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By Dawn Henthorn, About.com Guide to Florida Travel

There is loads of "fun in the sun" when you visit The Sunshine State, including attractions, theme parks, animal parks, aquariums, zoos, museums and more.

  1. Attractions
  2. Beaches
  3. Events & Festivals
  4. Gambling
  5. Gardens
  1. Shopping
  2. State Parks
  3. Tours
  4. Water Parks

Attractions

Photo Miami Metro Zoo, Wet 'n Wild and Universal Orlando © Dawn Henthorn, licensed to About.com

Whether you are on vacation, a getaway or day trip, chances are you will taken in one or more of Florida's attractions. What is certain is that there are a wide variety of attractions to choose from and they are located throughout the state.

Beaches

Anna Maria Island

If life is a beach, then this is where to live it! Here you'll find Florida's finest pristine white sand beaches and those left the way nature made them along some of the most interesting coastline in America.

Events & Festivals

Photo of Bike Week © Daytona Beach CVB

Florida celebrations of history, culture, and legendary annual events.

Gambling

Besides Florida's Lotto games, gambling in Florida is legal at Indian Casinos, Greyhound dog tracks, horse racing tracks and off-shore casino cruises.

Gardens

© The Walt Disney Company

Florida is well known for its beautiful foliage, so these gardens and parks are well known for great places to visit.

Shopping

Timeless Keepsakes Downtown Mount Dora

Florida has a wide variety of shopping opportunities - from great malls to quaint shopping villages and revived downtowns to beach souvenir shops.

State Parks

Skyway Fishing Pier State Park

Florida's State Park system offers sites of historical significance and recreational opportunities that reflect the natural beauty of Florida.

Tours

Gyroglides tour St. Pete waterfront

Whether you see Florida by airboat or kayak, snorkel the reefs or swim with dolphins, walk or ride a Segway... your adventure tours start here.

Water Parks

Need to beat the heat? Cool off at one of Florida's hottest water parks!

Dawn Henthorn
Guide since 2000

Dawn Henthorn
Florida Travel Guide

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