In my opinion with Clearwater Beach only about 2 hours away (and Siesta Key beach only about 2 1/2 hours away - plus the drive there via I-275 lets you see the impressive Tampa skyline), plus St. Pete beach in between those two, the opportunity to see these world-class beaches by just a day trip from our area is awesome; and well worth the drive. I like the gulf sides beaches the best. Other wonderful areas in Tampa such as Big Cat Rescue, Ybor City, Busch Gardens, Bayshore, International Mall, and the Bay Street restaurant strip at the International Mall, which is near the Tampa airport, are also great fun; to see it all you would need to make it an overnight trip, though.
Of course, Disney World or the other theme parks in Orlando are other great choices.
For something closer there are also airboat rides in a place in or near Inverness; I think it is called Wild Bills' - you can find it via internet search under 'airboats' - there is website for it; my kids, who are in their young to mid 20s love doing that.
St. Augustine is another great day trip that my kids liked; besides the historic sites there, they have Ripley's.
The Hard Rock Seminole casino in Tampa is fun, too; but you should check on age requirements. Freeda Clark
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Freeda Louthan
Lexington KY 1951-1972, Louisville KY 1972-2007
The Villages FL since 2007 - Home for good, at last
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