Texas
Chempanaruvi Water Falls
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Museum of art
National constitution center
Rickey statues and step
Ben Franklin pathway
Login square
Cathedral of St. Peter and Paul
Pens landing
Battleship New Jersey
Ben Franklin bridge
Fair mount park
Fair mount water works (fishing)
Johns roast pork - chease steaks
Reading terminal market
Murals around
Valley forge National historic park
Florida Trip
Cuba town
Key West
Kennedy Space Center
Hemingway House and Museum
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
Truman Little White House
St. Petersburg
Just 24 miles from Tampa, St. Pete is home to some of the world’s most beautiful beaches, the NEW St. Pete Pier, craft breweries, the Salvador Dalí Museum, and much more.
Tarpon Springs
Approximately 28 miles from Tampa you will find this little Greek-inspired town. Tarpon Springs is known for it’s Sponge Docks and authentic Greek restaurants and bakeries (Hellas is a must!). But, be sure to stay and check out the museums and beaches.
Clearwater
Drive that 30 miles from Tampa to enjoy the beach and eat right on the beach, but make sure to stop by the Clearwater Marine Aquarium, do some dolphin watching or hit one of the many piers to do some fishing.
Sarasota
When making the 58 mile drive from Tampa to Sarasota, you must see the Circus Museum at the Ringling. This circus museum showcases props, posters, and more artifacts that were used in shows from the early 20th century. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens is a beautiful spot to see native plants, exotic species, and koi. Sarasota is home to many museums and art destinations, but of course, there are beaches too!
Fort Myers
Jump on I-75 and head 141 miles south and you will find manatees, gorgeous state parks, breath-taking sunsets, museums and more. Don’t forget your fishing poles if your family likes to drown worms, Ft. Myers has a lot of places where you can try to catch dinner!
Gainesville
Home to the University of Florida, GO GATORS! Gainesville is so much more than a college town. Gainesville is about 142 from Tampa and is worth the drive. In Gainesville you will find the Florida Museum of Natural History and the Ichetucknee Springs State Park where you can spend an afternoon tubing, kayaking, or swimming in this park’s crystal clear waters. And if you want to enjoy a glass of locally made wine while you are in town, be sure to stop at Bluefield Estate Winery, you can also pick some in-season Florida berries.
Daytona Beach
This is part of the trip we took in the Toyota Highlander, we love coming over from Tampa for the Daytona Races! About 150 miles from Tampa you will find the Daytona International Speedway, the beach (of course!), the Marine Science Center, the Halifax Historical Museum, and much more. Spending time in Daytona Beach gives you the chance to explore nature and history on any budget.
St. Augustine
Oh, I have made this 181 mile drive more times than I can count! We stay in St. Augustine when we plan our Daytona Race weekend and we go every year for Spring Break. St. Augustine is filled with local culture, some of the best farmer’s markets I have ever been to, incredible local eats, fun places to grab a cocktail or a glass of wine, see some ghosts and walk the beach for miles and miles. I have been visiting St. Augustine for more than 30 years and have loved every single visit. The Toyota Highlander got us from Tampa to St. Augustine to Daytona back to St. Augustine and then back to Tampa on the same tank of gas! Heading to St. Augustine is definitely one of our favorite Florida road trips.
Jacksonville
Jacksonville isn’t far at all from St. Augustine, so if you are looking for an extra stop on your St. Augustine journey, Jacksonville is a good one. Jacksonville is 212 miles from Tampa. When we are in Jacksonville we enjoy axe-throwing, doing a little racing and eating all things BBQ. You should definitely make some time to walk around and appreciate all the murals, there are so many and they are stunning!
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale is 247 miles from Tampa, so as long as you are driving the Toyota Highlander, you are still on that same tank of gas when you get back to Tampa….if not, you will have to fill up once. Fort Lauderdale is worth it. In Fort Lauderdale make time to stop in and see the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens, this museum will take you back to the early 20th century, when plantation-style properties covered the Southeast, it’s an interesting piece of history. You can also stop at the Hugh Taylor Birch State Park for lots of fun outdoor activities; take a short hike through a tropical ecosystem on the Coastal Hammock Trail, swim at the beach, and do some bird-watching. There are lots of things to do in Ft. Lauderdale for free or under $10 that definitely makes this Florida city one worth the road trip.
