Day Trips
a district of north Tampa full of attractions for day trippers. Deep connections to Cuban American community and was once known as the US capital of cigars as well as the place where the Cubano sandwich was introduced in the state.
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Ybor City
a district of north Tampa full of attractions for day trippers. Deep connections to Cuban American community and was once known as the US capital of cigars as well as the place where the Cubano sandwich was introduced in the state.
South of Tampa and home to the Salvador Dali Museum, the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team (great ticket prices!), and a variety of shops, galleries, and restaurants.
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St. Petersburg
South of Tampa and home to the Salvador Dali Museum, the Tampa Bay Rays baseball team (great ticket prices!), and a variety of shops, galleries, and restaurants.
In Tampa - includes a zoo, crazy roller coasters, and entertainment. Also a water park component!
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Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
10165 McKinley DriveIn Tampa - includes a zoo, crazy roller coasters, and entertainment. Also a water park component!
in Ona, Florida, it is one man’s dream turned reality. Built by Howard Solomon, the castle covers 12,000 square feet. The exterior surface is covered with discarded aluminum printing plates. Solomon began building in 1972 and has yet to complete his vision.
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Ikhasteli kaSolomon
4533 Solomon Rdin Ona, Florida, it is one man’s dream turned reality. Built by Howard Solomon, the castle covers 12,000 square feet. The exterior surface is covered with discarded aluminum printing plates. Solomon began building in 1972 and has yet to complete his vision.
Weeki Wachee
a natural spring with an underwater mermaid show
About 45 minutes south in North Port. Walk around in the warm mineral water.
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Warm Mineral Springs
About 45 minutes south in North Port. Walk around in the warm mineral water.
located near Ocala (about 150 miles north), where you can rent kayaks, go tubing, see the butterfly garden, and hike through shady, fern-lined pathways with scenic vistas.
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I-Rainbow Springs Swimming Hole
19158 SW 81st Pl Rdlocated near Ocala (about 150 miles north), where you can rent kayaks, go tubing, see the butterfly garden, and hike through shady, fern-lined pathways with scenic vistas.
a village built around the sponge diving industry. Interesting shops and wonderful food.
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Tarpon Springs Castle Winery
320 E Tarpon Avea village built around the sponge diving industry. Interesting shops and wonderful food.
Myakka River State Park
13208 State Rd 72East of Sarasota - visit the Everglades
A beach town about an hour south of Sarasota. Home of the historic Gasparilla Inn.
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Boca Grande
A beach town about an hour south of Sarasota. Home of the historic Gasparilla Inn.
Rentals: pontoon pedal boat, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, single sculls.
Weekday drop-ins are welcome during business hours (8 a.m.-5 p.m.). For weekend rentals and special requests, please call 941-358-7275 or email programs@sanca.us.
Hourly Fees:
$15 for single scull, single kayak and SUP
$20 for double sit-on-top kayak
$25 for pontoon pedal boat
Package of five one-hour rentals: $50 (single rental)
Ages: 12 years and older with SUP experience (renters 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult)
Nathan Benderson Park Pavilion
5851 Nathan Benderson CircleRentals: pontoon pedal boat, stand-up paddleboards, kayaks, single sculls.
Weekday drop-ins are welcome during business hours (8 a.m.-5 p.m.). For weekend rentals and special requests, please call 941-358-7275 or email programs@sanca.us.
Hourly Fees:
$15 for single scull, single kayak and SUP
$20 for double sit-on-top kayak
$25 for pontoon pedal boat
Package of five one-hour rentals: $50 (single rental)
Ages: 12 years and older with SUP experience (renters 17 and younger must be accompanied by an adult)