So many diverse destinations here in Florida, it can be hard to select which attraction is right for your next getaway. That’s why the U.S. News considered factors, such as the number of attractions, availability of accommodations, and the opinions of everyday travelers to pick the best attractions to visit in Florida.

Panama City Beach

Panama City Beach is a famous destination for residents of the southern U.S as well as tens of thousands of high school and college students on spring break. Besides having fun in the sun in the emerald green waters, this town of just over 12,000 permanent residents offers sports fishing on the gulf, plenty of golfing, marine parks including one for alligators, amusement and water parks …in short, something for everyone in the family.

Naples

Naples got its name because the bay it’s located on was said to be prettier than the Bay of Naples in Italy. Besides its beautiful city beach, the nearby wildlife refuges make it a famous visitor destination. The most visited attractions are Everglades National Park, Florida National Wildlife Reserve and Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary that has a 2.5-mile long boardwalk meandering through it. 

Sanibel Island

This island took place just off Fort Myers in the Gulf of Mexico. It is connected to the mainland by a causeway. It is famous as a quiet, natural visitor destination, well-suited for families. Wildlife refuges take up more than half of this long narrow island, whose beaches are also famous as places to hunt for shells.

Fort Lauderdale

It is located on the Atlantic Ocean about 23 miles north of Miami Beach it is also famous as the “Venice of America” due to its expansive canal system. The city has an outstanding visitor infrastructure with a lot of hotels, golf courses, marinas, and museums. The most famous area of the city beach is called “The Strip” with eating and drinking establishments that run along the land side of the beach road.

Clearwater Beach

The city of Clearwater separates this beautiful beach by the Intracoastal Waterway. Besides laying in the white sand and swimming in the clear water, there are also many activities offered, such as fishing, sailing, kayaking, and dolphin tours. Tourists can take in the weekly sunsetting festival at Pier 60, a sports fishing pier.

Tampa Bay

Tampa is home to the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Family-oriented activities include Busch Gardens, a theme park, Florida’s best roller coaster rides as well as a zoo dedicated to animals from Africa’s Serengeti Plain. 

Orlando 

It’s called the theme-park city, having more theme parks than anyplace in the world. About 51 million visitors a year to this central Florida city of 2 million people. This Sunbelt city doesn’t get hit by hurricanes as much as other parts of the state, which makes it a popular place to take a tour here. 

Miami

Miami is the unforgettable cities in the USA; this place is mostly understood for its Latin culture and also sizzling nightlife. Miami is additionally a significant port city managing the world’s largest number of traveler cruise ships. Among Miami’s main attracts is its sunny beaches that range from family-friendly to party scenes. Throughout the bay from Miami on a barrier island is Miami Beach, recognized for its Art Deco design and also polishing South Beach.

Florida Keys

This is a 120-mile long chain of tropical islands curving around the base of the Florida peninsula. The Florida Keys are connected to the mainland by a series of bridges. The most viewable bridge, the Seven Mile Bridge in the Lower Keys, has been frequently used as a location for films including True Lies and Fast 2 Furious. In addition to the beaches, diving and snorkeling, the Florida Keys offer botanical gardens, a variety of museums, family places like the Theater of the Sea, and several famous states and national parks where visitors can enjoy a wide variety of outdoor recreation and wildlife viewing.