The Fairytale Road Trip That’ll Lead You To Some Of Florida’s Most Magical Places

Magic. Enchantment. Imagination. Florida is filled with so many wonderful fairytale-like places, we’ve decided to compile them all in one incredible trip. Florida itself is seemingly straight out of a fairytale, between the emerald green water shimmering like jewels, the enchanting forested landscapes, and of course, there are even a few caves, singing towers, and castles thrown into the mix. The entire Fairytale Road Trip in Florida will take just over 11 hours of drive-time to complete, but you’ll likely want to stop and explore at every place, this can be perfect for a weekend adventure with the family. To check out a Google Map of the whole trip, click here.

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Buckle in Floridians, because once upon a time, there was a magical road trip, and it started with…

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We kick off this magical journey with a trip that might just make Little Red Riding Hood nervous. Just kidding — the wolves at Seacrest Wolf Preserve are anything but scary. Visitors to the preserve will be able to get up close with these gentle giants and learn all about why it’s important to protect and preserve wildlife in Florida.

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Address: 3449 Bonnett Pond Rd, Chipley, Florida

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Florida Caverns State Park is like something you would see in a Brothers Grimm story. The stalagmites and stalactites within this underground cave system are truly a marvel. Take a tour of the caverns and visit the dozen different underground rooms and learn all about the unique geological history of this otherworldly landscape.

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Address: 3345 Caverns Rd, Marianna, FL 32446

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What would a fairytale road trip be without a visit to a castle, right? Castle Otttis in St. Augustine is well worth the visit, as it is one of the very few castles built within the state. What was constructed back in the 80s was built to replicate Irish castles built thousands of years ago. Visitors can come and check out this gigantic stone castle and learn all about the two men who took on the feat of architectural beauty.

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Address: 103 3rd St, St. Augustine, FL 32084

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Ravine Gardens State Park is the type of place where you feel like you’re walking through the pages of a storybook. You can spend hours upon hours wandering the grounds of this park, whether it’s walking the steps through the forested landscape or enjoying the blossoming flowers. What’s even cooler about this park beyond just the beauty is that the tropical garden was once the site of ancient ravines!

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Address: 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177

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Speaking of gardens, Cypress Gardens in Winter Haven is about as majestic as you can get. This botanical garden has been around since the 1930s, but since has become part of the new Legoland Florida theme park. However, in 2011, the enchanting botanical garden, including the Banyan trees were preserved, allowing visitors to glimpse the natural otherworldly scene.

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Address: 6000 Cypress Gardens Blvd, Winter Haven, FL 33884

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Can you just picture Rapunzel trapped up in the beautiful Bok Tower letting down her flowing hair? This garden and bird sanctuary is such a neat fairytale Florida place to visit, not just because of the 250-acre garden, but because of the 205-foot tall Singing Towner. Carillon bells will sound from the tower daily, which is a beautiful and unique experience.

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Address: 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales, FL 33853

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There are so many wonderfully magic aspects about Weeki Wachee Springs, it was a no-brainer to add this spot to the fairytale road trip. The live mermaids are enough of a reason to visit on this trip because nothing is more mesmerizing than a live mermaid show! But also the springs have a wonderful ethereal quality to them, which makes it a storybook ending to a perfect trip.

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Address: 6131 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, FL 34606

What do you think about this fascinating Fairytale Road Trip in Florida? Who would you take with you on this excursion? Are there any other destinations you would add to this route? Let us know in the comments section!