Posted in Florida
January 28, 2017
10 Incredible Trips In Florida That Will Change Your Life
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 we’ve featured in the past. You can click on the titles to read the full article.
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.
Hikers at Rainbow Springs State Park in Dunellon can view historic paved pathways, native plants and wildlife, the clearest blue spring waters, and even a few beautiful man-made waterfalls.
The Seminole Gulf Railway Murdery 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.
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.
Torreya State Park, located in Bristol, has scenic bluffs that overlook the Apalachicola River, where you can see for miles on a clear day.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Have you taken any trips to these amazing places in the Sunshine State? Do you have a favorite destination to add to this list?
