39 Places to Visit in Florida

39 Places to Visit in FLORIDA

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Florida (FL) is the Southernmost State of USA. It is well known as, ''The Home to Disney World''. Florida is the gate way for wild life sanctuaries. There are more than 500,000 Feral Pigs in this State. Visitors to this state gets a chance to know about more than 3,000 different types of Wild Flowers. There are more Toll Road and Bridges in FL. The Ton Pierson is known as the ''Fern Capital of the World''. Britton Hill is the Highest Point in FL and it is located at 345 feet above the sea level. There are more Golf Courses in FL, than any other States in US. The Only Place on the Earth were Crocodiles and Alligators are staying together are at The FL Everglades. St Johns River is FL's Largest River. In the US, FL is the Largest Producer of Watermelons. On normal days, the Disney World gets around 45,000 visitors and on holidays it would reach up to 1,00,000. This state is a Paradise for Vacationer's. The world's largest cruise ship is The Port of Miami. Florida's economy gets huge money from tourism. One of the Florida Tourism facts is that this state gets more than 100 million tourists every year. 

How to Reach Florida? 

There are 131 Public Airports in Florida. Largest and Medium Hubs are Miami International Airport, Orlando International Airport, Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport, Tampa International Airport, Southewest Florida International Airport, Palm Beach International Airport and Jacksonville International Airport. There are flights from all major cities of the World. 

39 Places to Visit in Florida are:

Walt Disney World, Magic Kingdom, Universal Orlando, Florida Keys, Epcot, Everglades National Park, Everglades, Disney's Animal Kingdom, Islands of Adventure, Busch Gardens Tampa Bay, South Beach, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Sea World Orlando, Universal Studios Florida, Kennedy Space Center, Clear Water Beach, Dry Tortugas National Park, Discovery Cove, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Legoland Florida, Ernest Hemingway House, Southernmost Point Buoy, Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, Salvador Dali Museum, Jungle Island, Gatorland, Castillo De San Marcos, Daytona International Speedway, Adventure Island, Holy Land Experience, John and Mable Ringling Museum, National Naval Aviation Museum, Lowry Park Zoo, Lion Country Safari, Anna Maria Island, Amelia Island, Seven Mile Bridge, Disney's Contemporary Resort, Biscayne National Park, Bahia Honda State Park, Miami Sea Aquarium, Disney's Typhoon Lagoon, Bay Side Market Place, the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad, Mallory Square and Universal City Walk.

WALT DISNEY WORLD is an entertainment filled Theme Park and Resort located at Lake Buena Vista. The 27,258 acre Theme Park consists of 4 Theme Parks, 2 Water Parks, 27 Resort Hotels, 9 Non Disney Hotels, 7 Golf Courses, 1 Camping Resort, Several Entertainment Venues and Outdoor Shopping Centre, the Disney Springs. The four theme parks are Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney's Hollywood Studios and Disney's Animal Kingdom. Disney's Typhoon Lagoon and Disney's Blizzard Beach are the two water parks. Other attractions includes Disney Springs, La Nouba, Disney's Wedding Pavilion and ESPN Wide World of Sports. 27 Resort Hotels follows unique themes like African Wildlife Preserve, Newport Beach Cottage, Early 20th Century Atlantic Ocean, Early 20th Century Florida, Martha's Vineyard Resort, Mexico American Southwest, Caribbean Islands, American Pop Culture, African Safari, Early 20th Century Key West, Pacific Northwest, South Seas and few more interesting themes. Mass Transportation System is available for the visitors as a complimentary service, to travel across the Disney World. 

UNIVERSAL'S ISLAND OF ADVENTURE was earlier known as UNIVERSAL STUDIOS ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE. It is one of the World Class Vacation Destinations. Island of Adventure is filled with Myths, Legends, Dinosaurs, Cartoons, Super Heroes, Children's Stories and Universal Franchises. Island consists of Port of Entry, Marvel Super Hero Island, Toon Lagoon, Skull Island, Jurassic Park, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, The Lost Continent and Seuss Landing. Characters like Adventure Island like Spider Man, Wolverine, Captain America, Doctor Doom, Green Goblin, Storm, Cyclops and Rouge are found inside Marvel Super Hero Island. In Toon Lagoon, 5 Part Characters can be seen namely Popeye, Olive Oyl, Betty Boop, Bullwinkle J Moose and Beetle Bailey. The Character Woody Wood Pecker welcomes the visitor in Port of Entry. There are plenty of things for Visitors to get entertained like Rides, Attractions, Dining, Shows, Entertainment and Events. Amazing Theme Parks are Universal Studios FL, Universal's Island of Adventure and Universal's Volcano Bay. There are around 15 thrilling rides available inside the Island along with 2 Roller Coasters and 3 Water Rides. 

