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120 Road Trips and Cool Things to Do In Florida This Summer!

July 28, 2016
Looking to keep the kids busy this summer? Consider a day trip to one of these must see locations in Florida! And, before you go, make sure you check out the Macaroni Kid calendar for each area to catch any must see special events- just go to www.macaronikid.com and choose Florida and the city!

Northern Palm Beach County
 
1. Visit the turtles (and even adopt one!) at Loggerhead Marinelife Center in Juno Beach.
2. Catch a story time at Busch Wildlife Center in Jupiter. 
3. Kids can bowl for free at Jupiter Lanes in Jupiter all summer long! 
4. Learn about gardening at the Unbelievable Acres Botanical Garden in WPB.
5. Play at the beach that seems like it was made for kids at Dubois Park in Jupiter. 
6. Learn about ecosystems at Grassy Waters Preserve in West Palm Beach.
7. Play in the fountains and stay for lunch at Harbourside Place in Jupiter. 
8. Try to hit a hole in one at Lighthouse Cove Adventure Golf in Jupiter. 
9. Take a guided trip of the Loxahatchee River with Canoe Outfitters of Florida in Jupiter. 
10. Climb the Lighthouse at Jupiter Inlet Lighthouse & Museum in Jupiter. 
11. Catch a baseball game at Roger Dean Stadium in Jupiter. 
12. See a live production at Maltz Jupiter Theater in Jupiter. 
13. Watch a drag race and ride go carts (for older kids) at Palm Beach International Raceway in Jupiter. 
14. Learn how to scuba dive at the Jupiter Dive Center in Jupiter. 
15. Kayak with sea turtles at Jupiter Outdoor Center in Jupiter. 

Palm Beach Gardens/WPB/RPB:
16. Ride the carousel and train at Downtown at the Gardens in PBG, and cool off while the kiddos bounce and play at Cool Beans.  
17. Play with your favorite characters at PLAYMOBIL FunPark in PBG. 
18. Enjoy the waterslides and make a splash at Rapids Waterpark in West Palm Beach. 
19. Go on a nature walk at Macarthur Beach State Park.
20. Enjoy the great outdoors at Grassy Waters Preserve.
21. Take a Water Taxi to Peanut Island to check out the beach and JFK's bunker.
22. Go on a guided snorkeling tour at the Singer Island Outdoor Center in Riviera Beach. 
23. Ride the Diva Duck Boat tours in West Palm Beach.
24. Check out the Discovery Room and catch a planetarium show at the South Florida Science Center and Aquarium in WPB.
25. Spend time with the animals at Palm Beach Zoo in WPB.
26. See manatees at new FPL Center.
27. Step back in time and take a walking tour at the Historical Society of Palm Beach County in WPB.
28. Take a trolley tour throughout Downtown West Palm Beach with Molly's Trolleys. 
29. Get creative at Armory Art Center in WPB. 
30. Go ice skating at Palm Beach Ice Works in West Palm Beach. 
31. Enjoy the art collections and try a class at Norton Museum of Art in West Palm Beach. 
32. Watch a live performance at the Kravis Center in West Palm Beach. 
33. Enjoy an evening cruise on Palm Beach Eco Tours in West Palm Beach.
34. Visit rescued and rehabilitating native animals at McCarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary in WPB. 
35. Explore Palm Beach County's largest and oldest botanical garden at Mounts Botanical Garden in West Palm Beach. 
36. Visit the Children's Library at the Society of The Four Arts in Palm Beach. 
37. Learn about history at the Flagler Museum in Palm Beach. 
38. Take a walk through history at Yesteryear Village in WPB.
39. Walk a nature trail at Okeeheelee Park in WPB. 
40. Have your own adventure at Lion Country Safari in Loxahatchee. 
41. Ride down the lazy river or the kiddie pools at Calypso Bay Waterpark in RPB. 
42. Play at Joey's Outback Adventure in Wellington.

Southern Palm Beach County: 
43. Engage, interact, and learn at Schoolhouse Children's Museum & Learning Center in Boynton Beach. 
44. Learn about marine & freshwater life at Sandoway House Nature Center in Delray Beach. 
45.Explore Japanese cultural experiences at Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach. 
46.. Watch candy production and pick up a treat at Hoffman's Chocolate Factory in Lake Worth. 
47. See an exhibit at the Boca Raton Children's Museum in Boca Raton.
48. See sea turtles, sharks, butterflies, and other wildlife at the Gumbo Limbo
49. Visit the Nature Center in Boca Raton.  
50. Enjoy the many activities offered at Sugar Sand Park in Boca Raton.
61. Go exploring at Red Reef Park in Boca Raton.

