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Florida, Southeastern state with 1,350-mile coastline in United States

Florida extends between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, featuring long stretches of sand beaches and inland freshwater springs.

Spanish explorer Juan Ponce de León first landed in Florida during 1513, naming the peninsula La Florida before establishing the settlement of St Augustine.

The Kennedy Space Center in Brevard County maintains a substantial collection of space artifacts and continues launching rockets for NASA space missions.

The period from November through April provides mild temperatures and lower humidity levels for exploring outdoor attractions across the state.

The Everglades watershed contains both American alligators and American crocodiles, making it the single location where these reptiles naturally coexist.

Location: United States

Inception: March 3, 1845

Capital city: Tallahassee

Elevation above the sea: 30 m

Part of: contiguous United States, South Atlantic states

Shares border with: Georgia, Alabama

Address: Florida, USA

Website: https://myflorida.com

GPS coordinates: 27.75677,-81.46398

Latest update: May 28, 2025 03:48

Attractions near Walt Disney World

The area surrounding Walt Disney World features diverse attractions: from Gatorland wildlife preserve to Kennedy Space Center. Visitors find botanical gardens, science centers, art museums and amusement parks. The region includes historical sites like Jack Kerouac House and natural habitats at Manatee Sanctuary Park.

Florida road trip through parks beaches and nature spots

Florida features theme parks in Orlando, the Everglades wetlands, Miami beaches and the Keys. The route includes national parks, historic sites, lighthouses and botanical gardens. Visitors will see mangroves, coral reefs and waterfalls.

Best beaches in Florida for a perfect getaway

Florida, known as the Sunshine State, extends along the Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico with white sand beaches and warm waters. The coastline includes urban beaches near Miami, natural reserves in the Keys, and family destinations in central Florida. Visitors find locations for swimming, surfing, fishing, and wildlife observation from Pensacola to Key West.

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Walt Disney World Resort
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Walt Disney World Resort

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Coral Castle
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Coral Castle

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Hard Rock Stadium
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Hard Rock Stadium

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Epcot
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Epcot

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Universal Studios Florida
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Universal Studios Florida

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Disney's Hollywood Studios
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Disney's Hollywood Studios

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Magic Kingdom
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Magic Kingdom

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Sunshine Skyway Bridge
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Sunshine Skyway Bridge

118.7 km
Camping World Stadium
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Camping World Stadium

87.3 km
Raymond James Stadium
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Raymond James Stadium

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Disney's Animal Kingdom
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Disney's Animal Kingdom

68.1 km
Universal Orlando Resort
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Universal Orlando Resort

79.9 km
Daytona International Speedway
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Daytona International Speedway

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VelociCoaster
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VelociCoaster

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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind
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Guardians of the Galaxy: Cosmic Rewind

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Versailles house
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Versailles house

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Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith
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Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith

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Tropicana Field
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Tropicana Field

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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
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The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

79.7 km
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
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Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey

79.7 km
Volcano Bay
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Volcano Bay

78.4 km
Conch Republic
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Conch Republic

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SeaWorld Orlando
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Seven Mile Bridge
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Seven Mile Bridge

343.1 km
Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
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Big Thunder Mountain Railroad

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Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39
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Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39

124.3 km
Everglades National Park
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Everglades National Park

282.9 km
Universal Epic Universe
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Universal Epic Universe

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