Highest-rated things to do in Florida, according to Tripadvisor
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.
If you're craving a burst of adrenaline, why not reserve a spot in Michigan's famed Saugatuck Dune Rides? The activity's charmingly dated website is a great indication of its word-of-mouth notoriety and timeless appeal. Over in Arizona, you might be surprised to find that it's not just the Grand Canyon that tempts travelers to its desert landscape—it's also one-of-a-kind venues like the Musical Instrument Museum, where music enthusiasts can find over 7,500 instruments from 200 countries around the world.
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.
Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated 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 3, 2024.
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.
#30. Lock & Load Miami
- Rating: 5/5 (4,548 reviews)
- Address: 2545 North Miami Ave. Miami, Florida
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#29. Wonder House
- Rating: 5/5 (475 reviews)
- Address: 1075 Mann Road Bartow, Florida
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#28. Happily Ever After Fireworks
- Rating: 5/5 (25,021 reviews)
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#27. Bear Creek Feline Center
- Rating: 5/5 (419 reviews)
- Address: 8822 Tracy Way Panama City, Florida
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#26. Black Police Precinct and Courthouse Museum
- Rating: 5/5 (298 reviews)
- Address: 480 Northwest 11th St. Miami, Florida
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#25. Hatchet Hangout - Axe Throwing St Pete
- Rating: 5/5 (827 reviews)
- Address: 2360 Central Ave. North St. Petersburg, Florida
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#24. Duncan McClellan Gallery
- Rating: 5/5 (757 reviews)
- Address: 2342 Emerson Ave. South St. Petersburg, Florida
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#23. Lock & Load Museum
- Rating: 5/5 (1,016 reviews)
- Address: 2545 North Miami Ave. Miami, Florida
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#22. The Wizard of Oz Museum
- Rating: 5/5 (955 reviews)
- Address: 7099 North Atlantic Ave. Cape Canaveral, Florida
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#21. Duval Street
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14,488 reviews)
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#20. St. Augustine Wild Reserve
- Rating: 5/5 (2,313 reviews)
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#19. Ocean Drive
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12,485 reviews)
- Address: Ocean Drive Miami Beach, Florida
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#18. Bayside Marketplace
- Rating: 4/5 (13,882 reviews)
- Address: 401 Biscayne Blvd. Miami, Florida
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#17. Mallory Square
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14,948 reviews)
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#16. Busch Gardens
- Rating: 4/5 (18,509 reviews)
- Address: 10165 North McKinley Drive Tampa, Florida
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#15. Disney's Hollywood Studios
- Rating: 4.5/5 (29,193 reviews)
- Address: 351 South Studio Drive Streets of America Bay Lake, Florida
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#14. Lincoln Road
- Rating: 4.5/5 (17,940 reviews)
- Address: Lincoln Road Miami Beach, Florida
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#13. Stetson Mansion
- Rating: 5/5 (5,976 reviews)
- Address: 1031 Camphor Lane DeLand, Florida
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#12. McCarthy's Wildlife
- Rating: 5/5 (3,569 reviews)
- Address: 12943 61st St. North West Palm Beach, Florida
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#11. Hollywood Beach
- Rating: 4.5/5 (7,032 reviews)
- Address: Hollywood, Florida
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#10. Key West Butterfly and Nature Conservatory
- Rating: 4.5/5 (13,077 reviews)
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#9. Clearwater Beach
- Rating: 4.5/5 (12,868 reviews)
- Address: 1 Causeway Blvd. Clearwater, Florida
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#8. The Ernest Hemingway Home and Museum
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21,018 reviews)
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#7. Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (34,830 reviews)
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#6. John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (14,402 reviews)
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#5. NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
- Rating: 4.5/5 (21,699 reviews)
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#4. Magic Kingdom Park
- Rating: 4.5/5 (69,602 reviews)
- Address: 1180 Seven Seas Drive Walt Disney World Bay Lake, Florida
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#3. Discovery Cove
- Rating: 5/5 (17,691 reviews)
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#2. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Orlando Resort
- Rating: 5/5 (41,331 reviews)
- Read more on Tripadvisor
#1. Universal Islands of Adventure
- Rating: 4.5/5 (52,375 reviews)
- Read more on Tripadvisor
This story features data reporting by Karim Noorani, writing by Michelle No, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.
