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1. Jacksonville ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. St. George Island ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Romantic Islands
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3. Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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4. Big Cypress Reservation

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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5. Anna Maria Island

Romantic Islands
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6. Blue Spring State Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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7. Charlotte Harbor

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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8. Crystal River

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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9. Everglades National Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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10. Florida Aquarium, Florida

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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11. Fort Christmas Historical Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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12. Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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13. Key Largo

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14. Key West, Florida

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15. Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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16. Old Homosassa

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17. Ormond Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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18. Neptune Memorial Reef, Key Biscayne, FL

Category: Affordable Local Attractions
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19. Seacrest Wolf Preserve

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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20. Seaside

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21. Sebastian

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22. St. Augustine

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23. St. Johns River

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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24. Wakulla Springs

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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25. Winter Park

Category: Weekend Activities & Fun Outdoors
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

Locals and visitors alike can escape the crowds of theme parks and head out to many of these fun-filled Florida destinations. Whether visitors prefer to relax on a beach, see unique wildlife, or go on an adventure into the great outdoors, there’s something for everyone in Florida.

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