Clearwater Beach, Florida
Clearwater Beach is a barrier island connected to Clearwater via the Clearwater Memorial Causeway, an elegant four lane fixed span bridge. Clearwater Beach is a very popular and touristy beach destination for visitors and Floridians alike. Along the strip there are many beach apparel and gift shops along with trendy restaurants. Visitors traveling south on the Sun Coast Trolley will cross the Sand Key Bridge, heading towards Indian Rocks Beach. 
Local Festivals and Events
- Sunsets at Pier 60
- Fun 'N Sun Festival
- The Clearwater Film Festival
- Florida Gulf Beaches Halfathon
- Florida Strawberry Festival
- Clearwater Jazz Holiday
- Tampa Bay Blues Festival
- John’s Pass Seafood Festival
- Ribfest
Indian Rocks Beach is popular destination due to it's free beach access parking. Gulf side, it has white sandy beaches, high rise condos and cottages along with businesses and restaurants, while the other side is the Intracoastal Waterway with canals, docks and residential housing. Visitors to the gulf beaches will find the Kooky Coconut, a sandwich shop near the public beach access that provides delicious snacks, Cuban sandwiches and frosty drinks. 
Madeira Beach is best known for the sea-themed John's Pass Village and Boardwalk. An unique retail shopping district with a variety of restaurants, the local fishing fleet, dolphin watching and shelling tours, boat rentals, parasailing and jet skiing. 
It's easy to tell when you have reached Treasure Island, the Thunderbird Resort is a tall and well-known landmark, but the most distinctive feature on Treasure Island is the wide white sandy beaches set back far from the shore. Not only is the beach perfect for an afternoon in the sun, it is also beautiful after dark, and visitors can join in with Drumming on the Beach every Sunday night, until 10pm.
St Petes Beach has many great restaurants and attractions. The Don CeSar Hotel, built in 1928, and is locally known as the Pink Lady, is a visible and historic landmark. There are many style of accommodations available, from resorts, condos, and cottages, to bed and breakfast. Gulf side has the white sandy beaches, and along the Intracoastal are mangroves, marinas, plenty of sea birds, restaurants, and shops. Further south is Fort DeSoto Park, the ferry to Egmont Key, and the Skyway Fishing Pier.
Tarpon Springs: Take a day, or a weekend and travel to Tarpon Springs and their famous sponge docks. Have a delicious Greek style meal (or two), wander through the Greek Village shops, and take an afternoon boat ride out into the harbor to see dolphins and other wildlife.
Titusville is named for Colonel Henry T. Titus who in 1867 founded the early settlement which developed into the city. The area around Titusville has been populated since 6000 B.C. by Indians known as Ais. These Indians had a long stable culture and lived along the shores of the Indian and Banana rivers. The Indians first encountered the Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon in the early 1500's. By the late 1700's the Indians that had lived for centuries in the same area had been almost completely decimated by disease, malnutrition and warfare.
During the 1920's came the Florida Land Boom, and the architecture of the period was typically Spanish, Spanish Colonial, Italian, or a mixture. Titusvillle like many Florida cities built many historical buildings. The the Boom collapsed by 1926, and following the effects of the Great Depression, Titusville experienced little growth for decades. During the 1950's the space industry began, with a missile testing range built at Cape Canaveral. As the Space Industry grew, the population tripled and by 1960, Titusville was experiencing a tourist industry for the as first time as thousands visited the area to witness the space launches.
Today visitors to the area can experience the 
During the 16th century, Cape Canaveral was referred to "Canaveral" which refers to canebrake, because the region had a very high production of sugarcane.
The distinctive black and white bands of the 
Visitors to New Smyrna Beach should visit the "Waterfront Loop" it is nearly 6 miles and has 4 distinct districts: Canal Street is known for it's Art Galleries and Artist workshops, Flagler Avenue is is close to the beach and filled with shops, Inns, and dining. The North Causeway district is close to the water, with marinas, fishing piers, and parks. Third Avenue is also known as "Eat Street" with more than 20 restaurants, health food stores, grocery and sundries. This creates a charming downtown district filled with shopping, restaurants, and of course, 13 miles of pristine beaches.
New Smyrna Beach is also full of history, originally established as a colony in 1768 along the west bank of the Indian River by a Scottish physician. After Dr. Turnbull's workers revolted and fled, the area was sparsely populated due to the intimidating presence of Seminole Indians. It wasn't until the arrival of the East Coast Railway in 1892, that the town began to thrive and expand.
New Smyrna Beach is so temperate, the growing season is virtually all year round. New Smyrna Beach also has the "dubious" honor as USA's shark bite capital, having had more confirmed shark bites than any other region. Apparently young Blacktip and Spinner sharks can't distinguish very well between feet and fish, and a few visitors each year will get their feet mauled, especially when the water is murky.
Daytona Beach is the perfect Florida Vacation Destination with plenty of things to see and do. One of the most famous features of Daytona is it's hard packed sand beach. The Beaches are always open and free to pedestrians! Cars are allowed on the beach in designated areas from sunrise to sunset, depending on tidal conditions. The hard packed sands are also ideal for bicycle riding.
The tallest lighthouse in Florida is located at the southernmost tip of the Daytona Beach area in the town of Ponce Inlet. Visit the Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse and Museum website to learn more, 
The other famous feature of Daytona is the Daytona International Speedway.
Haines City is yet another Florida town that took root after the South Florida Railroad reached the area. Local businesses that sprung up consisted of citrus farms, which today continues to be the dominant employer in the area.
The success of the citrus farms, lead to the development of Haines City downtown area, which many of those building are now listed in the National Historic Register. The Polk Hotel is one example, it was built in the Italian Renaissance Revival style.
Legoland caters to families with children of ages 2-12, and younger children will indeed enjoy the rides, shows, and attractions in the park.
Lakeland has over 38 lakes, many which were phosphate mines that eventually filled with water. Phosphate mining was one of the prominent industries in Lakeland, mining around Lakeland began in the late 1800s.
In the 1930's Frank Lloyd Wright was invited to Florida Southern College, and today it is the location of the largest collection of Frank Lloyd Wright buildings in the world. Visitors to the "Child of the Sun" Visitor Center can see a vast display of photographs, furniture, and drawings depicting Wright's work at the College.
Lakeland PigFest
Kissimmee is often overlooked as it is close to so many famous attractions and theme parks. Visitors to Kissimmee should take notice of it's architecture as they go through Kissimmee's downtown historic district. A delightful mural in the downtown area shows residents enjoying small town life.
Annual Events and Festivals in Kissimmee
Over 51 million visitors come to Orlando every year. With 450 hotels, and over 115,000 guest rooms, Orlando offers more lodging than almost any other location in the world. Orlando has over 100 attractions, including theme parks, museums, sports and entertainment, it would take a visitor over 2 months to see everything that Orlando has to offer.
