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Top 47 Florida locations in United States
byPhyllis Khare and
Michal Ben-Ari and
Mike Wendland and
Wendy Bowyer
Live update: Updated August 6, 2022Copy link
Copy link1. Kelly Park, East Kelly Park Road, Apopka, FL
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Bonnie L PicklesNice little county park. They have a natural spring that you can tube down. A shaded campground with 26 sites.
2. Henderson Beach State Park, Emerald Coast Parkway, Destin, FL
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Mike WendlandBeautiful beach state park Great camping. Featured here https://rvlifestyle.com/one-of-our-favorite-go-to-places-the-emerald-coast-part-1/
3. CAMP GULF
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Mike WendlandTrue beachfront camping. Here's a blog we did about this great campground on the Emerald Coast of Florida https://rvlifestyle.com/beach-camping/
John SSuggested by a colleague whose family has rented in the area. Campground details are scarce online but it looks like the campground property has its own beach access.
4. Princess Place Preserve
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Mike WendlandFascinating off the beaten path place.. see https://rvlifestyle.com/princess-place-preserve-florida
5. Gulfarium Marine Adventure Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Mike WendlandGreat place for dolphin shows and more on the Emerald Coast!
Uriel MaslanskyThe shows are amazing!
6. HarborWalk Village, Harbor Boulevard, Destin, FL
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Mike WendlandFun restaurants, shops on the harbor. They charge $10 to park.
7. Destin History & Fishing Museum, Stahlman Avenue, Destin, FL
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Mike WendlandDestin FL calls itself “the worlds luckiest fishing town””. The Destin Fishing Museum cells is why. We wrote about it at https://rvlifestyle.com/rv-trip-destin-fl-the-worlds-luckiest-fishing-village/
8. Fort Barrancas
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Phyllis KhareTo read all about the Gulf Islands National Seashore, head to our website: https://rvlifestyle.com/daycamping-along-gulf-islands-national-seashore/
9. Silver Glen Springs Recreation Area
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Phyllis KhareOnce the site of a pre-Colombian Native American village, this area is one of the most important archaeological sites in the national forest. Discover more at: https://rvlifestyle.com/things-to-do-at-ocala-national-forest/
ALSO FEATURED IN:Top 50 locations in Florida
10. Big Cypress National Preserve
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Phyllis KhareTo learn all about Big Cypress National Preserve visit our blog at: https://rvlifestyle.com/everglades-big-cypress-national-preserve/
11. Sunkissed Village RV Resort
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Mike WendlandThis is a new RV park in central Florida aimed at older adults. Here's our video review of it and the Villages, nearby - https://youtu.be/B73kzJl6vB8
12. The Villages
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Mike WendlandProbably the biggest senior community anywhere, certainly central Florida. No camping here but it is a major residential destination for snowbirds. We feature it in this video - https://youtu.be/B73kzJl6vB8
ALSO FEATURED IN:Top 50 locations in Florida
13. Fort Mose Historic State Park
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Phyllis Kharehttps://rvlifestyle.com/fort-mose/
Fort Mosé is a small Florida fort established when Spain was ruling, slavery was flourishing in the US colonies farther north, and because slaves were much less harshly treated by the Spaniards, there was a constant flow of escapees coming into Florida. Enslaved people who made it across the border had the option of securing their freedom by converting to Catholicism and agreeing to a term of military service. This state park tells the history in its museum, also there is a place for canoes, kayaks, bird viewing.
14. Riverwalk Fort Lauderdale
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Phyllis KhareIn the heart of downtown, the Riverwalk covers both the north and south banks of the New River.
There's everything from museum and historic buildings, to fashion boutiques and art galleries, to remarkable restaurants, cafes, and cocktail bars.
You could spend all afternoon strolling along this famous street and riverfront, taking in all the city has to offer.
One of the best ways to get around is the free Riverwalk Water Trolley which stops at 8 points along the Riverwalk, 4 on each side. The trolley runs daily from 10 am-10 pm.
