Top 10 Things To Do for FREE in Florida
The best things in life really ARE free!
By Dawn Henthorn, About.com Guide
1. FREE Sunset Celebrations
2. Visit One of America's Top Beaches for FREE
Over 1,100 acres is available for free public recreation at Pinellas County's Fort DeSoto Park. Besides the notable distinction of having one of the top beaches in the nation, Fort DeSoto also has won accolades for its "Paw Playground" and pet-friendly beach. There are plenty of recreation opportunities both on land and water — all within easy access. Take a picnic lunch and stay the day… because the sunsets are spectacular!
There is a small (under a $1) toll road fee to get to Fort DeSoto Park
3. Stroll Amelia Island's Downtown Fernandina Beach
4. COMPLIMENTARY Wine Tasting & Tours
Complimentary tours and wine tasting are offered seven days a week — Monday thru Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday, 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. — at Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards. Tours are held every 15-20 minutes, beginning with a 12-minute video presentation that shows the growing of Florida's grapes all the way to the wine making process. The tour includes the production area and a spectacular view of the vineyards where the grapes are grown and harvested. Wine tasting is held at a large tasting counter with a selection of award-winning wines offered. The tour and wine tasting lasts approximately 45 minutes.
Also, every January there is a FREE outdoor Winter Music Series every Saturday with live bands.
5. FREE Admission to National Naval Aviation Museum
6. Town of Murals FREE Walking Tour
7. Tour Florida's Capitol Complex for FREE
Tallahassee is Florida's capital city, where the state's law makers meet to conduct the Sunshine State's official business. The old and new capitol buildings are within the same block with guided and self-guided tours available for free.
Tour hours for the old capitol building are offered daily except Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Reservations at least two weeks in advance for guided tours are encouraged. For more information call 850-487-1902 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 850-487-1902 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
All guided tours for the new capitol require reservations, and tours during the legislative session — March through April — require reservations made months in advance. Tours daily except New Year's Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. For more information call 850-488-6167 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 850-488-6167 end_of_the_skype_highlighting.
8. Splash and Play at Daytona Beach for FREE
9. FREE Admission to Holocaust Memorial
The Holocaust Memorial, dedicated to the memory of the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust, is located in Miami Beach. Built of luminous Jerusalem stone and black granite the memorial makes a beautiful statement in the telling of a tragic story.
10. Lake Mirror Offers FREE Day in the Park
Lakeland's Lake Mirror is beautiful enough, but stroll the promenade around the lake and you'll find a treasure trove of surprises — the tiered Hollis Garden and entertaining Barnett Family Park. There is something to please everyone in the entire family.
Hollis Garden is a 1.2-acre tiered botanical garden that overlooks the Lake Mirror Promenade. The garden displays thousands of flowering plants, ornamental shrubs and water features.
Barnett Family Park features elaborate sculptures of native Florida animals and beautiful hand-cut glass Byzantine tiles. A unique themed playground, interactive "zero depth" water play area and large pavilion for picnics and parties completes the family fun.
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