Florida offers a treasury of World War II museums and sites, both to serious researchers and the casual history buff. By Jon Wilson As the anniversary of the war-ending VJ Day is recognized Aug. 15, followed by the commemoration of Japan’s official surrender on Sept. 2, 1945, expect another…
Read MoreBy Janet K. Keeler Space may not be the most accessible tourist destination – yet – but the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at Cape Canaveral is the next best thing for travelers who want to experience the final frontier. The sprawling complex on the aptly named Space Coast in Brevard…
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By Chelle Koster Walton A primer on the history of Florida from 10,000 B.C. to the present. Hop aboard the Florida "way-back" machine to visit rousing eras of wooly mammoths, Native Americans, brave conquistadores, pirates, pioneers, geniuses, millionaires, astronauts and heroes. Here are a few…
Read MoreBy Jodi Mailander Farrell and Kevin McGeever The drive from Atlanta down Interstate 75 to Florida's southwest and then across to Miami is roughly 728 miles -- maybe 12 hours if you push it. And if you've searched the Internet and landed on this story, then chances are you’re planning a Florida…
Read MoreBy Dalia Colón From civil rights and education to sports and the arts, African-Americans have influenced every sphere of life in Florida. Here are some of the Sunshine State’s brightest lights and where you can learn more about them. John Gilmore Riley (1857–1954) During the late 19th and early 20th…
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By Janet K. Keeler Florida is teeming with wildlife, most famously prehistoric alligators and showy long-legged coastal birds. Manatees, dolphins and varieties of sea and box turtles are also among the state’s natural beauties. And, the Atlantic Flyway ecosystem runs through the state, a…
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The United States Civil Rights Trail invites you to follow the course of the movement and walk in the footsteps of giants, with more than 100 sites across 15 states that played key roles in advancing social justice in the 1950s and 1960s. The trail project, which launched in January 2018 on Martin…
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By Janet K. Keeler Tampa and environs offer many opportunities for eco-travelers. In the third-most populous city in Florida, a visitor looking to make a low impact while having a high-impact experience can do so on both land and water. There are 1.4 million people living in Hillsborough County…
Read MoreBy Janet K. Keeler In Florida, the saying ought not to be if these walls could talk but rather how much they are saying. All over the state, from small towns to big cities, blank walls are doubling as artists’ canvases, sprouting scenes of Florida’s agricultural and pioneer heritage, Johnny Depp…
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There are endless free things to do in Florida, and many more that take less than $5 to enjoy. From historic tours, boat rides, secluded state parks and more, you’ll definitely find something to enjoy from our list of cheap things to do in Florida. Whether you want to sightsee, brush up on some…
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