Water Slide Excitement at Wild Waters
Whether passing through cities like Daytona Beach, Fort Myers, Jacksonville, St Augustine or Tampa Bay, you can find family friendly cruises, theme parks, aquariums, zoos and more that are definitely worth a visit before heading home.
Families, larger groups, and couples can take advantage of a wide array of attractions that are educational, romantic, or just plain fun! Before planning your return trip home, plot your course and see if any of the below attractions fall along the path!
Daytona Beach (About 1 hour away from Orlando, FL)
- Silver Spring's: Nature's Theme Park - With glass bottom boats, shows, and nature exhibits, you can learn more about the natural side of Florida.
- Wild Waters - Water slides, lazy rivers, and wave pools add to the excitement as you have a little fun in the sun.
Fort Myers (About 3 hours away from Orlando, FL)
- Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre - Enjoy a nice, sit-down meal while enjoying the latest in stage performances.
- Cabbage Key and Shell Island Tour - Take a trip through the Gulf of Mexico to see Shell Island, marine life, and more.
- Tin City and Naples Port Royal - Spend a full day exploring Tin City with shopping and more and head to Naples Port Royal for an equally beautiful experience.
- Marco Island and Naples Port Royal - Enjoy a relaxing cruise to Marco Island with a view of the many different beaches along the way with this full day excursion.
- High Speed Boat Thrill Ride - Ride up to 70 mph on the Gulf of Mexico for the ultimate sightseeing experience.
St. Augustine (About 2 hours away from Orlando, FL)
- Old Town Trolley Narrated Tour - Ride by famous landmarks and historical sights with this narrated trolley experience.
- Florida Heritage Museum - Just as the name implies, you can read and see Florida history at its finest from when it was founded to modern day accommplishments.
- Old Jail: 19th Century Jail Tour - Take a tour of this historic prison that held inmates for over 60 years.
- Old City Helicopters - With a variety of areas highlighted like the beaches, Porpoise Point and more, you can enjoy a helicopter ride with an ubobstructed view of the area.
Tampa Bay (About 2 hours away from Orlando, FL)
- Busch Gardens Africa - With Africa-themed thrill rides, events, and shows happening yearly, a visit to the renowned Busch Gardens is always bar-none.
- Starlite Majesty and Starlite Princess Dinner & Lunch Cruises - Enjoy fine dining, dancing, sightseeing, and more on these majestic vessels.
- Adventure Island - Waterpark fun on over 30 acres with water slides, wave pools, lazy rivers, and much more.
- Florida Aquarium - With exhibits featuring millions of gallons of sea life, you can enjoy an educational look at the underwater world.
- Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo - Different themed areas offer a look at wildlife from different perspectives as you cover 56 acres of wildlife.
