{"id":472,"count":0,"description":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/destinations\/usa\/miami-usa\/attachment\/miami-usa\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-22048\"><img class=\"alignnone wp-image-22048\" src=\"https:\/\/images.mapsofworld.com\/allwonders\/2015\/09\/Miami-USA.jpg\" alt=\"Miami City in Florida image\" width=\"742\" height=\"495\" \/><\/a>\r\n<p class=\"wp-caption-text\" style=\"margin: -10px 5px;\">Miami is in Florida, the southernmost state in the US<\/p>\r\nGently rolling landscape dotted with glossy lakes and green swamps, swaying palms on glorious white sandy beaches, the best kept secrets of Key West, and world renowned amusement parks on International Drive paint the portrait of balmy Florida. The Sunshine State is not just a paradise for golfers and retired people, but it's an idyllic playground for outdoor enthusiasts. From Art Deco architecture of Miami to old-school Aviles Street of St Augustine, Florida is the ultimate holiday destination.\r\n<h2 style=\"clear: both;\">\u00a0Florida Travel Destinations<\/h2>\r\n<b>National Parks<\/b> \u2013 The unparalleled landscape of Everglades National Park serves as a natural bounty for species like sharks, barracudas, alligators, manatees, and Florida panthers. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a Ramsar Wetland, and the largest subtropical wilderness in the US. Biscayne National Park is located (or mostly submerged) within sights from downtown Miami, yet worlds apart. Its aquamarine waters preserve emerald islands, colorful coral reefs, and marine species. Maritime Heritage Trail of this watery wonderland contains remains of shipwrecks. Dry Tortugas National Park is an isolated \u2013 accessible only by seaplane or boat \u2013 tropical ecosystem with significant historical artifacts.\r\n\r\n<b>Theme Parks<\/b> \u2013 If Dorothy had ever been to Greater Orlando, she'd have asserted, \u201cThere is no place like Walt Disney World.\u201d Orlando \u2013 the theme park capital of the world \u2013 has enough parks to keep families entertained for weeks on end. Aquatica Orlando, Disney's Magic Kingdom Epcot, Islands of Adventure, Discovery Cove, and Hollywood Studios, are some of the theme destinations that catch the fancy of young and elderly alike.\r\n\r\n<b>Museums<\/b> \u2013 From the Butterfly Rainforest to the Fishing Heritage Gallery, the exhibits at Florida Museum of Natural History include cultural artifacts, fossils, and a few temporary exhibits. The National Naval Aviation Museum, largest of its kind in the world, displays aircraft &amp; biplanes, cockpit displays, IMAX theater, and Cubi Bar Cafe. Salvador Dal\u00ed Museum showcases drawings, oil paintings, photographs, and sculptures of the artist Salvador Dali. Ringling Museum of Art, Museum of Discovery and Science, and Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens are prominent art hubs in the state.\r\n\r\n<b>Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex<\/b> \u2013 It showcases historical spacecraft, NASA memorabilia, Apollo\/Saturn V Center, and US Astronaut Hall of Fame. Unobstructed views of launch pads from Launch Complex 39 and the rocket garden galleries displaying space shuttles kindle interest among the visitors.\r\n\r\nInternational Drive, Busch Gardens, Castillo de San Marcos, Sunshine Skyway Bridge, and Fort Jefferson are other remarkable places to visit in Florida.\r\n<h2>Florida Travel Map<\/h2>\r\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/usa\/states\/florida\/florida-map.html\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/usa\/states\/florida\/maps\/florida-places.jpg\" alt=\"Florida Travel Map\" width=\"975\" height=\"650\" \/><\/a>\r\n<h2>Things to Do in Florida<\/h2>\r\n<b>Beaches<\/b> \u2013 Let's face it, beaches in Florida are the epitome of jubilation. Clearwater Beach, Key West region, Sanibel Island, South Beach, Daytona Beach, and the award-winning Siesta Key beach are ever so inviting for swimming, sunbathing, building sand castle, and collecting shells.\r\n\r\n<b>Lakes &amp; Springs<\/b> \u2013 The largest lake in the state \u2013 Lake Okeechobee \u2013 offers freshwater fishing, boating, picnicking and hiking opportunities. Many campgrounds and RV parks are available around. Lake George, Lake Seminole, and Lake Kissimmee may be smaller in size but there's no dearth of recreational activities. Wakulla Springs, world's deepest freshwater spring, is surrounded by forests and is a perfect spot for birdwatching, snorkeling, scuba diving, and sightseeing. For canoeing, kayaking, and tubing, the Ichetucknee Springs is the place to be.\r\n\r\n<b>Ten Thousand Islands<\/b> \u2013 It is a labyrinth of islands and mangrove islets with abundance of marine life. You can rent a canoe or hop on a group boat tour to weave through the mangrove wetlands.