Did you know that there are many affordable stores that sell furniture and decorations made specifically for apartment dwellers? Here are two websites to shop for apartment-friendly decor items!

Ikea
Ikea is everyone’s favorite one-stop apartment shop, beloved for its hip, modern aesthetic and impressively low prices. Here you’ll find everything from the perfect trundle bed to an artistic temporary light fixture that won’t jeopardize your security deposit, as well as all of the rugs, photo frames, and plants in between. Ikea also carries a wide variety of space-saving solutions for small spaces, which will help you to organize your space and keep it free of clutter.

West Elm
If your budget is slightly higher, West Elm is an equally stylish website with a bit higher quality selection of apartment decor items. Midcentury modern-inspired sofas and end tables are comfortable and compact enough for an oddly shaped apartment living room, while the wide selection of elaborate bedding, curtains, and rugs add a splash of color and texture to a cookie cutter living space. West Elm also offers a wide assortment of kitchen wares that can maximize space any kitchen.

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Guests get a uniquely up-close look at the wildlife of Florida at Everglades Holiday Park in a variety of engaging ways. Perhaps the most popular way to appreciate the state's indigenous critters is by visiting one of the live gator shows, hosted by the Gator Boys. You may recognize the team's name if you watch Animal Planet, as the duo Paul Bedard and Jimmy Riffle star on their own program by the same name. Watch part of the pair or another member of the show's cast preside over the "Gator Pit" during the heart-pumping live show, and then hold a baby alligator afterwards.

Everglades Holiday Park also offers tours of the local habitat on airboats, and they're almost as popular as the gator shows. You'll get to spot the toothy animals in their homes atop the unique watercraft. The tour guide will point out other local critters, too, such as snakes and wild birds.

Everglades Holiday Park
21940 Griffin Road
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33332
(954) 434-8111
www.evergladesholidaypark.com
www.yelp.com/biz/everglades-holiday-park-fort-lauderdale-3

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Give yourself a break from the fast-paced culture of South Floridawith a visit to a state park. You don't even have to leave the city to enjoy these glimpses of pristine Florida landscape! Here are two Florida state parks that you're sure to enjoy.

Oleta River State Park
Oleta River State Park is the biggest urban park in Florida. Here you can hit the beach or enjoy the more traditional park services like camping, fishing, and hiking. Take a dip in the saltwater lagoon before sitting down to lunch at The Blue Marlin Fish House restaurant. Oleta River State Park is also a popular destination for mountain bikers, as it provides more than 10 miles of challenging trails.

The Barnacle Historic State Park
The Barnacle Historic State Park is located right within the city limits of Miami. The park is one of the few places that remain where you can see South Florida's natural landscapes as they were before the area was developed. Built in 1891,The Barnacle was once the home of Ralph Middleton Munroe, a renowned yacht designer, seafarer, and photographer. Enjoy a picnic on the park grounds after you take a tour of what was once his home.

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