These 5 Road Trips in Florida Will Lead You To Places You’ll Never Forget

There are so many must-visit places in Florida. It's really no wonder that the rest of the country comes to us for vacations! We've compiled a list of some of the best road trips in Florida. So go ahead and drag the kids away from the phones and video games, jump in the station wagon, and get ready to hit the road for a real adventure.

1. Cruise down Gulfside Highway 19 with stops at Crystal River, Weeki Wachee, Tarpon Springs and Cedar Key.

Crystal River is the only place you can legally swim with the gentle endangered manatee.

Florida's so cool that we have a state park with live mermaids! The Weeki Wachee State Park website has more information.

Tarpon Springs is a town with Greek heritage and sponge diving history.

The charming fishing town of Cedar Key is rich in history and has some of the best seafood in Florida.

2. Take the Florida Black Bear Scenic Byway through Ocala National Forest

Ocala National Forest is one of Florida's most beautiful parks, with tons of beautiful wildlife and springs to visit.

The Salt Springs at Ocala National Forest has a great campground if you decide to spend the night! You can make reservations at the USDA website.

3. The Tamiami Trail through the Everglades, Big Cypress National Preserve and Ochopee will give you a taste of both the wild and touristy of Florida for an unforgettable trip.

Tamiami runs through the Everglades and has no walls along the sides, so you could see some incredible wildlife!

Big Cypress has some amazing views of the night sky. If you like camping, consider a stop here for the night. The National Parks Service website has more information.

Ochopee is home to the country's smallest post office. The building used to be a storage shed but is now a fully-functioning post office that serves a tri-county area.

It's also home to the Skunk Ape Research Headquarters, dedicated to finding Florida's Bigfoot. They have a website if you're interested in joining the hunt!

You're going to get hungry, so stop at Joanie's for some great grub. Go to their Facebook for more information.

4. Old Florida Heritage Highway (Scenic US 441 with stops in Paynes Prairie, Micanopy and Gainesville

Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park is one of the best state parks in Florida, with wildlife including alligators, bison and Florida Cracker horses. The Florida State Parks website has more information.

Micanopy, The Town That Time Forgot, has tons of historic buildings and antique shops visitors can peruse for hours.

Stroll through town and view the shops, restaurants and historic houses. For nature lovers, check out Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park.

5. Travel back in time through St. Augustine on A1A Scenic and Historic Coastal Byway to Gamble Rogers Memorial Recreational Area

America's oldest city has so much to offer, from historical landmarks and museums to busy nightlife and restaurants.

The Castillo de San Marcos is the oldest masonry fort in the continental United States.

The St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park has been open for over 125 years. It is home to 24 different crocodilian species. They have lots of photos of their critters on their website.

Gamble Rogers Memorial State Recreational Area was named for a Florida folk hero who died trying to save a drowning man. The Florida State Parks website has more information.

All these road trips in Florida sound like so much fun! Tell us your thoughts in the comments. What's on your list of must-visit places in Florida?