7 Unforgettable Road Trips To Take In Florida Before You Die
The Sunshine State is known for being one of the best states in the country for road trips. We love putting together road trips for Floridians, with everything from the best natural wonders to haunted attractions. With no ice or snow to slow us down, we don’t have to wait until summer to try one of these adventures, so start planning your next road trip today.
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1. The Ultimate North Florida Road Trip
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This road trip showcases the best of North Florida, from the state's biggest waterfall to the nation's oldest city, and so much in between. It will take you almost 13 hours, but you should have no trouble finding incredible places to stay in cities like St. Augustine or Fernandina Beach -- or one of the many state parks on the trip.2. The Ultimate Central Florida Road Trip
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Are you ready for a Central Florida adventure without any theme parks? Afterall, this part of the state has so much more to offer. On this 9-hour trip, you'll see some of our favorite pieces of Old Florida and our state's natural attractions.3. The Ultimate Terrifying Florida Road Trip
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Florida has its fair share of ghost stories and haunted places, and this is the ultimate trip for you ghost story fans out there. From a town of psychics to Florida's most haunted house, you'll find it all on this 15-hour drive.4. Florida’s Most Picturesque Small Towns Road Trip
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We have a huge crush on Florida's charming small towns, and we can't think of anything better than to see as many of them as possible. This 10 hour trip goes through some of our favorite towns, including Cedar Key, Mount Dora, and Tarpon Springs.5. The Florida Natural Wonders Road Trip
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A lot of people think Florida is all beaches and theme parks, but this trip is full of all of Florida's jaw-dropping natural wonders. Get ready for a waterfall, springs, coral reef, and caves (yes, caves!). Of course, they can't all be nearby, so this trip will take about 13 hours of driving.6. The Florida Lighthouse Road Trip
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Living in Florida, you're probably aware of our large collection of romantic, scenic lighthouses dotting the coast. See nine of the most picturesque examples in Florida, and even climb a few of them for some incredible views.7. 10 Amazing Places In Florida You Can Go On One Tank Of Gas
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For travelers on a budget, we put together an awesome trip that you should be able to take on just one tank of gas. The driving time is less than five hours, which makes it perfect for those short on time, too. This trip has a couple of our favorite small towns, natural wonders and mom-and-pop restaurants.https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/florida/7-unforgettable-road-trips-to-take-in-florida-before-you-die/?utm_medium=email&utm_source=florida&utm_campaign=newsletter&utm_content=nlbuttonB3&fbclid=IwAR0VtzvWe9ZkC_7MpxUf03R0cAV0yLnaMz5ckv3vwa4ec89Gdt6nxnt0KrE