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!
Tampa
Tampa is home to three professional sports teams and numerous theme park attractions. Only 30 miles from the beautiful shores of Sheraton Sand Key Resort, a day trip to Tampa will surely leave you wanting more.
Busch Gardens (60min.)
Busch Gardens is the ultimate family adventure park with an array of attractions based on the African continent. A unique blend of thrilling rides, a zoo featuring more than 2,700 animals, live shows, restaurants, shops and games, Busch Gardens provides unrivaled excitement for guests of every age. Brave the plunge on the floorless roller coaster Sheikra, get washed out on the Tidal Wave or just relax with a cold beer in the Hospitality Room.
Adventure Island (60min.)
Soaking, sunning and relaxing - that's what life's all about at Adventure Island. A step through the entrance and you're transported straight to the Florida Keys and the laid-back lifestyle that made them famous. Adventure Island's 30 acres provide water-soaked excitement for guests of all ages. Ease into island time in a place where corkscrew slides, waterfalls, a giant wave pool, a rambling river, and other family attractions create a laid-back atmosphere and hours of sun-drenched fun. Your toughest decision, whether to hit the slides for some fast-paced fun or grab a siesta in your own private cabana.
Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI) (60min.)
Enjoy the supersized IMAX experience at IMAX MOSI, or explore the many floors of exhibits that feature all things science. Take a ride in the MaxFlight Simulator and experience what it's like to be a real fighter pilot. Or visit Kids In Charge, a special designed area full of educational fun specifically for children under 12. There is something for everyone at MOSI.
Florida Aquarium (45min.)
One of the top five "Kid-Friendly" aquariums in the country, see more than 20,000 aquatic plants and animals from Florida and around the world. See the exotic leafy sea dragons, touch cow nose rays and bamboo sharks in the touch tank and watch the penguins promenade through the lobby. Kids can play outside in the water park and blast water cannons from the pirate ship.
Lowry Park Zoo (45min.)
Lowry Park Zoo is ranked the Number 1 Family-Friendly Zoo in the U.S. by Child Magazine and recognized by the State of Florida as a center for wildlife conservation and biodiversity. Natural outdoor exhibits for more than 2,000 animals include a Native Florida Wildlife Center and Manatee Hospital, Asian Gardens, Primate World, Free-Flight Aviaries, Wallaroo Station children's zoo, and Safari Africa. The Zoo also features rides, shows and interactive exhibits designed to give you a wild experience.
Orlando
Only 90 miles from the beautiful shores of Sheraton Sand Key Resort, Orlando is home to Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and Orlando Magic. A day trip to Orlando provides sights and entertainment that will bring fun to any vacation
Walt Disney World (1:45 min.)
Everyone is a kid when they visit Disney. With four theme parks, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, Animal Kingdom, and two water parks, Disney's Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon, you are almost required to have the time of your life.
Unversal Studios/Islands of Adventure (2hrs.)
Universal Studios Orlando is an entire universe of action and thrills featuring TWO spectacular theme parks unlike anything else in Orlando. At both Universal Studios and Universal's Islands of Adventure every member of the family can share unforgettable experiences together. You can have the ultimate adventure, enjoy fun with your kids, rejuvenate yourself, have a romantic dinner, challenge yourself on incredible theme park rides, and relax by the pool in a beautiful Florida setting.
Seaworld Orlando (2hrs.)
SeaWorld Orlando includes three parks centered around one attraction that is very "Florida"... water. Watch Shamu at SeaWorld along with all the other great shows, get soaked on the winding water slides of Aquatica or swim with the dolphins at SeaWorld's Discovery Cove.
