8 Best Places to Visit in Florida

1. 5. Panama City Beach

1.1. Panama City Beach on the Florida panhandle

1.1.1. offers 27 miles (43 km) of white sand beaches on the Emerald Coast

1.2. It is a popular destination for residents of the southern United States

1.2.1. as well as tens of thousands of high school

1.2.2. and college students on spring break

1.3. Besides having fun in the sun in the emerald green waters

1.3.1. this town of just over 12,000 permanent residents offers sports fishing on

1.3.1.1. the gulf

1.3.1.2. plenty of golfing

1.3.1.3. and marine parks

2. 6. Miami

2.1. It is located in southeastern Florida

2.2. Miami is best known for its Latin culture and sizzling nightlife

2.3. One of Miami’s main draws is its sunny beaches

2.3.1. that range from family friendly to party scenes

2.4. Across the bay from Miami on a barrier island is Miami Beach

2.4.1. known for its

2.4.1.1. Art Deco architecture

2.4.1.2. and glamorous South Beach

3. 7. Florida Keys

3.1. The Florida Keys are a 120 mile long chain of tropical islands

3.1.1. curving around the base of the Florida peninsula

3.1.1.1. connected to the mainland by a series of bridges

3.2. the Seven Mile Bridge in the Lower Keys

3.2.1. has been frequently used as a location for films including

3.2.1.1. True Lies

3.2.1.2. and Fast 2 Furious

3.3. US Highway 1, the “Overseas Highway”

3.3.1. runs from Key Largo, Islamadora, Marathon, Lower Keys and finally to Key West

3.3.1.1. the most distant and most famous of the Florida Keys

3.4. The Florida Keys offer

3.4.1. beaches

3.4.2. diving and snorkeling

3.4.3. botanical gardens

3.4.4. a variety of museums

3.4.5. family attractions like the Theater of the Sea

3.4.6. several outstanding state

3.4.7. and national parks

4. 8. Everglades

4.1. the Everglades feature a unique combination of ecosystems that include

4.1.1. swamps

4.1.2. sub-tropical jungles

4.1.3. saw-grass prairies

4.1.4. and the largest mangrove complex

4.2. Much of the Everglades are protected within the Everglades National Park

4.2.1. and provide shelter to a wide variety of

4.2.1.1. birds

4.2.1.2. fish

4.2.1.3. and reptiles

4.2.2. including endangered species like

4.2.2.1. the American crocodile

4.2.2.2. and the Florida panther

4.3. From the Gulf Coast Visitor Center

4.3.1. visitors can arrange boat tours to the Ten Thousand Islands

4.3.1.1. a labyrinth of mangrove islands

4.4. Other visitor centers offer ranger-led tours and programs

4.5. An air boat tour is one of the most exciting ways

4.5.1. to experience the Everglades

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6. 1. Naples, Florida

6.1. Naples may have had rustic beginnings

6.1.1. but today this Gulf of Mexico city is one of the wealthiest cities

6.1.1.1. in the United States

6.2. It got its name because the bay it’s located on

6.2.1. was said to be prettier than the Bay of Naples in Italy

6.3. Besides its beautiful city beach

6.3.1. the nearby wildlife refuges make

6.3.1.1. it a popular tourist destination

6.4. These include

6.4.1. Everglades National Park

6.4.2. Florida National Wildlife Reserve

6.4.3. and Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary

6.5. The city also has vibrant

6.5.1. arts

6.5.2. and shopping districts

7. 2. Clearwater Beach

7.1. Boasting miles of white sandy beaches

7.1.1. Clearwater Beach is separated by the city of Clearwater

7.1.1.1. by the Intracoastal Waterway

7.2. Besides laying in the white sand and swimming in the clear water

7.2.1. there are also many activities offered such as

7.2.1.1. fishing

7.2.1.2. sailing

7.2.1.3. kayaking

7.2.1.4. and dolphin tours

7.3. The Philadelphia Phillies hold their spring training camp here

7.3.1. the Clearwater Jazz Festival

7.3.1.1. takes place in October

7.4. Or visitors can take in the weekly sunsetting festival at Pier 60

7.4.1. a sports fishing pier

8. 3. Orlando

8.1. Orlando is theme-park city

8.1.1. having more theme parks than any place else in the world

8.2. Top attractions include

8.2.1. Walt Disney World

8.2.2. Epcot Center

8.2.3. Universal Studios

8.2.4. SeaWorld

8.2.5. and Gator Park

8.3. This Sunbelt city doesn’t get hit by hurricanes

8.3.1. as much as other parts of the state

8.3.1.1. which makes it a popular place to visit in Florida

8.4. Orlando is also home to the University of Central Florida

8.4.1. which has the second largest college enrollment

8.4.1.1. in the United States

9. 4. Tampa Bay Area

9.1. The Tampa Bay area includes

9.1.1. Tampa Bay

9.1.1.1. a large natural harbor

9.2. Traveler can also visit several popular cities including

9.2.1. Tampa

9.2.2. and St. Petersburg

9.3. Tampa is home to the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers

9.4. Family-oriented activities include

9.4.1. Busch Gardens

9.4.1.1. a theme park said to have Florida’s best roller coaster rides

9.4.2. and a zoo

9.4.2.1. dedicated to animals from Africa’s Serengeti Plain

9.5. St. Pete Beach was named the best beach in the United States

9.5.1. and fifth in the world by TripAdvisor readers in 2012

9.5.1.1. because of its white sand beaches and clear water