To read about the best things to do in For Lauderdale, head to our website: https://rvlifestyle.com/7-best-things-to-do-in-fort-lauderdale-fl/
15. Riverwalk Water Trolley
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Phyllis KhareTo read about the best things to do in Fort Lauderdale, head to our website: https://rvlifestyle.com/7-best-things-to-do-in-fort-lauderdale-fl/
16. Museum of Discovery and Science ("IDs)
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Phyllis KhareWith two floors and packed with hundreds of interactive exhibits, the Museum of Discovery and Science explores a variety of different fields of science.
You can explore the wetlands of the Everglades with a ride on the Everglades Airboat Adventure. Then experience hurricane-force winds in the Storm Center.
Plus, understand Florida’s prehistoric past with a giant prehistoric megalodon, saber-toothed cat, and an Imperial mammoth.
And enjoy the playful antics of North American river otters in their two-story indoor/outdoor habitat. There’s also a spectacular six-story-high IMAX theater.
The museum is open year-round, Mon-Sat from 10 am-5 pm, and Sun from 12 pm-5 pm.
To read more of the best things to do in Fort Lauderdale, head to our website: https://rvlifestyle.com/7-best-things-to-do-in-fort-lauderdale-fl/
17. History Fort Lauderdale
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Phyllis KhareHistory Fort Lauderdale houses a historic village with the largest concentration of historic buildings remaining in Broward County.
There are four different museums here that explore and preserve the local history including:
Fort Lauderdale History Museum
1907 Pioneer House Museum
1899 Schoolhouse Museum
Hoch Heritage Center/Research Library
The museum is open year-round, hours are 12 pm-4 pm Mon-Fri and 9:30 am-4 pm on weekends. There are guided tours daily at 1, 2, and 3 pm. Always call and check ahead.
To read more of the best things to do in Fort Lauderdale, head to our website: https://rvlifestyle.com/7-best-things-to-do-in-fort-lauderdale-fl/
18. Historic Stranahan House Museum
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Phyllis KhareThe Stranahan House showcases the home built in 1901 by Frank Stranahan, Fort Lauderdale’s founding father and his wife Ivy Cromartie Stranahan, the area's first school teacher.
The house has served as a trading post, post office, community center, town hall, and home to the Stranahans. This is a place that has been pivotal to Fort Lauderdale since it was built and played a significant role in the economic and social life of this community.
Admission to the museum is by guided tour only. Tours are given daily at 1, 2, and 3 pm and last about 45-60 minutes.
To read more of the best things to do in Fort Lauderdale, head to our website: https://rvlifestyle.com/7-best-things-to-do-in-fort-lauderdale-fl/
19. Bonnet House Museum & Gardens
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Phyllis KhareTo get some more local history, take the trolley north to its final stop at the Bonnet House Museum and Gardens.
The Bonnet House was created by Chicago-born artist Frederic Clay Bartlett in 1920. The land where the house was built was given to him and his wife, Helen Louise Birch as a wedding gift from her father Hugh Taylor Birch.
Both lovers of art and ecology, they decorated and built this unique house to compliment the surrounding land. It served as a winter retreat where Helen could compose music and sing while Frederic, a talented and aspiring artist, could work on his art in a place full of inspiration and natural beauty.
Frederic’s art is one of the main attractions of the Bonnet House Museum, as well as the artwork that they collected over the years.
It is gorgeous here, the house gets its name from the beautiful Spatterdock Lily or Bonnet Lily and there are ponds with bonnet water lilies and tropical gardens surrounding this historic 35-acre courtyard-style waterfront home.
The inside is magnificently ornate as well. You can explore the Main House and gardens but don’t miss the Shell Museum Complex. It showcases shells from around the world, Orchid House, and the Bartlett’s private Bamboo Bar.
The Bonnet House is open 9 am-4 pm Tues-Sun and guided tours are available every day on the hour from 9:30 am to 3:30pm. Make sure you check ahead to verify the schedule.
To read more of the best things to do in Fort Lauderdale, head to our website: https://rvlifestyle.com/7-best-things-to-do-in-fort-lauderdale-fl/
20. FL Las Olas Beach
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Phyllis KhareTo read more of the best things to do in Fort Lauderdale, head to our website: https://rvlifestyle.com/7-best-things-to-do-in-fort-lauderdale-fl/
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