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Sunshine State

Florida travel guide

Theme parks, turquoise water and winter sunshine.

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Capital
Tallahassee
Best time to go
Nov–Apr
Daily budget
$$$ about $200–300 a day
Fly into
MCO Orlando
MIA Miami
TPA Tampa

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Top places to visit in Florida

  1. Orlando theme parks

    Walt Disney World, Universal and more.

  2. Miami Beach

    Art Deco, nightlife and a long sandy beach.

  3. Florida Keys & Key West

    A road over the sea to America's southernmost point.

  4. Everglades National Park

    Alligators, airboats and a river of grass.

  5. St. Augustine

    The oldest city in the continental U.S.

  6. Kennedy Space Center

    Real rockets and launch viewing.

What to eat in Florida

  • Cuban sandwich
  • Key lime pie
  • Stone crab
  • Conch fritters

When is the best time to visit Florida?

Nov–Apr is usually the best time to visit Florida. Pricey: about $200–300 a day for one person, including a shared hotel room and meals.

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Budgets are rough mid-range costs per person, including a shared hotel room and meals. Always check opening times and prices before you go.