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Popular biking routes in Florida
If you’d like to dust off your bicycle and do some sightseeing on two wheels, Florida offers plenty of scenic opportunities to see nature from your bike. These are just a few of Florida’s most interest bike routes: Sanibel Island features about 25 miles of bike paths running along shops, restaurants, parks and natural attractions […]
State & national parks in Florida, including fee-free days
National parks and state parks in Florida are an ideal way to savor the natural beauty of the Sunshine State. Some are free or relatively inexpensive. In Florida, some national parks require an entry fee, and some national parks are always free. These are the fee-free days at U.S. National Parks for 2021: January 18: Birthday of […]
Free Smithsonian Museum Day
Whether you’re at home or traveling, you can open your mind and enjoy FREE admission to hundreds of museums and cultural institutions across the U.S., as part the 17th annual Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day on Sept. 18, 2021. To get started, visit the Museum Day site, search for participating museums in your area. Participants are allowed […]
Free entry weekends at museums for Bank of America patrons
Bank of America’s Museums On Us program offers free entry the first full weekend of each month to participating museums in Florida, and elsewhere, with eligible Bank of America or Merrill Lynch credit or debit card. These are just some of the participating museums. It’s a good idea to phone ahead, especially on a holiday […]
Florida state parks with springs, tubing and boat tours
Swimming and tubing in sparkling springs is a popular activity offered at several state parks in Florida . State Park entry fees are usually $6 per vehicle. Some fees may vary. Tube rentals and shuttles are extra. Parks with tubing include these & others. Ichetucknee Springs State Park, 12087 SW U.S. Highway 27, Fort White […]
Free general admission at the Florida Museum of Natural History at University of Florida
Visit the Florida Museum of Natural History in Gainesville for free. The museum is a fun place for children, it features a Discovery Room, lime stone cave, and collection drawers. The museum is open Monday through Saturday, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Sundays, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. It is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Admission […]
Entry is free to Naples Depot Museum
The Naples Depot Museum offers free admission. You can see a restored Seaboard Air Line Railway passenger station, plus exhibits of vintage trains and other intriguing types of transportation. The museum is at 1051 5th Ave S. in downtown Naples. It is open 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. most Mondays to Saturdays. Exhibits and displays […]
Visit the Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve for Free
The Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve is home to multiple and endangered plants and animals in Fort Myers. It’s also a safe haven for migrating birds. With more than 3,400 acres of wetland, it measures approximately 11 miles long and 1/3 mile wide. This amazing ecosystem is free for you and your family to explore. […]
Shelling in Sanibel Island and Captiva Island
Sanibel Island and Captiva Island are known for having some of the best beaches for shelling. From the Lighthouse to North Captiva, the beaches are made out of a variety of shells. Types of shells found on Sanibel Island and Captiva Island: Conch Shells Junonia Shells Lightning Whelk Shells Cockle Shells Tulip Shells Sand Dollar […]
Free Bands on the Beach concert series in Pensacola Beach
Every Tuesday night, at 7 p.m., between April and October, the Bands on the Beach concert series hosts free performances from local artists. The concerts take place at the Gulfside Pavilion located at Casino Beach Boulevard, Pensacola Beach, FL 32561. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets. No pets are allowed and glass […]