Itching to get out of Martin County for the day? There's a ton to do right here at home in Stuart and Jensen Beach, of course, but sometimes a trip out of town can make for some extra special family memories!
To make planning easier for you, we've compiled a list of 75+ places to explore within a 3-hour drive of Martin County. All of the listed locations are outside of Martin County.
Please note: While we've done our best to keep this information current, please check with attractions before heading out!
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Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
9299 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819 | (407) 610-5020
You'll find indoor go-carts, arcade games, laser tag, and more.
5800 Water Play Way, Orlando, FL 32821 | (407) 545-5550
Enjoy a fun day of waterslides, rides, aquarium viewing, and animal shows and encounters at SeaWorld's waterpark.
2100 W French Avenue, Orange City, FL 32763 | (386) 775-3663
Hike, swim, tube, canoe, kayak or take a guided river boat cruise at this spring. Wintering manatees like this spring! Be aware that this park can get crowded and may temporarily close when it reaches capacity.
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
3755 W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771 | (407) 323-4450
This zoo is home to over 350 animals, and kids can also enjoy the splash pad, petting zoo, and train ride.
8001 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL | (407) 757-1700
Enjoy Crayola-themed hands-on exhibits, art projects, and an indoor playground.
8986 International Drive, Orlando, FL | (407) 541-3300
This large arcade, restaurant, and sports bar has a variety of arcade games to choose from.
6000 Discovery Cove Way, Orlando, FL 32821 | (407) 513-4600
Swim with dolphins, snorkel with fish and rays, hand-feed tropical birds, and more at SeaWorld's all-inclusive attraction.
2850 Florida Plaza Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34746 | (407) 383-3867
5700 Fun Spot Way, Orlando, FL 32819 | (407) 363-3867
Have a fun day with rides, bumper cars, go-carts, and more.
14501 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL | (407) 855-5496
See alligators and crocodiles and enjoy a free-flight aviary, petting zoo, animal shows, and more.
8969 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 | (407) 337-4359
Here you will learn to fly and test out your skydiving skills.
3230 Inspiration Drive, Kissimmee, FL 34747 | (407) 910-1401
Your family will enjoy water slides, a lazy river, and a children's play area.
400 E Kelly Park Road, Apopka, FL 32712 | (407) 254-1902
Tube on the natural lazy river at this beautiful Florida spring.
14086 Centerline Drive Orlando, FL 32827 | (407) 313-2907
Play on the outdoor aqua park, complete the ropes course, bounce on the inflatables, relax on the beach, and learn how to wakeboard.
777 E Princeton Street, Orlando, FL | (407) 514-2000
This indoor science center has something for everyone! Younger kids will love KidsTown, which includes hands-on fun such as climbing towers and water tables. Older kids will appreciate interactive exhibits such as DinoDigs, Our Planet, and more. There are also IMAX shows and scheduled experiences, such as the flight and science labs. If you have an EBT or WIC card, you qualify for reduced admission (please see the website for more details).
8615 Florida Rock Rd Orlando, FL 32824 | (407) 801-7977
Play on the outdoor aquapark and enjoy a cable or boat session to wakeboard, waterski, tube, and more.
5705 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, St Cloud, FL | (407) 892-6905
The Serpentarium houses over 80 species of snakes from around the world. Activities include venom extraction show, non-venomous snake holding, and baby alligator holding.
8449 International Drive, Orlando, FL | (855) 450-0680
Exhibits include a 360-degree ocean tunnel, Jelly Wall, Indian Ocean, Feeding Frenzy, and Coastal Rockpool. There is also a virtual reality experience.
7007 Sea World Drive, Orlando, FL | (407) 545-5550
A variety of marine life can be found in the aquariums and habitats at SeaWorld, including dolphins, stingrays, manatees, penguins, and sharks. There are also roller coasters, rides, and shows! Little ones will enjoy Sesame Street Land, with age-appropriate rides, a playground, a splash pad, and more.
15051 Frank Jarrell Road, Clermont, FL | (352) 394-4377
Enjoy outdoor time in a Florida citrus grove! Take a monster truck tour, mine for gems, say "hi" to the farm animals, and pick citrus during the season.
6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819 | (407) 363-8000
This major theme park has movie-themed rides and entertainment.
Universal Islands of Adventure
6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819 | (407) 224-4233
This Universal theme park has 8 lands, including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter ™ - Hogsmeade™, Jurassic Park, Marvel Super Hero Island®, Seuss Landing™, and more.
