Places to vacation in florida in december
The best vacation spots in florida are the places that you will always remember. Why not choose to go to the best? There are so many ways that you can do this, but are they all good? How will you find them?
The state of Florida is located in the southeastern United States and is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Straits of Florida. The peninsula consists of a minimum of twenty major metropolitan areas, while there are numerous smaller cities to see. This guide provides you with various options for your perfect vacation in Florida.
If you’re planning a trip to Florida soon and want some ideas about where to stay or what attractions are worth seeing, here’s a list of some of the top vacation destinations:
Places to vacation in florida in december
Miami
Watch how beautifully the tropical parks get all dressed up into a winter wonderland with carol karaoke, Santa sightings, photo-worthy spots at a park, 100 carnival rides, and tons of fun activities to indulge in. For fun activities in Miami, you must come here.
In Bayfront Park you can see the huge 52-foot Christmas tree which graces itself with beautiful decorations, and music. You can also visit Wild Holidays at Jungle Island, or Vizcaya Museum and Gardens, or at Miami Outboard Club’s Holiday Boat Parade.
Orlando
I’m sure you don’t want to miss Mickey’s Christmas celebration in Walt Disney World. You can plan and enjoy Christmas events in Florida with your kid in the marvelous dreamland in Orlando. This is a great place for kids to click pictures and store them for a lifetime.
The colorful lights around Orlando will always keep you entertained and busy. The giant theme parks like Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios, SeaWorld Orlando, SeaWorld, Volcano Bay, and Legoland Florida Resort are great places to spend Christmas night at.
There are bright radiant lights at the Harry P. Leu Gardens, which is famous among people for phenomenal lightings, sculptures, and more amidst a lush tropical garden. You can also visit the Orlando Museum of Art or Lake Nona Town Center to experience a great Christmas night.
For adults, you can go to Florida Mall for live music shows and a long-lasting lively night. You can also visit animal kingdoms theme parks like new Rivers of Light, Expedition Everest, new Rivers of Light, and Na’ vi River Journey.
Pensacola
The best place for Christmas vacation in Florida is in Pensacola. The perfect place with snow all around, a sip of hot chocolate shake, and watching the whole town from a gorgeous café celebrating Christmas seems very fascinating. But, if you are in the epicenter of a fun town then you are good to go.
Can you imagine you can just go for a perfect walk on a white sand beach or surf at Santa Parade and spend your Christmas? The festive Pensacola Winterfest with soft pleasant Christmas carols or tune playing or strolling in Santa’s Lego Workshop.
In 2018, I spent my December in Pensacola, dancing to the Elves dance and enjoying the snowfall. I suggest you climb up to Santa’s sleigh and check out the Polar Express train, and don’t miss the hilarious Elf Parade.
You should visit the Pensacola Christmas Parade and see the aerial show which is conducted by Blue Angels. At the cost, you can see children singing Christmas songs which feel so good. It’s magical to go for trolley rides, or stroll around food stalls or buy Christmas souvenirs.
Jacksonville
To watch out for the best Christmas decorations in Florida come to Deck the Chairs in Jacksonville Beach. This is featured by using The American Red Cross Life Saving Corps’ peculiar chairs. These chairs are brilliantly decorated and lighted which is perfect to click Instagram pictures.
You can walk up to the Morocco Shrine Center, which is perfect for bright lights and good vibes. You can also go for a long ride along with the Jax Illuminations which is a 300 –foot light tunnel.
I loved how beautifully the city is decorated and you’ll be surprised to know that in Heming Park over 78,000 bulbs and 100 ornaments are used to decorate a 56-foot tree. Bring some extra joy to your life by visiting Jacksonville in this December.
For another enriching experience, you can go to the Jacksonville Light Boat Parade which happens on the bank of the St. Johns River. You should go to Gingerbread House Extravaganza and taste their delicious sweets and say cheers to the night.
St. Augustine
St. Augustine is the perfect vacation in Florida for the Christmas celebration. The Spanish Colonial architecture and the whole city drape into white lights. The Bridge of Lions, every building, hotel, the restaurant almost everything is covered with lights.
The annual Night of Lights Festival is celebrated with more than three million lights. The Plaza de la Constitución, oak trees, and everything is decorated with lights. You can book an Old Town Trolley Tour around an aquarium, a chocolate factory, a winery, or around the bay for a magical experience.
You can spend a night for a candlelight tour of the Villa Zorayda Museum, or an evening tour on a boat cruise, or around the beautiful Moorish Spanish Revival residence. Visit the Regatta of Lights for great colorful pictures.
Visit St. Johns County Pier Park at night for more entertainment, mouth-watering food, and wine. Here, you can see the largest lighted boat parade which will brighten your eyes as never before.
Sarasota
Come to Sarasota and spend your holiday season at white sandy beaches and in one of the best Christmas vacation spots in Florida. If you’re here then don’t forget to attend Sailor Circus Season’s Greetings entertainment show.
Watch over four million lights around the Christmas trees at University Town Center. Here, you can go for adventurous activities like ice skating, carousel rides, and horse-drawn carriage rides.
In the Gingerbread Festival, all the houses in gingerbread villages which are made by local groups are put into view. Visitors vote for the best house which is put into sale at the end of the viewing. Isn’t this tradition very interesting?
You can visit Holiday Lights Tour or ride on SRQ Trolley’s Holiday Tour of Lights for a festive ride. Near Lakewood Ranch, there is a great amusement center where you can build a snowman and click beautiful photos.
Captiva Island
Spend time in the Christmas markets in Florida at the Captiva Holiday Village where you can see such beautiful lighted public places and a clear view of the ocean. Buy an anti-theft travel backpack and explore the west coast of Florida near Fort Myers.
The whole community comes together and decorates this island beautifully and gorgeously. Boat parades, palm trees, and every little thing around are decorated with lights and love. You can stroll around South Seas Island Resort Holiday.