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Best Places in Florida to GO-SEE-DO!

Whether you live in Florida, or you’re planning to visit… we’ve got best places in Florida to GO-SEE-DO! We’ve got suggestions, ideas and tips for best beaches, walkable towns, resorts, antiquing, paddling, fishing and so much more! Forget the big 4 Florida theme parks and enjoy REAL Florida!

REAL Florida, beyond the big theme parks, is amazing, unique and quirky! For example, do you know you can visit where the Wildman of the Loxahatchee once lived almost one hundred years ago? Or how about trying to find the elusive Skunk Ape in Ochopee!

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by Christa Kelly | Last Updated: October 1st, 2024

Looking for the best Florida beaches and beach experiences like best shelling, most walkable or kid-friendly beach resorts or cottages?

Perhaps you’re looking for small Florida towns to visit, and want tips on best thing to see there? Let’s start by region… where part of Florida do you plan to visit:

Florida Best Places to Visit by Region

Whether planning a vacation or staycation, which part of Florida do you plan to visit next?

Best Florida Beaches and Unique Beach Experiences

Dreaming of a perfect beach day? Florida boasts an endless coastline of stunning shores, each with its own unique charm. Whether you’re seeking a secluded spot for solitude, a vibrant scene for family fun, or a tranquil escape for relaxation, you’ll find it here…

Looking for Small Town Fun in Florida?

We’ve got lots of suggestions for great small towns in Florida to visit. Have you been to St. Augustine yet, or are you looking for tips on things to do you probably didn’t know about?  

And how about places like Sanibel Island, Sebring, Eustis… want to know more about things to do in these great little Florida towns?

Key West offers fun and adventure like no other… we’ve got tips and ideas for maximizing your time visiting here! 

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Key West
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Siesta Key
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Sanibel Island
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Eustis
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St. Augustine
Port Saint Lucie

Looking for Off-the-Beaten-Path Fun?

Do you like kayaking or canoeing and want suggestions for best locations? Do you like visiting wildlife refuges, parks, camping spots?

Want to say you hiked a trail in the Everglades and actually saw a bunch of alligators in the wild? Check out Anhinga Trail, a paved easy to walk trail for most anyone to experience the real everglades, natural and unspoiled. And we can (almost) guarantee you’ll see some alligators here!

Maybe you’d like a little casino gambling fun… we’ve got a list of Florida casinos and some of them have amazing resorts and amenities!

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Skunk Ape in Ochopee
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Florida Casinos
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National Parks
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Ocala Springs
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Best Coasters
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Best Fishing Piers

Looking for Florida Outdoor Activities or Attractions?

Florida is full of outdoor activities and attractions that can be enjoyed in a couple of hours, leaving room for seeing more things in a day! Here are some suggestions for 1/2 day attractions like wildlife sanctuaries and zoos, some great paddling spots and parks with interesting attractions or interesting historical elements.

Indoor Attractions and Activities You May Like

Find New Festivals and Events to GO-SEE-DO!

A really great way to find new Florida fun is by finding a new festival or event to attend! Florida is FULL of fantastic seafood festivals, film festivals, arts and crafts fairs, fruit festivals and limited season fruit you-picks and pumpkin patches and Christmas tree farms and so much more!!! 

Get the drift? There’s SO much to discover! So check out our Florida Calendar and find a new Florida event in a new Florida town and GO SEE DO!!!

Christa Kelly author

Hi! I’m Christa Kelly, born and raised in Florida. My favorite vacations are staycations especially with my kids and family. We love exploring everything Florida: places, history, attractions, adventures, food & drinks, culture, events… and sharing with you!