🌟 Top 10 Orlando Day Trips
- Gio And JC
- Aug 2, 2025
- 3 min read
As a Vacation Planner, I am often asked about other things to do in and around Orlando, FL. Once you get outside the Theme Parks you will find that Central Florida has a lot of cool things to see and do. I often recommend tours offered through VIATOR, as I have had great experiences booking my own tours with them all over the world.
1. 🚀 Kennedy Space Center Tour
Explore NASA’s launch headquarters with transport from Orlando. Highlights include the Rocket Garden, Shuttle Launch Experience, and the Space Shuttle Atlantis exhibit. Click HERE to book
2. 🏰 St. Augustine Day Trip
Visit America’s oldest city with options like a scenic boat tour, hop-on-hop-off trolley, or the Medieval Torture Museum. Cobblestone streets and Spanish architecture await. We visited for a day trip and LOVED it! Click HERE to book.
3. 🏖️ Clearwater Beach Escape
Relax on the Gulf Coast with white sands and turquoise waters. Add-ons include speedboat rides (Sea Screamer), pirate cruises (Captain Memo), or deep-sea fishing. Click HERE to book
4. 🐊 Everglades Airboat Adventure
Zoom through Florida’s wetlands and spot alligators and native wildlife. Often paired with Kennedy Space Center tours for a full-day combo. Click HERE to book
5. 🛥️ Winter Park Scenic WaLK & Boat Tour
Cruise through lakes and canals lined with historic mansions and lush landscapes. A relaxing escape just outside Orlando. Click HERE to book
6. 🧙 Orlando Sightseeing Tour with Optional Boat Cruise
Discover the city of Orlando and the surrounding region on this sightseeing bus tour and optional boat cruise. Learn about the history of Orlando as you cover the downtown highlights around Lake Eola and browse the boutiques and specialty stores on Park Avenue. Upgade to a full-day tour to include a scenic boat ride through the lakes and canals of historic Winter Park, the self-proclaimed ‘Venice of America.’ Click HERE to book
7. 🐬 Swim with Manatees: Eco-Educational Tour in Crystal River
Head northwest to swim or snorkel with manatees in their natural habitat. A seasonal favorite, especially in winter. Click HERE to book
8. 🏞️ Wekiwa Springs State Park
A short drive from Orlando, this park offers kayaking, swimming, and hiking in crystal-clear springs surrounded by lush forest. Click HERE to book
9. 🏄 Electric Bike Tour of New Smyrna Beach
A laid-back coastal town with strong surf, artsy vibes, and charming cafes. A guided electric bike tour is the very best way to experience everything New Smyrna Beach has to offer! The beach is great for riding and is just 2 blocks away! Visitors always say it’s the most fun and memorable activity of their trip. Click HERE to book
10. 🌳 ICONic City Tour Of Orlando
A string of fun activities and site visits makes up this action-packed day tour of Orlando. First up: a drive around Lake Eola and through downtown Orlando. Then it’s off to Winter Park for a boat ride on the waterway. Enjoy free time to shop and dine on Park Avenue, and take a quick spin though Disney Springs. Top off the day with a ride on the ICON Orlando, a 400-feet-tall observation wheel. Click HERE to book
NOTE: All links to VIATOR are associated to Gio as a Vacation Planner. By booking with this vendor, a commission is paid to Gio as an authorized Travel Agent and Vacation Planner with Extra Magic Trips.
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