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Florida Unveiled

Discover the real Florida with our travel tips and educational resources created to help others explore the Sunshine State in fun, meaningful ways.

LATEST ARTICLES

EXPLORE FLORIDA'S SUGAR PLANTATION RUINS: A JOURNEY THROUGH HISTORY

Today, Florida is best known for its theme parks, beautiful beaches, and warm weather. However, Florida has an expansive agricultural history that stretches back 500 years to the first...

WHY SIESTA KEY BEACH IS ONE OF FLORIDA'S BEST BEACHES

Located in Sarasota, about an hour south of Tampa on Florida’s west coast, Siesta Key Beach is an oasis of silky white sand, calm turquoise waters, and remarkable natural beauty. ...

FREE FLORIDA ECONOMY HOMESCHOOL UNIT STUDY

After a recent field trip to Disney World with our homeschool co-op, the girls began asking a lot of questions about the history of Disney and how theme parks have impacted Florida. ...

ORMOND BEACH TRAVEL GUIDE: WHERE TO STAY, EAT, AND EXPLORE

Located just north of Daytona Beach, Ormond Beach is a lovely coastal city filled with history, culture, beaches, and nature. Easily accessible from I-95, Ormond Beach is quieter and...

TOP 10 THINGS TO DO IN FLORIDA OTHER THAN THEME PARKS

Planning a trip to Florida but looking to venture beyond the typical tourist spots? Or perhaps you’ve recently moved to the Sunshine State and are looking for ideas of things...

Two girls picking peaches in Central Florida.

BEST U-PICK FARMS IN CENTRAL FLORIDA: WHERE TO PICK FRESH BERRIES, CITRUS, AND MORE

Due to its subtropical climate, Florida has an extended growing season, which allows farmers to grow crops much earlier and later than in northern climates. Florida’s agricultural...

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ABOUT US

Welcome to Florida Unveiled! We are Jonathan, Sarah, Hadassah, and Hannah, a nature loving, wayfaring, homeschooling family of native Floridians. While we enjoy Florida’s famous theme parks and beaches and certainly appreciate the important role they play in the economy, our goal with this website is to provide both a unique Florida travel guide and educational resources to help others find ways to experience the authentic Florida beyond the popular tourist destinations. Are you planning a trip to Florida and looking for places to visit outside of the usual tourist spots? Are you a new Florida resident and interested in exploring? Are you an educator or homeschool family seeking educational materials and field trip ideas to help students learn about the history and geography of the state? With Florida Unveiled, we aim to give you tips and resources to delve into all that Florida has to offer.

THE SUNSHINE STATE

Stretching 447 miles from the northern border to Key West, our state encompasses a diverse array of habitats, from pine flatwoods and dry prairies in the north and central regions to hardwood hammocks and wetlands in the south. From historical monuments and state parks to quaint small towns, Florida boasts an array of hidden gems.