Broward County 
62. Check out over 80 species of life at Butterfly World in Coconut Creek. 
63. Visit Quiet Waters Park in Deerfield Beach. 
64. Play arcade games at the WOW Factory in Ft. Lauderdale.
65. Tour the Everglades on an airboat with Loxahatchee Everglades Tours in Parkland. 
66. Learn about the Everglades ecosystem or take an airboat ride at the Sawgrass Recreation Park in Weston. 
67. Have a play date exploring the Young at Art Children's Museum in Davie. 
68. Go star-gazing at the Buehler Planetarium & Observatory in Davie. 
69. Watch a live alligator presentation on an airboat tour at Everglades Holiday Park (Home of the Gator Boys Alligator Rescue) in Fort Lauderdale. 
70. Enjoy the ultimate movie experience watching the huge 60-ft. x 80-ft. screen at the AutoNation IMAX Theater in Fort Lauderdale. 
71. Bring the entire family to explore the Museum of Discovery and Science in Fort Lauderdale.
72. Search for treasure while cruising the Fort Lauderdale Waterway at the Bluefoot Pirate Adventures in Fort Lauderdale. 
73. Go jumping at Sky Zone Indoor Trampoline in Ft.Lauderdale. 
74. Take a sight-seeing Jungle Queen tour in Ft.Lauderdale.
75. See wildlife at Flamingo Gardens in Ft. Lauderdale. 
76. Get the ultimate thrill at Xtreme Action Park in Ft.Lauderdale.

Miami/Dade County
77. Learn about wildlife at Billie Swamp Safari
78. Discover exotic birds at the Parrot Island Sanctuary in Miami. 
79. Explore wildlife at Monkey Jungle in Miami. 
80. Visit killer whales at Miami Seaquarium in Miami. 
81. Travel south for big fun at the Miami Zoo in Miami.  
82. Go swimming with dolphins at Dolphin World in Miami.
83. Marvel at the architectural wonder, Coral Castle in Miami. 
84. Take a guided family tour of Vizcaya Museum & Gardens in Miami.
85. Visit the Gold Coast Railroad Museum.
86. Swim at Venetian Pool in Coral Cables. 
87. See gators at Everglades Alligator Farm in Homestead.
88. Travel to John Pennekamp in the Florida Keys.

Stuart/Martin County
89. Go to the Children's Museum - Spend the day having a picnic in the adjacent park and cool off in the fountains.
90. Feed stingrays at the Florida Oceanographic Coastal Center.
91. Have a waterpark adventure at Sailfish Splash in Stuart.

St. Lucie/Indian County
92. Learn about ecology and horticulture at Heathcote Botanical Garden in Ft. Pierce,
93. See animals at the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne
94. Go on a hike at Oxbow Eco-Center in Port Saint Lucie.
95. See the Smithsonian Marine Ecosystem Exhibit at Saint Lucie County Aquarium
96. See animals at the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne.
97. Go on a St. Lucie River cruise with the family in PSL.
98. Shop for latest fashions at St. Lucie River's Riverwalk Boardwalk
99. Explore The Children's Museum of the Treasure Coast in Jensen Beach.
100. Learn baseball history at the Elliott Museum Baseball Gallery in Stuart.

Orlando
101. See a live performance of Cirque du Soleil
102. Discover the magic of color at the Crayola Center.
103. Swim with dolphins at Discovery Cove.
104. Try out the menu at Disney Springs.
105. Meet Mickey Mouse and enjoy rides at Disney World Parks.
106. Have an  interactive animal encounter at Exotic Animal Experience.
107. Camp out at Fort Wilderness Resort.
108. Enjoy fun rides and a waterpark at LEGOLAND Florida.
109. See a wax figure at Madame Tussauds Museum.
110. Get a bird's eye view of the city on the Orlando EYE.
111. Learn about science at the Orlando Science Center.
112. Enjoy a round of golf at Pirate's Cove Minigolf.
113. Check out interesting facts and replicas at Ripley's Believe It Or Not
114. See a killer whale at Seaworld Parks.
115. Go on thrill rides at Universal Studios Parks.
116. Enjoy night life and shopping at Universal's City Walk.
117. See hands on exhibits at WonderWorks.
 
Worth The Drive
118. See mermaids at Weeki Wachee Springs in Hernando County.
119. Visit the Kennedy Space Center in Cape Canaveral.
120. Enjoy secluded and beautiful beaches at Cape Canaveral National Seashore.


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