · May 2010

St. Augustine, definitely for sure, no question about it. Perfectly different from Orlando, and therefore worth a day trip. The history there is really fun, the cobblestone streets, the fort, all of that. If you want a little history/architecture/art/shopping/etc., St. Augustine is a perfect choice.

If you're more interested in doing a nature thing, Blue Springs is a good choice. You could probably stop there or at the Merritt Island nature preserve on your way to St. Aug to see manatees, although keep in mind that they may or may not be around this time of year, I'm not a manatee expert, but I think they are more likely to be seen during the winter months.

Have fun!

macaroni1979 · May 2010

Thanks everyone for your help! We are not doing any theme parks down here, only Sea World tomorrow, so I am trying to plan out the week ahead. Thanks for the suggestions and keep them coming--I'll check back!

Califlorida · May 2010

the keys! lol, kidding. i know it is far, but it's my favorite.

i'm partial to the east coast of florida, so anything in that direction

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