What To Do During Spring Break In Florida
Hi and welcome to my blog! I’m Romina, the owner and travel expert behind Know Before You Go The Travelin Mama . Florida is a paradise for spring break: there’s lots of sunshine, beaches are endless and everything is possible – so I have to talk about it with you. I’ll take you from one place to another, telling you where to go, what to do and where to sleep in the Sunshine State. Enjoy the reading!
Winter’s gone, spring break is on the horizon, and everyone’s getting pumped for the trip of a lifetime. Are you going to Disney World? Maybe St. Thomas? Somehow I doubt it. Take a cue from the adventurous travelers out there and getcha’ some adventure in your vacation this spring break. Below are my top recommendations for what to do while visiting the Sunshine State!
In a trendy upbeat tone:So it’s spring break and you’re looking for something to do. It’s impossible to be bored here in Florida, but you can always make time for the beach. Or maybe it’s too hot for the beach? That’s okay; there are lots of water-themed things to do. There are also some great family attractions that will keep your kids entertained while you recharge your batteries.
The best time of the year is here, and that means it’s time for your Spring Break in Florida. If you’re looking for a place to relax with your friends or family, our beaches have a beautiful shoreline to soak in the sun and relax on the sand. Whether you’re looking for a peaceful vacation or are searching for fun family activities, you will not be disappointed by choosing a Florida spring break vacation.
What To Do During Spring Break In Florida
Spring break is a rite of passage for teenagers and college students. This year, skip the overpriced tropical island and head to Florida instead. With miles of white sandy beaches, clear turquoise water and vibrant cities, Florida offers an array of diverse locations that are both exciting and relaxing. A spring break trip to Florida can be tailor-made to suit the needs of even the most discerning traveler by making the most of seasonal weekends.
FLORIDA SPRING BREAK IDEAS FOR FAMILIES
Spring Break is finally upon us, and as the rest of the continental United States is beginning to thaw, Floridians have already broken open the seals on their pools and hit the stores for new swimsuits.
BEST THINGS TO DO DURING SPRING BREAK IN FLORIDA (IF YOU HAVE KIDS)
Hordes of college students have descended upon the white sandy beaches of this southern peninsula: Panama City, Daytona Beach, Key West and Fort Lauderdale to name a few. If you are young and single, these places are great, with their free concerts and parties, (have fun, make smart choices and don’t drink and drive), but with kids in tow, us family-folks try our best to avoid those college spring break favorites like the plague. And for all those other parents looking for something to do for a day or more, we’ve compiled a list (yes, another one)of places to take the family for a spring break family adventure.
COOLEST AQUARIUM IN FLORIDA
1. Florida Aquarium. Tampa. Pet a stingray, check out a mangrove swamp and chill with the sharks. Then relax at the outdoor Cantina while the kids run loose at the Splash Adventure Zone. And did we mention they have penguins (squeal!)
Read more: Adventures at the Florida Aquarium
FLORIDA RIVER TUBING
2. Make like Huck Finn, go with the flow and Tube the Rainbow River. Dunnellon. Head over to the KP Hole in Dunnellon and rent a tube for a lazy float down the crystal clear Rainbow River. (They pick you up at the other end and drive you back!) Then stop by the Blue Gator or Swampy’s for a river-side burger and live music. If tubing is not your style, you can rent a kayak, canoe or paddle boat and go with the flow without getting so wet.
Read more: Kayaking Dunnellon’s Rainbow River
HANDS-ON FLORIDA MUSEUM
3. Get those tactile senses going at the Florida Museum of National History. Gainesville. Filled with hands-on interactive displays: explore a limestone cave, sit in on a Calusa tribal meeting during a thunderstorm, see butterflies in flight in a rain forest and more.
Read more: Exploring Florida’s Museum of Natural History
SOAR ACROSS CANYONS
4. Zipline across canyons. Ocala. Wait-what? Central Florida’s own zipline adventure across limestone canyons with nine ziplines, rope bridges and more. Choose your own adventure! Kayaking and horse-back riding as available, as well as night zips.
Read More: Zipping Across Canyons in Ocala
GET UP CLOSE & PERSONAL WITH LIFE-SIZED DINOSAURS
5. Jurassic Park fans-Come face to face with dinosaurs in Plant City. Life sized replicas of dinosaurs in 20 acres of natural settings at Dinosaur World. And they’ve added animatronics to bring some added life to your adventure. Bone-yard sand-pit for budding paleontologists and archaeologists to play in. Bring a picnic lunch.
Building Blocks for the Soul
6. You don’t have to be a kid to enjoy Legos- and there’s a whole theme park in Winter Haven devoted to them. Go ahead, channel those childhood engineering skills at LEGOLAND. Or just marvel at the stuff they’ve built- replicas of monuments, rides and a whole water park to boot.
Ultimate Paddle Trip in Florida
7. Go canoeing down the Juniper Run at Juniper Springs. Ocala National Forest. Rent a canoe/kayak or bring your own to enjoy this 7 mile adventure. (Be sure to pack a lunch.)
Read more: Paddling Juniper Run in the Ocala National Forest
FIND YOUR ISLAND
8. Get stranded on an island. Cedar Key. Get dropped off on Atsena Otie Key (Cedar Island) for a couple of hours to swim and explore. Be sure to coordinate your pick up time, or it’s a mile swim back.
Mouse Alert!
9. Check out the mouse- Mickey, that is, at Walt Disney World. Orlando. With four parks to choose from: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Animal Kingdom and Disney Studios, how can you miss? Go early to avoid the crowds & use the Fastpass!
Read more: Exploring the Magic Kingdom’s Secret Playground
9 Ways to Beat the Crowds at Walt Disney World
Exploring EPCOT at Walt Disney World Resort
Zoo with Attitude
10. Get a little wild at Lowry Park Zoo. Tampa. Underground manatee viewing, sky ride, giraffe feeding and more. Splash zone- so bring change of clothes!
So Many Roller Coasters & So Little Time!
11. Get a little wilder at Busch Gardens. Tampa. Not Ybor wild, but scream your lung out crazy-wild on their incredible roller coasters.
Read more: Roller Coaster Thrills at Busch Gardens
Get Your Wands Ready
12. Find your inner Hufflepuff (or Slithern, as the case may be) at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter in Universal Studios. Orlando.
Take a Wild Ride
13. Let the kids take a joy ride on the coolest go-kart tracks in Florida at Fun Spot America. Orlando. 4 multi-level tracks, different skill levels.
Where’s My Tardis?
14. Step back through time at Fort Mendez. St. Augustine. Explore St. George Street and the Castillo too! Then later in the afternoon, hit the beach at nearby Anastasia Island.
