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: Robert Thomas Carriage Museum and Schwartz Tavern (in Blackstone), High Bridge Trail State Park (in Green Bay) and Shirley Plantation (in Charles City). There's still lots to do: get to know the resident critters at Metro Richmond Zoo, walk around Robious Landing Park, take in nature's colorful creations at Chadwick & Son Orchids, and take in the history at Sailor's Creek Battlefield Historical State Park.

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New York City to Midlothian is an approximately 4.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also drive. Traveling from New York City in April, you will find days in Midlothian are somewhat warmer (69°F), and nights are about the same (48°F). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Sat) to allow enough time to 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.

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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.