10 Best Boardwalks in Florida

Walking the boardwalk while on a beach destination vacation is relaxing, soothing, and perfect as long as you find the right boardwalk.  As we all know Florida has no shortage of stunning beaches but what most people might forget is that each of these fabulous beaches has an equally stunning and spectacular boardwalk just waiting to be explored. This is the reason we have decided to bring you this list of the 10 best boardwalks in Florida.

1. Hollywood Beach Boardwalk – This boardwalk is broad and was built to accommodate plenty of people looking to go on a relaxing walk or even a soothing bike ride. The beautiful beach view is accented only by the stunning multi-colored brick pathway. As you walk you will surely be tempted by either the fabulous shops or the delicious restaurants.
   
2. John’s Pass Village and Boardwalk – the perfect family vacation boardwalk filled with fishing charters, parasailing, restaurants and over 100 shops. Don’t forget while you are here visiting you book a cruise on the Pirate Ship at John’s Pass.
3. Audubon Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary – do you enjoy the outdoors, the wildlife, the fresh air filling your lungs? If so, then this is the boardwalk for you. This 2 mile boardwalk twists and turns and will lead you back to natural Florida.
4. Destin Harbor Boardwalk – shopping, dining, walking along with fun attractions and activities makes this boardwalk fun and entertaining. What is your desire watching fireworks, taking a cruise, fishing maybe? No matter what your fancy you can find it here.
5. Harbor Walk – If you want fresh seafood this is the boardwalk for you, and thanks to the deep sea fishing activity you can be sure your dinner or lunch will be as fresh as it can be.
6. Pier 60 at Clearwater Beach – You can fish from this 1,080 foot pier as well as enjoy strolling along enjoying the festivals, crafters, and street performers.
   
7. Boardwalk Main Beach Park, Amelia Island – is a laid back and serene boardwalk just waiting for your wandering feet to explore. Enjoy a variety of beach activities as well as learning some rich history of the area. Florida Adventure Sports will gladly give you an aerial view of this beautiful boardwalk!
8. Daytona Beach Boardwalk – take a walk back in time on this nostalgic boardwalk that was mentioned in the Drifters songs. The old fashioned feel of the buildings will bring back memories from a timeless busy, a place where time will stand still as you casually drift along the boardwalk.
9. Times Square – nope we aren’t talking about New York this time. We are talking about the boardwalk located across the Matanzas Pass on San Carlos Street, along with the Fort Myers pier, the area is affectionately known as Times Square. Take a trolley ride, dine at the restaurants or take a stroll out on the pier while here at Times Square.
10. Disney’s Boardwalk – no beach needed thanks to Disney, they placed this stunning boardwalk right in the center of the state. Enjoy things like coastal lodging, dining, shopping and various forms of entertainment all on this lovely and family friendly mid-state boardwalk.

Top 10 Best Parks in Florida

Many people book vacations to Florida every year and majority of those guests stick close to the beach and beach activities; this is a problem because there is so much more to Florida than just the beaches and water. Florida has tons of wonderful forests and state parks that are just begging to be seen.

Below we have put together a list of the 10 most popular parks located throughout Florida.

• Anastasia State Park – fishing and canoeing are popular activities among visitors to the Anastasia State Park. Come learn about the rich history here and get your fishing hat on for a wonderful fishing experience.
• Blue Spring State Park – Manatees are the gentle giants of the Florida waters and you can see so many here in this park. Watch these beautiful creatures glide through the water so gracefully and beautifully, enjoying their natural habitat.
  
• Florida Caverns State Park – Here you will find the only air-filled cave open to the public in Florida. You can enjoy a bicycle ride, boat ride, kayaking, canoeing and even camping here at the park. Come see the natural beauty of these caverns.
• Millhopper Geological State Park – This Park might be one of the rare gems located in Florida. Among the sandy terrain and pine forests of the area, if you travel down into the 120 foot cavity you will find yourself standing in a miniature rain forest. If you are visiting Florida this park has to be a stop on your list of places to visit, breathtaking views and natural beauty make this one of the favorite parks in Florida.
• Ichetucknee Springs State Park – Come see the beauty of this natural national landmark and enjoy snorkeling, swimming and even scuba diving in the crystal clear waters. You can also take a tube ride down the beautiful river located here.
• Weeki Wachee State Park – Do you believe in mermaids? You might if you visit this park. Mermaid performers have been entertaining audiences here since 1947. There are also waterparks and boat rides for you to enjoy here.
• Ocala National Forest - If you like to hike then this is the park for you. The Big Scrub is made up of 360,000 acres of beautiful hiking terrain. You might have heard of the Florida National Scenic Trail, well a 75 mile section of that 1,300 mile trail passes through this area giving you views of bountiful hills, forests, swamps, and ponds.
• Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park – located on Key Biscayne this park is home to the oldest standing structure in Miami, The Cape Florida Light. This park was actually a stop along the Underground Railroad and is said to have one of the best beaches in the country.
  
• Fort Clinch State Park - Come enjoy the sites and activities here at the park, like the rare purple sandpiper, alligators, white-tailed deer and all species of birds. Then once you are done sightseeing you can enjoy pier fishing, sunbathing, hiking, camping, shelling, and surfcasting. No matter what your plans the beauty of this park will leave you breathless.
• Little Talbot State Park – This has to be one of the best parks to visit while in Florida with so many activities we can’t list them all, this park has something for everyone’s interest. Enjoy watching the majestic sea turtles along with many other species of wild life located here. Hike around the grounds and return back to your camping site in time for dinner over the fire.

Florida Adventure Sports provides hang gliding lessons from Fernandina Beach. You will have the ability to see Little Talbot State Park and Fort Clinch State Park from a magnificent birds-eye view!