Choosing the best places to visit in Florida is like a florist painstakingly selecting the most perfect flowers for a wedding bouquet.
That’s because all of Florida is equally beautiful in different ways. From sunny, white sand beaches, groves filled with colorful orange trees, and untamed subtropical mangrove forests, to theme parks packed with excited kids, and bustling space centers, this peninsular paradise is one gigantic fantasyland.
Whether you’re slipping away on a romantic sojourn, or busily making family memories, here's a list of the places you simply shouldn’t miss.
Best for parties and robust nightlife
With pastel-colored art deco buildings trimming sparkling azure waters, Miami screams tropics. One of America’s most-visited cities, this bustling metropolis scores big with urban see-and-be-seen types. Crowd-lovers bask in South Beach’s iconic energy, slathering on sunscreen to soak up scorching rays, and indulging in the best people-watching opportunities the planet offers. And, for those who energize after dark, Miami’s packed, world-renowned clubs epitomize wicked all-nighters. Miami scores big with foodies too, who savor its tasty cuisines enhanced with strong Cuban and Caribbean flavors.
Detour: A world apart, yet only 50 miles away, the Everglades offer a very different kind of wildness. Airboat, camp or take scenic drives to see gators and other exotic wildlife.
Best for calm, romantic getaways
For a more sedate experience, visit the skyscraper-less beach of this under-the-radar jewel, just 150 miles north of Miami. There’s little in the way of nightlife, but many find it a delightful reprieve. Embrace each new day with meditative yoga, digging your toes into warm sand, as the sun rises over the ocean at popstar Gloria Estefan’s Costa d’Este resort (non-guests welcome). Grab an award-winning burger at Casey’s Place, a throwback to outdoor burger shacks of the 1970s, and learn the juicy history of Florida oranges at the tiny Indian River Citrus Museum.
Detour: Visit A.E. Backus Museum and Florida Highwaymen Museum in nearby Fort Pierce and become instant fans of this famous Florida landscape artist and the talented African-American painters he inspired.
Best for family activities
A place where dreams come true, Orlando’s a cosmopolitan city sprinkled with pixie dust. Sure, there’s serious business going on here, but you wouldn’t know it basking inside a sun-kissed swan paddleboat on Lake Eola, surrounded by towering skyscrapers in the heart of downtown. The ultimate in family fun, Orlando offers Disney parks, Universal, Gatorland, and other nearby attractions that keep kids awake weeks before arriving. There’s also gator golf, a chocolate museum, a star-car museum, and, for when you
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