23 days in Florida 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.

Have a day of magic on the 2nd (Mon) at Walt Disney World Resort. Have a day of magic on the 3rd (Tue) at Magic Kingdom Park. There's more to do: get in on the family fun at Universal Orlando Resort and make an unforgettable trip to Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park.

To find more things to do, maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Orlando trip planner.

El Paso to Orlando is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from El Paso to Orlando, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from El Paso in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Orlando, with lows of 69°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Merritt Island.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Fri): get your bearings at NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, then engage your brain at Space Shuttle Atlantis, and then see the world from above with a helicopter tour.

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Traveling by car from Orlando to Merritt Island takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle. In October, daily temperatures in Merritt Island can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to St. Augustine.

St. Start off your visit on the 7th (Sat): brush up on your knowledge of spirits at St. Augustine Distillery, then deepen your understanding at Flagler College, then admire nature's wide array of creatures at St. Augustine Wild Reserve, and finally savor the flavors at City Gate Spirits. Keep things going the next day: enjoy the sea views from St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc., then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then explore the historical opulence of Castillo de San Marcos National Monument, and finally stop by Faux Paws.

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Getting from Merritt Island to St. Augustine by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and bus; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Merritt Island in October since evenings lows in St. Augustine dip to 67°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can go by car to Crystal River.

The jewel of Florida's Nature Coast, Crystal River spreads around spring-fed Kings Bay, known for maintaining a constant 22 C (72 F) temperature all year long.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Mon): see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour and then explore the activities along Homosassa River.

To find photos, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Crystal River trip itinerary website.

Getting from St. Augustine to Crystal River by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from St. Augustine in October since evenings lows in Crystal River dip to 62°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Key West.

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.

Spend the 10th (Tue) exploring nature at Dry Tortugas National Park. The adventure continues: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, steep yourself in history at Curry Mansion Inn, get engrossed in the history at Truman Little White House, and stroll the grounds of Key West Cemetery.

To see reviews, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Key West trip planning website.

Traveling by flight from Crystal River to Key West takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, taxi, and ferry. Traveling from Crystal River in October, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 77°F in Key West. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Islamorada.

Islamorada, long recognized as one of the world's top spots for sport fishing, encompasses six islands in the Florida Keys.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sat): fulfill a lifelong dream with Theater of the Sea, then soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, and then get to know the fascinating history of Indian Key State Historic Site. Here are some ideas for day two: look for all kinds of wild species at The Turtle Hospital, then examine the collection at Crane Point Museum & Nature Center, and then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Florida Keys Brewing Company.

For photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Islamorada trip planner.

Traveling by car from Key West to Islamorada takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 87°F in October, and nighttime lows around 77°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Key Largo.

The northernmost island of the Florida Keys, Key Largo provides stunning scenery, a number of watersports opportunities, and plenty of areas to relax on vacation.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Mon): immerse yourself in nature at John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, and then relax and rejuvenate at Key Largo Yoga. Here are some ideas for day two: identify plant and animal life at Florida Keys Wild Bird Rehabilitation Center, then get a dose of the wild on Capt. Sterling's Everglades Eco-Tours, then explore the gorgeous colors at Spiegel Grove, and finally do a tasting at Keys' Meads.

To find traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Key Largo holiday builder.

Key Largo is very close to Islamorada. In October, plan for daily highs up to 85°F, and evening lows to 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Miami Beach.

Separated by water from the neighboring city of Miami, Miami Beach sits on a barrier island between Biscayne Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Wed): take a stroll through Collins Avenue, then take a stroll through Lincoln Road, then take a stroll through Espanola Way, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Art Deco Historic District. Here are some ideas for day two: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Jungle Island, examine the collection at Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, and then stop by Bachi Jewels.

To see photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Miami Beach online visit planner.

Drive from Key Largo to Miami Beach in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 87°F in October, and nighttime lows around 74°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) so you can travel to Everglades National Park.

A vast expanse of pristine wetlands, Everglades National Park holds the distinction of being the largest tropical wilderness in the U.S. Overflow from Lake Okeechobee into the Florida Bay formed these wetlands, which are home to manatees, American crocodiles, Florida panthers, and an array of wading birds, land birds, and birds of prey.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Fri): explore the activities along Slough Slog, hike along Gumbo Limbo Trail, and then explore the activities along Mrazek Pond. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll through 99 Mile Wilderness Waterway and then admire the verdant scenery at Shark Valley Visitor Center.

For maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Everglades National Park road trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Miami Beach to Everglades National Park with the Route module. October in Everglades National Park sees daily highs of 87°F and lows of 77°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can travel to Marco Island.

Marco Island is a city in Collier County, Florida, United States, located on an island by the same name in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Southwest Florida. Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): explore the landscape on two wheels at Island Bike Shop & Bicycle Rentals and then cast your line with Native Guided Fishing Charters. On the 23rd (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for gifts at Keep In Touch, then soothe aching muscles at some of the top local wellness centers, and then get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

To find ratings, photos, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Marco Island planner.

Explore your travel options from Everglades National Park to Marco Island with the Route module. Traveling from Everglades National Park in October, plan for a bit cooler nights in Marco Island, with lows around 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to fly back home.