Falling Waters State Park
Gatorland
Clearwater Beach
Jacksonville Zoo
& Gardens
Museum of
Science & History
Pier Park, Panama City Beach
There’s something for everyone in the fam at Pier Park, with premier shopping & entertainment, rides, games, and seasonal events like the Boo-Brew beer festival, Mall-O-Ween, Santa, and the Beach Ball Drop for NYE. (No pier pressure.)
Shopping & Dining
Live music
Laser tag
IMAX movies
Tallahassee Museum
Crystal River
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Aquarium
Busch Gardens
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Everglades National Park
Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium
Ringling Circus
Museum
Daytona International Speedway
Kennedy Space Center
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Falling Waters State Park
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Jacksonville Zoo
& Gardens
Pet a stingray or feed a giraffe.
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Daytona International Speedway
Kennedy Space Center
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Things to see & do:
How many times during quarantine have you told the kids to “take a hike?” At Falling Waters, they really can! This scenic walk features sinkholes and wildlife, leading to the state’s highest waterfall!
Camping
Swimming
Fishing
Birding
Things to see & do:
gatorland.com
Gators, gators, gators, gators. (And crocodiles.) From up-close encounters, to feeding time shows, to a thrilling zipline experience, to ATV rides and a splash ride — there’s wild (and wildlife) adventure in every corner of this massive must-see park.
Zipline over hundreds of alligators and crocodiles
Live shows
Meet-A-Gator
Things to see & do:
clearwaterbeach.com
In a state full of beaches, this may be the most family-friendly of them all. Activities like parasailing, stand-up paddle boarding, jet skiing, playgrounds, and a pirate ship cruise offer excitement, while beautiful sand and crystal clear (obviously) water let you get your resting beach face on.
Parasailing
Paddleboarding
Jet skiing
Racecar/Shuttle simulator
Things to see & do:
jacksonvillezoo.org
Lions, cheetahs, elephants, monkeys, snakes, birds...warty pigs? This huge collection has over 2,000 animals, and proceeds from all ticket sales go towards conservation. Plus, the Dinosauria attraction offers a blast from the past. Will your kids love it? You be Jurassic they will.
Pet a stingray
Feed a giraffe
Visit the Range of the Jaguar
Things to see & do:
themosh.org
Jacksonville’s MOSH brings science and regional history to life with fun, interactive exhibits for kids (and parents) of all ages, and is home to one of the U.S.’ largest single-lens planetariums. Space science, coastal creatures and live animal encounters make the museum a one-of-a-kind experience.
Creation Station
Interactive exhibits
Traveling exhibits
The Bryan-Gooding Planetarium
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This isn’t some boring ol’ museum. This is 52 fun-filled acres of nature, history, treetop ziplining, wildlife (wolves!), dinosaur sculptures, shopping, dining, and more. This is one of the rare times you’ll hear the kids say “pleeeeeeeeeease can we go to the museum?!”
tallahasseemuseum.org
See exotic animals
Nature trails
Ziplining
Things to see & do:
Swim. With. Man. A. Tees. Is there anything cuter than these plump, gentle, sea cows? (Spoiler alert: no, there is not.) There are tons of other adventures in the warm gulf water and spring-fed rivers, too, plus art galleries and archeological sites.
discovercrystalriverfl.com
Swim with a manatee (no touching!)
Take a boat tour
Walk the boardwalk
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Gearheads, rejoice! If your kids are into things that go vroom, this is the place for you — whether it’s a race day or not. Take a Speedway Tour, check out real racing cars, and more. And there’s no party like a 500 party in February!
daytonainternationalspeedway.com
Motorsports Hall of Fame
Interactive exhibits
Tram ride onto the track
Things to see & do:
Listen all kids are space cadets from time to time, right? Well, here’s their chance to have a (literal) blast and shoot for the stars. The Space Center is filled with one-of-a-kind, out-of-this-world interactive experiences, rockets, rovers, shuttles, and so much more.
kennedyspacecenter.com
Shuttle Launch Experience
Astronaut Training Simulator
Journey To Mars
IMAX movies
Things to see & do:
Central Florida is basically Theme Park Central, with some of the biggest and best in the world: Disney World, Universal Studios, Busch Gardens, and LEGOLAND. Hit ‘em all up for iconic memory-making experiences, while you mix in everything else the Sunshine State has to offer.
