Florida Travel Guide: Explore the Best Parks, Historic Sites, and Hidden Gems
Explore Florida with this Roam Your Home travel guide. From tropical national parks and wildlife refuges to historic coastal cities and fascinating museums, discover adventures across the Sunshine State.
Discover Places to Explore
Looking for more places to explore? Browse all of our Roam Your Home articles about Florida, including national parks, wildlife refuges, beaches, and historic cities. From the Everglades to St. Augustine and the Florida Keys, discover some of the best things to do in Florida.
Everglades National Park: Top 10 Wildlife to See and Where
From tropical wetlands and mangrove forests to crystal-clear springs and coastal parks, Florida’s parks showcase the state’s incredible wildlife and natural beauty. Our featured Florida park highlights one of the state’s most unique outdoor adventures.
Edison and Ford Winter Estates
Florida’s historic landmarks span centuries of exploration, colonial conflicts, and coastal communities. Our featured Florida historic site explores one location that reveals an important chapter in the Sunshine State’s past.
Best National Parks in Florida
- Big Cypress National Preserve
- Biscayne National Park
- Canaveral National Seashore
- Castillo de San Marcos National Monument
- Dry Tortugas National Park
- Everglades National Park
- Fort Caroline National Memorial
- Fort Matanzas National Monument
- Timucuan Ecological and Historic Preserve
Top 5 Florida State Parks
- Wakulla Springs State Park
- Florida Caverns State Park
- Madison Blue Springs State Park
- San Marcos de Apalache Historic State Park
- Fort Zachary Taylor Historic State Park
Top 5 Florida Museums
- Salvador Dalí Museum in St. Petersburg
- Pérez Art Museum Miami
- Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
- Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota
- Museum of Science & Industry in Tampa
Know Before You Roam: Florida Quick Facts
- Largest City: Jacksonville
- High Point (Rank): Britton Hill 345 ft (50)
- Lowest Elevation: Sea Level
- State Nickname: “Sunshine State”
- State Flower: Orange Blossom
- State Tree: Sabal Palm
- State Animal: Florida Panther
- State Bird: Northern Mockingbird
- State Fish: Largemouth Bass
Explore Florida on the Roam Your Home Travel Map
Navigate Florida through the Roam Your Home map.
Each marker leads to one of our articles highlighting national parks, historic sites, wildlife areas, and cultural attractions. Click a pin to explore the story and start planning your Florida journey.