Flavour and fragrance is everywhere in this part of Florida, from the Latin spice of MiamiOpens in a new window, to the Margaritaville vibes of Key WestOpens in a new window, to the eucalyptus-scented Everglades.
Cultural aficionados, beachcombers and outdoor enthusiasts alike will find something to love in Southeast Florida. Explore museums, galleries, beaches, historic sites and more in this pocket of the state.
Discover the opulent luxury of Palm Beach. Walk around Worth Avenue, where art galleries, luxury stores and world-class restaurants converge. Enjoy a similarly luxurious atmosphere inland in West Palm Beach. Check out the Norton Museum of ArtOpens in a new window, South Florida Science Museum and Palm Beach Zoo for hours of amusement for the whole family.
Make your way down the Atlantic coast through affluent beach communities, such as Boynton Beach, Boca RatonOpens in a new window, Pompano BeachOpens in a new window and Fort LauderdaleOpens in a new window. Check out the galleries and museums in Delray Beach. Stroll along Blue Wave Beach on Hollywood’s Broadwalk walkway.
Explore the melting pot that is Miami. Browse through the markets of Little San Juan and the antiques and art of the Design District. Get authentic Cuban food and hand-rolled cigars in the Little HavanaOpens in a new window district. Shop, dine and dance in the Bayside Marketplace. South BeachOpens in a new window, a neighborhood of Miami, is a destination in and of itself. Enjoy the round-the-clock nightlife or catch some rays on the beach.
Continue south to Key LargoOpens in a new window, the gateway to the famous Florida KeysOpens in a new window. Paddle around the spectacular reefs in John Pennekamp Coral Reef State ParkOpens in a new window. Dive into the Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary and see if you can find the Christ of the Abyss statue resting on the ocean floor.
At the other end of the Florida Keys, considered the very bottom of the United States, find Key West. Country singer Jimmy Buffett made this place famous, but it’s a lot more than Margaritaville. Visit Ernest Hemingway Home and MuseumOpens in a new window to learn about the fabled author. Take a boat or seaplane to the pristine Dry Tortugas National ParkOpens in a new window.
No visit to Florida is complete without experiencing Everglades National ParkOpens in a new window. Spot alligators languishing in its seemingly endless swamplands.
Visit Southeast Florida throughout the year. Come for its warm weather and sunny beaches, but stay for its plethora of natural and cultural activities.
