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Central Florida Attractions
Thousands of rare, beautiful and exotic orchids from around the globe are on exhibit daily in an indoor tropical garden setting. Very relaxing, enjoyable, and educational. FREE. Daily guided tours. Saturday lectures, group rates, retail sales. 2501 Old Lake Wilson Road, Kissimmee, FL 34747 (407) 396-1887.
Tampa Bay’s only water park, features water play areas, a championship volleyball complex, outdoor cafes, picnic and sunbathing areas. Guests can conquer speed slides, float along on a rambling river or take advantage of 12 beautiful white sand volleyball courts. Open March through October; call (813) 987-5660 for details.
AMERICAN
POLICE HALL OF FAME AND MUSEUM
10,000+ police artifacts
including the world's most unusual police vehicles. Sit in the
"electric chair" and "gas chamber". Solve a crime and
become a certified "detective"! Uniforms, firearms, badges. All
ages. 10AM - 5:30PM seven days. 6350 Horizon Dr., Titusville, FL 32780
(321) 264-0911.
BOK TOWER
GARDENS
Visit this magnificent garden and historic
carillon tower - a National Historic Landmark. Daily carillon recitals;
visitor center; cafe; gift shop; picnic area. Open daily 8AM - 5PM U.S.
27 and S.R. 60 at Lake Wales. (813) 676-1408.
Florida’s only natural spring water park featuring the Thunderbolt
and Pirates Revenge speed flumes, Lazy River tube ride, children’s play
area, white sandy beaches, volleyball and picnic areas. Located adjacent
to Weeki Wachee Springs, 45 minutes north of Tampa on US 19. (800)
678-9335.
Guests of all ages have a variety of
experiences exploring this 300-acre family entertainment park. The most
popular attraction on Florida’s west coast. Visitors experience a unique
combination of thrilling rides, zoological habitats and live
entertainment. Open 9:30AM - 6PM (extended in summer and selected
holidays). (813) 987-5082.
Historic downtown
Orlando's complete entertainment complex featuring Rosie O'Grady's,
Phineas Phogg's, The Orchid Garden Ballroom, the Cheyenne Saloon and Opera
House plus plenty of dining and shopping. #1 nighttime dining, shopping
and entertainment complex. Open 11AM - 2AM year round. 129 W. Church St.,
Orlando, FL 32801 (407) 422-2434.
Botanical theme park featuring world-famous
tropical gardens; exciting water ski shows; an outdoor wildlife sculpture
series; "Wings of Wonder," the Butterfly Conservatory; educational birds
of prey and gardening programs; a Russian acrobatic show and more! Open
365 days a year; one hour southwest of Orlando off U.S. 27 near Winter
Haven. (941) 324-2111.
DISCOVERY
COVE
Located in Orlando. Discovery Cove,
provides the perfect back drop for memorable family vacations. Everyone
can experience the thrills of interacting with amazing animals, swim and
play with dolphins and snorkeling through a coral reef, in a beautiful
tropical setting with no crowds and no lines. Reservations and information
are available by calling toll-free (877) 4-DISCOVERY.
EUROPA
SEAKRUZ
Six hour day or evening cruises featuring a
complete meal, live entertainment, dancing, games and Las Vegas style
casino. SeaKruz sails from John’s Pass Village, Madeira Beach; Palm Grove
Marina, Ft. Myers Beach; and Truman Annex, Key West. Sales office:
150-153rd Ave., Suite 202, Madeira Beach, FL 33708 Reservations and
information (800) 688-PLAY.
"Alligator Capital of the World”. Three exciting shows - Gator
Jumparoo, Gator Wrestling and the Snakes of Florida. Ride Gatorland
Express Railroad. (Remember to order the gator ribs and gator nuggets at
Pearl's Smokehouse!) Open daily 8AM till dusk. 14501 S. Orange Blossom
Trail. (Hwy. 441), Orlando, FL 32837 between Orlando and Kissimmee. (407)
855-5496 or (800) 393-JAWS.
There's always something new at this fascinating
"hands on" museum with a variety of exciting interactive exhibits: a
96-foot pitch black "Touch Tunnel", "Think Tank", "Phenomenal Arts", "Body
Shop", "Explore Galore", unique museum store, changing exhibits. 10AM -
5PM, Mon. - Sat.; Noon - 5PM, Sun. 1120 4th St. S., St. Petersburg,
FL 33701 (813) 821-8992.
"Hands-on" two hour
guided tour of over 300 farm animals! Learn to milk a cow! Enjoy pony
rides for the kids and hayrides for all! Picnic under "grandfather oaks"!
Seasonal events. Continuous tours: 9:30AM - 4:00PM, open till 5:30PM. Five
miles south of Hwy.192 on Poinciana Blvd., Kissimmee, FL 34742. (407)
846-0770.
HORSE
WORLD RIDING STABLES
Ride with hundreds of acres to explore and
browse in the gift shop. Enjoy the creaking of saddle leather, the smell
of fresh clean air and the working of a ranch. That's the beauty of a
visit to Horse World Stables, just south of Orlando in the Disney World
Resort area. Open 9AM, 7 days a week. 3705 Poinciana Blvd., Kissimmee, FL
34758 (407) 847-4343.
Walk underwater in the natural spring and
meet our friendly manatees. Stroll nature trails and see and learn about
Florida’s wildlife. Daily educational programs and Children’s Education
Center. Open 9AM - 5:30PM. Ticket counter closes at 4 p.m. Located on
U.S. 19 in Homosassa Springs, FL 34448 (904) 628-2311.
