Road trip checklist: snacks, a great playlist, and plenty of historical fun facts. Plan a Sunshine State sightseeing tour with new road signs by America250FL that mark iconic locations.
This Florida organization is celebrating the United States’ 250th anniversary by placing signage at 100+ historic sites. Use this interactive map to find the signs in nearby spots, and pack our travel guides for pro tips.
Home of Florida Citrus | Bartow
Learn the juicy story of Florida’s citrus-growing heritage and how it built our state’s culture at the Florida Department of Citrus.
Travel tip: Order a coffee flight from Unfiltered Bartow.
Home of Bok Tower Gardens | Lake Wales
Add some movement to your road trip with a stroll through these botanical gardens. Listen for the “singing tower’s” daily carillon bell performances.
Travel tip: Go antique shopping in historic downtown Lake Wales.
Crowds have been coming to see impressive water skiing feats in Winter Haven since the 1930s.
Image via Florida Memory
Cypress Gardens | Winter Haven
This site put Winter Haven on the map as the “Water Ski Capital of the World.” Find its sign at Martin Luther King Jr. Park on Lake Silver.
Travel tip: Catch the Cypress Gardens Water Ski Team’s free monthly shows.
The Nation’s Winter Strawberry Capital | Plant City
Did you know that Florida produces 15% of the nation’s strawberry crop each year? Just a short drive from Lakeland, you’ll find this celebratory sign outside City Hall.
Travel tip: Try Parkesdale Market’s world-famous strawberry shortcake.
Ybor City Historic District | Tampa
Head to this historic district to learn about the former “Cigar Capital of the World.” Look for cigar factories among restaurants + nightlife.
Travel tip: Don’t miss the Cuban sandwich at Columbia Restaurant, Florida’s oldest restaurant.
Home of Weeki Wachee’s Mermaids | Spring Hill
You read that right. Weeki Wachee Springs State Park is known for its underwater entertainment and its beautiful natural springs.
Travel tip: Paddleboard down the Weeki Wachee River.
