8 days in Ithaca & Florida Itinerary

Ithaca is a city in the Southern Tier-Finger Lakes region of New York. Explore hidden gems such as Seneca Lake Wine Trail and Buttermilk Falls State Park. Get outdoors at Sonnenberg Gardens & Mansion State Historic Park and Taughannock Falls State Park. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ithaca: Three Brothers Wineries and Estates (in Geneva), Two Goats Brewing (in Burdett) and Champlin Beach Park (in Hammondsport). There's still lots to do: admire the majestic nature at Robert Treman State Park and explore and take pictures at Lively Run Dairy.

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Syracuse to Ithaca is an approximately 1.5-hour combination of bus and taxi. You can also drive; or take a bus. August in Ithaca sees daily highs of 78°F and lows of 56°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can travel to Daytona Beach.

The iconic seaside destination of Daytona Beach once supported sugar mill plantations, but now entertains up to 8 million visitors a year.

On the 19th (Mon), enjoy the sea views from Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum, kick back and relax at Ormond Beach, and then stroll through Beach at Daytona Beach.

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You can fly from Ithaca to Daytona Beach in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, flight, and shuttle; or drive. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Ithaca in August, with highs in Daytona Beach at 91°F and lows at 75°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can go by car to Marco Island.

Marco Island is a city in Collier County, Florida, United States, located on an island by the same name in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Southwest Florida. On the 20th (Tue), zoom along the surf with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure, glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

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You can drive from Daytona Beach to Marco Island in 5.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of shuttle, flight, and bus; or take a bus. In August in Marco Island, expect temperatures between 92°F during the day and 76°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can drive to Marathon.

A tiny city just 16 km (10 mi) long, Marathon is spread across several islands in the middle of the Florida Keys.

On the 21st (Wed), look for all kinds of wild species at Dolphin Research Center, look for all kinds of wild species at Crane Point Museum & Nature Center, then identify plant and animal life at The Turtle Hospital, and finally kick back and relax at Sombrero Beach.

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You can drive from Marco Island to Marathon in 4 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of bus and flight. August in Marathon sees daily highs of 92°F and lows of 80°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can travel to Panama City Beach.

Boasting 43 km (27 mi) of white sandy beaches and plenty of sunshine, Panama City Beach is an ideal choice for a relaxing holiday.

On the 22nd (Thu), learn about winemaking at Panama City Beach Winery, then take a memorable tour with Tours, and then buy something for everyone on your list at Pier Park. Here are some ideas for day two: kick back and relax at St. Andrews State Park and then see majestic marine mammals with a dolphin and whale watching tour.

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Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Marathon to Panama City Beach takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle, flight, and car; or drive. Expect little chillier evenings in Panama City Beach when traveling from Marathon in August, with lows around 74°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can travel back home.