Driving distances & times

[SidB]

Hi,

Can anybody give me some details of how long it takes to drive from Orlando to Clearwater, and from Clearwater to the Keys (the Dolphin Research Center at Grassy Key)?

 

[Perlla55]

Hi,
it would take you 2 hours from Disney area Orlando to Clearwater, and 7 hours from Clearwater to Grassy Key Dolphine research center.
The address is 58901 Overseas Highway, Grassy Key, FL 33050-6019.
You can get a detailed printable driving direction from (mapquest.com)
have a good trip.

 

[SidB]

Blimey, 7 hours ! I'm not sure the kids will stomach that, even if it is for a swim with the dolphins.

Thanks for the advise anyway.

 

[Perlla55]

Hi there,
did you know you can do that in Orlando at Discovery Cove ??
Check it out online at ( discoverycove.com)
Orlando has much to offer, just name your intrest !

 

[SidB]

Yeah, I've read all of the reviews here. My problem is that I don't like the idea of keeping dolphins in captivity. From what I've read about the DRC they are free to leave at any time. Also, 2 out of the 5 of us don't swim, so the various forms of interaction seem better.

I've got the flights booked already so I'm looking at booking villas. The plan till now has been 2 weeks in Orlando and 1 on the Gulf Coast. I'll have to think about going to the Keys for a visit. Trouble is that I've got 2 daughters who'll be 7 and 11 when we take our holiday, and the general view seems to be that the Keys have less for them. Must do some more research. I think I'll start another message.

Thanks