{"id":13899,"date":"2022-11-16T19:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-16T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/?p=13899"},"modified":"2022-11-20T16:29:34","modified_gmt":"2022-11-20T14:29:34","slug":"8-hidden-gems-in-florida-for-nature-lovers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/en\/8-hidden-gems-in-florida-for-nature-lovers\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Hidden Gems in Florida for Nature Lovers"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Do you love nature? And, you want to enjoy the tranquility of nature? Then, Florida has some of the best places for you to go to. From a secluded island to a wildlife reserve, this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/en\/5-cool-road-trips-in-the-u-s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">U.S. state<\/a> has them all! Do you want to know more about those places? Check out these hidden gems in Florida for Nature Lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/en\/trips;type=place;googleMapsId=ChIJvypWkWV2wYgR0E7HW9MTLvc;label=Florida,%20USA?p=%7B%7D\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(47,83,255) 0%,rgb(140,26,236) 100%)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Visit Florida with JoinMyTrip<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What are the hidden gems in Florida for nature lovers?<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Florida Domes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Florida Caverns State Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bok Towers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Dry Tortugas<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Weeki Wachee State Park<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Devil\u2019s Den<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Caladesi Island<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wild Refuge<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Florida Domes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-51.png\" alt=\"florida domes hidden gems in florida\" class=\"wp-image-13901\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-51.png 1500w, https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-51-768x614.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Copyright: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Slipping_into_the_Sea_(25278613801).jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Florida Domes was once a home of a millionaire seeking <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/en\/the-10-most-beautiful-beaches-in-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a tranquil beach<\/a> to live in. Now, these domes become shelters for many birds and sea creatures of the Gulf Coast. It has created a unique habitat for animals so please be responsible while you are visiting Florida Domes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As time passes by, the structure of these domes has been engulfed slowly due to erosion. Now, the remains of the domes are part of the wildlife preserve. Situated in Cape Romano, this one of the hidden gems in Florida can only be reached by boat if you want to visit this hidden treasure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Florida Caverns State Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-52.png\" alt=\"florida caverns state park hidden gems in florida\" class=\"wp-image-13902\" width=\"700\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Copyright: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.floridastateparks.org\/parks-and-trails\/florida-caverns-state-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Florida State Parks<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another hidden gem in Florida you must visit is Florida Caverns State Park. The state park has gorgeous caverns which will blow your mind. The rock formations in these caverns look very mesmerizing and stunning, thanks to the LED lights that accentuate the strong features of these caverns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also book a guided tour to explore the caves. However, you must prepare to bring a light jacket while going through the caverns since it is going to be so cold inside. Do not also forget to bring comfortable walking shoes that can help you walk through narrow walkways and stairs smoothly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Bok Tower Gardens<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-captioned=\"\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Ck5uvouLbtc\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Ck5uvouLbtc\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/Ck5uvouLbtc\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by Bok Tower Gardens (@boktowergardens)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async=\"\" src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the hidden gems in Florida that you must never miss is Bok Tower Gardens, located in Lake Whales in Central Florida. This beautiful garden was once a bird sanctuary. Now, it houses wildflowers and citrus groves too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the attractions of Bok Tower Gardens is the singing tower, which often holds daily concerts showing the power of sound that is able to resonate from the tower. The 200-acre garden also features luscious natural views, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/en\/8-unforgettable-hiking-trails-in-central-america\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">perfect for hiking<\/a> or strolling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Dry Tortugas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-53.png\" alt=\"dry tortugas hidden gems in floridab\" class=\"wp-image-13903\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-53.png 1770w, https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-53-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-53-1536x1024.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1770px) 100vw, 1770px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Copyright: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/mSaoOCx1MQg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bryan Goff<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Dry Tortugas is one of the most beautiful places in Florida to see the historic fort with crystal clear water that looks like the scenery from the movie &#8220;Pirates of The Caribbean.