Category: Travel
Volusia County is beautiful, but everyone loves a good road trip. Follow our travel writer, Kelsey Walters, along her journey as she explores and photographs different unique places in Florida.
You know that feeling when your kid is bouncing off the walls, it’s 97 degrees outside, and you just need somewhere to go that doesn’t involve a checkout lane or another melted popsicle in your back seat? Let me introduce you to a little slice of playtime paradise: James F. Holland Memorial Park in Palm Coast. LOCATION AND ACCESSIBILITY Located just a 30-45 minute drive Read More » Continue reading Holland Park: Where Imagination Meets the Outdoors
This month we decided to take a trip for one night to Winter Garden. We invited our friends Randie and Scotty, packed up the G Taxi (my Dodge Caravan), and headed out. It was an easy trip, a little over an hour from our house, and we were there. We were told by one of our readers that we should check it out, and we Read More » Continue reading Bobby G’s Getaway: A stay at the Historic Edgewater Hotel and a night of fun in downtown Winter Garden
Sometimes the best adventures are hiding right in the middle of the city—and Jacksonville proves that point twice over. On a recent weekend trip up north, we decided to escape the usual beachside routine and head to the big city for a day of hiking, animal encounters, and urban wilderness. Our picks? Tree Hill Nature Center and the Jacksonville Arboretum & Botanical Gardens—two nature-filled gems Read More » Continue reading Urban Wilderness: A Day at Tree Hill Nature Center & Jacksonville Arboretum
Crayola Experience is inside the Florida Mall with free parking. Plan to spend 3-4 hours exploring. The Café Crayola and Slime Lab are open on weekends only. Check the website for special events and retired crayon appearances. Tickets include all-day access to 25+ attractions and that sweet little burst of nostalgia for grown-ups who still remember the smell of a brand-new crayon box. Use our Read More » Continue reading A Colorful Day at Crayola Experience Orlando
All photos by Kelsey Walters If you’re looking for pure joy wrapped in fur and floppy ears, look no further than Oak Aged Farm in Saint Cloud. Just an hour and a half south of Volusia County, this five-acre, family-owned farm invites visitors to slow down and soak up life on the farm, one goat cuddle at a time. Specializing in connecting families to farm Read More » Continue reading Central Florida’s Cutest Day Trip: Oak Aged Farm
If you’re looking for the perfect day trip in Volusia County, let me introduce you to the best little spot just down the road—Ponce Inlet. This place has it all: history, killer views, mouthwatering food, and just the right amount of adventure. Oh, and a lighthouse with a staircase designed by someone who clearly hates knees. Things to Do in Ponce Inlet So, Tiffany and Read More » Continue reading Bobby G at Ponce Inlet
Similar to Rainforest Cafe, T-Rex Cafe immerses guests in the Ice Age, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods with life-sized animatronic dinosaurs, rumbling meteor showers, and prehistoric sights. When Avery told us she wanted to celebrate her 7th birthday at T-Rex Cafe in Lake Buena Vista, we knew it would be a roaring good time with our dino-loving girl. Located in the heart of Disney Springs, reservations Read More » Continue reading A Dino-Sized Celebration at T-Rex Cafe in Disney Springs
Our Train Adventure to Historic Downtown Winter Park It started off simple enough – I made a dinner reservation at a great steakhouse for Valentine’s Day, thinking my beautiful wife, Tiffany, and I would enjoy a nice evening out with a fantastic meal, a couple of drinks, and a chance to slow down and enjoy each other’s company. But as we started talking about it, Read More » Continue reading Bobby G’s Getaway
Tucked away in the corners of North Florida, the North Florida Wildlife Center is a hidden treasure for animal lovers. A three-and-a-half-hour drive from Volusia County and about 30 minutes east of Tallahassee, this ever-growing sanctuary offers a rare chance to get up close with some of the world’s most fascinating creatures. What started as a passion project for founder Ryan Reines, whose deep love Read More » Continue reading A Wild Encounter at North Florida Wildlife Center
After countless adventures into Florida’s natural wonders, we decided it was time to immerse ourselves in the region’s history. Enter the Orange County Regional History Center, a hidden gem in downtown Orlando that brings centuries of Florida’s past to life. Housed in the original Orange County Courthouse, the museum offers a seamless blend of captivating exhibits, interactive activities, and stunning architecture that left our family Read More » Continue reading Stepping Back in Time at the Orange County Regional History Center
