Nature Coast

Day and Weekend Trips

This page lists popular family day and weekend trips within 100-200 miles from Hernando and Citrus County, Florida.
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Apopka - Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive

The Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive is an 11 mile one-way drive that is managed by the St. Johns Water Ma ...

2850 Lust Road, Apopka, FL, 32703
Bradenton - Bishop Museum of Science and Nature

The Bishop Museum of Science and Nature is the largest natural history museum on Florida’s Gulf Coas ...

201 10th St W, Bradenton, FL, 34205
Bushnell - Bushnell Station and Gulf Coast and Central Florida Railroad Museum

Enjoy over 30 Model Trains operating in all scales, plus our 1/2 Mile Train Ride. It is the Missi ...

6470 West CR 476, Bushnell, FL, 33513
Cedar Key

Cedar Key, a hidden gem on Florida’s Gulf Coast, offers a unique blend of natural beauty, rich histo ...

Clearwater - Captain Memos Pirate Cruise

We are a family oriented pirate themed day cruise located right in the heart of Clearwater Beach, Fl ...

25 Causeway Boulevard, Suite 3, Clearwater, FL, 33767
Clearwater - Tampa Bay Grand Prix

Looking for go-cart racing near Tampa, Florida? Find the speed and competition you want at Tampa Bay ...

12350 Automobile Boulevard, Clearwater, FL, 33762
Dunedin - Honeymoon Island State Park

One of Florida’s best-loved state parks, Honeymoon Island has more than four miles of beach to explo ...

#1 Causeway Boulevard, Dunedin, FL, 34698
Ellenton - Gamble Plantation Historic State Park

This antebellum mansion was home to Major Robert Gamble and headquarters of an extensive sugar plant ...

3708 U.S. Highway 301, Ellenton, FL, 34222
Gainesville - Devils Millhopper Geological State Park

In the midst of North Florida's sandy terrain and pine forests, a bowl-shaped cavity 120 feet deep l ...

4732 Millhopper Road, Gainesville, FL, 32653
Gainesville - Florida Museum of Natural History

All the permanent exhibits are kid-friendly and many have hands-on features just for kids. Check the ...

3215 Hull Road, Gainesville, FL, 32608
High Springs - Kulaqua River Ranch Waterpark

River Ranch is an aquatics facility that provides a safe, Christian atmosphere for all to enjoy. ...

Open Season: Mid April till the end of August
23400 NW 212th Avenue, High Springs, FL, 32643
Indian Rocks Beach - Splash Harbour Water Park

Water park with a variety of slides, kids' splash zones, a lazy river, casual dining & a tiki bar. ...

399 Second Street, Indian Rocks Beach, FL, 33785
Kissimmee - Fantasy World Resort

FantasyWorld Resort Lake Buena Vista South is a family friendly vacation resort in Kissimmee, Florid ...

5005 Kyngs Heath Road, Kissimmee, FL, 34746
Kissimmee - Green Meadows Petting Farm

Green Meadows Petting Farm offers an engaging and educational experience just minutes from Orlando, ...

1881 Jack Calhoun Drive, Kissimmee, FL, 34741
Kissimmee - Island H2O Water Park

From exhilarating drop slides to relaxing wave pools, Island H2O Live! offers over 20 unique experie ...

Open Season: March - October, select days
3230 Inspiration Drive, Kissimmee, FL, 34747
Lady Lake - Uncle Donalds Farm

Where else can you milk a goat, pet a bristly pig, touch a chicken, or feed a cow? Since 1980 this f ...

2713 Griffin Avenue, Lady Lake, FL, 32159
Lake Wales - Bok Tower Gardens

Bok Tower Gardens has offered some of Florida’s most remarkable experiences to more than 23 million ...

1151 Tower Boulevard, Lake Wales, FL, 33853
Lakeland - Bonnet Springs Park

The mission of Bonnet Springs Park is to enrich our community through nature, culture, recreation, a ...

400 Bonnet Springs Boulevard, Lakeland, FL, 33815
Lakeland - Florida Air Museum

As Florida’s “Official Aviation Museum and Education Center,” the Florida Air Museum features a dyna ...

4075 James C. Ray Drive, Lakeland, FL, 33811
Lakeland - Florida Childrens Museum

Visiting a children’s museum is an incredible way to nurture curiosity, creativity, and hands-on lea ...

600 Bonnet Springs Boulevard, Lakeland, FL, 33815
Lakeland - Safari Wilderness

Safari Wilderness Ranch is not a zoo or theme park. There are no crowds and no lines. Here you will ...

