Things To Do In Florida

There are so many diverse places to visit and activities to explore in Florida that even the locals never get bored finding new things to do. Each time we discover a hidden beach, festival, park, or “shop small business” store it is like another surprise and refreshing adventure. Although the pandemic has curtailed large gatherings in popular places it has given natives other alternatives like going on less traveled road trips, engaging in new hobbies, or adventuring to unfamiliar destinations. Below are some ideas to stay active during hard times while supporting our communities.

  1. Florida Day Trip – Driving along the coastline or Intracoastal Waterways offers a scenic and relaxing drive. Find hidden treasures while visiting small businesses or family-run restaurants in small beach towns. Enjoy outdoor dining, boutique shops, and other unusual shops along the way. There is a lot of history in Florida with monuments and other public displays to get to know Old Florida and its past times. Enjoy public outdoor artwork and sculptures on display. Some towns have concentrated their public artwork on themes such as turtles, manatees, or mosaic benches.
  2. Florida Gardening – With the great tropical climate, Floridians tend to gravitate to outdoor spaces and gardening just like others are decorating their interiors. Whether it is decorating the patio or the landscaping there are many nurseries to visit and receive great advice on gardening. Visiting a local nursery and asking questions helps to know your plants and what survives in each season. Start with a small section of your yard or patio with some colorful plants, herbs, or small fruit trees. Most citrus especially lemons do grow well in pots. Considering Florida’s climate, it is important to get to learn about the proper care for plants and scheduling the timely watering, fertilizing to keep the plants healthy.
  3. Home Curb Appeal – Curb appeal is the first impression of your home and sometimes a few changes outside your home can pay back handsomely in improvements. Start by deciding on an overall design. Is your house country, modern, cottage, or traditional? For a quick curb appeal makeover emphasize your decorative mailbox with some added flowers and seasonal decorations around the pole. Coordinate your door theme and place a door knocker along with a wreath or holiday decoration on your door. Place a plant or flower at the entryway along with a doormat that coordinates the overall look of your home.
  4. Visit A Local Park – Going to a local park provides much-needed exercise and relaxation. The great outdoors provides us fresh air and taking a walk can help us reflect on life and goals for the future. Take notice of your surroundings and you may see the natural habitat and wildlife and discover a new hobby such as bird watching. Be camera-ready you never know what you may see out on the trails.
  5. Outdoor Flea Markets and Antiques – Become a little creative and research periods that offer your favorite decorating style. Hollywood Regency, Tiki, MCM, Coastal, or French Country all have their style influences. If interested in vintage decor from the past, there are many outdoor shops with an abundance of treasures offering great bargains to assist you in decorating your new room.
  6. Visit New Beaches – Some Florida beaches are very well known for their piers, restaurants, and boutique shops while others are quieter and less crowded. Look for these hidden gems in the rough. The sand can be very different depending on the beach location with some having rock formations, driftwood, shells while others offering more of the natural elements on the beach. Create your very own coastal decor at no cost with the finds on the beach, driftwoods, corals, shells, along with your own framed beach photos and a little imagination. These unique treasures also make great gifts for family and friends.