US: Florida Bucket List
Everything bucket list worthy to do in Florida, United States!
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Experience
- Experience the Magic at Walt Disney World
- Go to Disney’s Animal Kindom
- Go on every ride at Universal Studios
- Ride every ride at Universal’s Islands of Adventure
- See the animals at SeaWorld
- Go to a club in Miami
- Go on a cruise from Florida
- Visit Kennedy Space Center
- Stroll through the Miami Art Deco District
- Bask on the sandy shores of South Beach
- Travel to the Florida Keys
- Venture into the Everglades National Park
- Immerse Yourself in St. Augustine’s Rich History
- Dive into Adventure at Ginnie Springs
- Relax in luxury at Palm Beach
- Visit the Hemingway Home in Key West
- Cast a Line at the World’s Luckiest Fishing Village in Destin
- Watch a Rocket Launch at Cape Canaveral
- Explore the colorful streets of Little Havana in Miami
- Trek the Sun Trail in Ocala National Forest
- Tour the Salvador Dali Museum in St. Petersburg
- Attend a Game at the Hard Rock Stadium
- Go Glamping at Everglades National Park
- Tour St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum
- Get High on Thrill Rides at Busch Gardens
- Take a Ride on the Jungle Queen Riverboat Cruise in Fort Lauderdale
- Take a Trip to the Silver Springs Nature Park in Ocala
- Visit Siesta Key Beach
- Visit the Butterfly Rainforest at the Florida Museum of Natural History
- Take a hike on the Caladesi Island State Park Trail
Eat
- Drink a beverage at every country in Disney’s Epcot.
- Devour a slice of Key Lime Pie
- Indulge in Stone Crab at Joe’s Stone Crab in Miami
- Enjoy a Cuban Sandwich in Tampa
- Dine at Bern’s Steak House in Tampa
- Try Alligator Bites
- Savor fresh Florida oranges
- Enjoy a various selection of rums at the Miami Rum Renaissance Festival
- Taste the Lobster Roll at the Eaton Street Seafood Market in Key West
- Quench your thirst with a glass of Florida orange juice
- Satisfy your sweet tooth with a doughnut in Daytona Beach
- Try a Panhandle Oyster
- Enjoy a seafood feast at The Fish House in Pensacola
- Have a drink with a view at The Waterfront Brewery in Key West
- Try some rock shrimp from Dixie Crossroads in Titusville
- Indulge in a world-famous Frozen Rum Runner at the Tiki Bar in Islamorada
- Enjoy a Smoked Fish Dip
- Sip on some Florida Craft Beer
- Eat a Grouper Sandwich
- Try southern BBQ at Shiver’s BBQ in Homestead
- Indulge in Conch Fritters
- Savor a taste of the Caribbean at Chef Creole in Miami
- Eat freshly caught scallops in Steinhatchee
- Enjoy a famous Amish Cream Pie from Yoder’s Restaurant in Sarasota
Stay
- Stay at Saphire Falls and take the boat to Universal (Orlando)
- Unwind at Four Seasons Resort Walt Disney World Resort (Orlando)
- Experience the Magic at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge (Orlando)
- Relax at The Ritz-Carlton (Amelia Island)
- Book a room at The Fontainebleau (Miami Beach)
- Soak in the sun at Loews Don CeSar Hotel (St. Pete Beach)
- Stay at The Moorings Village (Islamorada)
- Experience luxury at Acqualina Resort & Spa (Sunny Isles Beach)
- Sleep under the stars at Westgate River Ranch Resort & Rodeo (River Ranch)
- Stay at Casa Monica Resort & Spa (St. Augustine)
- Book a Room at The Setai (Miami Beach)
- Relax at The Henderson (Destin)
- Stay at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa (Lake Buena Vista)
- Stay at The Southernmost House (Key West)
- Get back to nature at Topsail Hill Preserve State Park Gregory E. Moore RV Resort (Santa Rosa Beach)
- Book a luxury villa at Reunion Resort (Kissimmee)
- Stay at the historic Biltmore Hotel (Coral Gables)
- Experience opulence at The St. Regis Bal Harbour Resort (Miami Beach)
- Stay at the Mandarin Oriental (Miami)
- Book a room at Eau Palm Beach Resort & Spa (Palm Beach)
- Stay at The Gasparilla Inn & Club (Boca Grande)
- Enjoy a luxury stay at The Alfond Inn (Winter Park)
- Sleep in history at The Marquesa Hotel (Key West)
- Book a room at The Seagate Hotel & Spa (Delray Beach)
- Stay at Hawks Cay Resort (Duck Key)
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Did I miss something that needs to be added to the Florida bucket list? Feel free to email me at alexandra@thebucketlistmermaid.com.
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