6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819 | (407) 363-8000
Universal's water park has a variety of water slides, winding river, wave pool, a children's area, and more.
Walt Disney Word's Animal Kingdom
2901 Osceola Pkwy, Lake Buena Visa, FL | (407) 939-5277
Disney's animal-themed park has worlds to explore such as Pandora, Africa, Asia, and Discovery Island.
Walt Disney's World's Blizzard Beach
Bay Lake, FL 32836 | (407) 939-5277
This Disney water park has water slides, a lazy river, wave pool, and a Frozen-themed children's area. This park is closed part of the year, so be sure to check online.
200 Epcot Center Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 | (407) 939-5277
Take a tour of 11 countries with World Showcase, be amazed by the planet with World Nature, and explore science and technology with World Discovery.
Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios
351 S Studio Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 | (407) 939-5277
This theme park includes the popular Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge and Toy Story Land, along with other rides and live entertainment.
Walt Disney World's Magic Kingdom
1180 Seven Seas Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 | (407) 939-5277
Disney's classic theme park has lots of kid-friendly attractions with recognizable characters!
Walt Disney World's Typhoon Lagoon
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 | (407) 939-5277
This Disney water park features water slides, a flowing creek, a wave pool, and children's area. This park is closed part of the year, so be sure to check online.
1800 Wekiwa Circle, Apopka, FL 32712 | (407) 553-4383
Snorkel, scuba dive, fish, kayak, bike, and more at this 7,000-acre Florida State Park.
Wild Florida Safari Drive Thru Park
3301 Lake Cypress Road, Kenansville, FL | (407) 957-3135
This drive-thru safari park offers airboat tours, animal shows, and animal encounters.
9067 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 | (401) 351-8800
WonderWorks is self-described as "an amusement park for the mind". This indoor attraction includes wonder zones about extreme weather, space discovery, light and sound, and more. They also have laser tag, a glow-in-the-dark ropes course, and a 4D XD motion theater.
3960 S Babcock Street, Melbourne, FL 32901 | (321) 956-6706
Get your thrills with go-karts, bumper boats, laser tag, and more.
8225 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL | (321) 254-9453
This fun zoo features a variety of an animals in Africa, Australia, Caribbean, Florida, and Rainforest exhibits. Some popular animals here include lions, sea otters, and meerkats. Kids will enjoy feeding the giraffes and lorikeets, going on a short train ride, and playing on the playground and splash pad area!
2250 Coastal Lane, West Melbourne, FL 32904 | (321) 953-2966
This family fun center has arcade games where kids can win tickets and prizes, a playground, and a trampoline zone.
750 Bass Pro Drive NE, Palm Bay, FL 32905 | (321) 953-0284
This trampoline park includes attractions such as a ninja course, battle beams, basketball, and dodgeball.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32963 | (855) 433-4210
Families will learn about space and NASA's history in hands-on exhibits. Families will also appreciate the Shuttle Launch Experience, Spaceport KSC ride, and Planet Play, an interactive space-themed indoor playground.
5000 N Wickham Road STE 110, Melbourne, FL | (321) 622-6546
This indoor play space is the perfect place for parents to relax while young kids play. Kids will find multiple themed areas, such as kitchen, dress-up, construction, fire station, and more. Please note that at the time of publication, they are not open on Saturdays.
1 AAAR Way, Suite 102, Rockledge, FL 32955 | (321) 978-7223
Kids of various ages can get their energy out indoors with attractions such as arcade games, laser tag, ropes course, indoor playground, go-karts, and more!
720 Roy Wall Blvd, Rockledge, FL 32955 | (321) 504-7500
Boasting an Olympic-sized ice rink, this indoor iceplex offers open skate times for the public.
6729 Colonnade Avenue, Melbourne, FL 32940 | (321) 999-2021
This trampoline park also includes attractions such as climbing walls, laser tag, a ropes course, and an indoor playground.
3456 US-1, Vero Beach, FL 32960 | (772) 979-4653
Take a swing in one of 30 climate-controlled tee boxes while enjoying drinks and food from their full-service restaurant and two sports bars. Boxes fit up to six people and are rented by the hour. There is also a LittleShots putting course where kids can practice while waiting for the tee box.
255 Live Oak Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963 | (772) 589-5050
The ELC is a 64-acre lagoon island nature center. There is an indoor space kids will enjoy with exhibits, a touch tank, and aquariums, as well as an outdoor play space. You can explore natural Florida by using the walking and fitness trails, going on a pontoon boat eco-tour, taking a kayak tour, or renting a kayak, canoe, or paddleboard. There are programming and camps available, so make sure to check their calendar!
