Thinking of Florida family vacations the memories of famous Walt Disney characters, standing in queues at the amazing theme parks and spending lots of dollars instantly come to mind. Apart from its world renowned theme parks, Florida is also popular for its warm beaches, moderate temperatures and natural beauty. In order to get the most out of the Florida holidays, you need to find out about the several family holiday attractions the second-most visited state in America has to offer.

Amazing Theme Parks

One of the famous spots to visit when on Florida family vacations is the Walt Disney World. The central area of Florida has many theme parks such as Universal Studious, MGM Studious, Islands of Adventure and the Disney Parks of Magic Kingdom. The Seaworld Orlando, another great attraction, is located a few miles on I-4. Busch Gardens with many theme parks in Tampa can be reached in 90-minutes by car from Orlando.

If you are thinking of visiting many theme parks when on holiday in Florida, you should buy park-hopper passes. For example, Walt Disney, Busch Gardens and Universal Studious issue tickets that you can use to visit all of their associated parks. When visiting the state in summer, you may opt for a package that also covers entry charges for one of the water parks in Florida. For example, Universal Studious on occasions issue packages that include entry to Wet ‘n’ Wild.

Lastly, if you are visiting Florida to mainly see the theme parks; you may want to book one of the on-site resort hotels these parks have. This will help you save money and time as the resorts and the parks are well connected by the shuttle service.

Warm And Clean Beaches

The best time to visit warm beaches of Florida is the spring or summer. If you are planning to spend most of your time around the beach when on Florida family vacations, you may consider staying at the hotel with overlooking the beach or booking one located in the nearby coastal towns.

Daytona and Cocoa, located on the Atlantic, are the two main beaches of Florida where you can get affordable accommodations. Lori Wilson Park with its large open grounds and a vintage wooden playground for children is one of the major attractions of Cocoa. South Beach in Miami is also very famous tourist spot, but the accommodation can be very costly and may not be the perfect choice for a family holiday, though it is quite popular for its adult nightlife. Clearwater beach, though not ideal for kids during spring, is considered one of the best family beaches. Clearwater Marine Museum provides a great opportunity for the children to see the marine animals.

Natural And Historical Sites

While the theme parks and beaches are the biggest tourist attractions in Florida, many visitors don’t know that the state has many wonderful historical and natural sites, which are the ideal places to visit when on Florida family vacation.

The Florida Keys, located south of Miami is the best place for people who like diving to watch underwater sea life. Most of the companies, like Snorkel Center situated at Hawks Cay Resort, run sea diving courses for children.

There are many state parks in Florida. You can go canoeing, camping and hiking in one of these parks. The Everglades, located in South Florida, is famous for its diverse and interesting wild life, which includes manatees and alligators.

Historic structures built by Spanish when Florida was under their rule and Civil War bases are among the prominent historical sites located in North Florida. You can see this remarkable architecture in St. Augustine, one of the ancient cities in America. There are many activities designed especially for children like ghost tours and scavenger hunts