5 Florida Staycation Ideas

We’re lucky enough to have so many different options that are great for a day trip or a quick weekend away!

Wild Florida, located in Kenansville, which is about 2 hours north east of Manatee County. Now through the end of the year, they’re celebrating 7 years of adventure with FREE admission into their Gator and Wildlife Park! Visitors will be able to see the animal shows, explore the hawk swamp, visit the petting zoo and take part in their interactive programs. Admission is free to the park, and they have animal encounters and air boat rides available for purchase.

If you’re looking to cool off, there’s nothing better than a lazy trip down a river in a Central Florida Spring! Florida has more than 700 springs, here’s the top ten around the Orlando area.

Safari Wilderness Ranch in Lakeland will provide you with a rare and unique experience. It isn’t a zoo or a theme park, it’s a natural adventure. Tours will take you through more than 260 acres of pristine wilderness, and get this; the safaris are equipped with shade canopies and stadium seating!

Of course no Florida summer is complete without a trip to the beach! Here on the gulf coast, we have some of the best beaches in the country! Head a bit north and explore the Clearwater and St Pete beaches. Or head south to Siesta Key Beach, currently ranked #1 in the country.

The Brevard Zoo which is a bit further away on the east coast in the underrated town of Melbourne is packed with adventure. More than a zoo, it offers an aerial obstacle course with zip lines, a chance to kayak down a river in Expedition Africa and so much more!

Just hop in the car and enjoy the ride!  Before you know it, it’ll be August and summer vacation is over!