13 days in Orlando & Tampa Itinerary

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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Beach at Daytona Beach and Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art. Get some cultural insight at Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum and Gallery of Local Art. Explore Orlando's surroundings by going to Oakland Nature Preserve (in Oakland), Silver Springs State Park (in Silver Springs) and Emeralda Marsh Conservation Area (in Leesburg). Have a day of magic on the 24th (Sun) at Disney's Animal Kingdom. There's much more to do: discover the magic at World of Disney, admire the masterpieces at Ruth Funk Center for Textile Arts, stroll around Lake Eola Park, and look for gifts at The Posh Pineapple.

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Phoenix to Orlando is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Phoenix to Orlando. When traveling from Phoenix in May, plan for slightly colder days in Orlando, with highs around 36°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Tampa.

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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Bishop Museum Of Science And Nature and The Dali Museum. Muscle Car City Museum and The Ringling will appeal to museum buffs. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Tampa: Crescent Beach (in Siesta Key), Ellenton Premium Outlets (in Ellenton) and Madeira Beach (Madeira Beach & John's Pass Village & Boardwalk). The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Nokomis Beach.

For other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Tampa itinerary builder site.

Traveling by car from Orlando to Tampa takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in May, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.