Attractions in Florida

DISNEYWORLD - Tour the Magic Kingdom Park at one of Florida's major attractions, Thrill yourself with the fantastic Epcot Center®, Disney Studios, Fort Wilderness Campground, Typhoon Lagoon, Pleasure Island, River Country, Discovery Island and Disney Village Marketplace. Information: Open daily. P.O. Box 10,000, Lake Buena Vista, Florida, 32830 Click here to see ResorTime resorts near DisneyWorld.

WORLD OF ORCHIDS Relaxation is the theme of this attractions. See thousands of rare and exotic flowering orchids from around the world in the indoor tropical garden. FREE guided tours/lectures on Saturdays. They have group rates, 2501 Old Lake Wilson Road, Kissimmee, Florida 34747 (407)396-1887

ADVENTURE ISLAND Hankering for a wet vacation? Try the Tampa water park, they feature a all sorts of water play areas, a championship volleyball area, outdoor eateries, picnic or just laze about in the sun. Check out their speed slides, or just float own the river or play volleyball in the sand. Open March through October; call (813)987-5660 for information.

BLACK HILLS PASSION PLAY In Lake Wales, in its 42nd season is one of America's longest-running stage productions in an large outdoor amphitheater. Cast of 250 actors recreate the last seven days in life of Christ. Runs February, March, and April. Information: Lake Wales Amphitheater, P.O. Box 71, Lake Wales, Florida 33859 (813)676-1495

BOK TOWER GARDENS National Historic Landmark. Tour a gorgeous garden and historic carillon tower - They have carillion recitals, a gift shop, picnic areas, eateries and a gift shop. Information: Open daily 8 a.m.-5p.m. U.S. 27 and S.R. 60 at Lake Wales. (813)676-1408

BUCCANEER BAY Florida’s natural spring waterpark attraction. Experience the Thunderbolt, Pirates Revenge speed flumes and Lazy River tube ride. They have a children’s play area, white sandy beaches, volleyball areas and picnic sites. Information: Located adjacent to Weeki Wachee Spring, 45 minutes north of Tampa on US 19. (800)678-9335

BUSCH GARDENS, TAMPA BAY Florida's popular attraction in an action packed 300-acre family entertainment park. One of the most popular attractions on Florida’s west coast. Experience a thrilling rides, zoological habitats and entertainment. Information: Open 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (extended in summer and selected holidays). (813)987-5082

CHURCH STREET STATION Orlando's complete entertainment complex in the Historic downtown area. Visit Rosie O'Grady's, Phineas Phogg's, The Orchid Garden Ballroom, the Cheyenne Saloon and the Opera House. Many dining and shopping opportunities. Information: Open 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. year round. 129 W. