The Sunshine State
Capital: Tallahassee
The oldest European settlement in America. Hurricanes. Sunny days. Beaches.
Clearwater Beach: Located on Florida's Gulf Coast. The beaches are beautiful. The waves are gentle. The sand is warm.
Florida State Capitol: This is a two-in-one combo deal. You get the old capitol and the current building, both located at the same site.
Kennedy Space Center: You'll find Space Shuttle Atlantis here. You can also book viewings for SpaceX and Blue Falcon launches separately.
Key West: The southernmost point in the continental US. The so-called Republic of Conch is a place for relaxation, a bit of history, and oh, relaxation.
St. Augustine: The oldest European settlement in the United States.
National Park Sites Visited
Big Cypress National Preserve: Alligators, hiking, humidity...Florida.
Castillo de San Marcos National Monument: The oldest masonry fortification in the continental US. Made from coquina shells.
Dry Tortugas National Park: A few hours by boat off the coast of Key West. This is an impressive fort, especially considering everything, including water, had to be imported.
Everglades National Park: Like Big Cypress, this place has gators (without fences) and birds, and a trolley if you don't care to walk!
Fort Matanzas National Memorial: Basically the little brother to Castillo de San Marcos.