Day Trips

Scroll down for day trip suggestions. Or for easier filtering by activity type and location, simply visit my LovingStPete main page and sort accordingly for Day Trips. While we really never have to leave the Pinellas County area, it’s still fun to occasionally leave town. Day trips are 1 to 2 1/2 hours away and doable in a day.

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Sarasota Children’s Garden and Art Center

2022-12-05T16:53:40-05:00

Sarasota Children's Garden & Art Center Published on 11/20/22: The Children’s Garden & Art Center in Sarasota! If you’re looking for an activity while kids and grandkids are on break, add this 2-acre interactive garden to your list. As a bonus, they have a lineup of special events this Tues, Wed, Friday and Saturday. [...]

Sarasota Children’s Garden and Art Center2022-12-05T16:53:40-05:00

Kennedy Space Center Guide

2022-12-05T19:57:45-05:00

Kennedy Space Center Guide Published on 07/18/22: Any rocket and space fans out there? We love watching the Cape Canaveral launches from St Pete! So much so that we wanted a behind the scenes look. While my #LovingStPeteDayTrips series typically only includes destinations within a 2-hour drive, I’m making an exception for the Kennedy [...]

Kennedy Space Center Guide2022-12-05T19:57:45-05:00

TreeUmph! Bradenton Adventure Course

2022-12-06T11:49:52-05:00

TreeUmph! Bradenton Adventure Course! Published on 06/02/22: - Trying to add a few activities to LovingStPete.com for you to include in your summertime mix. A few days ago I added Vertical Ventures, a climbing studio for all ages, right here in St Pete. Next up is TreeUmph adventure course! Anyone familiar? 1400 Google Reviews [...]

TreeUmph! Bradenton Adventure Course2022-12-06T11:49:52-05:00

What To Do in Tampa After Riding the Cross-Bay Ferry

2022-12-06T14:34:20-05:00

What To Do in Tampa After Riding Cross-Bay Ferry Published on 03/10/22: Cross Bay Ferry, post two! Tips and what to do in Tampa after riding the Cross-Bay Ferry (in walking distance). First, thanks for following along as we explore our incredible area. We appreciate you! #LiveWhereYouVacation Walking along Tampa's Riverwalk This post focuses [...]

What To Do in Tampa After Riding the Cross-Bay Ferry2022-12-06T14:34:20-05:00

Cross-Bay Ferry Between St Petersburg Florida and Tampa

2022-12-06T14:36:41-05:00

Cross-Bay Ferry Between St Pete and Tampa Published on 03/07/22: Who is familiar with the Cross-Bay Ferry between Downtown St Pete and Tampa? It exceeded our expectations, and we’ll definitely return. You’ll find some general thoughts on our day trip below! My next post will provide tips and things to do in Tampa, all [...]

Cross-Bay Ferry Between St Petersburg Florida and Tampa2022-12-06T14:36:41-05:00

Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach

2022-12-06T14:55:36-05:00

Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach - Free Published on 02/02/22: Has anyone been to the Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach! We don’t normally have two ‘over the bridge’ adventures in such close succession, however this one is cool temperature sensitive, so posting it now. For my Wild Roots giveaway winners from @LovingStPete [...]

Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach2022-12-06T14:55:36-05:00

North Pole Express in Parrish Florida

2022-12-06T15:13:08-05:00

North Pole Express in Parrish Florida Published on 12/21/21: North Pole Express (1 of 2). You may recall our video/post about the ‘Train Robbery Experience’ back in January. Well, the same Florida Railroad Museum also offers a ‘North Pole Express’ experience. We can now confirm first-hand, it’s great! Note this is in Parrish, about [...]

North Pole Express in Parrish Florida2022-12-06T15:13:08-05:00

HarvestMoon Fun Farm Fall Festival

2022-12-06T15:41:34-05:00

HarvestMoon Fun Farm Fall Festival Published on 10/15/21: Sixteen tickets to the HarvestMoon Fun Farm are up for grabs! Two followers on Instagram and two on Facebook will each win four tickets. To enter, simply comment w/ the HarvestMoon activity your kids (or you) look forward to the most. Colt would love if you [...]

HarvestMoon Fun Farm Fall Festival2022-12-06T15:41:34-05:00

Rainbow River Tubing and Springs Daytrip to Dunnellon

2022-12-06T18:16:09-05:00

Rainbow River and Springs Daytrip - Tubing Published on 06/24/21: When friends ask if you can join them on a float down the Rainbow River, say “YES!”, as we did on Sunday. While it’s a 2 hr drive from St. Pete, we’re talking about a Registered National Landmark, Aquatic Preserve and an “Outstanding Florida [...]

Rainbow River Tubing and Springs Daytrip to Dunnellon2022-12-06T18:16:09-05:00

Medieval Times in Orlando is Unique and Fun for the Family

2022-12-06T18:54:43-05:00

Medieval Times a Unique Day Trip for Entire Family Published on 06/18/21: As you know, we occasionally explore activities up to 2 hrs away through our #LovingStPeteDayTrips series. With a 6 yr old who’s enthralled by Ninjago and other ‘warrior’ shows, Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament in Kissimmee seemed like a solid fit for [...]

Medieval Times in Orlando is Unique and Fun for the Family2022-12-06T18:54:43-05:00
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