What family doesn’ t already know about the promised land of Orlando? This city has the highest concentration of theme parks in the country; many family vacations simply start and end here. Begin with a few high-octane, roller-coasterfilled days at one or two of the theme parks. Walt Disney World Resort is one of the largest themed attractions on Earth( four theme parks and one water park), while Universal Orlando Resort is a close second( three theme parks and one water park). You and the kids can spend a day truly immersing yourselves in your favorite stories: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™, Marvel Super Hero Island ®, exploring the jungles of Jurassic Park, the fairytale lands of Magic Kingdom ® Park, or a galaxy, far, far away at Star Wars: Galaxy’ s Edge ®.
Three and a half hours south is the sunny city of Miami, a vibrant beachside metropolis simply crackling with lively energy. There’ re scores of options for a beach day— Maimi’ s art deco hub South Beach is a legendary choice. If you’ re looking for an adventure away from the water( and maybe with A / C), then the interactive museums of Downtown Miami are sure to be a hit. The historic Coconut Grove neighborhood is another cluster of possibility: eco tours, botanical gardens, museums, shopping and dining with options for even the pickiest eaters makes this a hit for all ages.
The final stop of your road trip is approximately another three and a half hours south, as U. S. Route 1 hovers over the ocean, daisy-chaining tiny islands to the mainland. At the tip, the southernmost point of the continental United States, is the paradisical Key West. Thanks to its size, exploring the island is the main event in itself— but activities and daytrip adventures are as abundant as conch shells on the beach. Book a swim with dolphins, a joyride in a glass-bottom boat or a fishing charter to introduce your kids to the great outdoors, Florida-style.
Can’ t-Miss Detour: EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK
Situated near Miami is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that showcases Florida’ s vast natural beauty. It’ s a magical morass of sawgrass marshes, mangrove forests and shallow wetlands that’ s home to alligators, manatees and over 360 species of birds.
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