350 US-1, Vero Beach, FL 32962 | (772) 794-0601
Your family will enjoy exploring the botanical gardens, completing the Explorer Backpack, and playing in the Children's Garden. There is a naturalistic splash pad that kids will love cooling off in as well!
13180 North A1A, Vero Beach, FL 32963 | (772) 589-2147
This museum is located where one of the ships from the Spanish Fleet sank in 1715. View exhibits and watch a video of the history of the shipwreck.
1322 US-1, Sebastian, FL 32958 | (772) 589-9875
This museum also houses exhibits of the 1715 Spanish fleet salvaged by the world-famous treasure hunter Mel Fisher. Click here for a coupon for admission.
9700 South Highway A1A, Melbourne Beach, FL 32951 | (321) 984-4852
You can bike, bird watch, boat, camp, fish, geocache, hike, mountain bike, paddleboard, canoe, kayak, scuba dive, snorkel, surf, and swim at this state park. The inlet on the lagoon side is especially great for young kids because there are minimal waves, shallow areas, and tidal pools.
3001 Riverside Park Drive, Vero Beach, FL 32963
Peruse the galleries and sculpture garden and enjoy the latest exhibition. Kids will love playing in the Art Zone, whose highlight is an interactive art wall.
7139 S U.S.-1, Port St. Lucie, FL | (772) 307-5641
This 13,000-square-foot indoor play facility for kids up to 12 years old has ball pits, slides, tunnels, climbing, pretend play areas, and more.
31 Piazza Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 | (772) 871-5476
See the New York Mets during spring training or catch a game with their Minor League team the St. Lucie Mets.
2270 SW Gatlin Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL | (772) 837-2056
This large arcade, restaurant, and sports bar has a variety of arcade games to choose from.
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute
5600 US-1 North, Fort Pierce, FL 34946 | (772) 242-2400
Learn about the ongoing efforts of marine scientists and view aquariums at the Ocean Discovery Visitors Center. You can also book an educational tram or boat tour.
210 Savannah Road, Fort Pierce, FL 34982 | (772) 464-4672
You'll encounter a Japanese Garden, Reflection Garden, Native Plants Garden and more on a stroll through the grounds.
3300 N Hwy A1A, Fort Pierce, FL 34949 | (772) 595-5845
This museum is located on the training grounds of the original Navy combat divers, the Frogmen. Learn about the Navy SEALs through interactive exhibits, test your skills on the obstacle course, and honor the fallen at the Navy SEAL Memorial.
Manatee Observation and Education Center
480 N. Indian River Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34950 | (772) 429-6266
Learn about manatees and hopefully spot some from the observation deck at this inexpensive nature center on the Indian River Lagoon.
5400 NE St. James Drive, Port St. Lucie, FL 34983 | (772) 785-5833
Hike through the trails of this free nature preserve and check out their educational learning center and programming.
11070 SW Village Pkwy, Port St. Lucie, FL 34987 | (772) 800-6001
This fun facility has two mini-golf courses, a playground, a restaurant, and an ice cream parlor. The putting courses are not your typical mini-golf; these are traditional golf setups with bunkers, patches, and fairways.
2541 SE Walton Road, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 (772) 398-2779
Explore this undisturbed basin marsh through hiking, canoeing, kayaking, biking, and fishing.
420 Seaway Drive, Fort Pierce, FL 34949 | (772) 462-3474
This small aquarium includes living models of six Florida marine and estuarine ecosystems. Kids will enjoy the interactive elements included throughout, as well as the touch tank.
2721 SE Morningside Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 | (772) 333-2823
Young kids will enjoy playing at this indoor play space that includes a baby area, climbing wall, playhouse, and toys.
440 NW Peacock Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986 | (772) 236-0970
This trampoline park includes attractions such as a ninja course, basketball, zip line, and dodgeball.
529 NW Prima Vista Blvd Suite 109, Port Saint Lucie, FL 34983 | (772) 274-5245
Young kids will enjoy the themed areas for imaginative play and caregivers will enjoy the café area.
9020 S US-1, Port St. Lucie, FL 34952 | (772) 408-9349
This trampoline park also includes attractions such as climbing walls, virtual reality, laser tag, go-karts, a ropes course, and an indoor playground.
151 Lamstein Lane, Royal Palm Beach, FL 22411 | (561) 790-6160
This waterpark includes a lazy river, lily pad walk, and water playground.
Cox Science Center and Aquarium
4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, FL | (561) 832-1988
Explore the indoor science exhibits, outdoor trail, splash pad, 10,000-gallon aquarium, planetarium, and more!
2003 Lion Country Safari Road, Loxahatchee, FL | (561) 793-1084
This drive-through safari also has a petting zoo, water play area, lorikeet and giraffe feeding, and many more kid-friendly attractions.
14200 US Hwy-1, Juno Beach, FL | (561) 627-8280
This is a sea turtle research, rehabilitation, education, and conservation center. Visit their outdoor ecosystems to see marine life, take a tour, or participate in a class!
6000 N. Flagler Drive, West Palm Beach, FL | (561) 626-2833
Learn about manatees and Lake Worth Lagoon through exhibits, a walking tour, and viewing on the observation deck. For your best shot at seeing one of these gentle giants, visit during manatee season from November 15th - March 31st.
12943 61st Street N, West Palm Beach, FL | (561) 790-2116
This sanctuary houses over 200 animals including big cats and offers guided tours (by appointment only).
Palm Beach Zoo
1301 Summit Boulevard, West Palm Beach, FL | (561) 547-9453
Animal exhibits here include The Islands, Asia, the Tropics of the Americas, and Florida Wetlands. This zoo offers close-up animal experiences with select animals such as otters and sloths. Kids will enjoy the carousel and splash fountains.
6566 N Military Trail, West Palm Beach, FL 33407 | (561) 848-6272
Slides, a lazy river, a FlowRider, and a wave pool can all be found at this water park.
3600 W Sample Rd, Coconut Creek, FL
This facility houses 20,000 live butterflies. There are also six free-flight aviaries, botanical gardens, and a butterfly museum.
3750 S Flamingo Road, Davie, FL 33330 | (954) 473-2955
Stroll through the beautiful botanical gardens, the wildlife sanctuary, and the Wray Home Museum.
Museum of Discovery and Science
401 SW 2nd Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33312
This hands-on museum features interactive exhibits kids will love, including their Magna-Tiles® Studio, and IMAX shows.
11100 NW 44th Street, Sunrise, FL 33351 | (954) 747-4600
This park has a safety town with mini buildings that kids will enjoy scootering through, a large playground, a dog park, a splash pad, and lots of places to picnic.
980 MacArthur Cswy, Miami, FL 33132 | (305) 373-5437
Your kids will enjoy exploring the hands-on exhibits such as pet central, castle of dreams, super market, and more.
1101 Biscayne Boulevard, Miami, FL 33132 | (305) 434-9600
Explore the exhibits, aquarium, and planetarium.
2516 NW 2nd Avenue, Miami, FL 33127 | (305) 576-3334
Take a stroll through this fascinating outdoor street art museum.
12400 SW 152nd Street, Miami, FL 33177 | (305) 251-0400
This huge zoo has lots of animals, a playground, a large splash pad, an indoor area with exhibits, and opportunities for animal interactions.
1151 Tower Boulevard, Lake Wales, FL 33853 | (863) 676-1408
These beautiful gardens include a large children's area with a naturalistic splash pad, sand "box", climbing features, and more. Don't forget to visit the singing tower while you're there - you'll hear it throughout the day!
400 Bonnet Springs Boulevard, Lakeland, FL 33815 | (863) 732-7000
This huge park features multiple playgrounds, water features, trails, a creek, and more! There is a free trolley available for transport throughout the park.
5145 Harvey Tew Road, Plant City, FL | (813) 717-9865
Walk through hundreds of life-sized dinosaurs, learn about dinosaurs through interactive exhibits, and play on the dino-themed playground.
600 Bonnet Springs Boulevard, Lakeland, FL | (863) 687-3869
Kids will love the themed hands-on exhibits and outdoor play area. The museum is located in Bonnet Springs Park.
1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884 | (888) 690-5346
This LEGO® themed park was designed with children in mind. It features kid-friendly rides, play areas, and an indoor imagination zone where children can build with LEGO®. A waterpark is also open on select days, but you must pay separately for entrance.
Legoland Way, Winter Haven, FL 33884 | (833) 451-8004
This Peppa Pig themed park is perfect for young kids, featuring kid-friendly rides, a splah pad, playgrounds, carnival games, and more.
Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo
3200 River Ranch Boulevard, River Ranch, FL 33867
While you can enjoy a getaway to this Florida Dude Ranch and luxury glamping resort, you can also visit the Saturday Night Rodeo, where you'll be thrilled by competitive bull riders.
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