&#8221; This great tourist destination area consists of seven islands, approximately 70 miles to the west of Key West.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This place is quite remote so if you want to go to this hidden gem in Florida, you need to go by ferry or seaplane. In this place, you can go <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/en\/the-best-snorkeling-spots-in-europe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">snorkeling<\/a> or roam the entire island! So, what are you waiting for? Let us get soaked in crystal-clear water with a variety of fish and coral reefs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Weeki Wachee State Park<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-54.png\" alt=\"weeki wachee hidden gems in florida\" class=\"wp-image-13905\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-54.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-54-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-54-1536x1152.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Copyright: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Weeki_Wachee_River_July_2013.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>One of many hidden gems in Florida that you must visit is Weeki Wachee State Park. This park is one the best place to go for kayaking in Florida. Why not? You can go through the clean water of the natural Weeki Wachee spring.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Besides going kayaking, Weeki Wachee State Park is also a great spot for hiking. There are many <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/en\/10-hidden-gems-in-las-vegas-for-hiking-and-outdoor-adventures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hiking trails<\/a> that you can enjoy. Some areas are also perfect for swimming and picnicking. So, you should definitely go here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button aligncenter\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/en\/trips\/destination\/NorthAmerica\/UnitedStates?p=%7B%7D\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,rgb(47,83,255) 0%,rgb(140,26,236) 100%)\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Discover the U.S. with JoinMyTrip<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Devil\u2019s Den<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-55.png\" alt=\"devil's den hidden gems in florida\" class=\"wp-image-13906\" width=\"700\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Copyright: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Devils-Den-Small.JPG\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Looking for hidden gems in Florida that are best for diving? Then, you need to go to Devil\u2019s Den. Located in Wilston, Florida, this den offers you a unique experience in a stunning location. Why not? You can explore the prehistoric spring cave with a beautiful natural sunroof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to enter Devil\u2019s Den, the only way is by snorkeling or scuba diving. It is going to be a very interesting experience because Devil\u2019s Den has crystal-clear water which is very refreshing. The water itself comes from the underwater river systems. You can also explore this place with your scuba gear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Caladesi Island<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-56.png\" alt=\"caladesi island\" class=\"wp-image-13907\" width=\"700\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-56.png 1600w, https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-56-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-56-1536x1152.png 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Copyright: <a href=\"https:\/\/commons.wikimedia.org\/wiki\/File:Caladesi_island_beach_01.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Wikimedia Commons<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Caladesi Island is one of the beautiful hidden gems in Florida that you must visit. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/en\/the-most-beautiful-exotic-islands-in-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">This tranquil island<\/a> offers you the chance to enjoy <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/en\/how-to-perfect-beach-vacation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the white sand beach<\/a>. Besides, you can also discover the whole island by paddling out in your kayak or boarding a ferry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Located not far from Tampa, the island is also covered with mangroves with walking trails that you can explore. More importantly, despite the fact that the island is remote, there are a cafe and restrooms available if you need them during your vacation there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Three Sisters Springs, Crystal River National Wild Refuge<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/image-57.png\" alt=\"three sisters springs\" class=\"wp-image-13922\" width=\"700\" height=\"829\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Copyright: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.threesistersspringsvisitor.org\/sisters\/page\/how-can-i-swim-three-sisters-springs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Three Sisters Springs<\/a><\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Three Sisters Springs is the next hidden gem in Florida that offers <a href=\"https:\/\/www.joinmytrip.com\/blog\/en\/the-best-nature-travel-destinations-for-outdoor-fans\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">outdoor activities<\/a> for you to enjoy. Crystal clear lagoon is where you can rest from the hustle and bustle of city life. So, you can enjoy the Florida sun and its tranquil area for a moment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another important thing is not to miss out on seeing the manatees swimming freely along the Crystal River. So, do not litter your trash on this wildlife reserve so they can thrive here. Besides, you can also enjoy an hour&#8217;s walk of seeing the three beautiful springs here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p>Those are the beautiful hidden gems in Florida for nature lovers that you must visit during your stay in this part of the country. Do you want to visit more places? Check out many more trips that <a href=\"http:\/\/joinmytrip.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">JoinMyTrip<\/a> has to offer! 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