Shuttle Launch Experience
Astronaut Training Simulator
Journey To Mars
IMAX movies
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With a fun focus on entertainment, education, and conservation, the aquarium is one of the most fascinating of Florida’s attractions. Sharks, sea dragons, otters, penguins, stingrays, turtles — there are over 9,000 animals at the aquarium! Plus, there are interactive and adventure-filled activities. So water you waiting for? ;)
flaquarium.org
Wild dolphin cruise
Splash Pad outdoor water play zone
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It doesn’t get more colorful than this! Every kid goes cray for crayons. And at this creativity wonderland, they can draw, paint, melt, mold, drip, and make it rain(bow). It’s 70,000 square feet of endless creativity, where coloring on the walls is finally ok.
crayolaexperience.com
Star in your own coloring page
Name and wrap your own Crayola crayon
Take a 4D coloring adventure
See crayons being made
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Step right up to get behind the scenes of the Greatest Show on Earth! Whether your kid is an acrobat, a daredevil, or a little clown, they’ll love getting up close and personal with all the wonders of the circus — crazy clown cars, glittering costumes, cannons, and more freakishly fun exhibits.
ringling.org
Explore the 44,000-piece Howard Bros. Circus Model
Squeeze into a clown car
Tame a (fake) tiger
Learn the history behind the headlines
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There’s nothing like it in the country — the largest subtropical wilderness in the U.S. is a must-see landscape that’s home to endangered species like the manatee, American crocodile, and the elusive Florida panther. Kids will LOVE an airboat ride through the marsh. And they’ll probably see a gator or two!
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Air boat mangrove jungle tour
Shark Valley tram ride
Hiking
Junior Ranger program
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NOTE: Most, if not all, the attractions on the map are open, with COVID safety measures in place. Some attractions and exhibits rotate seasonally. Check official sites for the most up-to-date info before you plan your itinerary.
Treasure
Coast
Home to Indian River, St. Lucie, and Martin counties, the Coast gets its name from a sunken gold-carrying fleet, whose booty still washes ashore from time to time. What kid wouldn’t love that? Beaches, waterparks, boating, and kayaking are the true treasures, though.
floridastreasurecoast.com
Indian Riverside Park
Sailfish Splash Waterpark
Vero Beach Environmental
Learning Center
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Ocala
From adventure in the National Forest to activities on Silver Springs River, to museums, historic sites, and a bustling downtown — Ocala is a must-visit city. It’s also the Horse Capital of the World, with thoroughbred farms and riding trails. Giddyup!
ocalamarion.com
Cactus Jack’s horseback trail rides
The Canyons zipline tour
Wetland boardwalk hike
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Florida Keys
Dive into some fun (literally), with snorkel and scuba excursions to explore the only living coral barrier reef in the country. Nature-themed adventures and attractions throughout this gorgeous string of tropical islands make the southernmost point of the U.S. fun for the whole fam.
fla-keys.com
Seven Mile Bridge
Marathon Turtle Hospital
Dolphin encounters
Fishing excursions
Things to see & do:
Your mini marine biologists can experience the ocean from outside, inside, and on the water. They’ll see sharks, manatees, and sea turtles at the aquarium, get hands on with creatures in the bay or in touch pools, and learn about conservation in small groups. (Fish call them “schools” ;))
mote.org
Morning or Full Moon kayak tours
Morning Rounds private tour
Dip Netting in the bay
Turtle Time!
Things to see & do:
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