Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Sep-Oct
The ideal shoulder season with fewer crowds, cooler temperatures and warm
waters.
Best Places to Eat
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Blue Heaven (
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Floridian (
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Michy's (
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Broken Egg (
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Ella's Folk Art Cafe (
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Best Places to Stay
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Pelican Hotel (
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Biltmore Hotel (
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Dickens House (
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Pillars (
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Everglades International Hostel (
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AMERICA'S BEST STATE PARKS
Encountering Florida's bizarre, beautiful terrain and its wealth of ancient critters,
migratory seabirds and imposing wildlife is unquestionably a highlight. Thankfully,
Florida makes it easy for travelers with one of the nation's best state park systems.
It is the first and only state to be a two-time recipient of the National Gold Medal
Award for Excellence (in 1999 and 2005).
The state's 160 state parks span an overwhelming array of environments, home
to epic coral reefs (John Pennekamp), thousands of alligators (Myakka River), oth-
erworldly limestone karst terrain (Paynes Prairie) and crystal springs (Wakulla
Springs). Of course, Florida is also legendary for the quality of its beaches, includ-
ing such top beach parks as Grayton Beach, Fort DeSoto, Honeymoon Island and
St Joseph Peninsula.
wildlife watching (what, when and how), visit the
Florida Fish & Wildlife Commis-
