Florida Day Trips

Explore Florida one day at a time with this all-in-one guidebook, packed with more than 225 of the best destinations, organized by theme.
If you’ve ever asked, “What should we do today?” then grab a copy of Florida Day Trips. You’ll discover hundreds of unique attractions around the Sunshine State, including the fun, the fascinating, and the downright unusual. This comprehensive guide by Florida travel guru Mike Miller is jam-packed with the top spots for entertainment and excitement. Take a simple day trip, or string together a longer vacation of activities that appeal to you. Useful for singles, couples, and families—visitors and residents alike—this guide encompasses a wide range of interests.
Features You’ll Appreciate: - Sections divided by theme for easy reference—decide what to do, then figure out where to do it - Destinations based on such themes as Amusement & Theme Parks, Beaches & Seashells, Festivals, and Sports - Handy size that’s perfect for traveling
You’ll find lighthouses, museums, and springs; encounters with birds, dolphins, and manatees; and entire chapters devoted to the Everglades and the Keys. So find an adventure that feels handpicked for you. With Florida Day Trips at your fingertips, you’ll always have something to do!

Mike Miller is a blogger, writer, consulting engineer, and speaker who has lived in Florida most of his life. He owns the popular website Florida Backroads Travel and is the author of 18 books about Florida. His writing focuses on Florida off-the-beaten path and tells readers about the rich Florida history that informs their travel. He has driven an estimated 2 million miles in Florida in too many cars to count and has sailed all of the Florida coasts and Keys in sailboats.
Mike received a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida and is a registered professional engineer and licensed real estate broker. He served in the US Navy, owned his own consulting engineering firm, and had key roles in the construction of Walt Disney World, Epcot, and Universal Studios Florida. He loves to write and speak about Florida. Florida Day Trips celebrates Florida’s unique nature and reflects Mike’s lifetime of exploring the Sunshine State.