places to visit in Florida

[floridaorange]

(Archiving these photos here for future reference)

before you leave Florida, check out Boca Grande





Jupiter, Florida (yes that's a house)






St. Augustine, FL





Amelia Island!


Ginnie Springs:










Key West, FL






Miami Beach, FL









Florida Everglades



Orlando, Florida










Crystal River, FL (three sisters springs)






Captiva Island:

[Krystyan]

Re: places to visit in Florida

Everglades and Boca Grande for me.

What can you do at the Everglades?

[Kamal]

Re: places to visit in Florida

Fuckin A florida.

[floridaorange]

Re: places to visit in Florida

Everglades and Boca Grande for me.

What can you do at the Everglades?

Things To Do - Everglades National Park (U.S. National Park Service)

Depends on who you know too... like my cousin could setup a tour / gator hunting, etc. Most people go swamp boating or fishing or camping. The sunsets are world class.

[floridaorange]

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here's the missing photo from Three Sisters Springs

[Garrick]

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all those springs look badass! especially the ginnie springs. want to go!

[floridaorange]

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the water is pretty damn clear

[floridaorange]

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speaking of 3 sisters springs - Over 300 manatees close down Three Sisters Springs

[floridaorange]

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Things to do near Ft. Lauderdale -

Viscaya museum & gardens - http://vizcaya.org/

Lion country safari - http://www.lioncountrysafari.com/

Las olas is a strip on the beach with restaurants and bars (ft lauderdale)

Sawgrass Airboat Rides - http://evergladestours.com/

[KiwiTollway]

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http://www.onlyinyourstate.com/florida/hiking-spots-fl/

16 Out Of This World Hiking Spots In Florida

Posted on 21 April, 2015 | In Florida Florida has some of the most beautiful state parks featuring some of the most amazing wildlife in the country. Take the time to disconnect from our hectic modern world and unwind in one of these places, and I promise you will not regret it.
1. Ocala National Forest


The Big Scrub is 360,000 acres of hiking heaven. Ocala’s 75-mile section of the 1,300-mile Florida National Scenic Trail is widely considered one of the best and most beautiful. Here you'll find bountiful hills, ponds, pine forest and boardwalks through cypress and gum swamps.
2. Withlacoochee State Forest


Named one of the "10 Coolest Places You've Never Been in North America" by the World Wildlife Fund, Withlacoochee (located in western central Florida) offers camping, hiking, biking, horseback riding and seasonal fishing and hunting.
3. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park


Florida's first state park and a National Natural Landmark, Paynes Prairie should not be missed. Where else are you going to catch a glimpse of alligators, bison and wild horses?






4. Little Talbot Island


Not only are there breathtaking beaches, visitors can hike through five different ecosystems and check out a vast array of wildlife on one four-mile trail. Don't forget to try fishing, kayaking and surfing while you're there. Or just head to one of the park's pavilions for a romantic sunset picnic.




16 Out Of This World Hiking Spots In Florida

Posted on 21 April, 2015 | In Florida Florida has some of the most beautiful state parks featuring some of the most amazing wildlife in the country. Take the time to disconnect from our hectic modern world and unwind in one of these places, and I promise you will not regret it.
1. Ocala National Forest

Flickr/Phil's 1stPix


The Big Scrub is 360,000 acres of hiking heaven. Ocala’s 75-mile section of the 1,300-mile Florida National Scenic Trail is widely considered one of the best and most beautiful. Here you'll find bountiful hills, ponds, pine forest and boardwalks through cypress and gum swamps.
2. Withlacoochee State Forest

Flickr/B A Bowen Photography


Named one of the "10 Coolest Places You've Never Been in North America" by the World Wildlife Fund, Withlacoochee (located in western central Florida) offers camping, hiking, biking, horseback riding and seasonal fishing and hunting.
3. Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park

Flickr/Wes Lindberg


Florida's first state park and a National Natural Landmark, Paynes Prairie should not be missed. Where else are you going to catch a glimpse of alligators, bison and wild horses?

Flickr/Brad Knabel



Flickr/Brad Knabel


4. Little Talbot Island

Flickr/thegforcers


Not only are there breathtaking beaches, visitors can hike through five different ecosystems and check out a vast array of wildlife on one four-mile trail. Don't forget to try fishing, kayaking and surfing while you're there. Or just head to one of the park's pavilions for a romantic sunset picnic.

Flickr/thegforcers


5. Big Shoals State Park

Flickr/B A Bowen Photography


Big Shoals is located approximately a mile east of White Springs, FL, and home to the largest whitewater rapids in Florida. If thrill-seekers come at the right time, they can kayak down the Suwanee in class III whitewater rapids. It's also a beautiful spot just for hiking.
6. Bulow Creek State Park

Flickr/Rain0975


This park is home to some of the largest and oldest live oaks in Florida. The star is the Fairchild Oak, which is over 400 years old and one of the largest live oaks in the South.
7. Little Manatee River State Park

Flickr/Jason Parker


Located not far from Tampa, Little Manatee isn't just the state park with the cutest name ever, it's a real hidden treasure. The Little Manatee River is a designated Outstanding Florida Water and flows for nearly five miles through rare and varied ecosystems. This one's a must-see for the nature nerds out there.
8. Torreya State Park

Flickr/scott.zona


Challenging trails, high bluffs and the extremely rare Torreya tree can be found here.
9. Big Cypress National Preserve

Flickr/Brian Kaprowski


Most of the trail at this unique park is underwater, so come prepared to wade more than hike. Watch out for alligators!

Flickr/angelzrustedhalo


10. Osceola National Forest

Flickr/Florida Fish and Wildlife


This park is small in size but rich in spirit. Check out the Olustee Battlefield, where the largest Civil War battle in Florida took place, and possibly spot a Florida black bear!
11. Collier-Seminole State Park

Flickr/kernsandcairns


Hike through a mangrove swamp and a landmark dredge in Naples, FL.
12. Fakahatchee Strand Preserve State Park

Flickr/Florida Fish and Wildlife


Forested swamp featuring diverse wildlife, including panthers and black bears. Also the home of the legendary ghost orchid.

Flickr/Miguel Vieira


13. Bok Tower Gardens

Flickr/Trish Hartmann


This impressive garden and bird sanctuary is located north of Lake Wales, FL. It's a National Historic Landmark and an absolute must-see.
14. Blue Spring State Park

Flickr/Carol Vinzant


At Blue Spring State Park, not only is the water a beautiful bright blue, endangered manatees are actually present in large numbers. Maybe it's because I've lived here so long, but I think they are adorable!
15. Florida Caverns State Park

Flickr/stephg67


The only place the public can visit caverns in Florida. It's located in the panhandle, but I bet it's worth the drive.
16. Falling Waters State Park

Flickr/wishardofoz


Come check out the tallest waterfall in Florida! Don't forget to see the butterfly garden, too.


There’s just no way to include every amazing place to hike in the Sunshine State.

[sakio pod]

Re: places to visit in Florida

I'm from crystal river that's my home town!!

3 sisters is the spot, actually cleaned up some of the algae back when I was 15

[floridaorange]

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Quite a collection will have to copy and paste these for later use. thx!

[KiwiTollway]

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In Orlando, this looks cool (& great reuse of an old motel):

https://www.facebook.com/FaithArtsVillageOrlando?fref=photo

[KiwiTollway]

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http://www.islands.com/15-best-secret-islands-florida?image=1

[jofferystarkk89]

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Nice Photos really want to go & visit those places you mentioned.