One of the best things about living in the Sunshine State is never running out of new adventures. Folks of all ages and abilities can always find something new to see or do, if they know where to look. Here are a few Florida adventures you might not have known about:
1. Go cave exploring.
Not only is Florida Caverns State Park in Marianna the only one in Florida to offer cave tours, visitors can also enjoy hiking, biking and camping, as well as fishing, boating and canoeing on the Chipola River or Blue Hole Spring.
2. Swim with manatees in Crystal River.
Crystal River is famous for drawing manatees like a magnet, year-round but especially in November through March. Swimming in the crystal-clear spring waters with these gentle giants should be on every Floridian's bucket list. The link above will take you to our article on an awesome resort in Crystal River.
3. Learn all about Florida's circus and train history at this restaurant.
This restaurant in Sarasota is like no other. It's housed in old train cars that were once used in the Ringling circus, which made Sarasota its winter home for many years. The owner, Bob, doesn't just prepare delicious meals, he also loves discussing all kinds of circus history with guests.
4. Check out Florida's newest water park this summer.
Volcano Bay, the new Universal Orlando park coming this summer, looks like an amazing tropical oasis, with some really cool slides and features. Click the link above to learn more about it.
5. Try horseback swimming.
Cypress Breeze Farm Trail Riding of Pinellas Park offers an unforgettable adventure where the horses wade into Tampa Bay, out to a sandbar, and then swim back to shore. Click the link above to learn more about this unique excursion.
6. Visit an artist's DIY castle.
This castle was created by a single man using reclaimed materials, to serve as his home and art gallery. It's not the easisest place to find, but the artist's creativity and sense of humor make it worth a day trip.
7. Visit a restaurant with a live gator show.
Clark's Fish Camp Seafood Restaurant holds one of the largest private taxidermy collections on display. There's even a live alligator named Lilly, and you can watch her eat dinner before you eat yours.
8. Celebrate Springtime at this fun festival.
The Hatsume Fair is the Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach's largest annual festival. Click the link above for more information about the festival, but keep in mind that it will take place on the 1st and 2nd of April in 2017.
9. Get up close with animals at this unique park.
Zoological Wildlife Foundation Miami is unlike any zoo you've ever been to before. Visitors can meet face-to-face with animals, including owls, monkeys, and tiger cubs.
10. Take a day trip by train.
From dinner trains to day trips, Florida has several ways to enjoy a day riding the rails. Click on the link above to read about six of our favorite Florida train trips.
Have you tried any of these Florida adventures? Which of these are you adding to your bucket list?
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