Florida Gardens w/ the Weigels

February 3, 2027

6:00 AM Depart At Home Store, Harrisburg
6:30 AM Depart Sam’s Club, Mechanicsburg

Our Florida adventure begins as we travel south from the Harrisburg/Mechanicsburg area toward sunny Florida! Along the way, we’ll make a stop at Bucc-ee’s, giving us a chance to stretch our legs, grab lunch on your own and experience this famous Texas-sized travel stop. We’ll continue to Charlotte, North Carolina, where we’ll visit Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, Jefferson’s private retreat and plantation. After our visit, we’ll check into our hotel and enjoy an included welcome dinner with our fellow travelers.

February 4, 2027

Enjoy breakfast at hotel before checking out. Today takes us through the beautiful South as we make our way toward Florida. We’ll visit the Anne Frank Center at the University of South Carolina in Columbia, an inspiring experience focused on Anne Frank’s life, legacy, and message of hope. Continuing south, we’ll explore Jekyll Island, including a visit to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, where we’ll learn about sea turtle conservation and rehabilitation. Our day concludes in historic St. Augustine, where we’ll settle in for the evening.

February 5, 2027

Enjoy breakfast at hotel before checking out. Prepare for an out-of-this-world experience at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex! Spend the day exploring exhibits and learning about America’s fascinating history of space exploration. Lunch will be on your own. From rockets and spacecraft to stories of the men and women who helped make space travel possible, there is plenty to discover. After our visit, we’ll continue to Vero Beach, where we’ll check into our hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening with an included dinner.

February 6, 2027

Enjoy breakfast at hotel before checking out. This morning we’ll visit McKee Botanical Garden, a beautiful tropical garden filled with lush landscapes, colorful plants, and peaceful pathways. Lunch on your own. After exploring the gardens, we’ll continue south to Coral Gables, our home for the next three nights. Once settled in, the remainder of the day is yours to relax and enjoy this charming area of South Florida. Dinner will be included.

February 7, 2027

Enjoy breakfast before venturing out. Today we’ll discover more of the beautiful Coral Gables area. Our day includes free time to explore downtown Coral Gables with time for lunch on your own before visiting the historic Merrick House, the former home of George Merrick, founder of Coral Gables. It’s a wonderful day combining gardens, history, and the distinctive charm of this South Florida community. Free evening and dinner on your own.

February 8, 2027

Enjoy breakfast at hotel. Today is a true tropical treat! We’ll spend time exploring Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden, one of South Florida’s premier botanical gardens, with beautiful tropical landscapes and an incredible variety of plants. We’ll enjoy an included lunch before continuing on to an Everglades experience, giving us the opportunity to see and learn more about one of Florida’s most unique natural environments. We’ll return to Coral Gables after a full day of gardens and Florida wildlife. Dinner will be included.

February 9, 2027

Enjoy breakfast before checking out of hotel. We’re off to Naples today! Begin with a visit to the Naples Botanical Garden, followed by lunch on your own and shopping as we explore this beautiful Gulf Coast destination. We’ll then experience a scenic Tin City cruise, offering a different perspective of Naples and its waterfront. After our cruise, we’ll continue to Fort Myers for our overnight stay. Dinner will be on your own.

February 10, 2027

Enjoy breakfast at hotel before checking out.Today combines history, gardens, and wildlife. We’ll begin with a tour of the Edison & Ford Winter Estates, the former winter homes and gardens of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford. From historic buildings to beautiful botanical gardens, there is plenty to explore. We’ll then visit Manatee Park, a great place to learn more about these beloved Florida animals. Have free time for lunch on your own at Fort Myers River District. Followed by a scenic stop at Fort Myers Beach before continuing to Sarasota. Dinner will be included this evening at the Broadway Palm dinner theatre with a showing of Oklahoma!

February 11, 2027

Enjoy breakfast at hotel. before checking out .Our Florida discoveries continue today with a visit to The Ringling, home to an impressive collection of art, history, and the legacy of John and Mable Ringling. Lunch on your own. We’ll also explore the beautiful Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, known for its tropical plant collections and stunning waterfront setting. Before leaving the area, we’ll make a stop at Parkesdale Farm Market, a Florida favorite, before continuing to Jacksonville for the evening. A dinner will be included on the way to Jacksonville where we will be staying.

February 12, 2027

Enjoy breakfast at hotel before checking out. Today we begin our journey north while still enjoying some wonderful stops along the way. We’ll spend time in historic Charleston, South Carolina, with an opportunity to explore its charming historic district, known for its beautiful architecture, colorful streets, and Southern character. Lunch will be on your own. We’ll then continue to Fayetteville, where we will have an included dinner before we settle in for the night.

February 13, 2027

Enjoy breakfast before checking out of hotel. Before heading farther north, we’ll make a stop at Logan’s Garden Shop, giving garden lovers another opportunity to browse and perhaps find something special to take home. We will make a Lunch/Rest stop on your own before we continue toward the Washington, D.C. area, where we’ll spend our final night. This evening, we’ll gather together for an included farewell dinner and reminisce about all the wonderful places we’ve visited throughout our Florida adventure.

February 14, 2027

Enjoy breakfast before checking out of hotel. Our final day begins with a visit to the U.S. Botanic Garden in Washington, D.C. We’ll explore its impressive collection of plants and beautiful displays before beginning our journey home. A Lunch/Rest stop will be made on your own. We’ll make a stop at Rawlings Conservatory in Baltimore, another beautiful garden experience to cap off our trip. From there, we’ll head home with plenty of sunshine, garden inspiration, and wonderful memories of our Florida getaway!

B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner