Quick Summary:

  • What are some fun-filled Florida destinations?
    • Locals and visitors alike can escape the crowds of theme parks and head out to many of these fun-filled Florida destinations.
  • What activities can visitors enjoy in Florida?
    • 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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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. Jacksonville ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Jacksonville | Florida Day Trips
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2. St. George Island ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Romantic Islands
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3. Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach

Category: Beaches
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4. Big Cypress Reservation

Category: Activities
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5. Anna Maria Island

Romantic Islands
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6. Blue Spring State Park

Category: Activities
Blue Spring State Park | Florida Day Trips
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7. Charlotte Harbor

Category: Activities
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8. Crystal River

Category: Activities
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9. Everglades National Park

Category: Activities
Everglades National Park | Florida Day Trips
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10. Florida Aquarium, Florida

Category: Attractions
Florida Aquarium, Florida | Florida Day Trips
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11. Fort Christmas Historical Park

Category: Activities
Fort Christmas Historical Park | Florida Day Trips
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12. Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi

Category: Activities
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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: Attractions
Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium | Florida Day Trips
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16. Old Homosassa

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17. Ormond Beach

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

Category: Attractions
Neptune Memorial Reef, Key Biscayne, FL | Florida Day Trips
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19. Seacrest Wolf Preserve

Category: Activities
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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: Activities
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24. Wakulla Springs

Category: Activities
Wakulla Springs | Florida Day Trips
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25. Winter Park

Category: Activities
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Summary & FAQ Jacksonville St. George Island Amelia Island and Fernandina Beach Big Cypress Reservation Anna Maria Island Blue Spring State Park Charlotte Harbor Crystal River Everglades National Park Florida Aquarium, Florida Fort Christmas Historical Park Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi Key Largo Key West, Florida Mote Marine Laboratory and Aquarium Old Homosassa Ormond Beach Neptune Memorial Reef, Key Biscayne, FL Seacrest Wolf Preserve Seaside Sebastian St. Augustine St. Johns River Wakulla Springs Winter Park

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