Budget-friendly quick trips within the Sunshine State are a great way to get out and explore more of what surrounding Florida cities have to offer. I show you a list of places I dine, grab my daily lattes, and do fun things in the city (and whether it’s worth your time).
Check out the spots I visited (and a list of places I didn’t make it to) to help guide your next visit.
Staying mostly off the popular St. George Street, you can find a days worth of activities in St. Augustine that strike a balance of touristy and seasoned local.
A 3-day trip to Jacksonville loaded with places to eat, shop, drink, play, and hang.
Polk County doesn’t get a lot of love, but you just might have an enjoyable day trip if you follow this itinerary to Lake Wales and Winter Haven.
A low-key weekend where more time was spent in the Airbnb than going out, but here are the places we checked out.
A new immersive playground has opened in St. Pete and I have all the details to know before you plan your day trip.
The entire state of Florida is at your disposal for an amazing summer vacation. Here are some ideas spanning the whole state of state parks, museums, food destinations, and iconic photo spots.
A week at the beach on the West Coast of Florida led me to explore some towns like Safety Harbor and Dunedin, while making pit stops in Tampa and St. Pete.
Bok Tower Gardens is a contemplative garden, and bird sanctuary outside of Orlando that makes for a peaceful day trip outdoors.
A trip to Plant City! Don’t scratch your heads. Between a park, hikes, strawberries, and creating your own outdoor walking tour, you can spend the day here and enjoy one of Florida’s small, charming towns.
A colorful drive down A1A led me to Canaveral National Seashore. Trails, overlooks, and lagoons offer more than just the beach and popular launch watching site.
We headed almost two hours north of Orlando to explore some parks. This includes Silver Springs, Rainbow Springs, and Cedar Woods Lakes and Gardens.
There are some new places to explore in St. Pete right now! Visit the St. Pete Pier, the new Van Gogh exhibit at the Dali Museum, and watch the sunset at Fort Desoto Park!
Looking for a new Florida State Park to explore? Head down to Sarasota and explore the Myakka River State Park and take a walk on their popular Canopy Walkway.
Tired of being cooped up? Visit any of these local parks around Central Florida and enjoy all the natural beauty we often take for granted.
North of Orlando is a beautiful state park with both a beach and gardens to enjoy. Washington Oaks State Park in Palm Coast offers the best of nature in an accessible day trip.
A great activity to get out of the house is sunflower picking at the Stanley Pond Adventure Farm in Astatula.
Downtown Sanford is packed with eateries, bars, and breweries you’ll need to visit a few times to try them all. This city guide highlights a few of the local businesses that can make any day a good day for “Sanfording”.
Lakeland has a brand new modern food hall called The Joinery! This repurposed space is home to eight vendors, a bar with local beers, and plenty of places to enjoy the views of Lake Mirror.
An updated city guide for Deland, Florida. A sweet town north of Orlando, with local businesses and makers at its heart. Visit their recurring Friday night Farmer's Market or their seasonal Indie Artisan Flea Market.
Visit Dunedin, just North of Clearwater when you take a trip to the West Coast. Just 30-minutes from St. Petersburg you'll find a charming beach town filled with breweries, restaurants, quaint attractions, and hidden oranges to search for while you visit.
My latest trip to St. Peterburg is here. It’s loaded with places to eat and drink, fun things to do, and of course some of the newest street art in the city.
Eager to get out of Orlando for something new? I'm sharing more fun spots to try when you visit Tampa including coffee, sweets, and different cuisines for all the eating your stomach can handle in a day trip.
Mt. Dora has always been considered a quaint and charming town, but slowly the downtown landscape is changing. I explored the new market, and other spots recently to see what there was to offer.
What is there to do in Clermont? The Citrus Tower is an old Florida attraction that has been revitalized and worth a visit. I also visited local breweries and coffee shops in Downtown Clermont.
A day trip to Lakeland with options for eats and things to do.