9 days in Orlando & Daytona Beach 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.

Attractions like Universal Orlando Resort and Walt Disney World Resort make great kid-friendly stops. Pack the 23rd (Tue) with family-friendly diversions at Universal's Islands of Adventure. Have a day of magic on the 19th (Fri) at Disney's Animal Kingdom. And it doesn't end there: find something for the whole family at SeaWorld, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St James Roman Catholic Cathedral, and make an unforgettable trip to Magic Kingdom Park.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Orlando trip maker app.

Saint Louis to Orlando is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Saint Louis to Orlando is 1 hour. In March, Orlando is warmer than Saint Louis - with highs of 78°F and lows of 58°F. You will have some time to spend on the 24th (Wed) before leaving for Daytona Beach.

The iconic seaside destination of Daytona Beach once supported sugar mill plantations, but now entertains up to 8 million visitors a year.

Attractions like Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and Dolphin & Whale Watching make great kid-friendly stops. Get out of town with these interesting Daytona Beach side-trips: River to Sea Trail Preserve (in Marineland), Hammock Dunes Club - Links Golf Course (in Palm Coast) and Flagler College (in St. Augustine). There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at St. Augustine Beach, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, make a trip to Nocoroco Historic Site, and kick back and relax at Andy Romano Beachfront Park.

For photos, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Daytona Beach trip itinerary planning site.

Traveling by car from Orlando to Daytona Beach takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. March in Daytona Beach sees daily highs of 76°F and lows of 54°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.