I am taking a trip to florida tell me some really neat but cheap things to do!?

Question

I am traveling to Florida on Friday, arrive at Tampa, drive south all the way to Key West, then back up to Miami and then ft Lauderdale to fly back! I wanna go diving and other basic stuff but the rest is unplanned. Give me some less know attractions, would be great. Things that don't cost a fortune would also be good. Thanks

I am from the gulf coast... already know how to use a casting net

Answer 1

Hillsborough State Park http://www.floridastateparks.org/hillsboroughriver/

and
Upper Tampa Bay Park
http://www.tampabay360.com/Attractions/Parks/UpperTampaBay.html

I reccoment both highly due to their views.

Get a map of Hillsborough county and look for down town tampa, you will see Bay Shore Blvd. This is a great spot to walk or drive and look at the houses along the Blvd. Davis Island Is a neet place to drive and look at. Ask about Fort Desoto a grat pice of history http://www.pinellascounty.org/park/05_Ft_DeSoto.htm

Answer 2

Ask a local how to "cast-net-fish" and you'll eat forever and have a full day of activity.