10 Best Day Trips from Orlando (No Theme Parks!)

Sunshine State Insider April 30, 2025
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Tired of crowds, lines, and $12 churros? Escape the theme park bubble and discover 10 of the best day trips from Orlando—no roller coasters required. Whether you want to swim in crystal-clear springs, stroll through historic towns, chill on the beach, or watch rockets launch into space, this video has you covered. All destinations are within 90 minutes of Orlando and offer a totally different side of Florida—one that’s wild, scenic, quirky, and surprisingly peaceful. 🚀 Kennedy Space Center: 5 things to Know before you Go https://youtu.be/5lHpCJw6_kw 📌 Addresses & Websites of each location here: https://sunshinestateinsider.com/the-10-best-day-trips-from-orlando-that-arent-theme-parks/ 🌴 Featured Day Trips: Kennedy Space Center New Smyrna Beach Cocoa Beach Mount Dora Blue Spring State Park Wekiwa Springs State Park Kelly Park / Rock Springs Wild Florida St. Augustine Bok Tower Gardens 💙 Love our content? Support us on Patreon! See your name on screen, Get exclusive behind-the-scenes content, or just leave us a tip! https://www.patreon.com/sunshinestateinsider Follow us on Social Media: ☀️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sunshinestateinsider/ ☀️ TikTock: https://www.tiktok.com/@sunshinestateinsider ☀️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sunstateinsider ☀️ Threads: @SunshineStateInsider http://www.SunshineStateInsider.com #orlando #orlandoflorida #orlandothemeparks #floridatravel #visitflorida #exploreflorida #mountdora #staugustine #kennedyspacecenter

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