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Day and Weekend Trips

Ready to venture out of the Central Florida area for the day or for the Weekend? There is so much to see and do in the state and just off the coast. You can get to most Florida destinations within a few hours drive or a short plane trip. Areas off the coast are only a short plane trip.
  1. Amelia Island

Florida WebCams
Preview what is going on around the state without ever leaving your home. Check on the weather before going to the beach or get a look at the traffic on I-4. Watch as storms approach the coast and check on weather in your area.

Fantasy Fest
An outrageous 10 day celebration that takes place mid October bringing crowds to Key West from all over the world with nightly parties, contests, food, parades and lots of drinking.

Mount Dora
Historic treasures await you at this quaint little town just 25 miles northwest of Orlando.

Ponce Inlet Lighthouse
The Ponce Inlet Lighthouse, just about a one hour drive from Orlando is listed as a National Historic Monument. As one of Daytona Beach's attractions, learn more about Florida's history from the Lighthouse at Ponce Inlet.

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