Florida

Florida is many things, sun-soaked beaches, theme park thrills, and quiet coastal towns, but it’s also home to some seriously satisfying buffets. From Orlando to …

Few steakhouses in America carry the kind of legend that follows Bern’s Steak House through every conversation about great dining in the South. Tucked along …

Florida ice cream shops tend to stick to a predictable formula, bright colors, a beach theme, maybe a flamingo somewhere, so when one breaks entirely …

A great sandwich can do more than fill your stomach. At Hogfish Bar & Grill, it helped change the future of a struggling Florida bar …

August heat does not have to mean an empty bank account! Florida’s hottest month can still deliver cool water, gorgeous scenery, and memorable adventures without …

Some Florida stops are loud, flashy, and easy to spot, but Kirby Storter Roadside Park feels like a secret hiding beside the highway. Pull over …

Pennsylvania doesn’t have a reputation for tiki bars, but outside the small borough of Boyertown, there’s a creekside spot that has been quietly doing something …

Naples, Florida is home to one of the Gulf Coast’s most beloved steakhouses, a place where the cuts are generous and the atmosphere feels timeless. …

The first note had barely faded before the whole crowd seemed to lean closer. At Pompano Beach Amphitheater in Pompano Beach, Florida, the open-air setting …

Forget the rush—Florida looks even better from the back of a horse. Across the state, quiet ranches and horse farms offer a chance to trade …

Most people visit a forest by looking straight ahead, but Myakka Canopy Walkway and Observation Tower lets you explore the trees from a whole new …

Florida feels extra magnetic in August, when afternoon storms sharpen the sunsets, the water turns glassy again, and dinner by the shore somehow becomes the …

The best candy stops often come with a story you can taste. Walk through the door of a family-run shop and you might find chocolate …

Some beaches feel busy the second you step onto the sand, but Honeymoon Island Beach gives you room to breathe. Set at 1 Honeymoon Island …

One bite of a great Cuban sandwich can ruin every other sandwich for you. Florida takes this pressed classic seriously, stacking savory ham, tender roast …

Some wings are worth planning your entire day around. That Wing Spot in Orlando has earned the kind of following that makes people pack up …

Florida has a secret hiding underground, and it is seriously jaw-dropping. In Williston, Devil’s Den Prehistoric Spring plunges visitors into a cavern where crystal-clear water …

Florida turns paddleboarding into an all-year adventure! Warm sunshine, calm waterways, and scenery that seems made for a postcard make the Sunshine State a dream …

A buffet dinner feels a little more special when the view stretches beyond your plate. At Grove House Restaurant in Howey-In-The-Hills, Florida, generous servings of …

Florida has a wild side that deserves far more attention than its beaches! Away from the crowded shores, hiking trails lead into shady forests, sprawling …

Forget the beach for a day—Florida has a creative side that deserves the spotlight! Across the state, welcoming craft schools are giving beginners and longtime …

Some places sell coffee, and some places sell books, but Pressed Books & Coffee in Lakeland mixes both into one stop that feels special from …

You can get that toes-in-the-sand feeling without driving all the way to the coast. In Punta Gorda, Florida, TT’s Tiki Bar brings tropical drinks, sandy …

Some Florida parks have pretty views, but Washington Oaks Gardens State Park has a love story hiding behind its gates. Long before visitors came for …

The sound of a carhop tray landing against a window can bring back summer faster than almost anything else. Add a basket of crisp fries, …

Florida holds plenty of wild places, but Saint Marks National Wildlife Refuge stands out because it feels both huge and deeply historic, stretching along 43 …

Florida often gets reduced to sand, surf, and theme parks, but some of its most memorable places sit far from the shoreline spotlight. Across the …

Florida is packed with places where animal lovers can do more than just look from behind a fence. You can hand a snack to a …

Philadelphia has no shortage of places to eat, but very few of them ask you to tie on an apron and cook alongside a chef …

Florida has no shortage of dining options, but the most memorable meals often come from the smallest, most unassuming places, the kind that locals have …

By August, Florida can feel like a giant sauna with traffic lights, so we went looking for water clear enough to make us forget the …

A dripping ice pop can turn a Florida afternoon into a race against the clock—in the best possible way. There is something wonderfully satisfying about …

Florida has some of the most incredible free experiences in the entire country waiting to be discovered. From hidden nature preserves to buzzing historic neighborhoods, …

The first thing you may notice is a donkey braying from somewhere beyond the blueberry rows, a wonderfully unexpected sound for a day that began …

There is something special about walking into a restaurant and feeling like you have stepped into someone’s kitchen rather than a dining room. Florida’s country …

A restaurant inside a Florida resort does not sound like the place that would make history, but that is exactly what happened at The Dining …

A million-dollar home can tell you something about a Florida town, but the quiet street outside often tells you much more. In some communities, manicured …

Hidden in the Ocala National Forest, Juniper Springs Recreation Area feels like a small tropical world in the middle of Florida. Clear spring water, palm …

Florida can make you think every waterfront meal is all about flip flops, frozen drinks, and a sunset doing most of the work, but some …

Most people have stared at a bakery case and thought, “I wish I could make that.” Florida Academy of Baking in Satellite Beach turns that …

Some burgers are worth changing your travel plans for. This is one of them. Hidden on a tiny island off Florida’s Gulf Coast, Cabbage Key …

Tampa has no shortage of restaurants serving barbecue, but there’s a difference between a place that sells it and a place that truly means it, …

Florida gets a lot of attention for its beaches, theme parks, and late-night dining, but the state’s morning food scene is something genuinely worth waking …

You don’t need a ferry ticket to find Florida’s island magic. Just roll down the windows, cross a bridge, and watch the mainland disappear behind …

Florida is full of sunshine, beaches, and, if you love to sew, some seriously exciting fabric stores. From giant warehouses packed with bolts to cozy …

A table of banned books might not be the first thing you expect to find beside a coffee counter, but at Happy Medium Books Cafe …

Forget everything you think you know about a Florida vacation because this adventure is all about mud, engines, and wild trails. Just outside Orlando, Revolution …

Florida’s state parks hide some of the most peaceful cabin getaways in the entire South, tucked away from the theme park crowds and busy coastlines. …

Florida is packed with beaches and theme parks, but some of our favorite travel stories started inside museum walls. On one road trip, we kept …

A lighthouse can change the way you see Florida. Climb above the palms and rooftops, feel the breeze coming off the water, and suddenly the …