Things to do in Florida with kids
50 attractions • Updated May 2026
Looking for things to do in Florida with kids? You are spoiled for choice. From Walt Disney World Resort to family days out in Orlando and the best theme parks in Florida, Florida packs more family days out into one trip than almost any other state. We have pulled together 50 of the best places to visit in Florida, each with addresses, opening times and what to expect with kids in tow. Filter by category or browse by city below.
Last reviewed May 2026 by James Morgan. AI-assisted, human-edited. Our editorial standards
Family attractions in Florida
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Beaches
Amelia Island
Amelia Island, Florida
Thirteen miles of quartz-sand beach and a历 historic downtown make this Northeast Florida barrier island an easy family escape.
Parks Gardens
Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens
West Palm Beach, Florida
A hidden two-acre garden in West Palm Beach where sculptor Ann Norton's towering brick-and-granite works rise among one of Florida's finest collections of rare palms and cycads.
Beaches
Bahia Honda State Park
Big Pine Key, Florida
Snorkel straight off the sand at one of the Florida Keys' most celebrated beaches, framed by an old railroad bridge.
Nature Outdoor
Blowing Rocks Preserve
Hobe Sound, Florida
Watch waves blast saltwater plumes 50 feet skyward over Florida's largest Atlantic limestone shoreline.
Parks Gardens
Bok Tower Gardens
Lake Wales, Florida
A 1929 landmark in Lake Wales where a 60-bell carillon rings out over hilltop gardens, a 20-room Mediterranean mansion, and miles of quiet woodland trails.
Zoos Wildlife
Brevard Zoo
Melbourne, Florida
Animals roam naturalistic habitats at this community-built Melbourne zoo focused on close-up encounters.
Theme Parks
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Tampa, Florida
Florida's coaster capital pairs record-breaking thrill rides with a 200-species zoo and Serengeti safaris.
Zoos Wildlife
Butterfly World
Coconut Creek, Florida
Wander screened aviaries where thousands of free-flying butterflies drift among tropical plants at the country's largest butterfly park.
Historic Sites
Castillo de San Marcos
St Augustine, Florida
Explore a 17th-century Spanish stone fort that has guarded St. Augustine for over 450 years.
Beaches
Cedar Key
Cedar Key, Florida
Slow down in an Old Florida island town of seafood, art galleries, and quiet nature trails.
Beaches
Clearwater Beach
Clearwater, Florida
Sink your toes into sugar-white sand beside the calm emerald Gulf at one of America's favorite beaches.
Aquariums
Clearwater Marine Aquarium
Clearwater, Florida
Meet rescued dolphins and seals, and Winter the dolphin's inspiring story, at this rehabilitation-focused aquarium.
Beaches
Cocoa Beach
Cocoa Beach, Florida
Wide Atlantic sands and easygoing surf make this classic Space Coast beach a relaxed day out for families of every age.
Nature Outdoor
Cocoa Village
Cocoa, Florida
A walkable riverside historic district packed with quirky shops, varied eateries, and a year-round calendar of festivals and live music.
Zoos Wildlife
Crystal River
Crystal River, Florida
Florida spring-fed waters where families can swim alongside gentle manatees, then fish, scallop, or paddle the unspoiled rivers.
Family Entertainment
Daytona International Speedway
Daytona Beach, Florida
Home of the DAYTONA 500, with guided track tours, the 31-degree high banks, and the chance to ride or drive a real NASCAR car.
Nature Outdoor
Devil's Den Prehistoric Spring
Williston, Florida
A 72-degree underground spring inside a 120-foot cave, prized for snorkeling and scuba diving among Pleistocene-era fossils.
Parks Gardens
Dinosaur World Florida
Plant City, Florida
Hundreds of life-sized dinosaurs hidden in a jungle-like Florida setting, plus gem mining, fossil digs, and a dino playground.
Theme Parks
Discovery Cove
Orlando, Florida
An all-inclusive Orlando day resort built around hands-on animal encounters, swim with a dolphin, drift the reef alongside rays, and swap theme-park queues for a reserved place in the sun.
National State Parks
Dry Tortugas National Park
Key West, Florida
Reach a remote island fort 70 miles past Key West, ringed by coral reefs and reachable only by boat or seaplane.
National State Parks
Everglades National Park
Everglades, Florida
Explore America's first national park created for its biodiversity, a vast mosaic of wetlands and rare wildlife.
