Florida is famous for its spring break destinations and crowded theme parks, but there’s more to our beautiful Sunshine State than tourist traps. Here are a few of Florida’s hidden gems you’ll find when you look beyond the House of Mouse and boozy beach bars.

Wynwood Walls 2520 NW Second Ave., Miami, (305) 531-4411 These uniquely artistic walls feature colorful paintings that are always in rotation, so every time you visit, you’ll find another masterpiece to enjoy. Photo via smilejdh/Instagram
Dry Tortugas Key West, FL 33041, (305) 242-7700 This old fort used to be a federal prison during the Civil War, but now the only thing that’ll keep you prisoner is the outstanding 360-degree ocean views. Photo via lilmeowjing/Instagram
Vizcaya Museum and Gardens 3251 S Miami Ave., Miami, (305) 250-9133 This National Historic Landmark and accredited museum with beautiful gardens, artwork and furniture fit for royalty. Photo via lara_naka/Instagram
Venetian Pools 2701 De Soto Blvd., Coral Gables, (305) 460-5306 Created from a coral rock quarry in the 1920s, these crystal-clear pools will definitely have you feeling like you’re Italian royalty. Photo via freezingthelight/Instagram
Blowing Rocks Preserve 574 South Beach Road, Hobe Sound, (561) 744-6668 Florida’s very own Old Faithful will have you jumping and weaving trying to dodge these giant waves. Photo via gil_noboa/Instagram
Tiffany Chapel 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, (407) 645-5311 After it was left abandoned and decaying, careful reconstruction work at the Morse Museum allowed the Tiffany Chapel to return to its former glory, giving every Orlandoan a chance to step into a work of stained glass art. Photo via Charles Hosmer Morse Museum/Facebook
St. George Island Lighthouse 2 E Gulf Beach Drive, Eastpoint, (850) 927-7745 First built in 1833, this lighthouse has been destroyed and reconstructed multiple times throughout its history. One thing that hasn’t changed, however, is the great view from the top. Photo via vespertinet/Instagram
Ancient Spanish Monastery 16711 W Dixie Hwy, North Miami Beach, (305) 945-1461 Brought to Miami brick by brick, this beautiful wonder from a bygone era showcases stone statues, wooden-cast doors and stain-glass windows that make perfect Instagram backdrops. Photo via liznek_sanches/Instagram
Seacrest Wolf Preserve 3449 Bonnett Pond Road, Chipley, (850) 773-2897 It’s hard to think of many things more awesome than hanging out with a pack of wolves in their natural habitat. These pups might even give you the perfect souvenir—a slobbery wolf kiss. Photo via danventure/Instagram
John and Mable Ringling Museum of Art 5401 Bay Shore Road, Sarasota, (941) 359-5700 There’s a little bit of everything at this estate: You can tour walls and walls of artwork, stroll across sprawling bayfront gardens or learn more about the famous Ringling circus. Photo via pm.lawrence/Instagram
Ravine Gardens State Park 1600 Twigg St., Palatka, (386) 329-3721 The uncharacteristic hilly terrain of this part of Florida calls for a hike, complete with a suspension bridge nestled in the canopy of the surrounding forest. Photo via sxvgejeremy/Instagram
Naples Pier 25 12th Ave. S, Naples, (239) 213-3062 A historic landmark that jets out over the Gulf of Mexico, this pier offers fishermen a great place to cast a line and sightseers a beautiful spot to watch the sunset. Photo via nicolasampson/Instagram
Morikami Museum and Japanese Gardens 4000 Morikami Park Road, Delray Beach, (561) 495-0233 Find your inner serenity while walking through these Japanese gardens lined with bamboo, sprawling greenery and detailed rock arrangements. Photo via andresrios90/Instagram
Little Talbot Island State Park 12157 Heckscher Drive, Jacksonville, (904) 251-2320 As one of the few remaining undeveloped barrier islands in Northeast Florida, Little Talbot offers you a truly natural relaxation destination, complete with white sandy beaches dotted with twisted driftwood. Photo via krrenee/Instagram
Kanapaha Botanical Gardens 4700 SW 58th Drive, Gainesville, (352) 372-4981 This botanical haven is home to all things green and good under the sun, from giant lily pads to a gigantic live oak perfect for picnicking under. Photo via sanitation.stormtrooper/Instagram
Gasparilla Island State Park 880 Belcher Road, Boca Grande, (941) 964-0375 This tropical paradise is part of a chain of Gulf Coast barrier islands, providing a serene getaway for anyone who likes to swim, snorkel and just chill out. Photo via floridawandering/Instagram
Falling Waters State Park State Park Road, Chipley, (850) 638-6130 In a place as flat as Florida, waterfalls are pretty rare, so it isn’t every day you’ll get to see wonders like this 73-foot beauty cascade into a sinkhole. Photo via tessa_lations/Instagram
Jules’ Undersea Lodge 51 Shoreland Drive, Key Largo, (305) 451-2353 You might have to scuba dive to your room, but it’s not everyday you get to wake up 21 feet deep in ocean water. While the room is more outdated submarine than posh Ritz Carlton, it definitely offers a view unlike any other. Photo via brittnoellecarlsen/Instagram
Devil’s Millhopper Geological State Park 4732 Millhopper Road, Gainesville, (352) 955-2008 Follow the stairs 120-feet down into one of Florida’s oldest limestone sinkholes and search for the fossilized treasures researchers have been finding in this park for decades. Photo via jennnnhall/Instagram
Devil’s Den 5390 NE 180th Ave., Williston, (352) 528-3344 One of the most beautiful cave diving spots in the country, this natural wonder might look pretty, but it’s a little chilly: You might want to soak in the heated pools aboveground after your swim. Photo via apmhops/Instagram
Salvador Dalí Museum 1 Dali Blvd., St. Petersburg, (727) 823-3767 This museum features over 2,100 works from every moment and in every medium of Dalí’s artistic activity. What better way to spend an afternoon than digging through the works of a genius? Photo via _clocked_in/Instagram
Coral Castle 28655 S Dixie Hwy, Homestead, (305) 248-6345 It took 30 years to handcut these gigantic pieces of stone into the whimsical shapes and designs, but it only takes one afternoon trip to enjoy them. Photo via sabrinahelisa/Instagram
Florida Caverns State Park 3345 Caverns Road, Marianna, (850) 482-9598 This glorious cavern features everything—limestone stalactites, stalagmites, flowstones— that you never thought could exist in Florida. You know, with the being at sea level thing Photo via 2_buckchuck/Instagram
Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales, (863) 676-1408 This historic landmark isn’t called “the singing tower” for nothing: Every day, it graces guests with a 60-bell carillon concert. Who doesn’t like a little background music with their natural ambiance? Photo via keriweezie/Instagram