EVERGLADES NATIONAL PARK is one of the must see picnic spot in Florida. It is one of the main attractions in Florida, which attracts around one million visitors every year. Everglades National Park is the Nation's Third Largest Park. It is one of the World Heritage Site as per International Biosphere Reserve List. There are three locations that comes under, Wetland of International Importance List and The Everglades National Park is one among them. Species like Panther, American Crocodile and West Indian Manatee can be seen here. Also, it is the home for around 350 species of birds, 40 species of mammals, over 300 species of fish and around 50 species of reptiles. Trails, Camping and Recreation are the activities that takes place regularly. This 1,505, 976 acres of National Park is governed by the National Park Service. 

SEA WORLD is located in Orlando and it is a well known Theme Park as well as Marine Zoological Park that attracts more than 4 million of visitors every year. Sea World was opened for public on 15th December, 1973 and it spreads across 200 acres of public land. There are around 13 Rides along with Roller Coasters to spend your vacation filled with thrill and adventures. Sea World is classified into different theme based galleries like Port of Entry, Sea of Shallows, Sea of Legends, Sea of Ice, Sea of Delight, Sea of Mystery, Sea of Fun and Sea of Power. Famous Rides are Mako - a Hyper Coaster, Kraken - a Flooriess Roller Coaster, Mantra - a Flying Roller Coaster, Antarctica Empire of the Penguin - a Dark Ride featuring Penguins, Journey to Atlantis - a Water Coaster, Infinity Falls - a River Rapids Ride, Shamu Express - a Family Roller Coaster, Sky Tower - a 400 Foot Tall Rotating Tower, Wild Artic - an Indoor Ride featuring Whales, Walruses & Seals, Turtle Trek - an Outdoor as well as Indoor Ride featuring Sea Turtles, Manatees and American Alligators, Pacific Ocean - a Carousel Theme Ride featuring Mammals & Fish, Swishy Fishes - a Spinning Ride, Flamingo Paddle Boats - to Travel around the Park in Central Lake and Net Climb - a Four Story Net Climb in the Play Area. Apart from this, several live entertainments happen regularly. Animal Exhibits Entertainments includes Shark Encounter, Pacific Point Preserve, Dolphin Cove, Stingray Lagoon, Dolphin Nursery, Pelican Preserve and Shamu Underwater Viewing. 

SOUTH BEACH popularly referred as SoBe is Miami Beach's neighborhood city. The location and atmosphere of South Beach attracts numerous tourists through out the year. Climate is pleasant on all days and hence, there is no specific time to visit this destination. There are 7 Parks in South Beach namely Collins, Flamingo, Lummus, Maurice Gibb, Miami Beach Golf Club, South Pointe and Washington. Public Transport Buses are available to visit all tourist places. Art Center, Bass Museum, Miami Holocaust Memorial, Jewish Museum, Wolfsonian and World Erotic Art Museum are the 6 Historic places of interest located here. Visitors interested in visiting Religious Places can visit Miami Beach Community Church, Pentecostal Church of God, Saint Frances De Sales Church, Temple Beth Samuel and Temple Emanu El. Lincoln Road is shoppers favourite spot where you get the chance to shop of your choice in an Open Air Pedestrian Mall. Other must see places are Collins Avenue, Espanola Way, Alton Road, Washington Avenue and West Avenue Corridor. 

BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA was earlier known as BUSCH GARDENS AFRICA, located in Tampa is an Animal Theme Park. It is the 2nd Largest Park as per tourists choice of interest. There are plenty of attractions inside the 335 acre theme garden. Busch Gardens Tampa was opened on 31st March 1959. Attractions includes 8 Roller Coasters, 2 Water Rides, Many Thrilling Rides and Animal Attractions. Theme Park Areas are classified as per specific themes like Morocco, Sesame Street Safari of Fun, Stanleyville, Congo, Jungala, Pantopia, Nairobi, Edge of Africa and Egypt. Animal Habitats are classified as Animal Care Center, Birds Gardens, Edge of Africa and The Serengeti Plain. Famous Rides are Cobra Curse a Family Spin Coaster, Falcons Fury a 335 foot Freestanding Drop, Cheetah Hunt a Triple Launch Roller Coaster, Sheikra a 200 Foot Tall Dive Coaster, Kumba a Roaring Steel Coaster, Montu a Inverted Coaster, Congo River Rapids a Water Rafting Ride, Skyride a Cable Car Ride, Stanley Falls Flume a Family Wild Water Ride, Serengeti Express a Train Raid, Phoenix and Upside Down Swinger, Scorpion and Upside Down 360 degree Loop, Sandserpent a Wild Adventure Ride, Air Grover a Kid's Roller Coaster, Wild Surge a Family Drop Tower Ride and Kid Friendly Jungle Flyers Ride. 

