Orlando Executive Airport 35 min
Gemini Springs Park (11 min) 210-acre retreat offering 2 natural springs, a dog park, fishing, trails, campsites & a playground. Blue Spring State Park (27 min) Park featuring a cool-water spring on the St. Johns River that's popular for swimming & kayaking. Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens (6 min) Opened in 1923, this zoo stars endangered big cats, reptiles & more plus a zip line & rope bridges. Rock Springs Kelly Park (33 min) A 355-acre park along a natural spring with tent & RV sites, pavilions, a boat launch & playground. Lake Jesup (26 min) Expansive lake providing a park with a boat launch & picnic spots, plus alligator & bird sightings. Black Bear Wilderness Area (9 min) Trails & boardwalks wind through this area's 1,650 acres of marsh plus hardwood & floodplain swamps. Fort Mellon Park (13 min) Lakefront park offering fitness trails, public restrooms, BBQ grills, a playground & tennis courts. Wekiwa Springs State Park (24 min) Guided & self-guided canoe or kayak tours on the Wekiwa River with equipment rental available. Lake Monroe (22 min) Lake fringed by parks, pathways & picnic spots, popular for fishing & watching the sunset. Cranes Roost Park (20 min) Lakeside area featuring a walking path, plaza with fountain show & amphitheater for outdoor events. Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park (11 min) Area with multi-use trails, wildlife observation, boating & fishing, plus equestrian campsites. Hontoon Island Adventures (36 min) Natural park offers family-friendly activities for all ages including canoe rentals & a picnic area. Cross Seminole Trail - Big Tree Park (20 min) Trailhead for Cross Seminole Trail featuring a boardwalk to an ancient cypress & older tree ruins. Rock Springs Run State Reserve (20 min) Scenic nature preserve with campsites & 17-miles of trails for biking, hiking & horseback riding. |