Highest-rated free things to do in Florida, according to Tripadvisor
Highest-rated free things to do in Florida, according to Tripadvisor
It is incredibly expensive to be an American. While workers in the United States have seen an 80% increase in wages over the past 50 years, those gains haven't caught up with the ever-growing cost of living, according to a 2024 report from Consumer Affairs. Between 1970 and 2022, the national consumer price index increased by over 500%, while wages only grew by 80%.
That imbalance has put a huge strain on the average American. The number of cost-burdened households in the U.S. reached an 11-year record in 2022, according to an analysis of Census Bureau data by the Harvard Joint Center for Housing Studies. In June 2024, Redfin reported that the median U.S. home sale price hit an all-time high of $394,000.
It's no wonder that maintaining savings, paying down debts and mortgages, and regular expenses are taking precedence over vacations. But not everything that's enjoyable has to come at a high price. In fact, there's a roster of completely free things to do in Florida.
Think about the most common items on a vacation getaway itinerary: sightseeing, touring landmarks, or completing a nature walk. Or, maybe you're just aiming to relax and want some peace and quiet. Whether you're a history buff or aching to dip your toes in some cool water, you can find all this and more without swiping your credit card or crossing state lines.
To help you find your next free activity, Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated free things to do in Florida using data from Tripadvisor. 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 June 12, 2024.
Read on to start planning a weekend of free fun near you!
#30. Wynwood
- Rating: 4.5/5 (2,169 reviews)
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#29. Bean Point
- Rating: 4.5/5 (986 reviews)
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#28. St. Augustine Beach
- Rating: 4.5/5 (4,703 reviews)
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#27. St. Pete Beach
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5,290 reviews)
- Address: Gulf Blvd. St. Pete Beach, Florida
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#26. Old Town
- Rating: 4/5 (7,141 reviews)
- Address: 5770 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy Kissimmee, Florida
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#25. Miami Beach Boardwalk
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7,411 reviews)
- Address: Miami Beach Boardwalk Miami Beach, Florida
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#24. Hollywood Beach Broadwalk
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,683 reviews)
- Address: 101 S. Broadwalk 3501 North Broadwalk Hollywood, Florida
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#23. Cocoa Beach
- Rating: 4.5/5 (3,807 reviews)
- Address: 1600 Minutemen Causeway Cocoa Beach, Florida
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#22. Little Havana
- Rating: 4/5 (2,990 reviews)
- Address: Miami, Florida
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#21. National Naval Aviation Museum
- Rating: 5/5 (6,545 reviews)
- Address: 1750 Radford Blvd. Suite C, NAS Pensacola, Florida
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#20. Duval Street
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14,488 reviews)
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#19. Orlando International Premium Outlets
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8,723 reviews)
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#18. Panama City Beach
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6,624 reviews)
- Address: Panama City Beach, Florida
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#17. Tampa Riverwalk
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,872 reviews)
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#16. St. Armands Circle
- Rating: 4.5/5 (5,818 reviews)
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#15. Haulover Beach Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (1,324 reviews)
- Address: 10800 Collins Ave. Sunny Isles Beach, Florida
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#14. Ocean Drive
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12,483 reviews)
- Address: Ocean Drive Miami Beach, Florida
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#13. Fort Lauderdale Beach
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9,314 reviews)
- Address: A1A between Las Olas and Sunrise Blvd. Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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#12. Mallory Square
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14,948 reviews)
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#11. Las Olas Boulevard
- Rating: 4.5/5 (6,689 reviews)
- Address: Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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#10. Navarre Beach
- Rating: 5/5 (1,766 reviews)
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#9. Sawgrass Mills
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9,218 reviews)
- Address: 12801 West Sunrise Boulevard Sunrise, Florida
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#8. Lincoln Road
- Rating: 4.5/5 (17,942 reviews)
- Address: Lincoln Road Miami Beach, Florida
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#7. Dolphin Mall
- Rating: 4.5/5 (10,072 reviews)
- Address: 11401 N.W. 12th St. Miami, Florida
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#6. Hollywood Beach
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7,029 reviews)
- Address: Hollywood, Florida
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#5. Disney Springs
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13,864 reviews)
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#4. Bayside Marketplace
- Rating: 4/5 (13,882 reviews)
- Address: 401 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, Florida
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#3. Wynwood Walls
- Rating: 4.5/5 (9,213 reviews)
- Address: 2516 Northwest 2nd Ave. Miami, Florida
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#2. Siesta Beach
- Rating: 4.5/5 (8,669 reviews)
- Address: 948 Beach Road Siesta Key, Florida
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#1. Clearwater Beach
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12,870 reviews)
- Address: 1 Causeway Blvd. Clearwater, Florida
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This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Zuri White-Gibson, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states and Washington D.C.
