Best Tourist Hotspots In South Florida

If you just got off the plane, or the boat, and you've never been to South Florida, it can be quite overwhelming. But, there are a few areas that you have to see before you leave to truly say you've experienced South Florida.

South Beach/Lincoln Road

Most everyone has heard of SOBE, as it's affectionately known. From the shopping and open-air restaurants all over the area, to the wild nightlife, South Beach has it all. Just remember, if you're heading out to party that night to know where you're going so you don't end up somewhere you don't want to be, and, make sure you're parked legally or your car is either towed or will have a nice, big, fat ticket on it.

Sawgrass Mills

12801 W Sunrise Blvd
Sunrise, FL
www.simon.com/mall/?id=1262

It's one of the most famous malls in the Southeast. Sawgrass Mills has a little bit for everyone, from kids to adults. The enormous mall is in the Top 10 each year for the biggest malls in the nation. Located in Sunrise, Florida, it's a bit of a drive from Miami. But if shopping is your game, you won't find a better place to please all your wants than Sawgrass Mills.

Everglades National ParK

40001 State Road 9336
Homestead, FL 33034
www.nps.gov/ever/index.htm

From alligators to some of the most unique wildlife you'll ever see, Everglades National Park has it all. It's the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States. It's designated as a World Heritage Site, International Biosphere Reserve, and Wetland of International Importance.

Florida Keys

www.fla-keys.com
It's literally a drive like no other in the United States. When you head south on the Overseas Highway, you'll literally see the Gulf of Mexico on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other. The crystal clear waters eventually give way to Key West where you can check out the home of Ernest Hemingway or have your picture taken at the southernmost point in the United States, only 90 miles to Cuba.

Ft. Lauderdale Beach

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

The beach became world famous for the partying and debauchery that went along with Spring Break each year. While no longer a top Spring Break destination, Fort Lauderdale Beach still offers breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean and miles of white sandy beaches. It's perfect for a nice leisurely walk, except in the dead of Summer, when all of South Florida turns into a virtual sauna.