Hey guys, I am back this week… a little late, but man it was worth the wait. Let me tell you about what I would like to do for summer vacation… or at least for the rest of the year. We want to explore the sunshine state to find Things to do in Florida by most popular counties. You read that right!
While trying to figure out what to write about this week, since it is summer and I like to prepare for the summer break. My first thought was to make a list of things we like to do. I thought that might be boring and where was the challenge in that. So I decided people might be going on vacation to Florida or planning a future vacation to Florida. So why not create a list of things to do in Florida by most popular counties.
That’s right you heard it, Mike Mikayla and I are going to explore Florida by county. It’s a great idea because summer is the time where we try not to be home at all on the weekends. We will prepare all the different kinds of activities to do. It could be swimming or educational to something physical like hiking.
Fun things to do in all 67 counties
Florida has 67 counties, so far we have been to 17 of them. We have been to a lot of the popular counties, which are the places a lot of people visit. So, of course, we are going to start from our hometown of Pasco County. I was going to go in alphabetical order but where is the fun in that. We need a challenge. This may take us longer than the summer but I sure hope you follow us along for the ride.
We love exploring Florida and feeling like we found some cool things to do. We want families to be able to have a fun time on a dime. I know people love the amusement parks in Tampa, but those can cost an arm and a leg. If you want to do that, that’s great, it’s up to you. I want to give some options that could help save some money and still be enjoyable!
How will we judge the things to do in Florida by most popular counties?
What I want from this series is to provide fun, cheap or free alternatives to amusement parks. So with that, we will be judging places on price, amenities offered and if they do any special events.
Prices
We want the price to be as cheap as possible or free. We want more bang for our buck. Use that saved money towards one big thing to do like going to the amusement park or zip-lining. Whatever you are in to let that be the big wow-za of an adventure. Then explore all the little hometown things that we offered.
Amenities
Amenities are a must, I am not going to send you to a field and say make up your own fun. (I mean we could do that and still have a good time, but that it not what it is about). I am making it my job to make sure it has fun things because I have a 10-year-old. If it is not fun for her, it won’t be fun for anyone. Kidding, we would still think it was fun.
Special Events
Another thing we are going to looking into is if they have any special events going on. May be you are coming down for a holiday like Christmas, Thanksgiving or Halloween. What ever the reason may be that you are here, we wanna know what fun things these places have to offer! We are going to do a deep dive and find out all the nitty-gritty, so you don’t have to.
Why are we doing this?
At the end of this journey, we want people to have something to do. Even if they are driving through and need to get out of their car to stretch their legs. I want to provide the Ultimate Florida Guide.
I don’t want visitors to think of Florida as a retirement state. For the most part, it is, but it is so much more than that. Every county we have been to has a great history to explore or fun swimming hole. They all have their own charm and we need to share those wonderful things.
End goals for things to do in Florida by most popular counties
On the blog, you will be getting fun places. Yet, if you sign up for the newsletter you are going to get behind the scenes look. As well as bonus places for that county we are in the week you sign up. My ultimate goal for this guide is going to include cheap, tasty food and bonus places you can do in each county.
I know besides what I find and what we go do, we will find things along the way to our destinations. That’s okay because I will include them in the newsletter for those of you who sign up. Once I am done writing about all the counties, I want to turn this into a printable PDF for all to enjoy. You can either download the whole guide or the counties you want or need.
Coming up next week
Our first stop on this redonkulous adventure train is going to be our hometown Pasco County. Things to do in Pasco County Florida. I should know all the fun things to do because I have lived here my whole life. I already have my fun, cheap or free places and I am writing it now along with this post. But you have to wait until next week… Sign up for the newsletter and get it right in your inbox!
I have a running list of places to check out in each county and can’t wait to get the show on the road. Please let me know if you have any suggestions for things I should be on the lookout for. Let me know If I should include a place on my list. Again I do hope you guys follow along on this journey.
Until next time, Have a good day!
Click the links below to find things to do by county!
Alachua County
Bay County
Broward County
Duval County
Gilchrist County
Hernando County
Hillsborough County
Lee County
Marion County
Miami-Dade County
Monroe County
Orange County
Palm Beach County
Pasco County
Pinellas County
Sarasota County
St. Johns County
Suwannee County
Volusia County
What a fantastic resource! We love exploring in Florida!
We have been to so many places around here that I never think to share them.
I love this! My sister lives in Orlando but I think it’s time we explore other parts of Florida
I love Orlando. There are so many things for us to do over there too.
So kool, it looks like you all had fun, I’ve always loved the idea of sunny and warm weather, palms trees, and nice beaches! Can’t wait to hear what else you have explored.
I will be sharing all of my adventures soon.
I had no idea there were this many counties in Florida. This is a great idea for a series of blog posts!
There are 67 counties in Florida, but not all of them have fun things to do. Since there is a lot of farming counties I just chose the MOST POPULAR ones.
I didn’t know much about Florida, but only what the media keeps on telling us (you know – gorgeous beaches!). It is so cool that Florida also has other things to offer affordable, and more fun outdoors!
Follow along for the ride Blair. We’re going on an adventure.
Sounds like quite the adventure! I know there’s more to Florida besides beaches and Disney World. Looking for affordable activities to do on a vacation is always a plus!
absolutely enjoyed my read & viewed all the captured shared, I detailed travel things to do in Florida, am saving it for my reference 😀 cheers, siennylovesdrawing
Wow such a comprehensive list on the things that tourists or visitors could do in Florida! I love that you’re making it as cheap as possible since not everyone has the budget to do expensive activities. I’ll definitely share and save this for reference when we can travel again.
I have never been to Florida but I do want to visit it one day. Looks splendid
Let me know when you do Lyosha. I will show you around!