\r\n\r\n<b>Shopping<\/b> \u2013 Hit the St. Augustine flea market for ultimate bargain with vendors who peddle rare books, sports goods, Art Deco furniture, collectibles, and clothing. For chic boutiques and designer products you can linger in downtown Miami or Orlando.\r\n\r\n<b>Nightlife<\/b> \u2013 As the sun takes a dip in the Atlantic, the Emerald Coast heats up with the party scene. Moreover, South Beach in Miami is the ground zero to boogie the night away.\r\n<h2>Florida Airports<\/h2>\r\nFollowing are the major international airports in Florida \u2013\r\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: square; margin: 12px; padding: 0 0 0 20px;\">\r\n \t<li>Miami International Airport (MIA)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Orlando International Airport (MCO)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Tampa International Airport (TPA)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Fort Lauderdale\u2013Hollywood International Airport (FLL)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Palm Beach International Airport (PBI)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Jacksonville International Airport (JAX)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>St. Petersburg International Airport (PIE)<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nKnow More about \u00a0<span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/usa\/states\/florida\/florida-airports.html\">Florida Airports Map<\/a><\/span>\r\n<h2>Florida Location<\/h2>\r\nFlorida is located in the southeastern US. It is bordered by Alabama and Georgia in the North, Atlantic Ocean in the East, Straits of Florida in the South, and Gulf of Mexico in the West.\r\n<h2>How to Reach Florida?<\/h2>\r\n<b>By Air<\/b> \u2013 Miami International Airport is the gateway to the US and Latin America. It is connected by intercontinental flights and destinations.\r\n\r\n<b>By Train<\/b> \u2013 Silver Star, Silver Meteor, and Auto Train are the Amtrak trains that connect Florida with northeastern states. Moreover, Tri-Rail in Greater Miami and SunRail in Greater Orlando are the commuter rail networks.\r\n\r\n<b>By Road<\/b> \u2013 A dense network of U.S. Highways, state highways, and interstates routes link major cities like Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, and Orlando. Primary interstate routes in Florida are I-4, I-10, I-75, and I-95.\r\n<h2>Facts about Florida<\/h2>\r\n\u2022 Florida was the 27th state to enter the union on March 3, 1845.\r\n\u2022 Named by Juan Ponce de Le\u00f3n, Florida means \u201cFlowery Land.\u201d\r\n\u2022 Florida has the longest coastline (among 48 contiguous states) and has 669 miles of beaches.\r\n\u2022 It produces approximately 67% of citrus fruits in the USA.\r\n\u2022 Tallahassee is the state capital and Jacksonville is the largest city of Florida.\r\n\u2022 Saint Augustine is the oldest continuous settlement in North America.\r\n\u2022 Cape Canaveral and Merrit Island are home to several rocket-launching sites.\r\n\u2022 Fort Lauderdale is called \u201cThe Venice of America\u201d for its 185-mile-long navigable waterways.\r\n\u2022 Key Largo and Islamorada are billed as 'Dive Capital' and 'Sports Fishing Capital' of the world respectively.\r\n\u2022 Lake DeFuniak is one of the two naturally round lakes in the world.\r\n\u2022 Everglades National Park is the only place on the planet where alligators and crocodiles co-exist.\r\n\r\n<strong>Related : <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/usa\/national-parks\/florida-national-parks.html\">Florida National Parks<\/a>\u00a0| <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/usa\/states\/florida\/places.html\">Florida Museum<\/a>\u00a0| <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/usa\/states\/florida\/beaches-map.html\">Florida Beaches<\/a>\u00a0|<a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/usa\/states\/florida\/coast-map.html\"> Florida Coast Map<\/a>\u00a0| <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/usa\/zipcodes\/florida\/\">Florida Zip Code map<\/a>\u00a0| <a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/usa\/state-flags\/florida-flag.html\">Florida Flag<\/a><\/span><\/strong>","link":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/destinations\/usa\/florida\/","name":"Florida","slug":"florida","taxonomy":"category","parent":69,"meta":[],"z_taxonomy_image_url":"https:\/\/www.mapsofworld.com\/travel\/wp-content\/plugins\/categories-images\/assets\/images\/placeholder.png","yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Florida Travel Information - Map, Things to do, Facts, Airport<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Florida is located in the southeastern US. 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