Tourist Attractions
A World of Orchids
Thousands of rare and exotic flowering orchids from around the globe on exhibit daily in an indoor tropical garden setting. Relaxing, enjoyable, educational. Free daily guided tours. Saturday lectures. Group rates, retail sales.
2501 Old Lake Wilson Road, Kissimmee, FL 34747
407-396-1887
Adventure Island
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.
813-987-5660
Bok Tower Gardens Visit this magnificent garden and historic carillon tower - now a National Historic Landmark. Daily carillon recitals, visitor center, cafe, gift shop, picnic area. Open daily 8 am - 5 pm.
U.S. 27 and S.R. 60 at Lake Wales.
813-676-1408
Buccaneer Bay
Florida's only natural spring waterpark 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 Spring, 45 minutes north of Tampa on US 19
800-678-9335
Busch Gardens
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 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (extended in summer and selected holidays).
813-987-5082
Cypress Gardens Botanical Theme Park
World-famous tropical gardens, exciting water ski shows, an outdoor wildlife sculpture series, the Butterfly Conservatory, educational birds of prey and gardening programs, a Russian acrobatic show and much more! Open 365 days a year.
One hour southwest of Orlando off U.S. 27 near Winter Haven.
941-324-2111
Disney World
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
Europa Seakruz
Six hour day or evening cruises featuring full meals, 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/information - 800-688-PLAY
Gatorland
Breeding areas, baby alligator nurseries, and rearing ponds are situated throughout the park providing guests with the opportunity to observe, study, and feed the alligators and crocodiles. Walkways through natural cypress swamps and breeding marshes give visitors a first hand view of the "original" Florida. Open daily 8 a.m. till dusk.
14501 S. Orange Blossom Tr. (Hwy. 441) between Orlando and Kissimmee.
407-855-5496 or 800-393-JAWS
Great Explorations, The Hands on Museum
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.
1120 4th Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
813-821-8992
Kennedy Space Center - Spaceport USA
The official visitor center 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.
407-452-2121
MOSI - The Museum of Science & Industry
Welcome to MOSI, the southeast's largest Science Museum! Over 400 "minds-on" activities-planetarium, space simulators, hurricane chamber, butterfly garden and much much more. Home to Florida's only IMAX® DOME Theater.
4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, FL 33617
813-987-6300
Salvador Dali Museum
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 9:30 am - 5:30 pm daily (except Sunday and Monday Noon - 5:30 pm)
1000 Third Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
813-823-3767
Sea World
The world's most popular marine life park, features exciting encounters with marine life, including Shamu the killer whale, manatees, penguins, dolphins, sea lions, walruses, otters, sharks, eels, stingrays, birds and fish in more than 20 shows and hands-on exhibits.
407-351-3600
Universal Studios
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!
Located at I-4 and FL Turnpike, Orlando, FL 32819
407-363-8000
U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame
Visit nation's only facility dedicted to telling stories of America's space heroes. Experience astronaut adventure first hand. Take a trip into the future aboard full-scale orbiter mock-up, be whirled in a centrifuge, and more! Open daily (except Christmas), from 9 am - 5 pm
West of Kennedy Space Center
Weeki Wachee Springs
The "City of Mermaids" features live underwater productions. Other attractions include the Wilderness River Cruise, exotic and birds-of-prey shows and the animal forest petting zoo.
Located 45 min. north of Tampa on U.S. 19
800-678-9335
Wet 'N Wild
Experience the nation's best-attended water park! Treat the kids to our elaborate children's playground featuring mini-versions of our 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
407-351-1800
Ybor Square
One of the most exciting and unique shopping and dining experiences in America. Browse through quaint shops and dine in noted restaurants serving Italian, Spanish, Oriental, Cuban and American cuisine. Lited in the National Register of Historic Places.
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