Quick Summary:

  • Why is Tampa a great base for exploring the surrounding area?
    • Tampa makes a great jumping-off point for exploring the surrounding area.
  • What are some popular Florida day trips from Tampa?
    • The classic Florida day trip usually involves some time at the beach, and there's no shortage of options to choose from, including the secluded Cabbage Key, the shell-speckled sand on Sanibel Island, and the bustling boardwalk at Clearwater Beach.


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1. Clearwater Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Beaches
Clearwater Beach | Day Trips from Tampa, Florida
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2. Jacksonville ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Jacksonville | Day Trips from Tampa, Florida
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3. Sarasota

Sarasota | Day Trips from Tampa, Florida
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4. Bok Tower Gardens

Category: Activities
Bok Tower Gardens | Day Trips from Tampa, Florida
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5. Cabbage Key

Cabbage Key | Day Trips from Tampa, Florida
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6. Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge

Category: Activities
Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge | Day Trips from Tampa, Florida
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7. Dali Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Dali Museum | Day Trips from Tampa, Florida
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8. Everglades National Park

Category: Activities
Everglades National Park | Day Trips from Tampa, Florida
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9. Honeymoon Island State Park

Category: Activities
Honeymoon Island State Park | Day Trips from Tampa, Florida
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10. Miami

Miami | Day Trips from Tampa, Florida
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11. Naples

Naples | Day Trips from Tampa, Florida
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12. Orlando

Orlando | Day Trips from Tampa, Florida
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13. Palm Harbor

Category: Activities
Palm Harbor | Day Trips from Tampa, Florida
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14. Pine Island

Romantic Islands
Pine Island | Day Trips from Tampa, Florida
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15. Plant City

Plant City | Day Trips from Tampa, Florida
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16. Punta Gorda

Punta Gorda | Day Trips from Tampa, Florida
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17. Sanibel Island

Romantic Islands
Sanibel Island | Day Trips from Tampa, Florida
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18. Tallahassee

Tallahassee | Day Trips from Tampa, Florida
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19. Venetian Pool

Venetian Pool | Day Trips from Tampa, Florida
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20. Weeki Wachee Springs State Park

Category: Activities
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park | Day Trips from Tampa, Florida
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