10 Incredible Trips In Florida That Are Life-Changing
Whether you’re new to the Sunshine State or you’ve lived here your whole life, there’s always more to explore in Florida. Don’t start planning your next trip to New York or Paris until you’ve seen all that our incredible state has to offer right here. Here are a few of the best trips to take in Florida we’ve featured in the past. You can click on the titles to read the full article and explore as you wish!
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This bridge at Myakka River State Park near Sarasota was designed after those used in rain forests, and it was the first canopy walk in Florida.
Click here for more information about this Florida trip. Address: 13208 State Rd 72, Sarasota, FL 34241
Hikers at Rainbow Springs State Park in Dunnellon can view historic paved pathways, native plants and wildlife, the clearest blue spring waters, and even a few beautiful man-made waterfalls.
Click here for more information about this Florida trip. Address: 19158 SW 81st Place Rd., Dunnellon FL 34432
The Seminole Gulf Railway Murder Mystery Dinner train travels about 40 miles round trip over 3 and a half hours, while you enjoy a five-course meal and a murder mystery show. Guests are encouraged to participate in trying to solve the mystery.
Click here for more information about this Florida trip. Address: 4110 Center Pointe Dr #207, Fort Myers, FL 33916
TreeUmph! Adventure Course in Bradenton sprawls over 14 acres of lush Florida scenery, with pine and live oak canopies. With several courses at different levels of difficulty, visitors climb over suspension bridges, cling to hanging nets, swing on Tarzan ropes, and fly through the air on Zip-lines.
Click here for more information about this Florida trip. Address: 21805 E State Rd 70, Bradenton, FL 34202
Torreya State Park, located in Bristol, has scenic bluffs that overlook the Apalachicola River, where you can see for miles on a clear day.
Click here for more information about this Florida trip. Address: 2576 NW Torreya Park Rd, Bristol, FL 32321
Some people think Florida is totally flat, but the natural landscape at Ravine Gardens State Park in Palatka shows that’s not true. The two natural ravines in the park slope down at 45-degree angles, reaching depths of 120 feet.
Click here for more information about this Florida trip. Address: 1600 Twigg St, Palatka, FL 32177
At Webster Westside Flea Market, there’s something for everyone. The market has tons of antiques and collectibles, jewelry, furniture, clothing, tools, crafts, plants, produce, and just about everything else you can imagine. It's open every Monday, rain or shine, from 5 a.m. – 3 p.m. in October through April and 6 a.m. – 2 p.m. in May through September.
Click here for more information about this Florida trip. Address: 516 NW 3rd St, Webster, FL 33597
Wat Mongkolratanaram of Florida or Wat Tampa hosts a bustling Sunday market, where long lines form for a taste of the authentic Thai cuisine prepared by temple volunteers.
Click here for more information about this Florida trip. Address: 5306 Palm River Rd, Tampa, FL 33619
At Safari Wilderness Ranch in Lakeland, guests can take a camelback expedition, horseback safari (on beautiful and gentle Haflinger horses), or even a kayak tour of the ranch. Animals that can be found on the ranch include water buffalo, red lechwe, ostriches, zebras, ring-tailed lemurs, spoonbills, herons, and bald eagles, and many more.
Click here for more information about this Florida trip. Address: 10850 Moore Rd, Lakeland, FL 33809
The living museum exhibits at the Panhandle Pioneer Settlement in Blountstown teach classes in blacksmithing, honey and maple syrup making, and all kinds of pioneer crafts.
Click here for more information about this Florida trip. Address: Blountstown, FL 32424
Have you taken any trips to these amazing places in the Sunshine State? Do you have a favorite destination to add to this list? Make sure to share it with us in the comments section! Some of the best trips to take in Florida often come recommended to us by readers.
With all of the things to do in Florida, sometimes the most exciting comes in the form of a road trip. We’ve taken some of our most spectacular road trip routes that we’ve created over the years and put them into one comprehensive list. Take a look at these 7 unforgettable, life-changing road trips in Florida.
Where can I go on one tank of gas in Florida?
Looking for a few getaway stops in Florida that you can get to on one tank of gas? Don’t worry, we have you covered. The average vehicle can travel up to 300 miles per one tank of gas, and within those 300 miles, there is a lot to explore. Click here to check out these 10 amazing places you can go on one tank of gas.