Miami
You can sing “Welcome to Miami” after about 270 miles from Tampa. I seriously can’t even think about Miami without singing “Welcome to Miami” by Will Smith. Did I just date myself? Oh well…it’s a good song 😉 Again, if you are in something other than a hybrid, you will have to stop for gas on your way home from Miami. If you are cruising in the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, you will get about 600 miles to a gas tank, so 270+270 = 540, so you will still have some gas to do some cruising around Miami…well, if you can handle the traffic. While in Miami you have to hit South Beach, if for nothing else than to just walk it! We also love the Wynwood Walls, stop here and take enough pictures to fill your IG feed for months! So many pieces of artwork and places to take pictures.
Ok, these last two stops even have you stopping for gas if you are in the Toyota Highlander Hybrid, but I felt as though two of our favorite Florida Keys deserved an honorable mention.
Key Largo
If you drive about 320 miles south of Tampa you will be at the first of about 1,700 Florida Keys. This Florida key is known for it’s diving, but you will also find botanical gardens, wildlife centers, and plenty of charter boats.
Key West
You can’t talk about the Florida Keys without talking about Key West! If you drive the 425 miles south of Tampa, you will be able to take pictures of the Southern Most Point in the United States. There is also lots to do in Key West, so if you make the road trip from Tampa to Key West, be sure to plan a weekend.
Mount Dora
This adorable, quaint town is worth every minute of the 97 mile drive from Tampa, which makes it an easy Florida road trip. In Mount Dora you will find unique stores filled with items you won’t find elsewhere, the best ice cream shops, lots of places to relax and enjoy the outdoors, fun spots to go fishing (that’s what my kids do when we visit!), and delicious local restaurants. I strongly recommend taking a boat tour so that you can see more of Lake Dora, the Dora Canal and experience more of Real Florida.
Orlando
Just 102 miles outside of Tampa you will find the home to our famous theme parks. But there is much more to do in Orlando than visit your favorite Mouse or broom-flying stars. In Orlando you will find Lake Eola Park, which is a 40-acre urban park that features a walking/biking path that circles the beautiful Lake Eola. There is also Cornell Fine Arts Museum, Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts, Harry P. Leu Gardens, and University of Central Florida Arboretum. I love Disney and Universal, so if you have passes and want to visit the parks, of course you can! But there are lots of fun, and free, things to do in Orlando as well.
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New Mexico
White Sands National Oark
Carldsbad Caverns National Park
Santa Fe Museums, Old Town
Tais Pueblo
Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta
The Very Large Array
Chaco Culture National Historical Park
Chicago Mn
Navy Pier
Frank Liyod Home and studio
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
Boston
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Washington
The water falls
Navy Pier
Frank Liyod Home and studio
Jay Pritzker Pavilion
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Japan
Tokyo
1a. Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
1b. Sensō-ji (Temple)
1c. Meiji Shrine, is a Shinto shrine in Shibuya (Temple)
1d. See Tokyo Skytree (Building)
1e. Tokyo National Museum
1f. Tokyo Imperial Palace
Kyoto
2a. Fushimi Inari Taisha, 68 Fukakusa Yabunouchicho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0882, Japan
2b. Kiyomizu-dera, 1 Chome-294 Kiyomizu, Higashiyama Ward, Kyoto, 605-0862, Japan
2c. Bamboo - Higashiyama Sanjo
(5Hrs from Tokyo, Travel by Shinkansen Bullet Train)
Nara
3a.Nara's Big Buddha
3b. Naramachi Historic District, 5-2 Nakanoshinyacho, Nara, 630-8333, Japan
Osaka
4. Osaka Castle
Mount Fiji
5.Mount Fiji (Kamiyoshida, Fujiyoshida, Yamanashi 403-0005, Japan)
8. Meiji-Mura Village Museum
hiroshima peace memorial park
Kamakura Museum of History and Culture, 1 Chome-5-1 Ogigayatsu, Kamakura, Kanagawa 248-0011, Japan
Koyasan, Koya, Ito District, Wakayama 648-0211, Japan
3. Historic Himeji Castle
4. Historic Hiroshima and Miyajima Shrine Island
Peru
Santa Clause Village, Finland
Finland
Santa Clause Village, Finland
Reindeer village
Austria
Second WW Travel
Poland
Second WW Travel
Swiss
Train Travel
Germany
Second WW Travel
Brlin
India
Tajmahal
Hungary
Second WW Travel
Italy
Second WW Travel
Russia
Moscow
St.Petersburg
Romania
Dracula Fort
Greece
Old Civilisation Travel
Egypt
bibliotheca alexandrina – Alexandria
Nubie Village
Luxor temple
Portugal
Sanctuary of Christ
Kerala Food Places to Visit
Visit
Avarachen, Shalom, -Kakkanad
Perera - Angamali
Madhu Mohan, Abhilash Calicut-Cochin
Vilas Varghese, Mishel,
Manjeri, Nellikkunnu, Bharathi Madam,
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