First things first, Florida is totally huge, with so much diversity for just one state. This means that there’s a bunch of incredible things to do. Though, if I’m honest, it can be hard to whittle down a definitive list of places to visit, especially if you’re short on time.
This is exactly why I wanted to share some of my favourite places in Florida that you can include on your trip to the Sunshine State.
Now, first things first, Florida’s sheer size can be something of a trek, especially if you’re heading all across the state. Honestly, you can easily spend a week or two exploring and still not have covered half of the best places in Florida.
Perched around 30-minutes drive from Miami, Fort Lauderdale is one of the best places in Florida to visit if you want a relaxing vacation.
Once here, make sure to explore Stroll along Las Olas Boulevard and stop off at Louie Bossi’s for some of the best Italian food in the city. Also, after relaxing on the beaches, head over to Bonnet House and see the art murals in nearby Hollywood, too.
The Everglades is definitely one of the best places in Florida to visit if you want to see wildlife and one of the totally unique national parks in the USA.
Home to panthers, alligators, snakes, birds, it’s a totally unique preservation area is not to be missed, even when visiting cities like Miami or Fort Lauderdale.
For a one-of-a-kind experience, take an airboat ride through the swamps and see how many gators you can find.
Stretching for about 120 miles (193 km) off the coast of South Florida, the Keys are a tropical delight. The sunsets here are legendary – especially so with a cocktail in hand.. and perhaps even a Key Lime pie in the other. When you’re in the area, you have to head down to the beach, go snorkelling or perhaps even scuba diving and if you’re into to it, get a boat and head out fishing.
Key West is easily the best-known area of the Keys, with plenty of things to see and do. Ernest Hemingway’s home is located here, including a museum about it, and the city’s famous Duval Street is popular for its bars and shops.
4. Visit the Kennedy Space Centre
Located on Merritt Island in the Cape Canaveral area, NASA’s Kennedy Space Centre is only 90-minutes (or so) from Orlando. Home to all things space-related, it’s one of the best places in Florida to visit if you’re interested in NASA, space and rockets.
Once here, you can experience what it is like to launch off in a space shuttle in the Visitor Center’s Shuttle Launch Experience. Plus, you can see what was going on during the Apollo era in the Centre’s Apollo/Saturn V Centre.
Miami is perhaps the most obvious stops to make in Florida, especially if you want a fun city to visit.
Miami has such a fun vibe and some incredible neighbourhoods to explore. Once here, make sure to check out all the art walls at Wynwood, explore Vizcaya Museum and visit the Design District.
