21 days in Central West Florida Itinerary

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Tampa: John's Pass Village & Boardwalk (in Madeira Beach), Clearwater (Murielle Winery, Sand Key Park, &more) and Largo (Largo Central Park & Florida Botanical Gardens). Pack the 17th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay. There's still lots to do: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, explore the world behind art at Imagine Museum, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at The Florida Aquarium, and snap pictures at Sunshine Skyway Bridge.

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Orlando to Tampa is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In March, daytime highs in Tampa are 77°F, while nighttime lows are 59°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can go by car to Crystal River.

Explore Crystal River's surroundings by going to Inverness (Old Courthouse Heritage Museum, Withlacoochee State Trail, &more), Brooksville (Zipline & Withlacoochee State Forest) and Nature Coast Botanical Gardens & Nursery (in Spring Hill). There's much more to do: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, admire the majestic nature at Crystal River Preserve State Park, stroll around Fort Island Trail Park, and contemplate the waterfront views at Crystal River.

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Getting from Tampa to Crystal River by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Tampa in March, expect slightly colder with lows of 49°F in Crystal River. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can go by car back home.