What to do in North Central Florida, FL

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North Central Florida Attractions

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Places of interest in North Central Florida

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North Central Florida attractions

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Recommended things to do in North Central Florida

Number of things to do	182
Things to do from	£8
Cheapest thing to do	Fort Lauderdale: Audio Walking Tour of Las Olas Riverwalk
Top 5 things to do	Evening Boat Cruise through City centre Ft. Lauderdale Bimini Bahamas Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale via Fast Ferry Go City: Miami All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi - All Day Pass (up to 12 hours!) Key West Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale
Half-day tours	Evening Boat Cruise through City centre Ft. Lauderdale 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise Island Time Boat Cruise in Fort Lauderdale 1-Hour Interactive Pirate Cruise in Ft. Lauderdale (arrive 30 minutes early... Champagne Sunset Cruise in Ft. Lauderdale
With kids	Evening Boat Cruise through City centre Ft. Lauderdale Bimini Bahamas Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale via Fast Ferry Go City: Miami All-Inclusive Pass with 30+ Attractions Fort Lauderdale Water Taxi - All Day Pass (up to 12 hours!) Key West Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale

Popular places to visit

University of Florida

Explore the campus of University of Florida, a top university in Gainesville. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.

Rainbow Springs State Park

4/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors at Rainbow Springs State Park, a lovely green space in Dunnellon. Stroll along this family-friendly area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Ben Hill Griffin Stadium

Catch an event at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium during your trip to Gainesville. Stroll along the lakeside or attend a sporting event in the area.

Silver Springs State Park

5/5(1 review)

Explore the great outdoors with a trip to Silver Springs State Park, a popular green space in Ocala. Discover the area's live music or seek out its horse riding.

Three Sisters Springs

5/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Three Sisters Springs during your travels in Crystal River.

Rainbow River

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Rainbow River during your travels in Dunnellon. Stroll along this family-friendly area's riverfront or simply enjoy its restaurants.

St. Augustine Premium Outlets

4/5(5 reviews)

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at St. Augustine Premium Outlets during your trip to St. Augustine. Discover the top-notch restaurants in this walkable area or seek out the golf courses.

Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park

Explore the great outdoors at Ruth B. Kirby Gilchrist Blue Springs State Park, a lovely green space in High Springs. Discover the area's restaurants or seek out the kayaking spots.

Ginnie Spring

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ginnie Spring during your travels in High Springs. Amble around the area's parks or visit its shops.

Explore areas of North Central Florida

Historic Downtown

Though Historic Downtown may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ocala Downtown Square and Southeastern Livestock Pavilion SELP.

University Heights

University Heights might not have many top sights, but Hippodrome State Theatre and Ben Hill Griffin Stadium are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

Historic District

Though Historic District may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Ocala Downtown Square and Paddock Mall.