Non-Theme Park Day Trips You Can Take From Orlando

Odds are you’re planning or thinking about a trip to Orlando. The most visited tourist destination in America draws 75 million people a year. Learn more

So whether you’re completely over theme parks or looking to add variety to your next Orlando vacation, consider one of these 25 day trips to Florida’s beaches, parks, and historical sites.

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Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge

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De Leon Springs

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Weeki Wachee Springs

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Wekiwa Springs State Park

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Bioluminescent Kayaking at Cape Canaveral

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Snorkeling at Devil’s Den

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Non-Theme Park Day Trips You Can Take From Orlando

So whether you’re completely over theme parks or looking to add variety to your next Orlando vacation, consider one of these 25 day trips to Florida’s beaches, parks, and historical sites.

Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge

Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge

De Leon Springs

De Leon Springs

Weeki Wachee Springs

Weeki Wachee Springs

Wekiwa Springs State Park

Wekiwa Springs State Park

Wekiwa Springs State Park is less than one hour drive from Orlando. Wekiwa provides some of the best hiking in Orlando, with over twenty miles of trails.

Bioluminescent Kayaking at Cape Canaveral

Bioluminescent Kayaking at Cape Canaveral

Something you may not have considered on a day trip from Orlando is taking a bioluminescent tour along Florida’s beaches.

Snorkeling at Devil’s Den

Snorkeling at Devil’s Den

This privately owned scuba diving training center is one of Florida’s premier pre-historic springs.

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