Explore Florida

The ultimate space enthusiast's destination and the hub of NASA and SpaceX launches - this complex truly sparks wonder and educates while entertaining.

The flagship resort of the Disney Parks & Experiences family is the most visited theme park resort on Earth. From the original Magic Kingdom to the Avatar-themed Pandora at Animal Kingdom, Disney remains the benchmark family vacation destination.

Urban parks, arts, museums, wildlife, gastro hubs, and family fun all on the downtown waterfront

Barrier island park in the mouth of Tampa Bay known for its pristine undeveloped beaches, much beloved campgrounds, and historic Spanish-American War era fort.

#1 beach in America with white-quartz sand and a whimsical, artistic, and beautiful coastal city.

Nine crystal springs feed a six-mile tubing river through ancient hammock — Florida's holy water.

Three theme parks, a water park, eleven resort hotels, and the CityWalk entertainment district make up the energetic and exhilarating home to Harry Potter, Minions, Jurassic Park, Dreamworks, E.T., and more.

Old Florida, no high-rise island that locals consider a favorite weekend getaway

The premier natural history museum in the state spanning Florida's geology, biology, anthropology, ecology, and more.

Iconic St. Pete - pier, waterfront parks, marinas, world-class art museums, Beach Drive eateries, and the Vinoy Resort

Top-rated family friendly zoo in the country and one of the most eclectic and interesting neighborhoods in the city

A crystalline spring pouring 26,000 gallons per minute into a half-mile lazy river through a canopied forest — a natural wonderland just up the road from the world's premier theme park destination.

A shelling island like nowhere else in America, wrapped around one of the country’s great wildlife refuges — wounded by Hurricane Ian, named to the New York Times’ “52 Places” for its comeback, and worth every mile.

A premier manatee viewing destination in Florida. From November through March, hundreds of West Indian manatees gather in the constant 72 degree Fahrenheit spring run to escape the cold St. Johns River. The manatees are viewable just feel below an elevated boardwalk.

A world-class theme park that doubles as an accredited zoo — top-tier roller coasters AND African wildlife in the same day

The southern end of the Pinellas peninsula is full of a variety of local favorites - gorgeous white-sand beaches, incredible urban nature preserves, a waterfront arts village, and plenty of kitschy, laid-back vibes to keep everyone smiling.

Live mermaids since 1947, a spring-fed waterpark, kayaking with manatees — Tampa's closest big spring.

A barrier island just across the Rickenbacker Causeway with two of Miami's best family beaches. Crandon Park’s wide, palm-shaded sand and sandbar make some of the calmest wading in Miami; Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park pairs a top-ranked beach with the 1825 Cape Florida Lighthouse.

Florida's oldest tourist attraction — glass-bottom boats since 1878, wild monkeys, Tarzan film sites.

Three distinct parks under one brand that together offer something neither Disney nor Universal does: world-class roller coasters alongside genuine marine education, an award-winning water park, and an all-inclusive day resort where you swim with dolphins.

Florida's first state preserve, a 21,000-acre wet prairie south of Gainesville where wild bison (!), Spanish Colonial horses, and 270+ bird species roam free across one of the state's largest and northernmost grasslands.

Surf capital of Florida with good waves, classic beach culture, and sunrise rocket launch views

Wade into Gulf surf with a mesh sieve and scoop up fossilized shark teeth from a 50-million-year-old fossil layer. Then go hunt fairy doors in an Italian-inspired downtown.

A collection of neighborhoods that celebrate creativity, inclusion, and local culture with plenty of family-friendly activities and events

A state park protecting a first-magnitude spring in the Orlando suburbs that feeds the Wekiva River and invites visitors to swim, paddle, and explore the beautiful waters.

Florida's most toddler-friendly spring — a sandy 72°F wading pool deep in national forest.

A corridor of natural beauty, small-town charm, and family-friendly outdoor recreation northwest of Orlando that most theme park visitors never discover.

An Old World charm town next to Orlando with a chain of lakes, tree-lined streets, brick roads, and artistic flair.

Family-friendly waterfront park with world-class cultural experiences will foster wonder.

Polished, palm-lined, and effortlessly upscale — wide white beaches, a famous pier, and, half an hour inland, a 600-year-old cypress forest you cross on a stroller-smooth boardwalk.

One of Florida’s oldest and largest state parks — 37,000 acres of wild prairie, oak hammock, and wetland rich with wildlife, prehistoric appearance, and the first treetop canopy walkway in North America.

A National Historic Landmark and one of the most intact Gilded Age estates in America, set in Coconut Grove, Miami’s oldest neighborhood.

This primarily underwater national park encompasses the northernmost Florida Keys, protecting portions of the third largest coral reef on Earth among myriad other biodiversity.

The city center offering quieter but fun experiences that most visitors never see with the iconic lake as the centerpiece

A hushed, old-money barrier island reached by a single toll bridge — an 1890 lighthouse, the “Tarpon Capital of the World,” a paved island-long bike path, and a deliberate, unhurried quiet.

Crystal clear swimming + the only restaurant in Florida where you cook pancakes on your table.

Incredibly biologically diverse wildlife refuge surrounding the Kennedy Space Center complex

Ancient Tocobaga village site with endless mangrove kayak trails and boardwalk birding

The only place in the US where you can legally swim with wild manatees. Bucket-list wildlife.

An open-air street art museum turned vibrant family-friendly neighborhood.

The prime waterfront residential areas of the city full of places to enjoy being outside

Seven crystal springs on the Santa Fe River — the clearest water in Florida, with riverfront camping.

Eastern Hillsborough County, with less dense population is ripe with agriculture, river wilderness, festivals, and kitschy attractions.

The vibrant epicenter of the Cuban diaspora in Miami is rich with culture and effusive energy

Longest stretch of undeveloped coastline on Florida's east coast managed by the National Park Service

The riverside winter laboratories of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford — historic homes, a botanical research garden, a working museum, and one of the largest banyan trees in the continental United States.

Old Florida that development skipped — a mangrove-fringed fishing island with no beaches, a riotously colorful artists’ village in old fish-camp cottages, and a Calusa past you can still trace in shell mounds.