Southwest Florida Road Trip
6 days
709 km
USA
09.01.23
Day 1
3h 36m | 262km
10.01.23
Day 2
19m | 9km
11.01.23
Day 3
1h 22m | 67km
12.01.23
Day 4
2h 38m | 218km
13.01.23
Day 5
57m | 36km
14.01.23
Day 6
1h 21m | 114km
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1147km | 1h 40m
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2Note: After traveling and breakfast, start your exploring at Rainbow River State Park! You can swim in the crystal clear water, hike along the nature trail, search for wildlife, snorkel, or rent a canoe, kayak, or tube! Y53km | 53m
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3Note: Continue your active day with a bike ride along the Withlacoochee Trail. The Withalooche trail is a 46-mile paved trail—making it one of the longest paved trails in Florida. I recommend renting a bike from Inverness Bicycle and hopping on the trail just 2 blocks away.15km | 14m
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432km | 33m
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13km | 7m
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2Note: Manatee season in the Crystal River springs is from November through April with the largest Manatee population in the coldest months. The manatees then head back to the gulf once the water starts warming up. Early morning is also when the manatees are most active!1km | 3m
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3Note: Three Sisters Springs has that sparkling blue water that you see in all the pictures. You can pay between 12.50 and 20.00 (depending on the season) to explore the boardwalk. OR you can check out nearby rental shops to rent a kayak or canoe to explore the springs via water.
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42km | 4m
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5
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115km | 19m
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2Note: Come check out the famous Florida monkeys…yes real monkeys living on a small island across from the restaurant!6km | 10m
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3Note: This is not your average state park as it is home to Lu the Hippo, hundreds of different birds, alligators, and even an underwater viewing “fishbowl”. The park is open from 9 am-5:30 (ticketing closes at 4:45) and costs 13 dollars per person24km | 25m
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417km | 19m
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53km | 6m
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1199km | 2h 10m
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2Note: The Ringling is home to hundreds of art and cultural collections! The museum showcases the lives of John and Mable Ringling the history of the Ringling Bros. circus. The museum is free on Mondays, and regular admission ranges from 5 dollars to 25 dollars depending on which tour you are taking.11km | 15m
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3Note: This aquarium is open 365 days a year from 9:30 am to 5 pm. Admission is 24 dollars pp and must be purchased online in order to reserve a time slot. The exhibits include sharks, manatees, jellyfish, and hands-on opportunities. There is a cafe on-site and even boat tours available!
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46km | 10m
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113km | 20m
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2Note: Beach day! There is a large free parking lot, but it oftentimes fills up early in the day. Near the main beach parking lot you will find bathrooms and concession stands!7km | 12m
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3Note: After dinner, be sure to walk across the street to watch the sunset on the beach!16km | 24m
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