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1. Daytona Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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2. Kennedy Space Center ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Blue Springs State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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4. Bok Tower Gardens

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5. Clearwater Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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6. Crystal River Springs

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. De Leon Springs

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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8. DeLand

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9. Devil’s Den

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10. Disney World

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11. Flagler County

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12. Florida Everglades

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13. Gainesville

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14. Homosassa State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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15. Lake Placid

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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16. Merritt Island

Romantic Islands
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17. Miami

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18. Mount Dora

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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19. New Smyrna Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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20. Ocala National Forest

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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21. Ormond Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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22. Silver Springs State Park

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23. St. Augustine

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24. St. Petersburg

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25. Weeki Wachee Springs

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Orlando is one of the most-visited cities in the world, so it makes sense to base yourself here during your time in Florida. However, there are plenty of wonderful things to see in the surrounding area as well, and many of them make great day trips. Snorkel with manatees in the Crystal River Springs, visit the historic city of St. Augustine, or head to the Florida Everglades to take an airboat ride and spot endangered wildlife. If you'd rather be by the ocean, Daytona Beach, Clearwater Beach, and Ormond Beach are all an easy drive away.

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