10 Extreme Activities to Try in Florida

Florida, known as the Sunshine State, is not usually recognized as a state full of extreme outdoor activities and sports. When people think of Florida, something about a beach, Disney World, or Miami usually pops into their head.

But, Florida is more than just the perfect getaway for families and party goers (which is kind of ironic). That is why we have created a list of the top ten extreme activities to try in Florida. We have included everything from quintessential Florida paragliding to more obscure activities such as alligator tours. Continue below to get ideas of what to do the next time you're in Florida!

10 Extreme Activities to Try in Florida

10 Extreme Activities to Try in Florida
10 Extreme Activities to Try in Florida


1. Alligator Tours

Alligator Tours
Alligator Tours (source)

While many people visit Florida to go to their beaches, people also travel to Florida to visit their swamps. Swamps are a big part of Florida environment, and one of the most popular animals that live in swamps are alligators (Florida is also popular for its alligators). So, what do you get when you combine two famous Florida things together? You get alligator tours. While on an alligator tour, you can expect to sit on a boat and tour a swamp area. You can also expect to get as close, as you safely can, to alligators. If you're interested on going on an alligator tour, check out; Airboat in Everglades, Everglades Nature Tours, or Gator Park Airboat Tours.


2. Flying in Space


If you've ever dreamed of flying in space, but you don't have the opportunity to be an astronaut, now you can fly in space! Well, you can have the closest experience as possible of flying in space without actually being in space. Located in Miami and Orlando, the G-Force One is a modified Boeing 727, which allows people to achieve weightlessness that is similar to the feeling of being in space. To begin, the G-Force One flies to an appropriate altitude, this usually takes about 30 minutes. Once at an appropriate altitude, you can unbuckle and float around in the aircraft, like you would in space. While it is expensive (prepare to shell out almost $5,000), it is truly an unforgettable and exhilarating experience!

3. Hot Air Ballooning

Hot Air Ballooning
Hot Air Ballooning (source)

While paragliding Florida and sky diving are ways to soar through the gorgeous Florida skyline, those are not the only activities where you can fly. If you want an alternative way to soar through the sky, without having to practice any specific skills or techniques, then try hot air ballooning! Believe it or not, Florida has many hot air ballooning options. If you are unfamiliar with hot air ballooning, you sit inside an area that is attached to a humongous hot air balloon. You will soar across the sky and experience silence, gorgeous views, and a feeling of almost no movement. If you're interested in hot air ballooning, check out; Orlando Balloon Rides, Aerostat Adventures, or Painted Horizons.


4. Kayaking

Kayaking
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Since the waterways are plentiful in Florida, kayaking is the perfect activity to do on a hot day in Florida. While kayaking is usually relaxing, it can be extreme as you want it to be (just choose to kayak on rougher water or in rougher conditions). For ideal kayaking conditions in Florida, check out; the Loxahatchee River, Peanut Island, New River, or Biscayne Bay.


5. Paddleboarding

Paddleboarding
Paddleboarding (source)

Like kayaking, paddleboarding can be as relaxing or as extreme as you make it. If you are unfamiliar with paddleboarding, it is the activity of standing or sitting on a paddleboard or surfboard and using a paddle to propel yourself forwards. If you're interested in paddleboarding in Florida, check out; Key West, Miami Beach, or South Walton!


6. Paragliding

Paragliding
Paragliding (source)

While Florida may not seem like the ideal location for paragliding, there are a couple fantastic sites for paragliding in Florida. Before we discuss the perfect locations for paragliding Florida, for those who are unfamiliar with paragliding, let's discuss what paragliding is. Paragliding is the extreme sport of descending down a mountain, hillside, or another high altitude location. Once you are in flight, you use vertical riser lines to navigate through the air, and a canopy to help you land safely. If you are interested in paragliding in Florida, check out the company, Paragliding Florida. Paragliding Florida offers tours in different countries along with paragliding Florida locations in cities like Boca Raton. Thus, if you are looking for an extreme and scenic experience, try paragliding Florida!


7. Racing

Racing
Racing (source)

If you have ever dreamed about being a Nascar driver, but never got the chance to, then you may want to check out one of the racetracks in Florida. Florida is home to many racetracks and racing arenas where you can expect to gain the highest speed and travel across windy and advanced tracks. Some racing arenas in Florida even allow you to bring your own car to race with! If you're interested in racing in Florida, check out the Florida International Rally and Motorsport Park (The FIRM).

8. Scuba Diving

Scuba Diving
Scuba Diving (source)

While activities such as paragliding Florida, flying in a space stimulator, and racing are fun and exhilarating, sometimes the only thing that will cool you off is a dip in the ocean. What if you could experience something exhilarating while cooling off in the ocean in Florida? Well, you can. Try scuba diving in one of Florida's renowned scuba diving sites! Florida offers some truly unique scuba diving sites, such as scuba diving around a fake alien site and experiencing some of Florida's coastal reefs. If you're interested in scuba diving in Florida, check out; the Silent World in Key Largo or one of Florida's shipwreck sites, like the USS Vendenberg.

9. Skydiving

Skydiving
Skydiving (source)

If you want a way to experience Florida from the air, like paragliding, then try skydiving! Florida offers some awesome skydiving options. Paragliding Florida can be fun and exhilarating, but the downside from paragliding is that you will need to learn a lot of skills and techniques. Skydiving is a little bit easier, since you do not need any prior experience. If you're interested in skydiving, check out the Florida favorite, Skydive Sebastian!


10. Zip Lining

Zip Lining
Zip Lining (source)

Finally, if you want to soar through the sky from a lower altitude, and more security, then try zip lining! Florida offers a ton of zip lining options, including everything from just zip lining across an area, to zip lining and completing strenuous activities in between. If you're interested in zip lining in Florida, check out; ZoomAir Treetop Adventure Park, Zip Orlando, or Gatorland!

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