10 days in Florida Itinerary

Located just 140 km (90 mi) from Cuba, Key West is an island only about 6.4 km (4 mi) long and 1.6 km (1 mi) wide.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): get a new perspective on nature at Florida Keys Eco-Discovery Center, brush up on your military savvy at U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Ingham Maritime Museum, and then view the masterpieces at 7 Artists & Friends Gallery. On your second day here, visit a coastal fixture at Key West Lighthouse and Keeper's Quarters Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Mary Star of the Sea, admire the natural beauty at Key West Garden Club, then take in the pleasant sights at West Martello Tower, and finally glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area.

To see ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Key West driving holiday planner.

Washington DC to Key West is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Washington DC in June, Key West is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 79°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Marathon.

A tiny city just 16 km (10 mi) long, Marathon is spread across several islands in the middle of the Florida Keys.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Mon): identify plant and animal life at Dolphin Research Center, then take in the views from Seven Mile Bridge, then look for all kinds of wild species at The Turtle Hospital, and finally kick back and relax at Sombrero Beach.

To see traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Marathon day trip planning tool.

Drive from Key West to Marathon in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Marathon can reach 90°F, while at night they dip to 79°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) early enough to drive to Miami.

Florida’s mecca of fun in the sun, the lively tropical metropolis of Miami is one of the world’s top vacation spots.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): take a stroll through Collins Avenue, then get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour, then wander the streets of Wynwood, and finally zoom along the surf with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure.

To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Miami online tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Marathon to Miami takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 91°F, and evening lows to 78°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Orlando.

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.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): test your team's savvy at The Escape Game Orlando, get a new perspective on nature at SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology, and then wander the streets of International Drive.

For other places to visit, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read Orlando trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Miami to Orlando takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 91°F, and evening lows to 75°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to drive to St. Augustine.

St. Kick off your visit on the 4th (Thu): identify plant and animal life at St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park, go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour, and then kick back and relax at Jacksonville Beach. On your second day here, tour the pleasant surroundings at St. Augustine Beach, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine, then see the interesting displays at Lightner Museum, and finally get engrossed in the history at St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum.

For traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the St. Augustine online trip planner.

You can drive from Orlando to St. Augustine in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In July in St. Augustine, expect temperatures between 90°F during the day and 75°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can go by car to Jacksonville.

The sprawling city of Jacksonville is not only Florida's most populous city, but also the largest city by land area in the continental United States.

On the 6th (Sat), admire the masterpieces at The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, then look for all kinds of wild species at Catty Shack Ranch Wildlife Sanctuary, and then meet the residents at Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens.

For photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Jacksonville vacation builder website.

Traveling by car from St. Augustine to Jacksonville takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Jacksonville can reach 92°F, while at night they dip to 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Panama City Beach.

Boasting 43 km (27 mi) of white sandy beaches and plenty of sunshine, Panama City Beach is an ideal choice for a relaxing holiday.

On the 7th (Sun), observe the fascinating underwater world at Gulf World Marine Park, then buy something for everyone on your list at Pier Park, and then stroll through Grayton Beach State Park. On the 8th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: do a tasting at Panama City Beach Winery, then kick back and relax at St. Andrews State Park, and then get interesting insight from Tours.

To find photos, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Panama City Beach road trip site.

Traveling by car from Jacksonville to Panama City Beach takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. In July, plan for daily highs up to 90°F, and evening lows to 74°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.