18 days in Florida Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Florida trip planner
Start: Cedar Rapids
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Orlando
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The Villages
— 3 nights
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Tampa
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Fort Lauderdale
— 5 nights
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End: Cedar Rapids
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Orlando — 8 nights
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Theme Park Capital of the World
For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.Museum-lovers will appreciate Orlando Science Center and Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens. Kids will appreciate attractions like Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe and Villa Zorayda Museum. Explore Orlando's surroundings by going to Titusville (Valiant Air Command Warbird Museum, American Police Hall of Fame, &more), Kissimmee (Museum of Military History & Fishing Charters & Tours) and St. Augustine (National Shrine of Our Lady of La Leche at Mission Nombre de Dios & The Oldest Store Museum). The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Audubon Center for Birds of Prey, get engrossed in the history at The Orange County Regional History Center, explore the activities along Kelly Park, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. James Catholic Cathedral.
To see reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Orlando online travel route planner.
Cedar Rapids to Orlando is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Cedar Rapids to Orlando, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Cedar Rapids in December, expect Orlando to be much warmer, temps between 29°C and 17°C. On the 30th (Fri), you're off to The Villages.
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The Villages — 3 nights
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The Villages is a census-designated place (CDP) in Sumter County, Florida, United States. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Harbor Hills Country Club and Brownwood Farmer's Market. Take a break from the city and head to Carney Island Recreation & Conservation Area and Hacienda Hills. Step out of The Villages to go to Leesburg and see Palatlakaha Environmental and Agricultural Reserve - Pear Park, which is approximately 34 minutes away. There's much more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area, walk around Bourlay Historic Nature Park, go for a walk through Sharon Rose Wiechens Preserve, and stop by The Rustic Rose.
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Traveling by car from Orlando to The Villages takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in The Villages are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. You'll set off for Tampa on the 2nd (Mon).
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Traveling by car from Orlando to The Villages takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in The Villages are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. You'll set off for Tampa on the 2nd (Mon).
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Leesburg, Carney Island Recreation & Conservation Area, Brownwood Farmer's Market, Harbor Hills Country Club
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Tampa — 1 night
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Big Guava
Tampa ranks among the country's most livable cities, attracting newcomers with its growing economy and status as a major port on the Gulf of Mexico.Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): pause for some serene contemplation at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, then get engrossed in the history at Ybor City Museum State Park, and then take a stroll through Hyde Park.
To see other places to visit, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Tampa trip planner.
Traveling by car from The Villages to Tampa takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and train; or take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Tampa can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can fly to Fort Lauderdale.
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Fort Lauderdale — 5 nights
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Venice of America
Known as the "Venice of America" because of its extensive network of navigable waterways, Fort Lauderdale welcomes over 10 million annual visitors, most of them attracted by the city's popular beaches and marinas.Get some cultural insight at Fort Lauderdale Antique Car Museum and Stranahan House. Your inner history buff will appreciate Dr. Von D. Mizell-Eula Johnson State Park and Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church. Get out of town with these interesting Fort Lauderdale side-trips: Bal Harbor Beach (in Bal Harbour), Crandon Beach (in Key Biscayne) and North Shore Open Space Park (in Miami Beach). And it doesn't end there: cast your line with JP Outfitters Inc., kick back and relax at Boca Raton Beaches, stroll around Hollywood North Beach Park, and get curious at Museum of Discovery and Science.
To see ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read our Fort Lauderdale travel route tool.
You can fly from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Tampa in January, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Fort Lauderdale, with lows around 19°C. You'll have a few hours on the 8th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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Florida travel guide
The Sunshine State
The “Sunshine State,” Florida became a favorite winter destination for the affluent crowd over a century ago. Today, the state attracts visitors from around the world with its golden beaches and modern theme parks. You can spend your entire vacation enjoying the state's highly developed seaside areas, but remember that some of Florida's best-kept secrets are in secluded locations. Visit the big cities and their comfortable resorts offering top-notch dining and nightlife, but leave some time to see the peninsula's swampy landscape, filled with wild creatures and native plants. Farther away from the tourist-packed urban areas, the untamed wetlands of Florida offer a selection of things to do, such as kayaking, boat rides, and numerous other outdoor activities.
