things to do in Sanford, FL

Go deeper into Central Florida’s swamps with time for wildlife searches and stops

Give your next gathering its own private space on the water

Stretch out on wrap-around seating and cruise Lake Dora at your own pace

Follow clues, learn local history, and collect treasures on a self-guided trail adventure

Test your teamwork in a playful escape room rated 2/5 for difficulty

Stalk redfish and seatrout in Mosquito Lagoon’s shallow backcountry

Explore Lake Jesup and Historic Bird Island by airboat with your group

Explore on a well-maintained bike

Paddle mangrove backwaters with a Florida Naturalist

Cruise beachside streets with a prepaid beach pass and Bluetooth sound

Take the wheel of a blue Slingshot

Rent a paddleboard or kayak for 7 hours on New Smyrna’s intracoastal waterways

Venture deep into Florida's swamps by airboat

Slow down and enjoy the lake at your own pace

Chase bass with a boat equipped for focused fishing

Build confident riding skills with hands-on horsemanship instruction

Take on a late-night puzzle challenge with the venue all to yourselves

Search estuaries and mangrove islands for birds, dolphins and manatees

Explore Lake Jesup by airboat with your group

Take the wheel and make your own Daytona Beach adventure

Explore Indian River Lagoon wildlife with a certified Florida naturalist

Cruise New Smyrna Beach streets and beach access in a street-legal golf cart

Private riverside cabana with grilling space and a sandy waterfront area

Cruise New Smyrna Beach waterways with a 2-hour paddleboard or kayak rental