If there is the Seven Wonders of the World, there too exist the seven wonders of Florida that every traveler ought to see. Featured in the official tourism website of Florida is the interesting "Florida's Seven Great Natural Wonders." Some of them are man-made attractions while the others purely come from nature. If you think you still haven't gone through some of these places, be sure to include them in your itinerary for your next visit in Florida. Among these highlighted natural and contemporary wonders would include the following:
1. Coral Reefs of Florida. Florida is the only state in the continental US to possess extensive shallow coral reef formations nearby the coasts. The amazing coral reefs were formed some five to seven thousand years ago, as the reef growth is slow. Stony corals are the architects of reef formation. Complicated limestone skeletons made up the reef backbone. They are formed when the living part of the coral (polyps) extracts calcium from seawater and merge it with carbon dioxide. These coral reefs are offering natural storm protection to Florida beyond its environmental role in providing food, shelter and breeding sites for many plants and animals.
2. The Overseas Highway. It is sometimes referred to as the "Highway That Goes to Sea." It is a modern wonder, a road following a trail originally blazed by Henry Flagler's Florida East Coast Railroad in 1912. It is the southernmost leg of the United States Highway 1, stretching from Miami to Key West. The original railway spans, coral bedrock of individual keys, specially-constructed columns and more modern features lately embedded make it an alluring view.
3. Everglades. It is the only sub-tropical wilderness of America. It is typically known as a place where only few dare to venture. Many have described the Everglades as a huge swamp, inhabited by big snakes and alligators. However, it is must be considered more of a forest, a natural habitat where various forms of birds and wildlife are dwelling. There are many ways to experience the Everglades but the most popular method is through airboat skimming along shallow and grassy waterways. You too can get up-close-and-personal with the Everglades at the Everglades National Park, where adventures in hiking, fishing, camping, biking and boating are offered among others.
4. The Skyway Bridge. Situated South of St. Petersburg and spans of Tampa Bay, the Skyway Bridge is an architectural wonders modeled after the Brotonne Bridge over the Seine River in France. This 4.1-miles long bridge is the first suspension bridge of Florida with a roadway soaring 183 feet above Tampa Bay and the third bridge to connect St. Petersburg and Bradenton. What makes the Skyway Bridge even more interesting to see is a wonderful reflection of the Sunshine State produced by the new bridge's cables that resemble an inverted fan, painted with yellow that illuminate at night.
5. Bok Tower. Standing tall in quiet dignity, the Bok Tower reflects the inspiration of one man's vision on Central Florida's highest elevation. It is named after Edward Bok, whose life story is presented in historical memorabilia and photos, gathered in an award-winning exhibit hall nearby the entrance, now known as Bok Sanctuary. Indeed, Bok left his remarkable mark with this splendid singing tower.
6. Historic St. Augustine. As the name implies, St. Augustine is the oldest city of Florida, standing over 435 years now. It has survived five centuries of history. Its history started with an exploration, 55 years before the pilgrims arrived at Plymouth Rock and 42 years prior to the colonization of Jamestown by the English. The original colony's excavations can be explored today in this community that takes pride in its past. Renovations and restorations of several historical structures began in the late 1950's. With the structures and remains from each of the centuries such as a 17th century fortress and the 18th century buildings make it the Sunshine state's "living history".
7. John F. Kennedy Space Center. The place was originally referred to as Launch Operations Center of NASA and was renamed in honor of America's 35th president, John F. Kennedy after his death. The center was first established on the 1st of July, 1962. With his vision to land astronauts on the moon within that decade, Kennedy has enthused NASA. From then on, Kennedy Space Center continues to explore all wonders of the universe straight from this Florida soil.
The Sunshine State actually has a lot more to offer. What was emphasized above are only seven of the many spectacular views and interesting places in Florida worth a stopover. If you think seven is not enough, then you can always add more in to your itinerary.
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