11 days in Midlothian & Sanibel Island Itinerary

Midlothian, Virginia is an unincorporated town in Chesterfield County, Virginia, U.S. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Midlothian: High Bridge Trail State Park (in Green Bay), Robert Thomas Carriage Museum and Schwartz Tavern (in Blackstone) and Shirley Plantation (in Charles City). The adventure continues: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Metro Richmond Zoo, witness the site of a historic battle at Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park, admire the natural beauty at Chadwick & Son Orchids, and stroll around Bear Creek Lake State Park.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, use the Midlothian planner.

New York City to Midlothian is an approximately 4.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. When traveling from New York City in April, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Midlothian: temperatures range from 69°F by day to 48°F at night. On the 17th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Sanibel Island.

Take a trip to Sanibel Island if you like pretty sunsets and luxurious resorts.

Explore Sanibel Island's surroundings by going to Bonita Springs (Golf Safari Mini Golf, Bonita Springs Public Beach, &more) and Wicked Dolphin Rum Distillery (in Cape Coral). And it doesn't end there: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, look for all kinds of wild species at J.N. "Ding" Darling National Wildlife Refuge, don't miss a visit to Periwinkle Way, and admire all the interesting features of Sanibel Causeway.

For traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read Sanibel Island trip itinerary app.

You can drive from Midlothian to Sanibel Island in 14 hours. In April, Sanibel Island is a bit warmer than Midlothian - with highs of 87°F and lows of 66°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can travel back home.