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Plan your next trip in Central Florida! Utilize these posts to find the best Florida State Parks and hidden gems all throughout Central Florida.
The TECO Manatee Viewing Center in Apollo Beach, Florida is the perfect activity to add to your Florida winter bucket list. November through April is the best time to see manatees especially on chilly days when the Gulf water temperatures drop and manatee congregate in warmer waters. The Manatee Viewing Center is next to the…
Everyone knows about Clearwater Beach, but did you know there are 9 Florida State Parks you can visit near Clearwater? I’ve rounded up 9 parks within a 1-hour drive and organized them based on types of activity. Check out this list and start planning your trip today! 9 Florida State Parks Near Clearwater Below are…
Tired of the long lines at the theme parks? For something different and much more affordable, check out Florida State Parks near Orlando! I have rounded up 8 parks within a 1-hour drive of Orlando to visit. Keep reading to see which park you want to visit first! 8 Florida State Parks within 1 hour…
National Parks usually get all the hype, but in addition to the 63 national parks there are hundreds of national memorials, monuments, and seashores. Florida is home to 11 national park sites, and I recently visited De Soto National Memorial in Bradenton, Florida. I wasn’t sure what to expect or how long it would take…
The perfect road trip stop between Tampa and Ocala, Florida is Dade Battlefield Historic State Park. If you’ve driven along I-75, chances are you have been closer to this park than you realize! This park was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1974. See below 8 fun things to do at Dade Battlefield Historic State…
Florida State Parks are a fun way to learn more about your state, with a total of 175 state parks. There are several Florida State Parks near Tampa within a 1-hour drive. Regardless of the amount of time you have, from a couple hours to a full day, there is plenty to see at these…