The Sunken Gardens is a botanical treasure hidden among the bustling city of St. Petersburg. Its history stretches back 100 years to a simple plumber who dreamed of owning his own garden.

Welcome to The Florida Aquarium, a 250,000-square-foot water wonderland located in Tampa’s Channelside District. It is chock full of aquatic plants and animals, fun exhibits, and even has a 2 acre splash-pad just for kids. So don’t forget the swimming suits!

Every winter, manatees congregate in the Big Bend Power Station’s discharge canal for its warm water temperatures. To burgeon people’s interest, Tampa Electric built the Manatee Viewing Center, a series of boardwalks and piers overlooking the gathering manatees, and it is all FREE.

Given Florida’s warm year-round weather and great jumping conditions, it’s only natural that skydiving would reign supreme. Add this adrenaline rush to your next Florida trip and I guarantee it’ll be a trip you’ll always remember.