Dry Tortugas

One of our nation’s least-visited national parks is well worth visiting if you’re traveling through the Florida Keys. This park might not be a secret to the locals or even lovers of national parks, but it’s actually very remotely placed.

It’s roughly 70 miles away from the famous Key West. And the national park spans 100 square miles. It’s mainly open water and 7 small islands.

If you decide to visit, you can explore attractions like the 19th Century Fort Jefferson, dive into a shipwreck, enjoy the fantastic beaches, and snorkel among the coral reefs. In fact, this archipelago’s coral reefs are presently the least disturbed out of all the Florida Keys reefs.

Southwest Florida Ale Trail

The states of Oregon and Vermont get lots of praise and attention for being the best places in our country for beer lovers. But many people have yet to learn about this hidden brewery trail in the sunshine state.

The great Southwest Florida Ale Trail connects all the different breweries across four counties in the state. You can even pick up a passport that gets stamped at each of the breweries you visit and even win some prizes along the way.

A few of the breweries are also close to the coast so that you can enjoy the beer AND the beach.

Be sure to leave us a comment to let us know if you’ve visited any of the locations. And if you have upcoming plans to visit this beautiful state, here are 5 Mistakes to Avoid on a Florida Vacation, According to Locals