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What to see in Florida
Think of Florida, and what comes to mind? Is it the major tourist attractions such as Disneyland and Seaworld? Do your thoughts turn to white sandy beaches of Miami? These are of course major attractions for first time visitors to the Sunshine State but there are also some off the beaten track gems that aren’t so touristy. Here’s a quick guide to Florida’s best attractions.
- Kennedy Space Centre. Situated in Orlando, the space centre is well worth a visit. Here you can not only learn about the various NASA space shuttle missions, there are opportunities to see exhibits of space suits, get up and close to old shuttles. If you book in advance you can go on an astronaut training experience, which includes meeting a veteran astronaut and using shuttle simulators.
- The Everglades – this stretch of swampland is home to one of the world’ most unique eco-systems, with a massive variety of wildlife – from endangered manatees and panthers to ospreys and falcons. Tours of the park are popular during dry season and there are a range of other activities for the more adventurous traveller – hiking, camping, cycling and kayaking are just some of the activities on offer.
- Boca Raton. Encompassing a stretch of residential developments from Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton is home to the wonderful Museum of Art. Here you’ll find works by Picasso, Matisse and Warhol. Previous exhibitions have focussed on photographs of a young Elvis Presley, and a retrospective of the work of M.C. Escher.
- Key West shows a kookier side to Florida, less developed or corporate feeling than other parts of the state. The vibe here is a little hippier and laidback, and whilst there aren’t any major tourist attractions per se, if you need to get away from the relentless onslaught of commerciality and corporate aura that envelops many of the tourist attractions in Florida, you should pay Key West a visit. In July, they hold an Ernest Hemingway look-a-like contest!
- The Everglades – this stretch of swampland is home to one of the world’ most unique eco-systems, with a massive variety of wildlife – from endangered manatees and panthers to ospreys and falcons. Tours of the park are popular during dry season and there are a range of other activities for the more adventurous traveller – hiking, camping, cycling and kayaking are just some of the activities on offer.
- Boca Raton. Encompassing a stretch of residential developments from Palm Beach to Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton is home to the wonderful Museum of Art. Here you’ll find works by Picasso, Matisse and Warhol. Previous exhibitions have focussed on photographs of a young Elvis Presley, and a retrospective of the work of M.C. Escher.
- Key West shows a kookier side to Florida, less developed or corporate feeling than other parts of the state. The vibe here is a little hippier and laidback, and whilst there aren’t any major tourist attractions per se, if you need to get away from the relentless onslaught of commerciality and corporate aura that envelops many of the tourist attractions in Florida, you should pay Key West a visit. In July, they hold an Ernest Hemingway look-a-like contest!
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