Gainesville

Day and Weekend Trips

This page lists popular family day and weekend trips within 100-200 miles from Gainesville, Florida.
Kids Gainesville: Day and Weekend Trips - Fun 4 Gator Kids
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Cedar Key

Cedar Key is a quiet island community nestled among many tiny keys on the Gulf Coast of Florida. Lon ...

Clay County - Camp Chowenwaw

Camp Chowenwaw (Cho’-wen-waw), is a beautiful 150-acre recreation site on Black Creek, located in Gr ...

1517 Ball Road, Green Cove Springs, FL, 32043
Clay County - Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park

Gold Head is located on rolling sandhills on the North Central Ridge of Florida with one of the few ...

6239 State Road 21, Keystone Heights, FL, 32656
Crystal River

Crystal River is the gem of the Nature Coast. The Manatee Capital of the World with spring-fed river ...

Crystal River - Mertailor’s Mermaid Aquarium Encounter

An Interactive Aquatic Adventure for all Ages! Explore the underwater world as never before! As you ...

4100 W Gulf to Lake Hwy, Lecanto, FL, 34461
Dade City - Dade City Heritage and Cultural Museum

The mission of the Dade City Heritage and Cultural Museum is to support and promote public interest, ...

14206 U.S.Highway 98, Dade City, FL, 33525
Dade City - Giraffe Ranch

Located in beautiful east Pasco County 45 minutes north of Tampa, Giraffe Ranch is on 47 acres of ro ...

38650 Mickler Road, Dade City, FL, 33523
Dade City - Pioneer Florida Museum and Village

In 1960, Rudolph Rhode and his sister, Miss Annie Rhode, the children of a prominent farmer in San A ...

15602 Pioneer Museum Rd, Dade City, FL, 33523
Dade City - Snowcat Ridge

Snowcat Ridge is an alpine snow park featuring a 60-foot-tall and 400-foot-long real snow-covered tu ...

Open Season: November - March
27839 Saint Joe Rd, Dade City, FL, 33525
Dade City - Tree Hoppers

TreeHoppers Aerial Adventure Park is the largest zip line aerial adventure park in Central Florida, ...

27839 Saint Joe Road, Dade City, FL, 33525
Daytona - Barberville Pioneer Settlement

A visit to Barberville Pioneer Settlement is truly a unique experience. Our historical village is ne ...

1776 Lightfoot Lane, Barberville, FL, 32105
Daytona - Daytona Boardwalk

The Daytona Beach Boardwalk and Pier is the place to be for family fun! It features Ocean Walk Shopp ...

12 North Ocean Avenue, Daytona Beach, FL, 32118
Daytona - Daytona International Speedway Tours

Get up-close and behind the scenes at the World Center of Racing! Tours being at 9:30 AM daily and d ...

1801 W. International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, FL, 32114
Daytona - Daytona Lagoon

Daytona Lagoon is Daytona Beach’s Premier Seasonal Water Park and Family Entertainment Center. A ful ...

601 Earl Street, Daytona Beach, FL, 32118
Daytona - Reptile Discovery Center

Enjoy a walk on our beautiful outdoor trail where you will see all kinds of reptile species -- lizar ...

2710 Big John Dr, DeLand, FL, 32724
Daytona Aquarium and Rainforest Adventure

If you think High Definition is awesome, you’ll be astounded as you see the vibrant colors of the va ...

Open Season: open 7 days a week 11am-6pm
1008 West International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, Florida, 32114
De Leon Springs State Park

Visitors enjoy a Florida experience that includes a recreational swimming area and a fascinating his ...

601 Ponce de Leon Blvd, DeLeon Springs, FL, 32130
Flagler Beach

Flagler Beach features six miles of un-crowded, car-free shoreline. There are five public parks in t ...

Georgia - Wild Adventures

170 Acres of Rides, Slides and Exotic Animals. Wild Adventures in Valdosta, GA is a Theme Park, Wate ...

Open Season: March - December
3766 Old Clyattville Road, Valdosta, GA, 31601
Gulf Coast - Lift Adventure Park at SunWest Park

The Lift aspires to provide a unique experience in outdoor recreation on the water. Never been wakeb ...

17362 Old Dixie Hwy, Hudson, FL, 34667
Gulf Coast - Scalloping

Take the kids scalloping on the Nature Coast! Season typically runs mid June through early September ...

Homosassa - Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park

When Homosassa Springs was a popular train stop in the early 1900s, passengers could picnic and take ...

4150 S. Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa, Florida, 34446
Inverness - Liberty Park and Depot District

One of six waterfront parks within the city limits, Liberty Park is located on Lake Henderson and is ...

286 N. Apopka Avenue, Inverness, FL, 34450
Jacksonville - Adventure Landing Shipwreck Island Waterpark

Our summer time showcase is Shipwreck Island Water Park, featuring the Little St. Johns River, Typho ...

