Florida Landmarks Named After Native Americans
When Ponce de Leon landed in Florida in 1513, approximately 350,000 Native Americans lived there. They comprised at least nine tribes, including the Choctaw, Apalachee, Jeaga, Timucua, Creed and...
View ArticleThe Ten Largest Lakes in Florida
At nearly 66,000 square miles, Florida is the 22nd largest state in the union. However, only about 53,000 square miles of that space is actually land. Over one-fifth of it is water. Florida holds 3...
View ArticleWhich Airlines Fly From Tampa, Florida to Knoxville, Tennessee?
Whether you have a business meeting in Knoxville, Tennessee, or Spring Break plans in Tampa, Florida, five airlines offer year-round flights to and from both cities, as of publication. Nonstop flights...
View ArticleRiverboat Dining in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville, Florida, is often called the "River City by the Sea," thanks to a downtown that lies along the banks of the St. Johns River, Florida's longest at 310 miles. One of the few rivers in the...
View ArticleMust See Places in Florida
The Florida Peninsula is one of the nation’s most diverse states. It’s situated between the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico, mostly flat, heavily forested and peppered with literally thousands of...
View ArticleHow to Rent a Jet Ski in Tampa, Florida
Imagine zipping through azure-blue waters holding tightly with a loved one, over manatees and sharks, under bridges and by white sand beaches. Tampa offers a multitude of salt water adventures and all...
View ArticleOne-Day Trips in Tampa, Florida
Tampa is an ideal place to visit for a day with your family if your vacation takes you to Orlando with the kids. Tampa has family-friendly parks, professional sports, and opportunities to teach your...
View ArticleThe Average Temperature December Through March in Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville is at once a bustling modern city with glass skyscrapers and a world-class performing arts scene and a charming southern town with a laid-back riverfront. While this large city can seem...
View ArticleWhat Is There to See on I-95 in Florida?
Interstate 95 travels more than 380 miles along the Atlantic Coast of Florida, north of Jacksonville to the tropical climates of Miami, traversing quirky locales, world- famous sites and wildlife...
View ArticlePlaces to Bike in Pinellas, Florida
Bicyclists will find plenty of safe places to ride in Pinellas County, Florida. The county, which extends along the Tampa Bay-area coastline from Tarpon Springs to St. Petersburg, has some of the...
View ArticleBoat Trips to Useppa Island, Florida
Useppa Island's captivating past includes the native Calusa tribe, Spanish explorers, celebrities and wealthy corporate titans. The Florida barrier isle also was used as a secretive CIA base in the...
View ArticlePlaces for Children to Go in Stuart, Florida
An ideal location, the small city of Stuart, Florida, sits on the banks of the St. Lucie River just minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. If you're planning a visit to the area with children in tow, you'll...
View ArticleThe Top 5 Sights in Tampa, Florida
Tampa, Florida, set halfway down the peninsula on the state's Gulf Coast, doesn't have the glitz of Miami or the family vacation appeal of Orlando. The city does, however, have mild year-round weather,...
View ArticleNavy Ship Museums in Florida
Surrounded by water on three sides, Florida is -- not surprisingly -- home to Navy ship museums. These museums offer travelers a look into America's naval history with artifacts, information and ship...
View ArticleCycling Routes in Pinellas County, Florida
Nestled on a peninsula between Tampa Bay and the Gulf of Mexico, Pinellas County, Fla., is famous for sun, sand and miles of bike trails. Whether you prefer daunting urban trails through St....
View ArticleCottages in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida
The entire western boundary of Indian Rocks Beach, Fla., is comprised of white, powdery sand extending out into the azure-blue waters of the Gulf of Mexico. The abundance of sunny weather coupled with...
View ArticlePoints of Interest on the I-95 Trip to Florida
Cruising through 14 states and the District of Columbia, Interstate 95 is 1,907 miles of highway stretching from Houlton, Maine, to Miami. It's a long drive down the Atlantic seaboard to Florida, but...
View ArticleClassic Car Shows in Central Florida
Although the Classic Car Club of America defines a classic as produced between 1925 and 1948, the majority of self-styled classic car shows in Central Florida extend the term to cover either customized...
View ArticleCar Shows Near Ocala, Florida
Car show enthusiasts can attend an event every month in Ocala. One local car club in this north-central Florida city hosts small gatherings each month. Larger shows are held in summer and fall months.
View ArticleJeep Trails in Eastern Florida
Find an ideal fishing spot or just enjoy eastern Florida's varied topography on a Jeep ride into the backcountry. While you won't find steep climbs in the fairly flat eastern part of the state, trails...
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