Why Florida Is a Must-Visit State for Anyone New to America

If you’re visiting America for the first time soon, then Florida is a stop that you absolutely have to make. The Sunshine State is home to over 1,000 kilometres of beaches, there are some of the world’s greatest theme parks and many iconic locations that you’ll have seen in many films and TV shows. It goes without saying that Florida is one of the most magical and busiest states that you’ll ever visit, and in this article, we’re going to show you why Florida is a must-visit destination for anyone looking to visit America.

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Florida Strawberry Festival

The aptly-named plant city is home to the Florida Strawberry Festival. It’s an incredibly unique event that offers new food recipes, headline entertainment, rides, artwork, exhibits, crafts and of course, fresh strawberries! It’s a must-see annual event that takes place at different times every year, so make sure you check out the dates and plan your Florida stop during this festival! Accommodation is also easy to find as well. You’ll have no trouble getting find a hotel in Plant City, Florida and there are plenty of places to stay for varying budgets. It’s the perfect event for adults and kids alike, and you’ll be surprised at how much fun you can have at this iconic Florida event.

Dry Tortugas

Around 110 km west of Key West is the remote Dry Tortugas National Park. This national park is mostly open water with a couple of smaller islands that you can access via boat or seaplane. The part is known as the home of Fort Jefferson and offers beautiful blue water views, coral reefs, marine life and bird life. With water stretching as far as the eyes can see, Dry Tortugas feels like the ends of the earth and it’s a beautiful place to visit if you love sightseeing. There’s boating, camping, fishing, wildlife viewing, night sky viewing and even swimming, leaving you with plenty to do at this beautiful location.

Visiting Miami

Miami is probably one of the most iconic cities to visit in the whole of America and there’s no shortage of things to do here. Whether you decide to visit Zoo Miami with your kids or sneak off at night with your partner or friends to visit the authentic local bars, there’s plenty to see and do here. Event the scenery alone is worth the trip. For adrenaline junkies, there are plenty of exotic experiences to be had here as well. Be it tandem skydiving, auto racing or firearms experiences, there’s no shortage of extreme fun to be had here!

Florida Theme Parks

There are plenty of amazing theme parks in Florida, but the three big ones that stand out are Universal Studios Florida, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and SeaWorld Orlando. Whether you’re bringing kids or coming to Florida with your best friends, you owe it to yourself to visit at least one of these thrilling theme parks. They’re full of magical experiences, wonderful sights and sounds, and plenty of fun attractions to sink your teeth into.


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