Culturally Florida provides a guide to the many unique and fascinating places the state has to offer.

By Kerri L. Post

Florida is known the world over as the Sunshine State. Visitors are drawn to the bright sun and white beaches, sophisticated cities and exciting theme parks. It is a place that exerts a powerful hold on the imagination and evokes visions of a tropical paradise. But Florida also offers a depth and diversity of cultural and heritage resources that few places in the nation can match. Much of the state remains undiscovered and invites exploration by visitors and residents alike.

Did you know that Florida offers more museums and performing arts centers than any other state? In the past two decades, Florida has invested more in the development of its historic and cultural resources than any other state, ranking first in the U.S. in state funding for historic preservation and third in cultural development. To encourage visitors to discover these unique and diverse sites, VISIT FLORIDA, the Florida Department of State, and American Express, with the support of numerous cultural and tourism organizations throughout the state, created Culturally Florida. The colorful 120-page Culturally Florida guidebook and website provide a compelling and comprehensive way to explore the dynamic cultural heritage of Florida.

Organized into eight themes, Culturally Florida catalogs the range of performing arts, festivals, historic districts, sites and museums, African-American and multicultural heritage sites, science centers, botanical gardens, zoological parks, small towns, and literary, film and contemporary music resources throughout the state. Explore these themes to create an itinerary that meets your interests.

Call or write for your copy of the Culturally Florida guidebook, or visit the Culturally Florida website soon. (see To Learn More) No matter where you are in Florida, you'll find a surprising and delightful experience right around the corner.

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