Clearwater Beach Day Trip

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Clearwater Beach is the Gulf coast reset: sugar-white sand, fine and soft underfoot, calm shallow water and a festive promenade along Beach Walk. Pier 60 anchors the scene with street performers, musicians and local artisans selling candles, bracelets and art. Guests call it heaven on earth, and the sunset celebration at the pier is the day's exclamation point.

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Inside LEGOLAND Florida, tanks are built like theme park sets, a theme park under the sea where habitats riff on rides and coasters.

LEGOLAND Florida Resort, 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884

Discovery Cove

Attractions · International Drive · $$$$

The calm splurge on I-Drive: a reservation-only day resort where attendance is capped and the water stays clear.

6000 Discovery Cove Way, Orlando, FL 32821

Aquatica Orlando

Attractions · International Drive · $$$

At SeaWorld's water park, the Dolphin Plunge clear tube passes Commerson's dolphins, and Roa's Rapids runs faster than a lazy river should.

5800 Water Play Way, Orlando, FL 32821

SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium

Attractions · ICON Park · $$

Sharks and rays pass overhead in the 360-degree ocean tunnel while you stay dry, unhurried and air conditioned.

8449 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819

Evermore Orlando Resort

Hotels · Disney Area · $$$

The centerpiece is Evermore Bay, a crystal lagoon with its own beach that leaves guests saying the resort feels like it is out of the country.

1590 Evermore Way, Orlando, FL 32836

Blue Spring Manatee Kayak Tours

Attractions · Orange City · $$

At Blue Spring State Park, guided kayaks slip into clear, 72-degree spring water where manatees roll and graze beneath the boat.

Blue Spring State Park, 2100 W French Ave, Orange City, FL 32763

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5145 Harvey Tew Rd, Plant City, FL 33565

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Attractions · $$$

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4000 FL-33, Clermont, FL 34714

LEGO Galaxy + Galacticoaster

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At LEGOLAND Florida, young riders head into a brick-built space adventure on Galacticoaster, an indoor launch coaster gentle enough for a first.

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SEA LIFE Florida

Attractions · $$$

Inside LEGOLAND Florida, tanks are built like theme park sets, a theme park under the sea where habitats riff on rides and coasters.

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Legoland Florida

Attractions · Attraction · $$$

On the old Cypress Gardens grounds in Winter Haven, this is the hands-on park for kids who build, relaxed next to the mega parks.

1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884

Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida

Attractions · Attraction · $$$

Next to LEGOLAND in Winter Haven, this toddler-scaled first theme park stays gentle, colorful and relaxed for little kids.

1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884