| With stunning beaches, vibrant cities, and some of the world’s most-visited theme parks, the Sunshine State is one of the most popular destinations in the United States. When you think about the popular attractions, theme park resorts like Walt Disney World and Universal Studios Orlando likely come to mind, along with places like Fort Lauderdale, the Everglades, and the Miami Beaches. And if you’ve visited any of these attractions, you know how crowded these can be. Here are some Hidden Treasures of Florida you can visit without the crowds. You’ll be surprised to see just how many incredible attractions are overlooked by tourists.
1.Three Sisters Spring at the Crystal River National Wildlife Refuge
View of the Wildlife, hiking trails and guided tours are all available at this beautiful wildlife refuge. The Wildlife Refuge is best known for the winter sanctuary for manatees. West Indian manatees migrate to the spring’s warm waters every year, so this is a MUST SEE if you dream of seeing the sea cows in their natural habitat.
2. Dry Tortugas National Park
One of the nation’s least-visited national parks, Dry Tortugas National Park is well worth a visit when traveling to the Florida Keys. Although Dry Tortugas isn’t a secret place to locals or national park lovers, in this remote location you can explore Fort Jefferson, enjoy the beaches, snorkel among the coral reefs, or dive to a shipwreck without the crowds.
3. Florida Caverns State Park
Did you know that Florida has caves you can explore? Well look no further than a cavern tour in Florida. Florida Caverns State Park, you can see the stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones, and draperies hiding below the surface in Jackson County in the Panhandle. The park also offers trails, swimming, and so much more.
4. Florida Historic Golf Trail
Have clients who are avid golfers? We all know Florida has some amazing golf courses. Why not offer your clients a chance to explore the Florida Historic Golf Trail which combines great courses with sports history. The trail provides a mixture of famous courses created by renowned golf course architects along with some less known public courses.
5. Bok Tower Gardens
One of the most photogenic places to visit in Florida is Bok Tower Gardens. Considered Florida’s highest peninsular point located in Lake Wales. With a total of 250 acres of gardens, a 250-foot tower structure called Singing Towers, and the Pinewood Estate that is a National Historic Landmark. The Singing Towers got its namesake from the 60 carillon bells that ring from it daily.
Contributed by Wendy A. Harris, CTA, All-Ways Travel, NJ
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