Visit Florida
The Sunshine State — theme-park capital of the world, hundreds of miles of beaches, and warm weather when most of the country is cold.
Cities to visit
Orlando
Theme-park capital — Disney, Universal, and more.
Miami
Beaches, nightlife, Art Deco. Guide coming soon.
Tampa
Gulf coast city & gateway to the beaches. Coming soon.
When to visit Florida
October through April is the sweet spot: warm, sunny, and far less humid than summer. Winter is peak season (and peak prices) thanks to snowbirds escaping the cold. Summer is hot and humid with near-daily afternoon thunderstorms and is within hurricane season. Check the Best Time to Visit tool →
Getting around the state
Fly into Orlando (MCO), Miami (MIA), or Tampa (TPA). Florida is spread out and public transit is limited outside city cores, so a rental car is the practical choice for most trips. Distances between regions are larger than they look on a map.
What Florida is known for
- Theme parks: Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and more — the world's biggest concentration of them.
- Beaches: Atlantic surf on the east coast, calm Gulf sand on the west.
- Warm winters: the reason millions visit between November and April.
- Space & nature: Kennedy Space Center, the Everglades, and natural springs.
Frequently asked questions
What's the best city to visit in Florida?
It depends on your trip. Orlando for theme parks and family fun; Miami for beaches and nightlife; Tampa and the Gulf coast for calmer beaches. Many visitors pair Orlando with a few beach days.
When is the cheapest time to visit Florida?
Late summer (late August–September) outside of holidays. It's hot, humid, and within hurricane season, but crowds and some prices ease, especially in Orlando after school resumes.
Do I need a car in Florida?
Usually yes. The state is spread out and transit is limited. Orlando's theme-park resorts have internal transport, but a car helps everywhere else.