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Ready for an adventure?

Forget following the crowds.

Indian River Lagoon in Vero Beach, FL

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From secret gardens to quirky restaurants to wildlife havens, here are 20 must-visitsecret spotsin Florida.

There’s also the Doe Lake Recreation Area, a separate area for horses and horseback riding.

There is so much to explore here, fromseasonally blooming flowersto a 1930s-era Spanish-style mansion to nature trails.

Ocala National Forest - Silver Glen Springs

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One look at the menu and it’s clear this place isn’t a dive.

The menu changes daily, so there’s always a new reason to go back to the shack.

103 S. U.S. Hwy.

Bok Tower Gardens

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Wood benches and swings overlook the salt marsh and dock where residents keep kayaks.

No Name Pub got its start in 1931 as a general store and bait and tackle shop.

Yes, the juices are fresh and the Cuban food is delicious.

Little Moir’s Food Shack

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But what’s made El Palacio a success is its loyal fanbase of locals.

Inside each one, there is a bodega, a small shop with tropical fruit and other groceries.

This National Historic Landmark became the first federal area set aside specifically to protect wildlife.

Walkers Landing

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Everything here looks perfectly plannedbecause it was.

For years, this has been a tradition in the beach town.

Wander through the garden, shop for a Florida Keys-inspired outfit, or take a painting class.

Ann Norton Sculpture Garden

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The boutique and gardens feature clothing, accessories, jewelry, home decor, and more.

Not sure where to start?

We love their Beach Blonde Ale.

No Name Pub

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At thehistoric Sponge Docks,you’ll find shops and a collection of authentic Greek restaurants.

Spending a day here is a complete change of pace, in the best possible way.

101 S Clematis Street, West Palm Beach, Florida 33401

El Palacio De Los Jugos

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Aerial View of a Regatta Around Peanut Island in the Riviera Beach Inlet Next to Singer Island, Florida at Mid-Day During COVID-19 in April of 2021

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Pelican Island National Wildlife Refuge

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Airstream Row

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Cortez Historic Fishing Village

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Kampong Botanical Garden in Coconut Grove

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The Banyan Tree

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Grayton Beer Company

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Historic Sponge Docks

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Gordon River Greenway

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Robert Is Here Fruit Stand Today

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Shiny Fish Emporium

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Family, Engagement, and Wedding Portrait Locations: Morikami Gardens

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Flowers and crowds walking about the GreenMarket in West Palm Beach

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