Open Season: The waterpark will be open during select days and times...
1944 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville Beach, FL, 32250
Jacksonville - Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary

The mission of Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary is to provide a safe, loving and forever home to ...

1860 Starratt Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32666
Jacksonville - Community First Igloo

The only NHL sized Ice Rink in Northeast Florida. We offer public ice skating, basic skill classes, ...

3605 Philips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL, 32207
Jacksonville - Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens

The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is located in historic Riverside of Jacksonville, FL. The Cummer ...

829 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32204
Jacksonville - i-Fly

iFLY makes the dream of flight a reality for all ages, 3 to 103. We are an all-inclusive, family fun ...

10579 Brightman Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32256
Jacksonville - Jacksonville Arboretum and Gardens

The Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens is a 120-acre urban woodland full of trails for you t ...

1445 Millcoe Road, Jacksonville, FL, 32225
Jacksonville - Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens

Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens is the only walking safari in Northeast Florida. Discover the earth’s w ...

370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, FL, 32218
Jacksonville - Jacksonville's Hands-On Children's Museum

The Hands On Children's Museum promotes hands-on participatory learning for children of all ages. W ...

8580 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville, FL, 32216
Jacksonville - MOCA (Museum of Contemporary Art)

MOCA Jacksonville, a cultural institute of the University of North Florida, promotes the art, artist ...

333 North Laura Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32202
Jacksonville - MOSH - Museum of Science and History

Jacksonville’s Museum of Science & History makes science, history, and innovation accessible for all ...

1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, FL, 32207
Jacksonville - Sweet Pete's Candy Factory Tour

Sweet Pete's Candy is an emporium of decadent chocolates, sweet candies, ice creams, toys and more. ...

400 North Hogan Street, Jacksonville, FL, 32202
Jacksonville - The Military Museum of North Florida

The Military Museum of North Florida boasts many interactive exhibits – including authentic military ...

1 Bunker Ave, Green Cove Springs, FL, 32043
Jacksonville / St. Augustine - Adventure Landing

Our Flagship Park, Adventure Landing and Shipwreck Island Water Park in Jacksonville Beach, is the l ...

Lakeland - Bonnet Springs Park

The mission of Bonnet Springs Park is to enrich our community through nature, culture, recreation, a ...

400 Bonnet Springs Boulevard, Lakeland, FL, 33815
Lakeland - LEGOLAND

LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is the place where kids rule! It's where princesses, knights and adventurer ...

1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL, 33884
Lakeland - Peppa Pig Theme Park

Join Peppa Pig and her friends at the World’s First Peppa Pig Theme Park just steps away from LEGOLA ...

1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL, 33884
Lecanto - Funny Farm Alpacas

Funny Farm Alpacas care for and give our RETIRED ALPACAS a home. We allow the public to come and enj ...

718 W Rusk Ln, Lecanto, FL, 34461
Live Oak - Mystic Jungle

Here we focus on conservation. preservation and the education of the general public on all species o ...

13429 US Hwy 129, Live Oak, FL, 32060
Mayo - Suwannee River Rendezvous

The Rendezvous is a 40-acre campground that has much to offer campers whether it is a short stay or ...

828 NE Primrose Road, Mayo, FL, 32066
Merritt Island - Kennedy Space Center

Kennedy Space Center is the place where humankind first left Earth to explore the heavens. The missi ...

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL, 32899
Ocala - Appleton Museum of Art

Opened in 1987, the Appleton is located in Central Florida and is home to an extraordinary permanent ...

4333 E Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, FL, 34470
Ocala - Canyons Zip Line and Canopy Tours

Florida’s only true canopy tour! Two spectacular canyons and 4 lakes make our amazing zip lining ad ...

8045 NW Gainesville Road, Ocala, FL, 34475
Ocala - Carney Island Recreation and Conservation

AMENITIES: Beach Boat Ramps Hand Launch Hiking/Walking Horseshoes Monofilament Picnic Pavilio ...

Open Season: April - October | 7 a.m. -8 p.m. November - March | 7 a...
13275 SE 115th Avenue, Ocklawaha, Florida, 32179
Ocala - Chuck E. Cheese's

Our family fun center offers diverse menu options, skill-level arcade games and in-store performance ...

3500 SW College Road, Ste. 200, Ocala, FL, 34474
Ocala - Discovery Center

The Discovery Center is Ocala's local children's museum! Located at Tuscawilla Park, the Discovery C ...

701 N.E. Sanchez Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34471
Ocala - Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing

The Museum of Drag Racing’s primary objective is to preserve the history of Drag Racing for our spor ...

13700 SW 16th Avenue, Ocala, FL, 34473