{"id":3435,"date":"2018-01-11T15:42:10","date_gmt":"2018-01-11T15:42:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/?p=3435"},"modified":"2023-04-19T00:22:09","modified_gmt":"2023-04-19T00:22:09","slug":"11-day-trips-from-orlando-florida","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/11\/11-day-trips-from-orlando-florida\/","title":{"rendered":"11 Great Day Trips from Orlando, Florida"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"3462\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/11\/11-day-trips-from-orlando-florida\/orlando-day-trips\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Orlando-Day-Trips.jpg?fit=600%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"600,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Orlando Day Trips\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Orlando-Day-Trips.jpg?fit=214%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3462 size-full\" title=\"11 Great Day Trips from Orlando, Florida\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Orlando-Day-Trips.jpg?resize=600%2C1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"11 Great Day Trips from Orlando, Florida\" width=\"600\" height=\"1200\" data-wp-pid=\"3462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Orlando-Day-Trips.jpg?w=600&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Orlando-Day-Trips.jpg?resize=150%2C300&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Orlando-Day-Trips.jpg?resize=512%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11 Great Day Trips from Orlando, Florida<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you&#8217;re passing through Florida on a road trip or are looking for a break from the amusement parks in Orlando, you&#8217;ll find lots of great adventures just an hour or two outside of this city. I&#8217;ve come up with some great day trips from Orlando, Florida that are 1-2 hours away (one way) and links are provided if you want more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here are 11 great day trips from Orlando, Florida:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">LEGOLAND Florida<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1800\" height=\"1200\" data-attachment-id=\"3631\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/11\/11-day-trips-from-orlando-florida\/legoland-05-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Legoland-05.jpg?fit=1800%2C1200&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1800,1200\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;Canon EOS Rebel T6&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1517179485&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;21&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.01&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Legoland 05\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Legoland-05.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Legoland-05.jpg?resize=1800%2C1200&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"11 Great Day Trips from Orlando, Florida\" class=\"wp-image-3631\" title=\"11 Great Day Trips from Orlando, Florida\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Legoland-05.jpg?w=1800&amp;ssl=1 1800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Legoland-05.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Legoland-05.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Legoland-05.jpg?resize=1024%2C683&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Legoland-05.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Legoland-05.jpg?resize=1200%2C800&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If your kiddos love LEGO&#8217;s and\/or the LEGO movies, they will have a blast at LEGOLAND in Florida. In addition to the amusement park and water park, LEGOLAND Resort offers a LEGO themed hotel and beach retreat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>LEGOLAND Florida Resort&nbsp; \/\/&nbsp; 1 LEGOLAND Way &#8211; Winter Haven, Florida 33884<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.legoland.com\/florida\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>LEGOLAND Florida WEBSITE<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About 1 hour from Orlando<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge &amp; Three Sister Springs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"520\" height=\"289\" data-attachment-id=\"3437\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/11\/11-day-trips-from-orlando-florida\/manatee\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Manatee.jpg?fit=520%2C289&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"520,289\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"Manatee\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Manatee.jpg?fit=520%2C289&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Manatee.jpg?resize=520%2C289&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"11 Great Day Trips from Orlando, Florida\" class=\"wp-image-3437\" title=\"11 Great Day Trips from Orlando, Florida\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Manatee.jpg?w=520&amp;ssl=1 520w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Manatee.jpg?resize=300%2C167&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 520px) 100vw, 520px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Above photo <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fws.gov\/refuge\/Crystal_River\/visit\/plan_your_visit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>via<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Manatee visit Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge from&nbsp;mid-November&nbsp;until late March. They do this to conserve their energy in order to survive the cold waters in the Gulf. You can watch the Manatees from the Three Sisters Springs boardwalk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you want to view the manatee underwater, you need to join a tour group, bring your own boat or kayak or rent one. You can even take photos of them while underwater!&nbsp; Be sure to watch the video of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fws.gov\/refuge\/Crystal_River\/Multimedia\/Manatee_Manners_Videos.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>Manatee Manners<\/strong> <\/em><\/a>before you visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Refuge is also&nbsp;a natural area along the Gulf with areas for hiking and bird watching. They offer 2-hour boat rides out into the Gulf as well, but you might want to call ahead to make sure they are running on the&nbsp; day of your visit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read more info on programs for kids <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fws.gov\/refuge\/Crystal_River\/visit\/just_for_kids.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>HERE.<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge&nbsp; \/\/&nbsp; 1502 S.E. Kings Bay Drive &#8211; Crystal River, FL 34429&nbsp; \/\/&nbsp; 352-563-2088<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fws.gov\/refuge\/Crystal_River\/visit\/plan_your_visit.