List of State Attractions

1. National Land
2. State Land
3. Private Attractions
4. Shopping Centers

I. National Land

National Parks & Preserves

• Everglades National Park
  The largest tropical wilderness in the U.S. and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Home to alligators, manatees, and rare birds. Offers airboat tours, kayaking, hiking, and wildlife viewing.
  Location: South Florida
  Website: https://www.nps.gov/ever
  Phone: (305) 242-7700
• Dry Tortugas National Park
  Accessible only by boat or seaplane, this island park features crystal-clear waters, coral reefs, and the 19th-century Fort Jefferson.
  Location: 70 miles west of Key West
  Website: https://www.nps.gov/drto
  Phone: (305) 242-7700
• Biscayne National Park
  95% water-based park preserving coral reefs, keys, and mangrove shoreline. Popular for snorkeling, boating, and diving.
  Location: Homestead, FL
  Website: https://www.nps.gov/bisc
  Phone: (305) 230-1144

National Seashores

• Canaveral National Seashore
  A pristine barrier island with natural beaches, dunes, and historic sites. Offers swimming, birding, and rocket launch viewing from nearby Kennedy Space Center.
  Location: Titusville, FL
  Website: https://www.nps.gov/cana
  Phone: (321) 267-1110
• Gulf Islands National Seashore
  Preserves barrier islands and historic forts. Known for white-sand beaches, snorkeling, and birdwatching.
  Location: Pensacola Beach, FL
  Website: https://www.nps.gov/guis
  Phone: (850) 934-2600

National Wildlife Refuges (Select)

• J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge
  Premier birding destination with mangrove ecosystems and scenic wildlife drive.
  Location: Sanibel Island, FL
  Website: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/jn-ding-darling
• Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge
  Adjacent to Kennedy Space Center; wetlands, hiking, birdwatching, and manatees.
  Location: Titusville, FL
  Website: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/merritt-island
• St. Marks National Wildlife Refuge
  One of the oldest refuges in the U.S. featuring a historic lighthouse and abundant wildlife.
  Location: Near Tallahassee, FL
  Website: https://www.fws.gov/refuge/st-marks

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II. State Land

Top 20 State Parks, Beaches, and Wildlife Refuges

• Henderson Beach State Park – Destin
• Bahia Honda State Park – Florida Keys
• Silver Springs State Park – Ocala (glass-bottom boat tours)
• John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park – Key Largo
• Honeymoon Island State Park – Dunedin
• Myakka River State Park – Sarasota area
• Big Talbot Island State Park – Jacksonville
• Blue Spring State Park – Winter home for manatees
• Anastasia State Park – St. Augustine
• Florida Caverns State Park – Marianna
• Lake Louisa State Park – Clermont
• Lovers Key State Park – Fort Myers
• St. Andrews State Park – Panama City Beach
• Paynes Prairie Preserve State Park – Gainesville
• De Leon Springs State Park – Pancake breakfast griddles in tables!
• Topsail Hill Preserve State Park – Santa Rosa Beach
• Oleta River State Park – Miami area kayaking haven
• Egmont Key State Park – Accessible by boat near Tampa Bay
• Wekiwa Springs State Park – Near Orlando, for tubing/swimming
• Three Rivers State Park – Sneads, FL

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III. Private Attractions

Major Theme Parks

• Walt Disney World Resort – 4 parks: Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom
• Universal Orlando Resort – Islands of Adventure, Universal Studios, Volcano Bay
• SeaWorld Orlando
• Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
• Legoland Florida Resort – Winter Haven

Aquariums & Zoos

• Miami Seaquarium
• Florida Aquarium – Tampa
• CLEARWATER Marine Aquarium – Home of Winter the dolphin
• Zoo Miami
• Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens
• Central Florida Zoo – Sanford

Botanical Gardens & Museums

• Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden – Coral Gables
• Marie Selby Botanical Gardens – Sarasota
• Vizcaya Museum & Gardens – Miami
• Ringling Museum of Art – Sarasota
• Salvador Dalí Museum – St. Petersburg
• Orlando Science Center

Historic Sites & Unique Attractions

• Castillo de San Marcos – St. Augustine
• Ernest Hemingway Home – Key West
• Southernmost Point Buoy – Key West
• Space Shuttle Atlantis Exhibit – Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

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IV. Major Shopping Centers

• Aventura Mall – One of the nation’s largest and most upscale malls (Miami area)
• Sawgrass Mills – Huge outlet mall near Fort Lauderdale
• The Mall at Millenia – Luxury shopping in Orlando
• Orlando International Premium Outlets – Tourist favorite
• Dolphin Mall – Popular with international visitors in Miami
• St. Johns Town Center – Open-air mall in Jacksonville
• Lincoln Road Mall – Pedestrian street in South Beach
• Bayside Marketplace – Open-air shopping, dining, and boat tours (Miami)
• Florida Mall – Near Orlando airport

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For more information about Florida, visit the state's official tourism site: Visit Florida