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The white sand beaches of Miami, the crazy theme parks of Orlando... when it comes to attractions, Florida has an overwhelming abundance of them. It is after all, one of the most traveled-to destinations of the US, hosting a whopping 80 million tourists every year. 

However, beyond the beaten touristy path is some of the most breathtaking, picturesque towns and rural communitiesto explore. One of these is Jupiter, Florida, which has been named by Coastal Living in 2012 as the Ninth Happiest Seaside Town in America. 

I am not a gamer and never was but both my children LOVE LOVE LOVE video games.  They first got into Pokemon because a child down the street had a Pokemon game they enjoyed playing together.  Then that same child gave my children free cards to start their deck and the obsession began.  

Located on the southeastern most part of Florida, Miami Dade is the most populous county in the state, with almost 2.5 million residents. Home to 35 incorporated cities, and several unincorporated areas, the Miami Dade County is heavily urbanized, especially along the coastline. With city of Miami as its county seat, the Miami Dade county is home to thriving and modern urban spaces, and attracts millions of tourists every year.

Whether you live in South Florida and just want to take a quick, affordable weekend away or you are visiting South Florida from out of state and want to see more of Florida, South Florida Finds has some suggestions for short car trips (3 to 4 hours) you can take with even the littlest or oldest family members!  For each location, we have included a variety of choices to pick from to occupy your time.

Already been to Orlando 100 times?  Check out some of the alternatives to the theme parks that we recommend.  You might not have seen all that Orlando has to offer.

Florida has always been a great state to visit for the beaches and lovely modern attractions, but if you want to take a step back in time and see what things were like in the old days than try taking the family to these classic historic South Florida spots.  Take a step back in time and enjoy Florida's diverse past. We have chosen a few interesting, educational, or one-of-a-kind places that just say "Old Florida" to us.  Native South Floridian? See if you've visited them all or, if you have, take a ride down memory lane with the kids.

Living and retiring in sunny South Florida often means company is coming to YOUR HOUSE to visit! Family members (especially those hailing from the North) descend in droves to enjoy our exceptional weather and pristine beaches. Understandably, this area is transforming into a favorite vacation spot. Family fun adventure beckons and refuses to disappoint. When you find yourself saying "My Grandkids are coming! What can we do together in South Florida?" fear not.

If thoughts of Florida bring up memories of Disney World and Daytona Beach, you will need to give it another visit. Florida has more to offer than just central Florida attractions. South Florida has a number of family-packed vacation spots that will leave you and the kids wanting to head back for more. Fun-filled and adventure soaked, these are the stuff vacations are made of. Don't settle for boring holidays with limited excursions.

Get the kids out of the house and do something different!  Parents, we can probably still think back fondly to the good old days of roller rinks or just skating down the sidewalks with our neighborhood buddies. Show the kids you still have some smooth moves by throwing off your flip flops, sliding on some socks, and heading over to some of these neat South Florida roller rinks.  Or, if you have children who want control of the wheel, let the kids try go-karts or bumper cars. 

For some children, the best way for them to foster a love of wildlife is to expose them in intimate ways to live animals.  Children have a natural fascination and are eager learners when it comes to understanding various species.  Zoos are a wonderful overview of a variety of animals but sometimes smaller or more indigineous exhibits can really spark their interest.