Florida Tourist Attractions Outside of Sarasota

Florida Tourist Attractions outside of Sarasota...

Fun One Day Road Trips

Other Florida Tourist Attractions: One of the nice bonuses about staying in the Sarasota, Florida area on your vacation is that you can be close to the water; the gorgeous Gulf of Mexico and its fabulous sunsets, but not that far from other Florida Tourist Attractions such as the major theme parks and amusement parks of Orlando and Tampa, Florida. Sarasota's gulf coast location makes it easy to take a 1 day trip to see other attractions.

To Orlando Florida Attractions, depending on traffic, it’s generally about 2 hours or less. I’ve made it back from Sea World Orlando in under an hour and a half. To Tampa Florida attractions it’s about seventy to ninety minutes.

So you can headquarter yourself in Sarasota on the gorgeous gulf beaches, be within a short drive to your favorite Florida Theme Park or Amusement Park and make it back to Sarasota in time (in the summer months) to catch the sunset over the gulf.

Another bonus: While staying in the Sarasota area you’ll find there’s less traffic to deal with than in Orlando or Tampa and during the height of vacation season, or holiday season, i.e., Christmas, Spring Break, and Summer Vacation, traffic in those towns can cost you a lot of time getting to and from the Interstates, as you and everyone else is also out to visit their favorite attractions.

While Disney World is definitely the ‘crème de la crème’ of the theme parks, especially if you’re with the kids, don’t discount the other nearby parks. And if you’re sans children, some of the theme parks other than Disney World may fit the bill better for you and your travel partner, as there are many other attractions outside of Sarasota from which to choose.

Check out my growing list of reviews of Florida Tourist Attractions outside Sarasota:

Sea World Orlando Florida: From Dolphins to Killer Whales, Penguins to Manatees and Sharks, Seals to Stingrays, Sea Horses and even Alligators (this is,after all, Florida!), they’re all here in living color at Sea World Orlando. From the minute you step though the entrance gate you’ll find yourself planning your non-stop adventure-filled day with your handy map of the park close at hand. And if you get hungry along the way, there are plenty of places to stop for a bite. Click here to read more about the wild life and water park known as Sea World Orlando Florida

Entrance to the Florida Aquarium in Tampa

The Florida Aquarium Tampa: A sparkling 220,000 square foot facility, the Florida Aquarium is a fun 1 day trip from Sarasota to Tampa to explore Florida’s water story and more. From Manatees to Sharks, a panoramic Coral Reef and much more, you can spend an awe-filled day. With scheduled shows and feedings throughout the day, there’s always something to look forward to next. Click here to see pictures of and read more about the wonders found in The Florida Aquarium Tampa.

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