Interesting things to do between Florida and Ohio? - The DIS Discussion Forums

jxh1 · 11-19-2012, 07:14 AM

Hey guys! In the spring my family and I will be driving down to Florida for a cruise and hopefully some relaxation, we'll be making the drive from Ohio (1000+ miles), on the way down we'll stop for the night to split up the trip, but on the way back we have a few days to work with but we aren't sure what to do with them! Does anyone have any interesting places to stop between Florida and Ohio? It will be 2 adults and 2 small children (ages 3 and 6). We can probably stretch out the drive home to 3 days if we can find some things to do along the way. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!

Michigan · 11-19-2012, 08:11 AM

Chattanooga has lots of things to do. Rock City, Look out Mountain, ride the duck, the aquarium and 2 exits back in Georgia you can drive through the battlefields. Because the battlefields are National Parks the kids can do the junior ranger program and ear a badge.

kalc12345 · 11-19-2012, 08:16 AM

Try this.... http://www.onthewayapp.com/

Type in your beginning and ending destination and it will find all sorts of things that you can do from places to eat, see and do.

On our recent vacation we went to Disney World first and then drove down to Key West (the overseas highway was a FUN drive!!) I used that link to help me find things to do along the way.

FlightlessDuck · 11-19-2012, 09:47 AM

How will you be going?

jxh1 · 11-19-2012, 10:03 AM

We get off the boat on Thursday and really don't need to be home until Sunday, it's Easter week so most things will be packed, instead of spending a few more days in Orlando we were thinking maybe it would be better to take a couple days to get home and make a stop or two along the way. Just looking for ideas.

Thanks

kellyg403 · 11-20-2012, 08:40 AM

What is the route you are taking? If taking 95, there is DC and several locations along the way, Baltimore MD and Inner Harbor.

There are so many routes to take through so many different states its hard to answer the question!

Kelly

RachaelA · 11-20-2012, 09:24 AM

We drive from NE Ohio.

The Columbia Zoo in South Carolina is supposed to be really nice if you take that route.

If you go through Atlanta, the aquarium there is awesome. We're stopping in Atlanta on our way home from Disney in May

RedHeadedFairy · 11-20-2012, 11:47 AM

Mammoth Caves in KY is beautiful, but I'm not sure it's something your little ones are quite ready for.

I've not been, but have heard great things about the Chattanooga aquarium too.

Gumbo4x4 · 11-20-2012, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RedHeadedFairy

Mammoth Caves in KY is beautiful, but I'm not sure it's something your little ones are quite ready for.

I've not been, but have heard great things about the Chattanooga aquarium too.

Not sure if it's on your route or not, but my family LOVES the aquarium in Chattanooga.

danda22 · 11-23-2012, 08:53 PM

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Originally Posted by RachaelA

We drive from NE Ohio.

The Columbia Zoo in South Carolina is supposed to be really nice if you take that route.

If you go through Atlanta, the aquarium there is awesome. We're stopping in Atlanta on our way home from Disney in May

Hi there!! Hello Neighbor! We are also from NE Ohio (Plymouth).. between Shelby & Willard. We are driving for the first time end of may / first week of June!

11-19-2012, 07:14 AM	#1
jxh1 Supreme God of All Things Disney! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Ohio Posts: 156	Interesting things to do between Florida and Ohio? Hey guys! In the spring my family and I will be driving down to Florida for a cruise and hopefully some relaxation, we'll be making the drive from Ohio (1000+ miles), on the way down we'll stop for the night to split up the trip, but on the way back we have a few days to work with but we aren't sure what to do with them! Does anyone have any interesting places to stop between Florida and Ohio? It will be 2 adults and 2 small children (ages 3 and 6). We can probably stretch out the drive home to 3 days if we can find some things to do along the way. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! __________________ 1997 - Offsite 2000 - CBR 2002 - HRH 2003 - CBR 2003 - HRH 2004 - RPR 2005 - SSR 2007 - SSR 2007 - SSR 2008 - OKW 2010 - BLT 2011 - SSR 2012 - AKL

11-19-2012, 08:11 AM	#2
Michigan Mom of the Rolling Crew Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Westland, MI in the summer Clermont, FL in the Winter Posts: 1,807	Chattanooga has lots of things to do. Rock City, Look out Mountain, ride the duck, the aquarium and 2 exits back in Georgia you can drive through the battlefields. Because the battlefields are National Parks the kids can do the junior ranger program and ear a badge. __________________ Snowbird living the dream 8 miles from Disney Oct-April

11-19-2012, 08:16 AM	#3
kalc12345 DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 622	Try this.... http://www.onthewayapp.com/ Type in your beginning and ending destination and it will find all sorts of things that you can do from places to eat, see and do. On our recent vacation we went to Disney World first and then drove down to Key West (the overseas highway was a FUN drive!!) I used that link to help me find things to do along the way. __________________ Me DH DD DS

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11-19-2012, 10:03 AM	#5
jxh1 Supreme God of All Things Disney! Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Ohio Posts: 156	We get off the boat on Thursday and really don't need to be home until Sunday, it's Easter week so most things will be packed, instead of spending a few more days in Orlando we were thinking maybe it would be better to take a couple days to get home and make a stop or two along the way. Just looking for ideas. Thanks __________________ 1997 - Offsite 2000 - CBR 2002 - HRH 2003 - CBR 2003 - HRH 2004 - RPR 2005 - SSR 2007 - SSR 2007 - SSR 2008 - OKW 2010 - BLT 2011 - SSR 2012 - AKL

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11-20-2012, 08:40 AM	#6
kellyg403 She changes friends like she changes underwear NEVER GO INTO THE BOWELS OF HELL aka teenager bedroom WITHOUT TURNING ON THE LIGHTS Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 4,814	What is the route you are taking? If taking 95, there is DC and several locations along the way, Baltimore MD and Inner Harbor. There are so many routes to take through so many different states its hard to answer the question! Kelly __________________

11-20-2012, 09:24 AM	#7
RachaelA DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: 1145 miles from the mouse Posts: 4,593	We drive from NE Ohio. The Columbia Zoo in South Carolina is supposed to be really nice if you take that route. If you go through Atlanta, the aquarium there is awesome. We're stopping in Atlanta on our way home from Disney in May __________________ Aug 2005 1st Trip Offsite-Jan 2008 Pop-June 2009 AKL CL Disneymoon!-May 2010 AKL CL 1st Anniversary-Dec 2010 Pop - October 2012- First birthday trip and first trip home to BLT! - May 2013- AKV Upcoming Trip: October 2014- BLT

11-20-2012, 11:47 AM	#8
RedHeadedFairy DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: S Florida Posts: 537	Mammoth Caves in KY is beautiful, but I'm not sure it's something your little ones are quite ready for. I've not been, but have heard great things about the Chattanooga aquarium too. __________________ Me DH DD9

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