Fun Places to go Tubing with Kids in Orlando
Is there anything better than getting into the nice cool water when it’s hot outside? If you’re looking for the best places to go tubing in Orlando with kids (or close by), you’re going to love this simple list.
Why sit at home and try to beat the heat when you can get out and enjoy it instead? You’ll love being able to float down the river in the comfort of a tube without a care or a worry in the world. The kids are certain to appreciate it, too and it’s a simple family outing that will result in a ton of fun!
All of these options for tubing with kids are a great way to get outside and enjoy nature. As always, call ahead to verify hours and availability before arrival.
Fun places to go tubing with kids in Orlando
Here are some of the best places to go tubing with kids in and around the Orlando, Florida area.
Places to Go Tubing in Orlando (or nearby) at Natural Springs
Blue Spring State Park
Tubing at Blue Spring State Park is a lot of fun, but it’s a short tubing ride for sure. Don’t miss out on it though because it’s really quite beautiful to see and be a part of. Just plan on hanging out and swimming a bit more once the float is down, or load up and do it all over again!
Wekiva Island
You can literally spend a whole day at Wekiva Island. From tubing to canoeing or kayaking, there is some sort of water activity for everyone to jump in and have fun with.
KP Hole and the Rainbow River
The kids are going to love KP Hole and the Rainbow River. Word of advice? This is going to be best for older kids/young adults because the tubing portion will take about 4 hours to complete. To get the Rainbow River, it will take about 1.75 hours from Orlando.
Ichetucknee Springs State Park
This is quite the drive (about 2 hours or so from Orlando) but it’s a lovely experience and tube trip. The great part about floating here is that you can start in different areas and decide the length of how long you want to float.
Rock Springs Run at Kelly Springs
The water options at Rock Springs Run make for a perfect day trip or outing. Since it takes just about 30 minutes to tube, you’ll have time to relax and swim as well. It’s a great place for everyone in the family but it is quite popular so beware that there might be quite a crowd.
You’ll have to travel about 45 minutes or so from Orlando to arrive here, but it’s worth the drive.
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Places to go Tubing in Orlando at Hotels
The three hotels below, offer a day pass to utilize the lazy river and the rest of the pool complex at the hotel for the day.
Hilton Orlando
Who says that you can’t go tubing in the luxury of a hotel? The Hilton Orlando has an 800+ lazy river that you can tube and float down all day long. Book a room and stay the night and make this tubing adventure an overnight outing!
You’ll also get to enjoy the other perks of being in a hotel so that’s always fun, too!
Omni Orlando Resort
The Omni Orlando Resort offers a great experience for the family to explore. Loaded with tubes so you don’t have to bring your own, you and the kids can float down the lazy river all day long. How awesome of an idea is that?!
And just like any vacation, don’t forget to pack the snacks and make it a fun trip, too. If you only want to go for the day, you can buy a day pass, too.
Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek
The fun resort has not one, but two lazy rivers that you can tube down for hours and hours. If you’re looking for a simple way to have an entire day full of fun, heading to tube at this resort is a great way to make that happen!
Places to go Tubing in Orlando at Water Parks
Daytona Lagoon
Technically Daytona Lagoon is. water park but it’s so much more than that as well! It’s a great way for the family to hang out, have fun, and spend time together tubing and enjoying the day. Even though it’s not technically in “nature” on a river, it’s still tubing and having fun in the water.
Volcano Bay
Volcano Bay knows how to have fun! If you’re looking for a lot of fun to do that includes a tubing option, taking the kids to a water park is a great way to make it all happen!
See how many fun places to go tubing with kids in Orlando there are? All you need to do is choose which one to start with and have a blast in the water!
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by Thena Franssen
