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Road Trip Routes for Museum Fanatics
Hit the road for a family vacation that is both educational and fun.
By Lyndsay Fogarty
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his summer’s family vacation is going to look a little bit different. Flights to far-off destinations will be replaced by staycations and road trips. We’ve come up with two routes for the ultimate Florida road trip that can include both beach stops and museum visits. Just be sure to call ahead before you hit the road so you can map out which stops are currently open to visitors as well as any new protocols for entry, including advance reservations, mask requirements and sanitation guidelines for the facility and its guests.
The West Coast Crawl
Florida’s Gulf Coast is home to some of the country’s most beautiful beaches with its crystal clear water and sugar white sand. The stretch of I-75 south from Tampa to Fort Myers is also dotted with many museums to add an educational element to your weekend getaway. First, the Dali Museum in St. Petersburg features a collection of more than 2,100 works by Salvador Dali that represent each moment of his career housed in a building as unique
as his art. The museum hosts events for all ages, from story time and activities for kids to yoga mornings and wine nights for adults. The Dali Museum Avant-garden features local vegetation, a grotto and a Mathematical Garden for students, among other elements. Next, stop in Sarasota to visit The Ringling. While this museum offers a look at The Greatest Show on Earth through a series of artifacts, guests can also explore modern works of art and collections from a variety of cultures. The John and Mable Ringling collection provide a glimpse into the private
The Dali Museum in St. Petersburg, FL
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Central Florida Lifestyle | July 2020
