By Florence Beth Snyder

Students from all 50 states and most every nation come to study at Florida’s universities. And when they aren’t hitting the books, they're discovering the tourist gems scattered throughout their campuses.

And so can you.

Florida’s university campuses are treasure troves for tourists seeking low-cost, high-quality experiences the whole family can enjoy. 

Local day-trippers can easily fill a staycation schedule with the endless variety of university-based sports, arts, exhibits and lectures that surprise and dazzle those who visit Florida’s campuses.

Savvy seekers of tourism treats make a point of checking university websites often to see what’s new. Whether you're far away and planning ahead for your high-schooler's grand tour of Florida colleges, or a block away and looking to fill a free afternoon, you'll be surprised and delighted by the year-round entertainment opportunities Florida's universities offer.

VISIT FLORIDA is pleased to serve up a small sampling of the unsung tourist attractions that help make our universities so special.  

Here’s an education:

Bethune-Cookman University

Eckerd College

Flagler College

Florida A&M University

Florida Atlantic University

Florida Gulf Coast University

Florida International University

Florida Polytechnic University

Florida Southern College

Florida State University

Lynn University

New College of Florida

Nova Southeastern University

Rollins College

St. Leo University

University of Central Florida

University of Florida

University of Miami

University of North Florida

University of South Florida

University of Tampa

University of West Florida

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