I've Lived in Florida All My Life, and These Are the Most Beautiful Places in the Sunshine State

From scenic national parks to gorgeous beaches, here are some of the most beautiful places in Florida.

Here are 26 of the most beautiful places in Florida, from national parks to island towns.

The springs, accessible only via private boat or kayak, provide refuge to manatees during cold snaps.

Panoramic sunrise landscape view of the small Islands Sunset Key and Wisteria Island of the Island of Key West, Florida Keys.

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Book a clear kayak tour with my friends atGet Up And Go Kayaking Crystal Riverfor the full experience.

Only in Florida.Pay a visit to Dry Tortugas National Parkand prepare tobe amazed.

Visit the historicFort Jeffersonand go snorkeling off Loggerhead Key.

A manatee mother and her nursing calf.

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If you are especially adventureous, you’re free to even camp overnight.

), but Key West rightfully tops most visitors lists.

It has been listed on the National Register of Historic Places since 1979.

A view of Fort Jefferson and the moat, Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida. It served as fort and prison during the Civil War.

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A walking tour is the best way to take in a sampling of the 800 designated historic buildings.

Take it all in on anairboat tour.

Its unlike anything Ive ever seen, she says.

Boats docked in Destin, FL

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Each building, rooftop, and street is even more magical than before.

Throughout Nights of Lights, they have lit-up boat parades and other weekly events.

The entire historic resort is a visual feast, from the ornate lobby to the perfectly manicured grounds.

Exterior of The Dali museum

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Youll usually see a few manatees and tons of fish.

Its a great activity any time of year as the water is a constant 72 degrees.

Whatever you do, dont miss thelive mermaid showon a visit to Weeki Wachee a fantastical tradition since 1947.

People walking down the street in Miami beach past Art Deco buildings

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Mermaid shows occur in a submerged 400-seat auditorium, so you might interact with the mermaids underwater.

Still, a sunrise launch from theCape Canaveral Space Force StationorKennedy Space Centerwill take your breath away.

Here youll find the coast lined with Anastasia limestone, she says.

Boneyard Beach

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During high tide, the ocean creates a show as it blows up through the rocks.

At low tide, you’ve got the option to walk on the shoreline underneath the limestone cliffs.

Its something you dont typically see in Florida.

A boardwalk through vegetation in the Everglades

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When visiting, be sure to take a stroll on the Dune Trail through the tunnel of sea grapes.

Make time to stroll the parks Atlantic shoreline, which is marked by coquina rock formations and tidal pools.

If you have little ones in tow, leave plenty of time to explore the whimsicalChildrens Garden.

A view of the lake in Morikami Japanese Gardens

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Plus, youre basically guaranteed to see dolphins.

“Enterance to Flagler College in St Augustine, Florida"v

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