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Florida

travel guide for Florida

Hope you find value in our Florida Travel Guide! We lived for six years in Florida and loved our time there. From the panhandle beaches all the way to Key West, there is so much to see and do here.

Florida Travel Guides

Spanish style building with palm trees in St. Augustine Florida

The 10 Best Restaurants in St. Augustine, Florida (includes map) 

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12 Best World Cruises for 2025 and 2026

hotels, lagoon, and palm trees in Florida community

Snowbirding in Florida: The Surprising Pros and Cons

The Amtrak Engine in Virginia

Our Review of Amtrak Auto Train | The Pros and Cons

Bev and Annie on a paddle board in Everglades National Park near Key Largo

Key Largo | Epic Everglades National Park Video

Seminole Wekiva trail fence art

The Seminole Wekiva Trail | Amazing Fence Art Murals of Orlando

West Palm Beach Florida rainbow picture of einstein

West Palm Beach (WPB): The Best Fun Things to Do

boats in dock at sunrise at Harbour Ridge Yacht and country club in Palm City, Florida

Palm City, Florida | The Best Harbour Ridge Nature Trail

alligator on golf course

Amazing Round of Speed Golf at Harbour Ridge in Retirement

National Parks in Florida

Utah’s parks wonderful. Check out our travel guides below.

lighthouse and palm tree at biscayne national park in florida

Biscayne

brick fortress of dry tortugas national park

Dry Tortugas

alligator beside water in everglades national park

Everglades

Explore!

Major Attractions

Walt Disney World

A trip to Walt Disney World is a fun experience for tourists visiting Florida. The park was first opened in 1971, and the number of activities here has only grown over the years. You can see Epcot, Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, Magic Kingdom, Disney Hollywood Studios, or Animal Kingdom Park. In addition, multiple shopping areas and dining experiences specifically cater to adults. You will see there are many major attractions in Florida.

Everglades National Park

Florida is known for its Everglades, with 1.5 million acres of marsh and swamp. From crocodiles to panthers to turtles, you will find a variety of species in this ecosystem. The park is one of the largest in the country and provides a unique opportunity to observe these creatures in their natural habitat. The best way to see the Everglades is through airboat rides. There is also a walking trail where you can take a stroll if you have enough time on your hands.

Universal Studios

For many people, a trip to Universal Studios will trump their visit to Disney World. There are recreated sets based on movies along with fantastic theme rides. The place is also well known for its 3D and 4D-simulator rides. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter here is much larger than the one in California and includes Hogsmeade and Diagon Alley. Harry Potter fans will experience a lifetime by roaming around the Hogsmeade village or boarding the Hogwarts Express.

Kennedy Space Center

The Kennedy Space Center is a spaceport for space exploration. The shuttle was retired in 2011 and has been replaced by Artemis as well as many private companies launching their respective vehicles. There are rocket launches almost every week from KSC and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. A lot of launches are to disperse satellites for communication purposes. We always tell people to use the Space Launch Now app that makes you aware of launches on the space coast as well as other launch sites around the world.

Castillo de San Marcos National Monument

Built by St. Augustine in the 17th century, Castillo de San Marcos is the oldest masonry fort in the U.S.A. During the 19th century, the fort was used as a military prison. However, today, the fort’s structure is also a testament to its strength, as it has endured many battles but never succumbed to any attacks.

Some other notable places and attractions:

Art Deco Historic District in Miami Beach
The Ringling
The Great Florida Birding and Wildlife Trail
Dry Tortugas National Park
Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg

Best Time to Visit Florida

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