10850 Moore Road, Lakeland, FL, 33809
Madeira Beach - Johns Pass Village and Boardwalk

Adventure awaits at John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk! From exciting water sports like parasailing a ...

12902 Village Boulevard, Madeira Beach, FL, 33708
Melrose - Rooterville Animal Sanctuary

Rooterville is a small farm animal sanctuary founded over 24 years ago with lots of happy animals wh ...

1208 N County Road 315, Melrose, FL, 32666
Merrit Island - Kennedy Space Center

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex brings to life the NASA story, offering a full day or more of f ...

Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL, 32953
Myakka City - Dakin Dairy Farms

Our Farm Tour is a unique attraction to the Sarasota and Bradenton area, offering an experience that ...

30771 Betts Road, Myakka City, FL, 34251
Ocala - Appleton Museum of Art

The building is an inspiring home to the outstanding permanent collection. With clean lines and stat ...

4333 E. Silver Springs Boulevard, Ocala, FL, 34470
Ocala - Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing

Opened in 1976, it chronicles the history of the sport of drag racing. Some 90 racing cars can be se ...

13700 SW 16th Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34473
Ocala - Farm Tours of Ocala

Embark on an unforgettable Ocala farm tour, featuring a scenic drive through the heart of horse coun ...

1750 NW 80th Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34482
Ocala - Petting Zoo Ocala

Petting Zoo Ocala offers a variety of kid-friendly farm animals as well as our exotic animals. A str ...

11150 W Highway 40, Ocala, FL, 34482
Ocala - The Canyons Zip Line and Adventure Park

Two spectacular canyons and 4 lakes make our amazing zip lining adventures like no other! Our to ...

8045 NW Gainesville Road, Ocala, FL, 34475
Odessa - Old McMickys Farm

Relax, breathe in the fresh air and enjoy the great outdoors at Old McMicky’s Farm. Enjoy a fun-fill ...

9612 Crescent Drive, Odessa, FL, 33556
Ona - Solomons Castle

Hidden in the lush Florida woodlands is one man's dream of paradise. A visit to Solomon's Castle ma ...

Open Season: October 2 - August 1
4533 Solomon Road, Ona, FL, 33865
Orlando - Aquatica

Splash into fun in and around the water with up-close animal encounters, thrilling rides, sandy beac ...

5800 Water Play Way, Orlando, FL, 32821
Orlando - Coco Key Water Resort

CoCo Key Hotel and on-site Water Resort is the best Orlando hotel for your family! With 391 guest ro ...

7400 International Drive, Orlando, FL, 32819
Orlando - Crayola Experience

Discover the Magic of Color® at Crayola Experience, Crayola’s premier, one-of-a-kind family attracti ...

8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, 32809
Orlando - Discovery Cove

Discovery Cove is an all-inclusive day resort where you will enjoy a one-of-a-kind opportunity to sw ...

6000 Discovery Cove Way, Orlando, FL, 32821
Orlando - Disneys Animal Kingdom

Disney's Animal Kingdom is full of attractions, adventures and entertainment that reflect Walt Disne ...

2901 Osceola Parkway, Orlando, FL, 32830
Orlando - Disneys Blizzard Beach

Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park, one of 2 Water Parks in Walt Disney World Resort, features one o ...

500 W Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830
Orlando - Disneys Epcot

Come explore exciting attractions, enchanting international pavilions, award-winning fireworks and s ...

1200 Epcot Resort Boulevard, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830
Orlando - Disneys Hollywood Studios

This theme Park offers behind-the-scenes glimpses of Hollywood-style action with live shows, thrilli ...

351 South Studio Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830
Orlando - Disneys Magic Kingdom

Magic Kingdom theme park, one of 4 Theme Parks in Walt Disney World Resort, captures the enchantment ...

3111 World Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830
Orlando - Disneys Typhoon Lagoon

Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, one of 2 Water Parks in Walt Disney World Resort, features attra ...

1494 E Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL, 32830
Orlando - Gatorland

Get ready for down-home family fun at “The Alligator Capital of the World®” – Gatorland! There isn ...

14501 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL, 32837
Orlando - Island H2O Water Park

From exhilarating drop slides to relaxing wave pools, Island H2O Water Park offers over 20 unique ex ...

Open Season: March-October
3230 Inspiration Dr, Kissimmee, FL
Orlando - SeaWorld

Enjoy a variety of one-of-a-kind animal experiences at SeaWorld Orlando including feeding dolphins, ...

7007 Sea World Drive, Orlando, FL, 32821
Orlando - Tank America

Tank America is in scenic Orlando just minutes from Disney, Universal, and the airport. This adventu ...

6605 Muskogee Street, Orlando, FL, 32807