Travel enthusiast and content creator Kishia is on a mission to help travelers explore her native state of Florida like a local. As part of this mission, she is showcasing all the Florida’s best hidden gems that everyone should check out during their visit through enjoyable TikTok videos.
We decided to pick out some of Kishia’s best recommendations and share them with you.
Oxford Exchange
Located in Tampa, Oxford Exchange is a well-decorated European-inspired building that features a beautifully designed bookstore, a great restaurant, and various bars and shops.
Bok Tower Gardens
Bok Tower Gardens are located at the top of Iron Mountain in Lake Wales. According to Kishia, this garden and bird sanctuary is “straight out of a fairytale” with its ponds, stunning landscapes, bell tower, colorful flowers, and lush green.
Warm Mineral Springs Park
Located in North Port, Warm Mineral Springs Park is best known for its hot spring, the only one in the state of Florida that people can swim in.
Whimzeyland
Whimzeyland in Safety Harbor is a unique place where you’ll feel like you stepped into another dimension. Located in Safety Harbor, it is actually a house of two local artists, Todd Ramquist and Kiaralinda, who spent the past two decades decorating it with colorful plants, sculptures, and various other art elements.