Florida

14 Florida boardwalks that feel especially rewarding at sunset

Florida comes alive at sunset, and there’s no better way to witness it than from a boardwalk. Golden light spills across the Gulf, rivers, and oceanfronts, turning ordinary…

Isabella Moreno · Feb 8 · 10 min read

10 fishing piers in Florida where families spend entire mornings without spending a dollar

Heather Griffin · Feb 8 · 10 min read

From flowers to forests: Why this botanical garden is a must-see escape

Graham Ellery · Feb 8 · 9 min read

This Florida beach town feels like the Gulf Coast before the condos took over

Elena Vance · Feb 8 · 8 min read

The observation tower in Florida with a 360-degree view most visitors never hear about

Drew Wallace · Feb 8 · 9 min read

This Florida wildlife trail puts you face-to-face with wild sea turtles during nesting season

Caleb Ortiz · Feb 8 · 7 min read

11 Florida rivers calm enough for families who’ve never paddled before

Talia Corwin · Feb 8 · 8 min read

11 Florida Kayak Trails Where You’re More Likely to See Dolphins Than Other Paddlers

Nora Stewart · Feb 8 · 8 min read

This Florida nature center rehabilitates injured sea birds and lets kids watch the process

Kevin Wong · Feb 7 · 7 min read

Seafood festivals across Florida that are worth planning a trip around

Jasmine Carter · Feb 7 · 8 min read

Swim with horses during a guided beach ride along Florida’s coast

Talia Corwin · Feb 7 · 8 min read

This unassuming Florida restaurant serves a Key lime pie that ruins all other versions for you

Nora Stewart · Feb 7 · 6 min read

This Florida trail is one of the few places where wild horses still roam freely

Rebecca Bernstein · Feb 6 · 7 min read

This Florida state park offers spring swimming that feels almost unreal

Kelli Nielsen · Feb 6 · 7 min read

This lesser-known elephant sanctuary in Florida is worth planning a visit around

Jake Ashworth · Feb 6 · 6 min read

This Florida park has a calm saltwater pool unlike anything else in the state

Elena Vance · Feb 6 · 7 min read

This Florida sinkhole park in Gainesville offers one of the state’s most unusual hikes

Trevor Gallagher · Feb 6 · 10 min read

This laid-back Florida seafood spot feels like a local tradition

Hailey Pierre · Feb 6 · 9 min read

This Italian food market in Florida feels more like a neighborhood spot in Europe

Elena Vance · Feb 6 · 10 min read

A Florida café where spending time with cats is the main attraction

Claudia Edwards · Feb 6 · 7 min read

This waterfront tiki bar in Florida makes every evening feel like a special occasion

Trevor Gallagher · Feb 6 · 8 min read

Old Florida charm still fills this longtime restaurant in Mount Dora

Terri Burgan · Feb 6 · 7 min read

This surprisingly surreal canal doesn’t feel like a real place, even in Florida

Jasmine Carter · Feb 5 · 7 min read

This under-the-radar Florida park has clear springs and a naturally flowing lazy river

Heather Griffin · Feb 5 · 8 min read

11 Florida automobile museums that are worth the stop for anyone into cars

Hailey Pierre · Feb 5 · 8 min read

Once a year, Florida embraces pirates during the Gasparilla Pirate Fest

Drew Wallace · Feb 5 · 8 min read

This Thai temple in Florida feels unlike anything else you’ll find in the state

Dan Marlow · Feb 5 · 9 min read

This botanical garden offers a surprisingly immersive walk through nature in Florida

Claudia Edwards · Feb 5 · 8 min read

This Key West beach blends clear water with a surprisingly historic setting

Caleb Ortiz · Feb 5 · 7 min read

Inside the Florida candy store that looks like it came straight from a storybook

Isabella Moreno · Feb 5 · 7 min read

Florida’s largest indoor go-kart track delivers a ride you won’t forget

Heather Griffin · Feb 5 · 8 min read

The world’s largest McDonald’s includes more than 100 arcade games and it’s in Florida

Elena Vance · Feb 5 · 7 min read

We Found A Real Chicago Italian Beef Right Here In Florida

Caleb Ortiz · Feb 5 · 5 min read

We Found A Real New York Bagel Right Here In Florida

Terri Burgan · Feb 5 · 9 min read

New Englanders Say This Florida Lobster Roll Tastes Like Home

Rebecca Bernstein · Feb 5 · 10 min read

These Italian Restaurants in Florida Taste Like A Trip To Naples

Nora Stewart · Feb 5 · 8 min read

15 beachfront campgrounds across Florida that feel like a true getaway

Liam Radford · Feb 4 · 15 min read

John’s Pass is the kind of Florida waterfront spot people never seem to outgrow

Kim Bush · Feb 4 · 7 min read

Florida’s long history of lost treasures, shipwrecks, and forgotten fortunes

Kevin Wong · Feb 4 · 8 min read

Where Floridians go when they want a real vacation

Sarah Tarek · Feb 4 · 8 min read

This free Florida wildlife drive lets you spot gators and birds without leaving your car

Talia Corwin · Feb 4 · 11 min read

This Little-Known Florida Restaurant Is Inside an 1890 Jailhouse With the Original Bars

Kevin Wong · Feb 3 · 8 min read

The Florida spring so clear you can see up to 200 feet to the bottom

Heather Griffin · Feb 2 · 7 min read

This Florida town has live mermaids performing underwater every day

Elena Vance · Feb 2 · 9 min read

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