Tampa Bay, Florida, offers a variety of exciting day trip options within a reasonable distance. If you're looking to find something new outside of Tampa, consider these day trips located 1 - 2 hours away.

Center Hill Lake is located in middle Tennessee - essentially central to Nashville, Knoxville and Chattanooga

Burgess Falls State Park and waterfall on Center Hill Lake Tennessee. Hiking trails and kayak trip.

Scenic Bee Rock Overlook Open every day sunrise to dark. A short, dog-friendly trail.

Window Cliffs is a 275-acre state natural area by Burgess Falls State Park. A 5.3 mile trail features a waterfall and steep, high bluffs.

Take a break at City Lake Park in Cookeville, Tennessee. This park features a 35-acre lake, paved hiking trails, and a beautiful waterfall—perfect for a relaxing detour.​

Embark on a journey to Fancher Falls, an 80-foot waterfall accessible only by water on Center Hill Lake in Tennessee.

Visit Lost Creek Falls in Sparta, Tennessee, a picturesque waterfall and cave featured in Disney's 1994 "Jungle Book" film. A must-see for movie buffs and nature enthusiasts alike.​

A 1586 acre park on the sandstone tableland of the Cumberland Plateau.

Fall Creek Falls State Park, located on Tennessee’s Cumberland Plateau, spans over 29,800 acres and features the 256-foot Fall Creek Falls—one of the tallest waterfalls in the eastern U.S. The park offers scenic gorges, lush forests, and multiple waterfalls, along with hiking, camping, fishing, and more, making it a top destination for outdoor lovers.

Alys Beach is a luxury beach community located on Florida's Gulf Coast.