If you become so bored with Orlando because there is not enough to do and you just have to leave town you are in luck. Orlando has some very popular neighbors that are not very far away and offer some great diversions: Tampa to the west and Cape Canaveral and the “Space Coast” to the east.
Tampa is located 84 miles to the west of Orlando on I-4. It is the commercial center of Florida’s west coast with a major seaport, high tech manufacturing and one of the largest cigar making cities in America.
Major tourist attractions include: “Adventure Island” a 25 acre water theme park second to none in the country; “Busch Gardens” which has some great thrill rides and one of the best zoos in the country; the Florida Aquarium one of the best there is anywhere with over 5000 aquatic animals and plants; and Ybor City. Ybor City is a not to be missed glimpse into the heart of the Latin district, the very root of much of Florida, where great food, music, shopping all have the distinct aroma of a fine hand rolled cigar.
On the east coast 46 miles to the southeast of Orlando lies the “Space Coast” with Cape Canaveral and...