WELCOME TO FLORIDA. Where bright sunshine, beautiful beaches and one of a kind experiences offer everything your travel dreams are made of. Moving past our world-renowned beaches and beloved theme parks, you’ll quickly discover that there’s so much more to Florida than the tourist hotspots. Like floating over orange groves at sunrise in a hot air balloon, paddling through crystal clear springs in a clear kayak, exploring beautiful state parks home to caverns, waterfalls, prairies and native wildlife and so much more. This is what us Floridians call the REAL Florida, and I’m here to help you find it.
Explore things to do in Florida by clicking on a specific region below.
Central Florida
Beyond the busy theme parks you’ll find adrenaline-fueled activities like zip lining, hot air balloon rides and airboat rides as well as kitschy roadside attractions, stunning state parks and charming, walkable cities and towns (including beautiful downtown Orlando) worthy of a day trip.
PLACES
Orlando • Sanford • Lakeland • Mount Dora • DeLand • Kissimmee/St. Cloud • Crystal River • Plant City • Winter Haven/Lake Wales • Ocala
Tampa Bay Area
Artsy beachfront cities, fantastic art museums, gigantic food halls, craft breweries, delectable cuisine and some of Florida’s best beaches are just a few things to savor in the Tampa Bay area.
PLACES
Tampa • St. Petersburg/St. Pete Beach • Clearwater • Madeira Beach • Dunedin
Gulf Coast Beaches
Soft, white sand and calm turquoise waters are the hallmarks of Florida’s dazzling gulf coast. Discover low-key hideaways and your personal paradise along this picturesque coast.
PLACES
Anna Maria Island • Longboat Key • Sarasota
Atlantic Beaches
Dreaming of sipping a frozen cocktail at the end of a pier, paddling through scenic waterways or strolling funky beach towns? Find your flavor at some of Central Florida’s Atlantic beaches.
PLACES
New Smyrna Beach • Cocoa Beach
North Florida and The Panhandle
In Florida’s diverse Northern region, you can travel underground to stunning caverns or climb 177 steps to the top of the Gulf Coast’s tallest lighthouse, marvel at a bird’s eye view of Tallahassee from the State Capital Building or soak up the Old Florida charm of a historic fishing town. You’ll also find adventure and history in St. Augustine, the “Nation’s Oldest City”, and stunning natural wonders throughout state parks like Falling Waters, home to Florida’s tallest waterfall.
PLACES
St. Augustine • South Walton • Gainesville • Micanopy • Jacksonville • Pensacola • Tallahassee
South Florida and The Keys
Prepare to enter another world in South Florida, where you can traverse the iconic 7-mile bridge and island hop your way to Key West or immerse yourself into Miami’s eclectic culture and nightlife. Pristine beaches and the wildness of The Everglades await in this Floridian paradise.
PLACES
Miami • Key West • Fort Lauderdale • Jupiter • Marco Island