Tampa International Airport 43 min
Manatee Viewing Center Boardwalk Observation Point (24 min) Apollo Beach (22 min)
Waterfront community on a saltwater canal system, with a protected beach reserve & fishing charters. Moody Branch Wildlife and Environmental Area (23 min) E.G. Simmons Regional Park (21 min)
This waterfront wildlife sanctuary & campground offers swimming, kayak rentals & picnic facilities. Apollo Beach Dog Park (21 min)
Dog park featuring access areas for small & large breeds, plus fountains, shelters & dog washes. Little Manatee River State Park (3 min)
Aquatic preserve park featuring a winding river, equestrian trails, campsites, picnicking & fishing. Apollo Beach Preserve (27 min)
Dog-friendly, 2-acre sandy beach & popular birdwatching spot with restrooms; no swimming allowed. Lake Manatee (30 min)
Park, lake, and camping Ott's Off-Leash Dog Sanctuary (13 min) Pine Key (26 min) Camp Bayou Outdoor Learning Center (16 min) Florida Railroad Museum (9 min)
Transport history told in interactive exhibits & a 13-mile weekend ride, plus locomotive rentals. Apollo Beach Park & Recreation Center (21 min) Balm Boyette Scrub Preserve (17 min)
Mountain biking, outdoor recreation, and park Manatee Viewing Center (25 min)
Protected marine reserve with a 50-ft. observation tower, trails, a boardwalk & butterfly gardens. | 
