Mike Miller is a blogger, writer, consulting engineer, and speaker who has lived in Florida most of his life. He is the author of 18 books about Florida. His writing focuses on off-the-beaten-path Florida and tells readers about the rich Florida history that informs their travel. He has driven an estimated 2 million miles in Florida in too many cars to count and sailed all Florida coasts and Keys in his sailboats. Mike received a B.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Florida and is a registered professional engineer and licensed real estate broker. He served in the U.S. Navy, owned his own consulting engineering firm, and had key roles in the construction of Walt Disney World, Epcot, and Universal Studios Florida. He loves to write and speak about Florida. Florida Day Trips celebrates Florida's unique nature and reflects Mike's lifetime of exploring the Sunshine State.

This guidebook is packed with hundreds of Florida's best destinations organized by theme, so readers can decide what to do and then find where to do it.

Dedication

Acknowledgments

Outdoor Adventures

Seminole Indian Culture

Birds, Dolphins, Manatees, and More

The Arts

Museums

Beaches and Seashells

Springs

Lighthouses

Historic Buildings and Architecture

Florida History

Zoos

Amusement and Theme Parks

Gardens, Flowers, and Arboretums

Good Spirits and Good Times

Rockets, Airplanes, and Railroads

Science Museums and Nature Centers

The Everglades

Enjoying the Water

Festivals

Parks

The Keys

Sports

Index

About the Author