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge WEBSITE<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Three Sisters Springs &#8211; Wildlife Refuge &amp; Tours&nbsp; \/\/&nbsp; 123 NW US Highway 19 &#8211; City of Crystal River, 34428&nbsp; \/\/&nbsp; 352-586-1170&nbsp;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/threesistersspringsvisitor.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>Three Sisters Springs WEBSITE<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1.5&nbsp;(one way) from Orlando<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cocoa Beach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"720\" data-attachment-id=\"3446\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/11\/11-day-trips-from-orlando-florida\/1400-cocoa-beach-fl-water_imgcache_revf57c057034145b1bd0533ea118d252af_web\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1400-cocoa-beach-fl-water_imgcache_revf57c057034145b1bd0533ea118d252af_web.jpg?fit=1400%2C720&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1400,720\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"1400-cocoa-beach-fl-water_imgcache_revf57c057034145b1bd0533ea118d252af_web\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1400-cocoa-beach-fl-water_imgcache_revf57c057034145b1bd0533ea118d252af_web.jpg?fit=640%2C329&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1400-cocoa-beach-fl-water_imgcache_revf57c057034145b1bd0533ea118d252af_web.jpg?resize=1400%2C720&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"11 Great Day Trips from Orlando, Florida\" class=\"wp-image-3446\" title=\"11 Great Day Trips from Orlando, Florida\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1400-cocoa-beach-fl-water_imgcache_revf57c057034145b1bd0533ea118d252af_web.jpg?w=1400&amp;ssl=1 1400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1400-cocoa-beach-fl-water_imgcache_revf57c057034145b1bd0533ea118d252af_web.jpg?resize=300%2C154&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1400-cocoa-beach-fl-water_imgcache_revf57c057034145b1bd0533ea118d252af_web.jpg?resize=768%2C395&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1400-cocoa-beach-fl-water_imgcache_revf57c057034145b1bd0533ea118d252af_web.jpg?resize=1024%2C527&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/1400-cocoa-beach-fl-water_imgcache_revf57c057034145b1bd0533ea118d252af_web.jpg?resize=800%2C411&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Above photo <a href=\"https:\/\/travel.aarp.org\/destinations\/united-states\/cocoa-beach\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>via<\/strong> <\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Things the whole family will enjoy at Cocoa Beach:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Relaxing at the beach<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>West gate Cocoa Beach Pier<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visit the&nbsp;Ron&nbsp;Jon Surf Shop<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See more ideas and activities at Cocoa Beach&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitspacecoast.com\/towns\/cocoa-beach\/attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cocoabeach.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>Cocoa Beach WEBSITE<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1 hours drive East of Orlando<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Devil&#8217;s Den Spring<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1080\" data-attachment-id=\"3436\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/11\/11-day-trips-from-orlando-florida\/devils-den\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/devils-den.jpg?fit=1440%2C1080&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"1440,1080\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;3&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;COOLPIX L840&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1455120972&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;800&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.25&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"devil&amp;#8217;s den\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/devils-den.jpg?fit=569%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/devils-den.jpg?resize=1440%2C1080&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"11 Great Day Trips from Orlando, Florida\" class=\"wp-image-3436\" title=\"11 Great Day Trips from Orlando, Florida\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/devils-den.jpg?w=1440&amp;ssl=1 1440w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/devils-den.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/devils-den.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/devils-den.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/devils-den.jpg?resize=800%2C600&amp;ssl=1 800w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/devils-den.jpg?resize=1200%2C900&amp;ssl=1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Above photo <a href=\"http:\/\/www.devilsden.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>via<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Devil&#8217;s Den Spring is an underground spring inside a cave. The whole family will be&nbsp;fascinated when they see stalactites and fossil beds&nbsp;by scuba diving or snorkeling here. And the cave stays 72 degrees year round. They don&#8217;t allow general swimming, and access to the&nbsp;springs is for those snorkeling or scuba diving only.&nbsp;Anyone under the age of 18 must have a parent on site at all&nbsp;times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Devil&#8217;s Den Spring&nbsp; \/\/&nbsp; 5390 NE 180th Ave Williston, FL 32696&nbsp; \/\/&nbsp; 352-528-3344<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><a href=\"http:\/\/www.devilsden.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Devil&#8217;s Den WEBSITE<\/strong><\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Silver Springs State Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"601\" data-attachment-id=\"3439\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/11\/11-day-trips-from-orlando-florida\/silver-springs\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Silver-Springs.jpg?fit=900%2C601&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"900,601\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D800&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1498213075&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;15&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;500&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0015625&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Silver Springs\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Silver-Springs.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Silver-Springs.jpg?resize=900%2C601&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"11 Great Day Trips from Orlando, Florida\" class=\"wp-image-3439\" title=\"11 Great Day Trips from Orlando, Florida\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Silver-Springs.jpg?w=900&amp;ssl=1 900w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Silver-Springs.