Spectacular Senior Sites: Can’t Miss Destinations
The state of Florida has plenty of fun, senior-friendly places to tour and see. Seniors in retirement have their pick of cities, parks and beaches to visit – leaving them with endless options for a good time.
Here are a few great places for seniors traveling to some of Florida’s biggest cities to consider adding to their itinerary:
Tampa, Florida
This popular Florida city is located on the west coast near the Gulf of Mexico on Tampa Bay. It’s a major business hub within the state that is well-known for its museums and wildlife-viewing areas. Highly recommended places for seniors to visit in Tampa, Florida include:
● Davis Island Beach and Davis Island Dog Beach: popular beach destinations that you and the family will enjoy. There is even a special beach for your furry friend!
● Cypress Point Park: a highly rated destination with beach areas, picnic sites and trails.
● The Florida Aquarium: get to know the ocean’s wildlife and get up close to the beautiful fish in the sea!
● Tampa Riverwalk: a trail along the Hillsborough River that makes for a great walk and change of scenery.
● Museum of Science and Industry: a place for education and advancement in science and technology. It’s also a great place to take the grandkids for an educational experience!
● Henry B. Plant Museum: a place to see Asian, European and Floridian art.
● Tampa Theatre: an iconic theatre and historic landmark that regularly shows a variety of foreign, independent and documentary films.
● Empower Adventures Tampa: zip-lining adventures that are sure to add thrill to every senior’s itinerary.
Miami, Florida
Miami may be considered one of the most well-known cities in Florida because of its city life and professional sports teams. It’s a place on a lot of people’s bucket list of places to visit. It is known as the cultural, economic and financial center of South Florida. Highly recommended places for seniors to visit in Miami, Florida include:
● Bayside Marketplace: a great place to go for shopping and dining along the coast.
● Bill Baggs Cape Florida State Park: home to the oldest standing structure in Miami, the Cape Florida Light, this state park on the bay is a lovely sight to see.
● Jungle Island: one of Miami’s top tropical attractions with a jungle of animals. Perfect for seniors and the entire family!
● Vizcaya Museum and Gardens: beautiful property and museum with 10 acres of gardens.
● Virginia Key: an island off the coast of Miami that makes for a perfect getaway away from the busy city.
● Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden: a grand park filled with roughly 80 acres of botanic gardens and tropical plants.
● Crandon Park: a preserve worth visiting to enjoy nature, carousels and beaches.
● Perez Art Museum: a place for all art lovers to enjoy modern art from around the world.
Jacksonville, Florida
Jacksonville is another large city popular among tourists. Home to the Jacksonville Jaguars and headquarters of the PGA Tour, Jacksonville is a very adventurous city for seniors. It’s located on the east side of Florida along the Atlantic coast with many museums and cultural offerings. This major city in Florida is well-known for its nearby barrier island beaches ideal for swimming and surfing. Highly recommended places for seniors to visit in Jacksonville, Florida include:
● Neptune Beach: this popular beach destination near Jacksonville is known as the “River City by the Sea” and contains miles of beautiful beaches for beach fun.
● Jacksonville Beach: towns and communities line this beach property making it a great place to socialize and enjoy white sand beaches.
● Little Talbot Island State Park: a relaxing getaway with beautiful beaches and wildlife.
● Amelia Island: for all the seniors that like to golf, this island is a popular destination filled with glorious golf courses.
● Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park: a park well-known for surfing and fishing.
● Southbank Riverwalk: a trail with both beach and city views that makes for a fantastic destination for sunset watching.
● MOSH: the most visited planetarium and museum in the city that the entire family can enjoy along the Southbank Riverwalk.
● Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens: with over 2,000 animals to see, this zoo is a very popular destination both grandparents and grandchildren can enjoy together in Jacksonville.
Danielle K. Roberts is a Medicare insurance expert and co-founder at Boomer Benefits, where her team of experts help baby boomers with their Medicare decisions nationwide.