Florida’s Most Underrated Tourist Destination May Surprise You
Florida’s most underrated tourist destination may be surprising to you. This comes from a website named StudyFinds, where they looked at the seven most underrated tourist destinations in the United States of America. The way they came up with the list is they consulted 11 travel and tourism sites to find underrated spots.
So, Florida’s most underrated tourist destination is St. Augustine according to this list. To me, this is a little surprising. I have been there as a tourist and I know multiple people that have been as well. I do understand that there may be more appealing places in Florida like Orlando, Miami even right here in Tampa, than St. Augustine. There are more things to do in those bigger cities, but the history of Saint Augustine should make it a great tourist destination.
Why Is It Florida’s Most Underrated Tourist Destination
Here is what the website says about St. Augustine, “Many travelers choose other destinations around Florida such as Orlando and Miami, but St. Augustine’s rich history makes it a lovely destination for a peaceful, warm-weather getaway.”
The study goes on to say that St. Augustine is the oldest city in the United States dating back to 1565. Additionally, they say that when you visit you’ll love the Spanish architecture and that there are many things to see while you’re there. Including the Marble Bridge of Lions, the original Ripley’s Believe It Or Not museum, and the old St. John’s County Jail.
The 7 Most Underrated Tourist Destination In The United States
- Block Island, Rhode Island
- Florence, Oregon
- St. Augustine, Florida
- Buffalo, New York
- Cleveland, Ohio
- Greenville, South Carolina
- Asheville, North Carolina
I’m surprised to see bigger cities on this list like Buffalo and Cleveland. There are things to do while you are there, but I just wouldn’t consider them underrated.
4 Florida Experiences Make List Of Some Of The Best The Nation
Swim With Manatees
Specifically, swimming with manatees in Crystal River, Florida. Crystal River is located about 80 miles north of Tampa on the Nature Coast. Swimming with manatees comes in #8 overall in the United States.
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Kayak Tour of Cocoa Beach
This experience comes in #13 on the list. Cocoa Beach is on the east coast of Florida and is located just south of the Kennedy Space Center. Tripadvisor says, “Paddle through mangrove tunnels in the lagoon making sure to keep your eyes peeled for manatees and dolphins that reside in the area.”
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Clear Kayak Tour of Shell Key
Shell Key is located right here in the Tampa Bay area in Tierra Verde. This experience comes in at #14 on the list. Instead on riding in a regular kayak, you can ride in a clear one and get a different view of Tampa Bay.
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Key West Boat Tour
This come sin at #17 on the list. This is an experience to put on your bucket list. You will be able to see dolphins, stingrays and possibly sharks on this experience.
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