10 Most Beautiful Places to Visit in Florida

Beautiful is all around us and one of the top places to visit in the United States is none other than Florida. The natural beauty the state has to offer paired perfectly with the pristine beaches dotted around the state make Florida one of the most sought after vacation spots on the east coast. With all the beauty Florida has to offer it can be difficult to pick just one place to visit and you might ask yourself…Why just pick one place? Here are the top 10 most beautiful places to visit in Florida.

10. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary – Don’t let the name fool you this sanctuary is filled with beauty, located in the heart of the Everglades ecosystem this stunning sanctuary offers the famous boardwalk and miles of beautiful trees, marsh lands, wildlife and prairies for you to explore. Get in touch with nature in this stunning sanctuary.

9. Blue Spring State Park – This beautiful state park covers over 2,600 acres of land and features the largest spring on the St. John River. This state park is designed to be a manatee refuge but there are so many more perks to this park than just amazing wildlife. When you visit Blue Spring you can snorkel, swim, scuba dive, fish, canoe and so much more. Spend a day, spend a week one thing we know if you will love Blue Spring State Park.

8. Key West, Florida – Known as the southernmost point of the continental United States, Key West has so much beauty to offer visitors. Beautiful beaches, lively nightlife and stunning hotels all await you here at Key West.

7. Ginnie Springs – This spring has been dubbed one of the clearest springs in Florida, those who visit describe the Spring as being so clear you can see forever. The warm 72 degree water makes water sports a popular way to spend the day here, swimming, snorkeling, cave diving, and scuba diving are just some of the options. Keep your eyes open for graceful turtles swimming by as you enjoy this stunning spring.

6. Selby Gardens – If you love beautiful gardens this is one you simply must visit. This stunning botanical garden is nestled on the shores of Sarasota Bay and offers a breathtaking tropical urban oasis for everyone.

5. Walt Disney World & Cinderella’s Castle – The place where magic happens isn’t just for children, the beauty found at Walt Disney World makes the entire experience a magical one.

4. Sawfish Bay Park in Jupiter – This beautiful park features wonderful activities for the entire family. Spend the day having fun walking trails, fishing on the pier, picnicking at the picnic tables and finish up with a little exploration of the area by water in a canoe or kayak.

3. Falling Waters State Park – Beauty and serenity can be found at this stunning state park named from the 100 foot deep by 20 foot wide cylindrical pit which a small stream flows in and drops 73 feet down to the bottom creating this majestic waterfall.

2. Naples Pier – Located in the Gulf of Mexico this pier has been a favorite location for sightseers as well as fishermen for years. There are restrooms, showers and concession stands for guests to use while visiting. Whether you like to just walk the pier or fish there is something here for you to enjoy.

1. Bay Lake – While this isn’t technically a place we still find the beauty of this resort hotel to be breathtaking. The elegant lakeside hotel is built in a circle and features enchanting pools and award-winning dining.

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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.