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Silver-Springs.jpg?resize=768%2C513&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Silver-Springs.jpg?resize=800%2C534&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Above photo<a href=\"http:\/\/www.silversprings.com\/gallery\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong> via<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Silver Springs is a State Park with a&nbsp;museum and glass-bottomed boat rides. The park offers lots of&nbsp;interesting history and wildlife information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Admission to Silver Springs State Park is $2.<a href=\"http:\/\/www.silversprings.com\/glass-bottom-boats\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong> Glass bottomed boat rides<\/strong><\/em><\/a> are $11 for adults and $10 for children. Kids 5 years and&nbsp; younger are FREE.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Silver Springs State Park&nbsp; \/\/&nbsp; <\/em><span class=\"format_address\"><em><span class=\"street-address\">1425 NE 58th Ave<\/span>, <span class=\"locality\">Ocala, FL 34470-1189<\/span> \/\/&nbsp; 352-236-7148&nbsp;<\/em>&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.silversprings.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>Silver Springs State Park WEBSITE<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1.5 hours (one way) from Orlando<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">New Smyrna Beach<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"642\" data-attachment-id=\"3467\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/11\/11-day-trips-from-orlando-florida\/water-3058236_960_720\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/water-3058236_960_720.jpg?fit=960%2C642&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,642\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D200&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;70&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.004&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"water-3058236_960_720\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/water-3058236_960_720.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/water-3058236_960_720.jpg?resize=960%2C642&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"11 Great Day Trips from Orlando, Florida\" class=\"wp-image-3467\" title=\"11 Great Day Trips from Orlando, Florida\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/water-3058236_960_720.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/water-3058236_960_720.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/water-3058236_960_720.jpg?resize=768%2C514&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/water-3058236_960_720.jpg?resize=800%2C535&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">New Smyrna Beach is the perfect place to relax, build sandcastles, swim, or surf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can read all about the kid-friendly and family-friendly activities at New Smyrna Beach <a href=\"https:\/\/visitnsbfl.com\/explore\/just-for-kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>HERE<\/strong><\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div>&nbsp;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/visitnsbfl.com\/explore\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>New Smyrna Beach WEBSITE<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1 hour (one way) from Orlando<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weeki Watchi Springs State Park<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"706\" height=\"470\" data-attachment-id=\"3441\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/11\/11-day-trips-from-orlando-florida\/weeki-wachee-mermaid-2017-calendar-cover_edited-1\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Weeki-Wachee-Mermaid-2017-Calendar-Cover_edited-1.jpg?fit=706%2C470&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"706,470\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Weeki-Wachee-Mermaid-2017-Calendar-Cover_edited-1\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Weeki-Wachee-Mermaid-2017-Calendar-Cover_edited-1.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Weeki-Wachee-Mermaid-2017-Calendar-Cover_edited-1.jpg?resize=706%2C470&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"11 Great Day Trips from Orlando, Florida\" class=\"wp-image-3441\" title=\"11 Great Day Trips from Orlando, Florida\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Weeki-Wachee-Mermaid-2017-Calendar-Cover_edited-1.jpg?w=706&amp;ssl=1 706w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/Weeki-Wachee-Mermaid-2017-Calendar-Cover_edited-1.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Above photo <a href=\"https:\/\/weekiwachee.com\/attractions\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>via<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Why your kiddos will love it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em><strong>River Cruises<\/strong><\/em>&nbsp;(where you may see manatees)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weekiwachee.com\/mermaids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>Mermaid shows<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em><strong>Wildlife Shows<\/strong><\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Lots of playgrounds, kayaking, and paddle boarding<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div><strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><em>Weeki Wachee Springs&nbsp;State Park&nbsp; \/\/ 6131 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606&nbsp; \/\/&nbsp; 352.592.5656<\/em><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"gm-style-iw\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<h4><strong><em>&nbsp;<\/em><\/strong><\/h4>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/weekiwachee.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>Weeki Watchi Springs WEBSITE<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2 hours (one way) from Orlando<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Daytona Beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"3443\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/11\/11-day-trips-from-orlando-florida\/daytona-beach-982649_960_720\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/daytona-beach-982649_960_720.jpg?fit=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"daytona-beach-982649_960_720\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/daytona-beach-982649_960_720.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/daytona-beach-982649_960_720.jpg?resize=960%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"11 Great Day Trips from Orlando, Florida\" class=\"wp-image-3443\" title=\"11 Great Day Trips from Orlando, Florida\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/daytona-beach-982649_960_720.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/daytona-beach-982649_960_720.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/daytona-beach-982649_960_720.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/daytona-beach-982649_960_720.