Summer is almost at an end, but you still have time to take the family on a fun-filled fling. For vacation activities the family will love, head to the southeast tip of the country. Florida has fun for everyone.

Animals

Adults and kids alike love animals; give everybody what they want by visiting a zoo, aquarium or marine life sanctuary. See fish up close while acquiring the freshest seafood you will ever eat when you explore fishing charters Jacksonville FL. Fish along the river or set out for an offshore adventure. The whole family will find something to enjoy, from scenic coastal views to spotting dolphins to reeling in tasty flounder and tuna.

Parks

Florida is home to a collection of world-renowned theme parks, including six of the top 20 most-visited theme parks in the world. Experience at least one or two of them firsthand. Amusement parks abound as well, featuring thrill rides and carnival games. Hot summer days call for cool fun in one of the many water parks around. On a tamer note, you may appreciate botanical gardens or arboretums, also plentiful in the Sunshine State.

Museums

Budding artists will appreciate the many art museums found throughout Florida. The theater scene is alive and well in small towns and large cities, from the century-old Dixie Theater in Apalachicola to the Adrienne Arsht Center, the cultural epicenter of Miami. For science exploration, you cannot beat the Orlando Science Center or Tampa’s Museum of Science and Industry.

Beaches

You would be crazy to visit Florida without sampling the beaches. On the Gulf Coast, visit relaxing Clearwater Beach, known for soft sand and calm waters. Snorkel in cozy Siesta Key or rent exhilarating motorized personal watercraft along the vast Panama City Beach.

On the eastern side, get a taste of the Atlantic at bustling Daytona Beach. Experience true serenity on the shores of St. Augustine or take a short ride to Amelia Island, a historic barrier island just off the coast.