Hit the Road: Florida
By Best Western
Sunshine and miles of beach views are a given when you visit Florida. It’s a state full of endless adventures that can lead you to places beyond your imagination with delicious cuisines – key lime pie, fish shacks and Cuban sandwiches, to name a few – at every corner.
With a Best Western to call home base, here are several must-sees in Flordia to add to your itinerary:
Go into town
If you seek a day getaway that allows you to unwind while keeping yourself busy, a visit to Amelia Island will do just that. Its natural Appalachian quartz beaches are framed by sand dunes that can reach as high as 40 feet, with ocean waters averaging at 82 degrees. If the beach isn’t your thing, then head downtown to explore the Victorian seaport village that once was the stomping grounds for pirates, Gilded Age millionaires, bootleggers and shrimpers.
Swim with manatees, kayak over transparent topaz waters and relax with a fishing rod in hand; need we say more? Crystal River has a lot going, but what draws visitors during the winter months is the hundreds of manatees that come to Crystal River to escape the cold. With over 70 springs that feed into Crystal River’s Kings Bay, manatees and humans flock to the town for some much-needed time away.
Looking for a little indulgence? Fort Lauderdale will take care of that. Do some retail shopping, pamper yourself at a local spa or layout on the beach for an afternoon nap. With various museums, gardens and outdoor eateries to choose from, Fort Lauderdale is short of things to do.
Get outside
Explore the Biscayne National Park waters for water adventures above and below the water. Visitors can snorkel and dive, canoe or kayak, fish, or boat to experience the aquamarine waters, emerald islands and fish-bejeweled coral reefs with wonder and leisure.
Providing a home for several rare and endangered species like the manatee, American crocodile and Florida panther, the Everglades National Park of great importance to America’s preservation. Visitors can enjoy several activities from bicycling, bird watching, boating and hiking.
Things to do
- Ernest Hemingway is one of America’s most acclaimed authors. Book enthusiasts and general admirers can visit Hemingway’s home in Key West where he lived for more than ten years.
- Originally called the Monastery of St. Bernard de Clairvaux, the Ancient Spanish Monastery was built in 1133 AD in Segovia, Spain. In the 20th century, it would later be dismantled and sent to New York City before being reassembled in North Miami Beach. Visitors can experience its structural beauty and the grounds it currently resides on.
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