National State Parks
Falling Waters State Park
Chipley, Florida
Follow a boardwalk past fern-filled sinkholes to Florida's highest waterfall.
National State Parks
Florida Caverns State Park
Marianna, Florida
Tour cave passageways widened by 1930s CCC workers, then surface for trails, paddling, and a swimming area across 1,500 acres.
Zoos Wildlife
Gatorland
Orlando, Florida
Orlando's original roadside attraction since 1949, 110 acres of alligators and crocodiles, a zip line over the breeding marsh, capybaras, and an old-Florida charm the mega-parks lost.
Nature Outdoor
Ginnie Springs
High Springs, Florida
Float, dive, and paddle seven crystal-clear springs that stay 72 degrees all year.
Childrens Museums
Glazer Children's Museum
Tampa, Florida
Come face-to-face with Big John, the world's largest Triceratops fossil, then go play.
Beaches
Jensen Beach
Jensen Beach, Florida
A warm-water Treasure Coast beach with free rolling beach wheelchairs and sensory-friendly family events, set on one of the Northern Hemisphere's most biodiverse lagoons.
Science Museums
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Merritt Island, Florida
Stand beside the real Space Shuttle Atlantis and time your visit for a live rocket launch.
Nature Outdoor
Lake County Springs
Lake County, Florida
Explore Central Florida's clear-water springs and the parks and trails around them.
Theme Parks
LEGOLAND Florida Resort
Winter Haven, Florida
The second-largest LEGOLAND on earth, with 50-plus rides and the historic Cypress Gardens.
Beaches
Micanopy
Micanopy, Florida
Browse antique shops and lakeside charm in Florida's oldest inland town.
Beaches
Mount Dora
Mount Dora, Florida
A New England-style "Festival City" of antique shops and seaplane tours on Lake Dora.
Science Museums
Museum of Discovery and Science
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Hands-on science plus South Florida's largest IMAX screen under one Fort Lauderdale roof.
Zoos Wildlife
Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens
Naples, Florida
A zoo and a lush botanical garden rolled into one easygoing Naples day out.
Beaches
New Smyrna Beach
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Seventeen miles of award-winning Florida coastline backed by a walkable arts district.
Nature Outdoor
Ocala National Forest
Ocala, Florida
Home to the world's largest contiguous sand pine scrub forest, dotted with springs and lakes.
Nature Outdoor
Okeechobee
Okeechobee, Florida
The official information hub for Okeechobee County, Florida, rather than a visitor attraction.
Science Museums
Orlando Science Center
Orlando, Florida
A learn-by-doing science center where you solve problems instead of just reading labels.
Nature Outdoor
Palm Bay
Palm Bay, Florida
The City of Palm Bay's official hub for parks, programs, and civic services in Brevard County.
Theme Parks
Peppa Pig Theme Park Florida
Winter Haven, Florida
A whole theme park built to preschooler scale, straight out of Peppa's world.
Historic Sites
Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse
Ponce Inlet, Florida
Climb a 135-year-old lighthouse for sweeping views of Florida's coast.
Beaches
Ponte Vedra Beach
Ponte Vedra, Florida
White-sand beaches and championship golf define this refined St. Johns County resort town.
Beaches
Siesta Key Beach
Sarasota, Florida
Powdery quartz-crystal sand and calm turquoise water on a beach repeatedly ranked the best in the country.
Parks Gardens
Sunken Gardens
St Petersburg, Florida
A tranquil St. Petersburg garden retreat to wander among lush plantings.
Museums
The Ringling
Sarasota, Florida
Tour Old Masters, a Gilded Age mansion, and circus history across 66 bayfront acres.
Theme Parks
Universal Orlando Resort
Orlando, Florida
Four theme parks, the Wizarding World, and the all-new Epic Universe in one Orlando resort.
Historic Sites
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens
Miami, Florida
Tour a Gilded Age bayfront villa and its Italian-inspired gardens in Miami.
Theme Parks
Walt Disney World Resort
Orlando, Florida
Four theme parks, two water parks, and 400-plus dining spots across one Florida resort.
National State Parks
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park
Spring Hill, Florida
Watch live mermaids perform underwater at this spring-fed Florida state park.
Zoos Wildlife
ZooTampa at Lowry Park
Tampa, Florida
Meet rescued manatees and endangered Florida panthers at this top-ranked Tampa zoo.
Where to find family attractions in Florida
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