By Jarrett Bayne
During my adventures over the state of Florida, I have made a list of the places and things that everybody must see before they call themselves a Floridian. Scroll through the pictures and read about the fascinating landscapes in the sunshine state.
Pictures used with permission.
Pictures used with permission.
Bok Sanctuary
Bok Tower Gardens
Known as one of the most beautiful places in the world, you might find your visit to be very peaceful and relaxing. With gardens, sculptures and incredible flowers, you might have thought you found the door to heaven. Visit their website by clicking here.
Known as one of the most beautiful places in the world, you might find your visit to be very peaceful and relaxing. With gardens, sculptures and incredible flowers, you might have thought you found the door to heaven. Visit their website by clicking here.
Hollywood Boardwalk
The food along the boardwalk is very inexpensive; you might find yourself eating a football-sized piece of pizza or two for well under five dollars. During the day you will find thousands of active beach goers walking, running, biking, and swimming. Nighttime fills the air with music near the outdoor amphitheater. Check out the area and its events by clicking here.
The food along the boardwalk is very inexpensive; you might find yourself eating a football-sized piece of pizza or two for well under five dollars. During the day you will find thousands of active beach goers walking, running, biking, and swimming. Nighttime fills the air with music near the outdoor amphitheater. Check out the area and its events by clicking here.
Space Shuttle Launch
Space Shuttle Launch
Wherever you might be in Florida, a single arm rises to the sky and points to vertical trail of clouds heading east. You overhear the college kid next to you saying to his friend that the shuttle is already over Africa. Daytona Beach is home to the Kennedy Space Center, to see future dates for launches click here.
Wherever you might be in Florida, a single arm rises to the sky and points to vertical trail of clouds heading east. You overhear the college kid next to you saying to his friend that the shuttle is already over Africa. Daytona Beach is home to the Kennedy Space Center, to see future dates for launches click here.
Miami
Miami
During the last economic boom the skyline of this city was filled with new towers. About that time you might have heard the joke saying that the new state bird of Florida was a crane. To see a guide for city events click here.
During the last economic boom the skyline of this city was filled with new towers. About that time you might have heard the joke saying that the new state bird of Florida was a crane. To see a guide for city events click here.
Key West
Key West
Home to the Southern Most Point of the continental USA this island if filled with picturesque architecture that takes you to another time. Famous for being the hang out place of Ernest Hemingway and Jimmy Buffet the streets are filled with people, and distractions to catch your eye. To learn more about the region click here.
Home to the Southern Most Point of the continental USA this island if filled with picturesque architecture that takes you to another time. Famous for being the hang out place of Ernest Hemingway and Jimmy Buffet the streets are filled with people, and distractions to catch your eye. To learn more about the region click here.
Everglades National Park
Everglades National Park
Bring water. Find a place to sit, and observe the art crafted by Mother Nature. Alligators are common sights, and if you really pay attention you might see an egrets search for lunch while it wades through the marsh. Remember to take thousands of mental snapshots. To see park information click here.
Downtown Tampa
Tampa Bay
The stretch of water between the city of Tampa and St. Petersburg might take your breath away, if you happen to be swimming it. But if you are driving, the beauty of various blues will capture your imagination. Research more about the cities attractions and places to see by clicking here.
The stretch of water between the city of Tampa and St. Petersburg might take your breath away, if you happen to be swimming it. But if you are driving, the beauty of various blues will capture your imagination. Research more about the cities attractions and places to see by clicking here.
Anna Maria Island
Ana Maria Island
Depending on the age of the person you talk to, the pronunciation differs. Your grandpa’s friend might call it “Anna Mar-EYE-a” while a modern youngster’s will just call it “Anna Mar-EE-a.” The island is home to many residences, and breathtaking views. Find out more about the historic value of this land by clicking here.
Depending on the age of the person you talk to, the pronunciation differs. Your grandpa’s friend might call it “Anna Mar-EYE-a” while a modern youngster’s will just call it “Anna Mar-EE-a.” The island is home to many residences, and breathtaking views. Find out more about the historic value of this land by clicking here.
Jonathan Dickinson State Park
Jonathan Dickinson State Park
With 11,300 acres of woods, marsh, swamp, and river your day trip could easily become a week trip. Two campgrounds, and two primitive spots in the back regions of the park are great for campers of every type. Visit the website by clicking here.
With 11,300 acres of woods, marsh, swamp, and river your day trip could easily become a week trip. Two campgrounds, and two primitive spots in the back regions of the park are great for campers of every type. Visit the website by clicking here.
Orlando
This city in central Florida is known for its iconic castles and theme parks. Also known for being a family vacation spot, the city boasts the world record for number of hotels. To learn more click here.
This city in central Florida is known for its iconic castles and theme parks. Also known for being a family vacation spot, the city boasts the world record for number of hotels. To learn more click here.
