Florida claims to be a hotbed of tourism for both the locals and international visitors, and rightly so because the state offers many attractions, from Orlandos theme park to the Gulf of Mexico, the rich history of Tampa Bay and St. Augustine, to the farmlands, citrus groves, wild animals and so many others.
Let us present some tips you can explore in Florida which are considered as its best kept secrets that will give you a vacation filled with sunshine and laughter.
Among the most popular best kept secret in Florida is the unique and non-beachy coastal towns in Tampa Bay called Historic Sponge Docks in Tarpon Springs where you will be transported to the 1900s as you go to Tarpon Sponge Docks where settlers are the Greek sponge divers, and if you happen to be in January, you will be witnessing the celebrations of the Epiphany.
The second best kept secret to be mentioned is the famous Clearwater Beach, where if you stay on Floridas Gulf coast you will be able to run into by heading 20 miles south. Caladesi Island is a hotspot for tourist which you can go by taking a short ferry ride into the Gulf of Mexico, of if you are at the southern tip of Clearwater Beach, you can take a walk all the way out to Caladesi Island State Park.
Next best kept secret is the Bahia Honda State Park which will give you a nice break, aside from the Margaritaville and Hemingways estate of the Florida Keys. This park offers plenty of water activities like snorkeling and kayaking, and you will have 500 acres where cabins are for rent and campground that will give you time to go boating tour to Looe Key National Marine Sanctuary.
Another best kept secrets in the Keys is the Dry Tortugas National Park which you can visit by taking a seaplane or boat located at the west of the Key, and there you will be seeing seven remote islands that have quite a unique history for your imagination. You will find this park a haven of marine life, coral reefs, tropical birds and breathtaking aqua water, with stories about pirate shipwrecks and buried treasures.
Next is not to be missed the city of St. Augustine where you will find the historic Castillo de San Marcos, Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, the centuries old Spanish colonial architecture, and the quaint shops and restaurants on St. George street.
Going 30 miles northwest of Orlando you will find the hidden gem of Mount Dora, where museums, antique shops, festivals, cafes, parks, gardens and the famous Lake Dora would meet you. It is advisable to check out floridatix reviews to avoid scams when pre-purchasing your theme park tickets.
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