The official visitor center is located at
Kennedy Space Center, the world’s only launch and landing base of
America’s Space Shuttle! Two hour bus tours and three different IMAX movie
presentations available. Open everyday except Christmas. SPACEPORT USA,
Mail Code: TWRS, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899 (321)
452-2121.
Experience life of 1,000 years past when entering the village of
Raymondburg. Witness actual artifacts on a one hour tour of a fourteen
cottage Medieval Hamlet. Be Warned! As you enter the spine-tingling
dungeon and torture chamber, you may never escape with your life!!!
(407)239-8666 or (800) 229-8300.
Travel back! Back to the days of yore in central
Florida’s #1 dinner attraction, near Disney on Highway 192. Guests will
feast on a regal banquet inside the 1,000 seat, 11th-century,
European-style castle and cheer for daring knights on horseback competing
in tournament games, sword fighting and jousting matches. (407)
396-1518.
Fun for “kids” 1 to
101! Over 400 “minds-on” activities-planetarium, space simulators,
hurricane chamber, butterfly garden. More than you ever imagined. Coming
in Spring 95 - Florida’s first IMAX® DOME Theater and Star Trek®:
Federation Science exhibit. 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33617 (813)
987-6300.
OCALA CARRIAGE AND
TOURS
Take a scenic country carriage tour throughout some of Ocala's
finest horse farms. See horses in their natural environment, hear about
some of Ocala's famous horses, or book a historic district tour through
the downtown section of Ocala. You may also book your complete tour
package including accommodations, dining and tickets to other area
attractions 4776 N.W. 110th Ave., Ocala, FL 34482 (352)
867-8717. Directions: I-75, Exit #354, W. 7 mi. Turn left onto 464B,
Immediate left N.W. 110. Go 1/4 mi. on right.
RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT!
MUSEUM
Hundreds of unbelievable exhibits and displays
will entertain groups of all ages! A wonderful, low-cost option in the
heart of the tourist sector. 9AM - 1AM daily; 7 days a week; year round;
8201 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 (407) 363-4418 or (800)
998-4418.
One of Florida’s foremost cultural attractions and home to the
world’s most comprehensive collection of works by the late Spanish
surrealist Salvador Dali. Recommended by AAA. Great gift shop. Tours
daily. Open 9:30AM - 5:30PM daily except Sun. and Mon. Noon - 5:30PM. 1000 Third Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (813)
823-3767.
The world’s
premiere marine adventure park with 200 acres of world-class shows,
thrilling rides and unforgettable animal encounters. Experience new
state-of-the-art rides such as "Kraken" and "Journey To Atlantis" twist,
turn, and drench guests with unprecedented thrills, while amazing animal
encounters include killer whales, dolphins, sea lions, stingrays and more.
For information on show schedules, pricing and park hours, call (407)
351-3600.
The world’s first permanent Titanic
attraction, features full-scale room re-creations, including her
world-famous Grand Staircase. Also included are over 200 artifacts, movie
memorabilia and live interactive interpretations by storytellers in period
costumes. Open 10:00AM-10:00PM daily; located in the Mercado
Shopping Village, 8445 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819; (407)
248-1166, or toll free, (877) 410-1912.
Thrill to 400+ acres of incredible rides, shows and attractions at
the #1 movie studio and theme park in the world! Experience Back To The
Future…The Ride, the E.T. Adventure®, Kongfrontation®, and JAWS®! Daily 9AM.
Located at I-4 and FL Turnpike, Orlando, FL 32819 (407)
363-8000.
Visit the nation’s only facility that's dedicated to telling
stories of America’s space heroes. Where you can experience astronaut
adventure first hand. Take a trip into the future aboard full-scale
orbiter mock-up, be whirled in a centrifuge, and more! Daily, except
Christmas from 9AM - 5PM. West of Kennedy Space Center. (407)
269-6100.
WALT DISNEY WORLD
RESORT
Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot®, Disney-MGM
Studios, resort hotels and Fort Wilderness Campground, 5 championship golf
courses, Typhoon Lagoon, Pleasure Island, River Country, Discovery Island
and Disney Village Marketplace. Open daily. P.O. Box 10,000, Lake Buena
Vista, FL 32830 Information: (407 )824-4321; Hotel Reservations (407)
W-DISNEY.
WEEKI
WACHEE
The
“City of Mermaids" - Features a live underwater production of
Hans Christian Andersen’s “The Little Mermaid”. Other attractions include
the Wilderness River Cruise, exotic and birds-of-prey shows and the animal
forest petting zoo. Opens 10AM daily. Year round. Located 45 min. north of
Tampa on US 19 and SR 50 (877) GO-WEEKI.
WEEKS AIR MUSEUM
Learn about aviation's history. Displays of
antique aircraft, engines and propellers. Collection of 35 WWI and WWII
aircraft, many restored to original flying condition. Complete gift shop.
Kendall-Tamiami Executive Airport in S.W. Miami, minutes from Miami Metro
Zoo. Daily 10AM - 5PM. 1400 Broadway Blvd. S.E. Polk City, FL. 33868
(863)984-3500.
Experience the
nation’s greatest water park! Treat the kids to an elaborate children’s
playground which features mini-versions of the most popular rides.
Experience the new SURGE - the longest, fastest, multi-passenger water
ride in the southeast! Open year-round. 6200 International Drive, Orlando,
FL 32819 (407) 351-3200.
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