Day Trips

The Sheraton Sand Key resort is the perfect base for many world-class attractions! The surrounding area offers plenty of activities to fill your vacation, but what would a trip to Florida be without a day at one of the famous Orlando attractions? Whether you'd like to take a short road trip to Disney, or spend a full day in the Tampa Bay area, you're sure to have a blast!

A Full Day in Tampa (30 miles away)




  • Explore the Dark Continent at Busch Gardens, Tampa Bay! Filled with exotic animals, wild rides and a unique African flavor.
  • Take the whole family to Adventure Island, a water theme park with dozens of thrilling water park rides!
  • Visit the Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) the largest science center in the southeastern United States. More than 450 hands-on activities and Florida's only IMAX Dome Theater.
  • Spend a day at Lowry Park Zoo learning about wildlife and being entertained by the daily wildlife shows.
  • Journey beneath the ocean to catch a glimpse of thousands of underwater creatures at The Florida Aquarium. From the sting ray petting tank to shark diving adventures. Don't miss the adjacent Channelside complex, for great shopping and fine dining!
  • Visit Raymond James Stadium, home of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, or venture across the street to Legends Field to watch the New York Yankees in spring training! And hockey fans can watch the Tampa Bay Lightning in the St. Pete Times Forum downtown.
  • Feeling lucky? Tampa Bay Downs offers some of the country's finest horse racing, with Tampa Greyhound Track offering pari-mutuel wagering on greyhounds.

Road Trip to Orlando (90 miles away)

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