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Daytona is a great place to spend the day on the\u00a0 beach, but his city is full of lots of family-friendly activities:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Sunglow Pier<\/strong> &#8211; Kids under 16 can fish from this pier without a license<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Daytona Boardwalk &#8211; <\/strong>Carnival rides and arcade games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Daytona Lagoon<\/strong> &#8211;&nbsp;A water park along the boardwalk with&nbsp;go-carts, mini golf, and arcade games<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Tour the NASCAR International Speedway<\/strong> &#8211; Tour the infield and garages<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">&#8230;just to name a few.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.codb.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>Daytona&nbsp;Beach WEBSITE<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1 hour (each way) from Orlando<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Kennedy Space Center<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"3442\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/11\/11-day-trips-from-orlando-florida\/cape-canaveral-992547_960_720\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cape-canaveral-992547_960_720.jpg?fit=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"cape-canaveral-992547_960_720\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cape-canaveral-992547_960_720.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cape-canaveral-992547_960_720.jpg?resize=960%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"11 Great Day Trips from Orlando, Florida\" class=\"wp-image-3442\" title=\"11 Great Day Trips from Orlando, Florida\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cape-canaveral-992547_960_720.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cape-canaveral-992547_960_720.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cape-canaveral-992547_960_720.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cape-canaveral-992547_960_720.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The Kennedy Space Center is divided into Mission Zones where you can learn about space\u00a0exploration from early\u00a0conception to more modern space travels.\u00a0 Kids will love the rocket yard, the\u00a0interactive, hands-on exhibits, and the playgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex&nbsp; \/\/&nbsp; SR 405 Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899&nbsp; \/\/&nbsp; 1.855.433.4210<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kennedyspacecenter.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>The Kennedy Space Center WEBSITE<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1 hour (one way) from Orlando<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Florida Aquarium<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"637\" data-attachment-id=\"3444\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/11\/11-day-trips-from-orlando-florida\/manatee-1079929_960_720\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/manatee-1079929_960_720.jpg?fit=960%2C637&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,637\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D90&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;44&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;1250&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.008&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"manatee-1079929_960_720\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/manatee-1079929_960_720.jpg?fit=640%2C425&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/manatee-1079929_960_720.jpg?resize=960%2C637&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"11 Great Day Trips from Orlando, Florida\" class=\"wp-image-3444\" title=\"11 Great Day Trips from Orlando, Florida\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/manatee-1079929_960_720.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/manatee-1079929_960_720.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/manatee-1079929_960_720.jpg?resize=768%2C510&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/manatee-1079929_960_720.jpg?resize=800%2C531&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the beautiful sea creature exhibits and freshwater habitats, the Florida Aquarium has a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flaquarium.org\/splash-pad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>splash pad<\/strong> <\/em><\/a>for the little ones to play in (weather permitting). The splash pad is included in the price of admission. This aquarium also features sea life\/animal-related films in its\u00a04D theatre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The Florida Aquarium&nbsp; \/\/ 701 Channelside Drive &#8211; Tampa, Florida 33602&nbsp; \/\/&nbsp; 813.273.4000<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.flaquarium.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em><strong>The Florida Aquarium WEBSITE<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1.5 hours (one way) from Orlando<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">St. Pete&#8217;s Beach<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"640\" data-attachment-id=\"3466\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/index.php\/2018\/01\/11\/11-day-trips-from-orlando-florida\/st-petes\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/st-petes.jpg?fit=960%2C640&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"960,640\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-title=\"st petes\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/st-petes.jpg?fit=640%2C427&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/st-petes.jpg?resize=960%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"11 Great Day Trips from Orlando, Florida\" class=\"wp-image-3466\" title=\"11 Great Day Trips from Orlando, Florida\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/st-petes.jpg?w=960&amp;ssl=1 960w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/st-petes.jpg?resize=300%2C200&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/st-petes.jpg?resize=768%2C512&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/have-kids-will-travel.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/st-petes.jpg?resize=800%2C533&amp;ssl=1 800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In addition to the wonderful beaches, St. Pete&#8217;s offers these family-friendly attractions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Fort de Soto Park<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Captain Memo&#8217;s Original Pirate Cruise<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Clearwater Marine Aquarium<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Great Explorations Houghton-Wagman Children&#8217;s Museum<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Tampa&#8217;s Lowry Zoo<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.visitstpeteclearwater.com\/communities\/st-pete-beach\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><em><strong>St. Pete&#8217;s Beach WEBSITE<\/strong><\/em><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2&nbsp;hours (one way) from Orlando<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Want to PIN this info for later? 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