Looking for Florida road trip ideas? You've come to the right place! The Sunshine State is known for being one of the best states in the country for road trips. Between the sunshine, the warm weather, and the plethora of things to do and see, there is never a dull moment in Florida. We love putting together unforgettable road trips in Florida, for residents and visitors alike, with everything from the best natural wonders to haunted attractions. With no ice or snow to slow us down, we don't have to wait until summer to try one of these adventures, so start planning your next road trip to these must-visit attractions in Florida. Once you've decided which Florida road trip to begin with, we've made the prep work super easy with our ultimate road trip packing list!
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1. The Ultimate North Florida Road Trip
This road trip showcases the best of North Florida, from the state's biggest waterfall to the nation's oldest city, and so much in between. It will take you almost 13 hours, but you should have no trouble finding incredible places to stay in cities like St. Augustine or Fernandina Beach -- or one of the many state parks on the trip.
2. The Ultimate Central Florida Road Trip
Are you ready for a Central Florida adventure without any theme parks? After all, this part of the state has so much more to offer. On this 9-hour trip, you'll see some of our favorite pieces of Old Florida, plus some of the must-visit attractions in Florida.
3. The Ultimate Terrifying Florida Road Trip
Florida has its fair share of ghost stories and haunted places, and this is the ultimate trip for you ghost story fans out there. From a town of psychics to Florida's most haunted house, you'll find it all on this 15-hour drive. Sometimes the most fun things to do in Florida end up being the things that scare you to death!
4. Florida’s Most Picturesque Small Towns Road Trip
We have a huge crush on Florida's charming small towns, and we can't think of anything better than to see as many of them as possible. This 10-hour trip goes through some of our favorite towns, including Cedar Key, Mount Dora, and Tarpon Springs.
5. The Florida Natural Wonders Road Trip
A lot of people think Florida is all beaches and theme parks, but this trip is full of all of Florida's jaw-dropping natural wonders. Get ready for a waterfall, springs, coral reef, and caves (yes, caves!). Of course, they can't all be nearby, so this trip will take about 13 hours of driving.
6. The Florida Lighthouse Road Trip
Living in Florida, you're probably aware of our large collection of romantic, scenic lighthouses dotting the coast. See nine of the most picturesque examples in Florida, and even climb a few of them for some incredible views.
7. 10 Amazing Places In Florida You Can Go On One Tank Of Gas
For travelers on a budget, we put together an awesome trip that you should be able to take on just one tank of gas. The driving time is less than five hours, which makes it perfect for those short on time, too. This trip has a couple of our favorite small towns, natural wonders, and mom-and-pop restaurants. Get ready for some of the best day trips in Florida on one map.
Are you excited to add these Florida road trip ideas to your bucket list? Have you taken any of these road trips before? We would love to hear about your adventures in the comment section!
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