JOHN F KENNEDY SPACE CENTER was formed on 1st July, 1962. Kennedy Space Center is NASA's Main Launch Center for Human Space Flight since 1968. Kennedy Space Center spreads across around 144,000 acres of land and there are over 700 facilities available inside the center. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex was opened on 1st August 1967 and it attracts more than 1.5 million visitors annually. Attractions are Space Shuttle Atlantis, Shuttle Launch Experience, U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame, Rocket Garden Gallery, Apollo / Saturn V Center Gallery, Journey to Mars, NASA Now and Space Mirror Memorial. 

THE DISCOVERY COVE, an Amusement Park is located at Orlando. Visitors to this place, gets an opportunity to interact with Marine Animals, like Talk, Touch, Play and Swim with Bottle Nose Dolphins. Main attractions are discovering Underwater Shark and Tiger Fish Tank by swimming behind protective glass. 

SALVADOR DALI MUSEUM is a Famous Art Museum located at St. Petersburg. It is the place where the work of Salvador Dali's Collections can be seen. There are around 96 Oil Paintings, 100 plus Watercolors & Drawings, around 1,300 Graphics, Many Photographs and Sculptures are displayed for visitors to enjoy the Historical and Classical Art Works. 

GATORLAND, located at Orlando is an 110 acre fun filled Theme Park and Wild Life Preserve. Gatorland was opened in the year 1949. Visitors can explore Alligators, Crocodiles, Wild Cats, Birds, Snakes, Critters and Tortoises. It gives a thrilling experience by exploring the wild life adventures like Screamin Gator Zip Line, Rookie Wrestling, Gator Gauntlet, Gator Night Shine, Photographers Pass, Shows and Trainer for a Day.  

ADVENTURE ISLAND, located at Tampa, is a 30 acre Water Park, having around 10 Water Slides and 3 exclusive areas for children. Rides available are Aruba Tuba, Calypso Coaster, Caribbean Corkscrew, Colossal Curl, Everglides, Key West Rapids, Riptide Rush, Runaway Rapids, Wahoo Run and Water Moccasin. Entertainments in Pools includes Endless Surf, Fabian's Fun Port, Paradise Lagoon, Rambling Bayou and Splash Attach. The 63 acre 

LOWRY PARK ZOO, located at Tampa, is a Non Profit Zoo. The Parents Magazine has voted this Zoo as Number One Family Friendly Zoo in US in the year 2009. Animal Inventories includes Pygmy Hippopotamus, Indian Rhinoceros, Malayan Tigers, African Elephants, Key Deer, Panther, Southern White Rhinoceros, Chimpanzees, Siamangs, Giraffes, Okapis, Koalas, Bormean Orangutans, Komodo Dragons, Babirusas, Clouded Leopards, American Black Bears, Sri Lankan Sloth Bears, Malayan Tapirs, African Penguins, Red Wolves, Grevy's Zebras and Mountain Zebras. There are Rides for Kids like Merry Go Round, Flying Bananas, Kiddie Train and Mini Roller Coaster. Other attractions inside Lowry Zoo are Asian Gardens, Wildlife Center, Primate World, Wallaroo Station, Safari Africa, Main Aviary, Spirits of the Sky Raptor Show and Conservation. 600 acres 

LION COUNTRY SAFARI located at Loxahatchee is an exciting Safari Park as well as a Walk Through Amusement Park. Lion Country Safari has been voted as 3rd Best Zoo in US, by USA Travel Guide in the year 2009. There are more than 1,000 animals enjoying their life in this natural habitat. This is one of the main attractions in this picnic location.

Few Interesting Florida Facts and History: 

Tallahassee is the Capital of Florida State. The most visited tourist resort in the world is The Walt Disney Resort located in this tourist friendly destination. Largest producer of citrus fruit in USA. There are more than 1200 golf courses, this place is known as Golfing Paradise. There are more Toll Roads and Bridges in this state than any other states of US. FL is the Third Most Populous State in US. If you have a car, for more than 90 days in FL, then you may have to register the same. Official State Reptile is the American Alligator. There are more than 2 million shell collections in a museum in Sanibel. Mechanical Refrigeration was invented in the year 1851 by Dr John Gorrie of Apalachicola. Lake Okeechobee is the Largest Lake in FL. There are 2 Natural Round Lakes in De Funiak Springs. The Fishing Capital of the World is the Islamorada. The First Road in FL was the Old Kings Road which was built in the year 1763. 

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