Highest-rated things to do in Florida by visitors

When planning your next holiday, you might feel an instinctual pull toward destinations that would take you across oceans, like Tokyo or Paris, but there are experiences closer to home that will have you thinking twice before booking a trip abroad ever again.

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Indeed, even if you've lived in Florida your whole life, you might be surprised by just how many top-rated things you've yet to cross off your list. From architectural wonders and picturesque views to historical museums and other must-see sights, you'll find your appreciation for Florida reignited just by reading through this list of top-rated things to do.

compiled a list of the highest-rated things to do in Florida using data from . Tripadvisor ranks places using a combination of metrics, including overall rating, reviews, and number of page views. As a result, an activity with a 5 out of 5 overall rating might rank lower than one with a 4 out of 5. Data is as of Aug. 15, 2025.

Whether you're a family of five traveling in a recreational vehicle or a duo of friends looking for a quick getaway in Florida, read on for a list of sights you could easily plan a trip around.

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#30. Grizzly Axes

- Rating: 5.0/5 (175 reviews)
- City: Pensacola
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#29. Happily Ever After Fireworks

- Rating: 4.9/5 (25,022 reviews)
- City: Orlando
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#28. Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education & Experience Center

- Rating: 4.9/5 (368 reviews)
- City: Golden Gate
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#27. Bear Creek Feline Center

- Rating: 5.0/5 (439 reviews)
- City: Panama City
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#26. Wonder House

- Rating: 5.0/5 (552 reviews)
- City: Bartow
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#25. Duncan McClellan Gallery

- Rating: 4.9/5 (784 reviews)
- City: St Petersburg
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#24. Dolphins Plus Marine Mammal Responder

- Rating: 4.9/5 (1,348 reviews)
- City: Key Largo
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#23. Epcot World Showcase

- Rating: 4.5/5 (12,463 reviews)
- City: Orlando
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#22. The Wizard Of Oz Museum And Van Gogh

- Rating: 4.9/5 (1,371 reviews)
- City: Cape Canaveral Brevard County
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#21. Disney's Hollywood Studios

- Rating: 4.3/5 (29,301 reviews)
- City: Bay Lake
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#20. Duval Street

- Rating: 4.3/5 (14,503 reviews)
- City: Key West
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#19. Mallory Square

- Rating: 4.4/5 (14,984 reviews)
- City: Key West
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#18. St. Augustine Wild Reserve

- Rating: 4.9/5 (2,463 reviews)
- City: St Augustine
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#17. Lincoln Road

- Rating: 4.4/5 (17,986 reviews)
- City: Miami Beach
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#16. Ocean Drive

- Rating: 4.3/5 (12,528 reviews)
- City: Miami Beach
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#15. Stetson Mansion

- Rating: 4.9/5 (6,468 reviews)
- City: DeLand
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#14. Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory

- Rating: 4.7/5 (13,180 reviews)
- City: Key West
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#13. Busch Gardens

- Rating: 4.2/5 (18,842 reviews)
- City: Tampa
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#12. McCarthy's Wildlife Sanctuary

- Rating: 5.0/5 (3,699 reviews)
- City: West Palm Beach
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#11. Bayside Marketplace

- Rating: 4.1/5 (13,939 reviews)
- City: Miami
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#10. Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park

- Rating: 4.4/5 (34,924 reviews)
- City: Orlando
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#9. The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum

- Rating: 4.5/5 (21,136 reviews)
- City: Key West
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#8. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort

- Rating: 4.8/5 (41,349 reviews)
- City: Orlando
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#7. Disney Springs

- Rating: 4.3/5 (14,005 reviews)
- City: Orlando
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#6. Magic Kingdom Park

- Rating: 4.4/5 (69,801 reviews)
- City: Bay Lake
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#5. Hollywood Beach

- Rating: 4.7/5 (7,507 reviews)
- City: Hollywood Broward County
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#4. NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

- Rating: 4.5/5 (22,390 reviews)
- City: Merritt Island Brevard County
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#3. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park

- Rating: 4.6/5 (15,322 reviews)
- City: Key Largo
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#2. Universal Islands of Adventure

- Rating: 4.6/5 (52,506 reviews)
- City: Orlando
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#1. Clearwater Beach

- Rating: 4.6/5 (12,940 reviews)
- City: Clearwater
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This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 51 states.

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