Posted in Florida
April 16, 2016
14 Things You Have To Do Before You’re An Official Floridian
So you want to be a Floridian?
Of course, the easiest way is just to be born here, but not everyone can be so lucky. Whether you’re new to our state and you need a quick immersion in all things Florida, or you’re a lifelong resident looking for a refresher course, we’ve got you covered. Grab your map, sunscreen, and lots of bug repellant and get ready for the adventure of a lifetime.
If you're too chicken to check one out (from a safe distance), at least try some fried gator tail.
Not the eating them part, though. Please don't do that.
St. Augustine has something for everyone. This city offers fascinating history, architecture, natural beauty, great dining and plenty of ghost hunting opportunities.
Set aside a day to catch a beach sunrise on our east coast and drive across our state to a beach on the west coast for an equally stunning sunset.
Every journey begins with a single slice.
We're not sure exactly where this delectable deli delight came from, but Tampa and Key West definitely played a big part in the history of this classic sandwich.
Don't forget the First Coast, Space Coast, Nature Coast, Sun Coast, Treasure Coast, and the Forgotten Coast!
Whether you're swimming, snorkeling, tubing, kayaking, or just snapping some surreal photos, our springs are a big part of what makes Florida so unique and beautiful.
Stone crab, rock shrimp, Apalachicola oysters, Cedar Key clams, the list goes on and on.
Floridians love this place and all of its vintage charm so much we made it a state park.
Spend the day strolling through the lush gardens surrounding this historic landmark.
From Coral Castle in Homestead to the psychic town of Cassadaga, Florida is chock-full of awesomely weird adventures.
Every Floridian should explore as many of our national and state parks as possible. Of course, this includes our wild and wonderful Everglades National Park.
We live where everyone else vacations, right? So we owe it to ourselves to take advantage of all our state has to offer.
How many of these have you done? What other rites of passage would you add to every Floridian’s list? Please share them with us!
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