Getaways to the authentic Florida
The big draw to the state’s most popular festival is its stellar entertainment lineup every year on the Wish Farms Stage. Performers in 2027 include Tanya Tucker, Shamboozy, Travis Tritt, Micky Dolenz, Becky G, Jamey Johnson and many more. Story pinpoints times and dates, concert prices, hotels and campgrounds, things to do, where to park and places to eat.
Plan your holiday season with a hearty Ho Ho Ho and Florida Rambler’s comprehensive Boat Parades calendar. We have the dates and links to holiday boat parades throughout the state.
The historic Nike missile site in Everglades National Park is a well-preserved relic of the 1960s Cold War. For lovers of history, folks who remember the Cold War or aviation fans, it’s a fascinating trip back in time, available only during the winter season after Veterans Day.
In Dunedin, we love bicycling the Pinellas Trail, but this charming Tampa Bay area town has more to offer, with eight breweries plus great restaurants and coffee shops in its walkable historic downtown. Twenty minutes away are two excellent state parks with award-winning beaches. Plus it’s a great place to catch a Spring Training game.
The best Southwest Florida camping can be found in public parks, beaches and forests where the costs are low and experience is wild.
Make your stroll on paths through Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens in Delray Beach more delightful with these tips.
The Santa Express is the holiday version of Clewiston-based U.S. Sugar Company’s vintage Sugar Express steam train ride through the sugar cane fields and orchards of Central Florida.
Topsail Hill State Park preserves 3 miles of pristine beach, magnificent white sand dunes and sparkling coastal lakes. With lots of camping and cabin sites, it’s a gem in the Panhandle. Shut down for Hurricane isaias, Topsail Hill has now reopened.
Indian Key is once again open to kayakers. If you’ve ever dreamed about exploring a deserted tropical island, here’s your chance: Take your kayak down to the Florida Keys and paddle out to Indian Key State Park to explore jungly ruins and snorkel a rocky shoreline.
People have always loved Florida botanical gardens. Some specialize in orchids or water lilies or bonsai or native plants. As you make travel plans, consider adding one of these to your itinerary.
Stopping at Alabama Jack’s, a fish shack and dive bar on a remote road between Homestead and Key Largo, has been the classic way to start a Keys trip for decades. It’s shabby, atmospheric and authentic.
Orlando Wetlands Park is a must-stop for birders and wildlife fans. It’s home to over 100 roseate spoonbills, 1,700 alligators and 200 species of bird. A 5,000 square foot visitor just opened with exhibits and live animals on display. The park is only 20 minutes off I-95.
Everglades City is at the end of the road in a remote wild, spot. Here you can explore the Everglades, learn fascinating history and feast on stone crabs during the season from Oct. 15 to May 1.
It’s easy to find a beach in Florida. It’s harder to find a hidden beach, a beach where you experience a sense of discovery and delicious isolation. Here, however, I share my favorites, discovered over many years.
Diverse eco-systems are the hallmark of North Florida state parks with camping, from beaches to cool springs and deep woods hideaways.
Floridians survive the heat and humidity of our brutal summers by turning to the state’s wealth of cool, clear, refreshing springs. These are our picks for the best springs in Florida.
As you cross the Seven Mile Bridge, you pass the little green island with yellow cottages and palm trees surrounded by dazzling blue water. You can visit this tiny paradise, which offers fascinating history, tropical beauty, even great snorkeling.
