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Florida offers a greater diversity of lifestyle than any other state in the Union. From modern cities to towns bypassed by time, from temperate climates to sub-tropical vegetation, from ancient Indian mounds to space age modern . . . there is something here for everyone.

On this page you'll find State-wide information to help you with your vacation plans. Don't forget to check for Bargains and Special Deals. There are hundreds available this winter for the budget minded tourist.

To explore Florida by region, click here to return to the regional vacation map.

To explore the area, click on one of the topics below:

Tourist Resources Statewide Weather
Special Vacation "Deals"
Florida State Parks Road Construction
National Parks in Florida K-Mart & Wal-Mart Locations
Florida Turnpike Information and Toll Calculator Links to other area websites

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Tourism Resources and Information
Here you'll find state-wide tourism information websites to help you plan your visit.
FLA USA - the State's Visit Florida official tourism site

See Florida Magazines - travel information for each region, presented in magazine format: weather, where to stay, things to do, dining, shopping & events.

Florida Camping - find RV, tent and even cabin campsites by destination, city or region.

Florida State Parks - everything you ever wanted to know about Florida's State Parks and Campsites - facilities, scheduled events, location, driving instructions, hours of operation . . . even the current local weather.

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Special Deals for Vacationers
Let's face it, would you rather be digging snow out of your driveway this winter, wearing a heavy coat and awkward boots . . . or wandering along a sandy, palm fringed beach in your shorts, letting the sea wash between your toes?       I know what I would rather be doing.
To encourage you to head to the Sunshine State this winter, a number of local tourism offices have met with the hotel, motel and restaurant managers in their areas and put together special deals and discounts just for you.

One of the best places to find state-wide bargains is at the Florida Welcome Centers - just inside the Florida state line on all major routes. Motel and restaurant discount books can always be found here. If the Center office is closed, check out the paper boxes near the vending machines.

FLA USA - the State's Visit Florida official tourism site invites you to send for its official Florida Vacation Guide. Many of the book's adverts include discounts and "deals." This year, the State has added a special section to its website with hundreds of money saving opportunities.

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Florida State Parks

Florida has some of the finest state parks in the country. Some were built in the 1920s when the Federal Government created the Civilian Conservation Corps (the CCC) as a "make work" program for unemployed young men, others have been acquired over time to protect some of Florida's beautiful rivers and beaches.

We will take you to the Florida State Park home page . . . from where you can select and have a "virtual visit" with any of these wonderful facilities.

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National Parks in Florida
When you consider that North America's first permanent settlement was founded in Florida's St. Augustine in 1565, it's no wonder that the State has a rich history.

From Ponce de Leon's landing to Hernando de Soto's explorations, from the National Park seashore preserves of the Gulf Islands & Cape Canaveral to the internationally unique Everglades, there are many invaluable Florida sites the U.S. National Park Service has protected for all to enjoy.

Click here to visit the National Park Service's page showing its parks in the "Sunshine State."

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STORE LOCATORS for
                              K-Mart and Wal-Mart
These major stores chains do not provide web pages for each store. They provide locator pages which allow you to enter your town or city; the location of the closest store is then displayed. Each chain specifically identifies their super stores.

K-Mart Store locator page
Hint: unless you want a specific town/city location, type the state name only into the Locator Page, and click on "submit." A map will appear showing the center of the state; the addresses of the closest K-Marts will appear underneath. You can then click on the borders to move the map in any direction - the addresses of the closest K-Marts will change as the map moves.

Wal-Mart Store locator page
You can search by ZIP code, state, city or address. You can even find Wal-Mart stores within a given number of miles from the town/city you specify. The page lists the stores and then provides a map with all the store locations shown.

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Other Useful Sites for this Area
Here I list other area websites that didn't seem to fit in the heading topics on the home page. I hope you find them interesting and useful . . .  
Old Florida Maps - If you enjoy maps as much as I do, then this site is an absolute "gold mine." With more than 3,000 maps dating from the 1500s through to the 20th Century, you will spend hours on this site exploring "early days" in your favorite Florida region.

Florida Springs - Florida has some of the finest freshwater springs in the world. This site will show you how they were formed, where they are and explain some of the underwater expeditions and research currently underway.

Traveling Florida with Pets? - This site will help you find beaches and parks which are "pet friendly," as well as appropriate places to stay.

Explore Florida's Geology - Florida's geology is fascinating. If you do not know what "Karst" means, then this site is for you.

Florida was part of Africa? - Click here to watch an animation of ancient Florida detaching itself from Africa and joining the North American land mass.

Maps of Florida - Florida maps online contains regular maps as well as aerial photographs, which you can download and print, courtesy of Mapwise.

Sinkholes - and everything you ever wanted to know about these unusual Floridian phenomena. Make sure you scroll down past the photos, to the interesting sinkhole diagrams.

Memories of Florida - "Florida memory" is an ongoing project of the State Library and Archives. Here you will find just about everything about Florida's past - collections of old photos, pastimes, historical documents. You can even see records of Spanish Land Grants and Confederate Pension applications, if you wish.

County Names - Need the county of a Florida town or city? You will find this and much more at the "Florida Business Directory" site.

Register of Historic Places - Here is the listing (by county) of all the historic places in Florida, on the National Register.

Florida's Conquistadors - Background information about Florida's early Spanish explorers.

Lost Attractions - Did you every wonder what happened to the now defunct Fred Bear Museum at Gainesville . . . or the Cape Coral Gardens? This site will bring you up-to-date with these lost attractions, and many more.

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