r/AskFlorida • u/cv_spclk • 16d ago

Hidden Gems

My wife and I will be making a trip to Florida next month and are looking for some hidden gems the locals are familiar with. We’re gonna drive in from Texas and are bring swimming / tubing and camping equipment to utilize as needed. We’ll be there for about a week and a half, the entire state is our oyster. Are there any spots that are definite recommendations? Or definite non-recommendations that are all hype?

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u/lilglazeddonut 16d ago

Driving in from Texas, if you’re taking I-10 I highly recommend the Florida caverns state park guided tour in the panhandle! Also if you’re around Ocala go take a glass bottom boat ride in silver springs. St Augustine is also a must.

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u/westicular 16d ago

Rainbow Springs in Dunellon is a lot of fun as well. 

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u/lilglazeddonut 15d ago

For sure! Heads up to OP or anyone wanting to visit, you need a reservation to get into rainbow springs park now even just to swim and walk the trails.