By Kevin McGeever The drive down Interstate 95 from New York City to the Official Florida Welcome Center is, give or take, 900 miles. And you have done it. You have arrived in the Sunshine State and you are so close to your destination: Orlando, Theme Park Capital of the World. The natural impulse…
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By Lauren Tjaden Where: From Fernandina Beach in Amelia Island, just south of the Georgia-Florida state line, along Florida’s Atlantic Coast through Atlantic Beach and down to Jacksonville Beach, ending at the southern gateway near J. Turner Butler Boulevard. Length: 39.7 Miles How to get around:…
Read MoreOnce you've experienced Florida's theme parks, big cities and beaches, try one or all of these off-the-beaten-path, historical, cultural, outdoorsy, and just plain weird roadside attractions. Northwest, North Central, Northeast, Central West, Central, Central East, Southwest, Southeast NORTHWEST…
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Put these five activities on your summer fun list, and get outside and explore the wild side of Florida... Go Watch Some Wildlife Florida promises a wealth of summer wildlife watching. Check out Edward Ball Wakulla Springs Wildlife State Park, near Tallahassee, and keep your eyes peeled for…
Read MoreBy Kevin McGeever The I-95 odyssey from Boston to Tampa-St. Petersburg is a 1,400-mile commitment on concrete. But this Florida vacation on the central Gulf coast is worth the drive. Beaches and ballgames. Culture and craft beer. Nature and neighborhoods. Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski. And if that…
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By Dalia Colon There are scenic highways, and then there are Florida's Scenic Highways. Florida has no shortage of beautiful drives, from the canopy roads of Tallahassee and Ocala’s rambling horse country, to Miami’s glittery cityscape and more than 825 miles of beaches. But only 26 of Florida’s…
Read MoreBy Stephanie Hayes Deal yourself a winning hand from this full deck of Florida experiences. The “cards” can be sorted into six themes: WHAT'S THE ATTRACTION? Unique ways to experience Florida’s well-known attractions WILDLIFE – Al fresco fun for outdoorsy types GO GONZO – Stuff that’s off the…
Read MoreBy: Gary McKechnie Every county has at least one feature that makes it different from any other. In Jefferson County that something is something that’s missing. Try as you might, you won’t find a single traffic light in all of Jefferson County, Florida. Really. In a county that stretches from the…
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Florida’s Main Street organizations work to preserve and revitalize historic downtown areas across the state, offering unique experiences, local events, and a diversity of small businesses. By Kevin McGeever Florida’s Main Street communities have compelling stories to share. In a state…
Read MoreBy Gary McKechnie Whether you show up in January or plan a visit for July, it’s always spring time in Columbia County. So proud are they of their rivers and crystal-clear springs that the county tourism bureau dubbed their official website springsrus.com. Springs are only part of it. While…
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