Top Things to do in Florida
Top Hotels in Florida
- 1. The Goodtime Hotel
- 2. Mondrian South Beach Hotel
- 3. Havana Cabana at Key West
- 4. Nautilus by Arlo
- 5. Fort Lauderdale Marriott Harbor Beach Resort & Spa
- 6. 1 Hotel South Beach
- 7. Postcard Inn
- 8. B Ocean Resort Fort Lauderdale
- 9. Margaritaville Beach House Key West
- 10. Hard Rock Hotel Daytona Beach
Things to do in Florida, United States: The Best National Parks
Not just for retirees and theme park enthusiasts, the Sunshine State offers beautiful beaches, pristine diving conditions, and sizzling nightlife. Salsa the night away in a smokin’ hot Miami club, or swing away at one of Kissimmee’s many premium golf courses. An airboat tour of the Everglades is an unforgettable adventure – just look out for alligators! For the risk-averse, a lazy day spent on the soft sands of an Emerald Coast beach is as rejuvenating as a spa treatment.
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1. Florida National Parks Association
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Everglades Wilderness Institute offers in-depth educational programs for students and park visitors. Experience and understand the Everglades wilderness.
2. Dry Tortugas National Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5,302 reviews
Reviewed By Vacation736046 - Boynton Beach, United States
We are so grateful we got to do this before the coronavirus shut everything down. Fabulous history and fabulous birds ( magnificent frigate birds, sooty terns, etc)..The boat ride over is pleasant with breakfast and lunch provided and info from a guide...This was a bucket list item and it exceeded all expectations!
3. Ten Thousand Islands National Wildlife Refuge
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
4. Canaveral National Seashore
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5.0 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By 305williamv - Easton, United States
We discovered this section of the seashore on a prior trip when the section at Titusville was closed due to a launch. It is closer to where we often stay in FL. It is convenient to reach. The visitor center offers information and clean restrooms. It is a nice drive out to each parking area. Beach is clean and most people there were friendly. The weather was cooler this trip. We usually visit in October. Watch out for mosquitoes at sunset. They can be very bad.
5. Fort Matanzas National Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,076 reviews
This fort is on Rattlesnake Island and can be reached via ferry.
Reviewed By Whyme512 - Streetsboro, United States
Even though the dock had been washed away and we couldn’t get to the fort, the Park Ranger was very talkative and explained everything about the fort. He then explained about the critters and the plants in the area.
6. Ocala National Forest
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4.5 based on 160 reviews
National parkland consisting of 383,220 acres of various landscapes, including highlands, coastal lowlands, swamps, springs, lakes and ponds.
Reviewed By fioreart - Sarasota, United States
We hiked sections of the Florida Trail through the Ocala National Forest. Know that you can park for free where a road intersects the trail. It is an easy trail with few tree roots and other obstacles on the trail. We did not need out hiking sticks. It gently rolls in a few sections, so no significant altitude changes. There are many sandy sections. We enjoyed sections going north out out Juniper Springs and south from 314 the most as it was mostly forest with some shade. Hopkins Prairie north of 50 is pretty but sandy and sunny. We went in January, so the temperatures were in the 60s and 70s. No bugs nor mud. Do not attempt to hike here or most places in Florida in the summer other than at dawn or dusk. Here it will be swampy, in the 90s, buggy and too humid.
7. Alexander Springs
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4.5 based on 301 reviews
Clear-blue spring and creek in Ocala National Forest.
Reviewed By valerieann2020 - North Port, United States
This place was stunning. A must see if you are in the Ocala area. The spring in the middle is very deep (30 feet in some areas) and you end up doing a lot of treading water if you are snorkeling or free diving. I would recommend being a strong swimmer or having a flotation device if you know that you aren't, or you have children. We didn't have problems with crowds but we went on a Wednesday. We spent about two hours in Juniper Springs, and then spent about 2 more hours here at Alexander Springs. Both were beautiful but out of the two, this one was my favorite. We will definitely be coming back here! Also note that the park fee for Juniper Springs does not cover both springs. Alexander Springs was $6 a person to get in and well worth it!!
8. De Soto National Memorial
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4.5 based on 749 reviews
Reviewed By DOOR_COUNTY_FANS2015 - Brazil, United States
We've visitied the Memorial a couple of times, walking the trails through the mangroves and watching the short movie about DeSoto's travails after landing here in the early 1500's. Good for families.
9. Everglades National Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,606 reviews
Reviewed By dianao920
This park has breathtaking views and lots of wildlife.There were many alligators and lots of birds.The trails are easily accessible.You can just walk at your own pace and enjoy all nature has to offer.We got on the trails near the Ernest F Coe visitor center.
10. Maritime Hammock Sanctuary
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 20 reviews
Reviewed By TJWonak - Melbourne, United States
This trail is AWESOME! Nice and quiet with winding trails through the mangroves and natural Florida woods. Plenty of native plants, flowers and trees as well as a wide variety of wildlife! Definitely going back again!
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