Day trips

Day trips

Worth the drive: destinations within reach of Sarasota that make for a great day away from the beach.

Bok Tower rising above the gardens in Lake Wales, Florida. Nearby Destination

Bok Tower Gardens

Day Trips

National Historic Landmark garden and singing tower destination in Central Florida.

863-676-1408 · boktowergardens.org

Iron Gwazi roller coaster at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. Nearby Destination

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay

Day Trips

Major Tampa theme park combining high-thrill roller coasters, family attractions and a large accredited zoo with more than 200 animal species.

buschgardens.com/tampa

Historic white lighthouse at Egmont Key State Park at the mouth of Tampa Bay, Florida. Nearby Destination

Egmont Key State Park

Day Trips

Boat-access-only island state park at the mouth of Tampa Bay with secluded beaches, wildlife refuge habitat, an 1858 lighthouse and Fort Dade ruins.

727-241-6106 · floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/egmont-key-state-park

Family enjoying the Gulf beach at Fort De Soto Park. Nearby Destination

Fort De Soto Park

Day Trips

Large Pinellas County island park with beaches, historic Fort De Soto, paddling, paved trails, camping, fishing and a designated dog beach.

727-582-2100 · pinellas.gov/parks/fort-de-soto-park

MINILAND USA LEGO city display at LEGOLAND Florida Resort. Nearby Destination

LEGOLAND Florida Resort

Day Trips

Large family theme-park resort in Winter Haven with LEGO-themed rides and attractions plus seasonal water-park and additional family experiences.

legoland.com/florida/theme-park-resort

Streamsong Resort golf course with dramatic sandy dunes, water and sculpted greens. Public / Resort Golf

Streamsong Resort Golf

Day Trips

Nationally recognized resort golf destination with Red, Blue, Black and The Chain courses.

streamsongresort.com/golf

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