8 days in Orlando, St. Augustine & Siesta Key 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.

Pack the 27th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Orlando Resort. Pack the 28th (Sun) with family-friendly diversions at Universal's Islands of Adventure. Next up on the itinerary: find something for the whole family at SeaWorld and make an unforgettable trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

To see maps, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Orlando day trip planner.

Moline to Orlando is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is 1 hour. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Moline in June: high temperatures in Orlando hover around 91°F and lows are around 73°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to go by car to St. Augustine.

St. On the 30th (Tue), get engrossed in the history at St. Augustine Pirate & Treasure Museum, stop by Market to Market, then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then deepen your understanding at Flagler College, and finally sample the fine beverages at St. Augustine Distillery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Wed): play a few rounds at TPC at Sawgrass Stadium Course, then enjoy the sand and surf at St. Augustine Beach, and then enjoy the sea views from St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, Inc..

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You can drive from Orlando to St. Augustine in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. June in St. Augustine sees daily highs of 88°F and lows of 73°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can drive to Siesta Key.

Siesta Key draws most of its visitors with soft, white-quartz sand beaches and translucent ocean water.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): kick back and relax at Siesta Beach, then stroll the grounds of Sarasota National Cemetery, and then find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area. Here are some ideas for day two: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Siesta Key Rum, then admire the masterpieces at Duncan McClellan Gallery, then stroll through Saint Pete Beach, and finally stop by Two Friend's Closet.

To see reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Siesta Key sightseeing planning app.

Getting from St. Augustine to Siesta Key by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 91°F, and evening lows to 76°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.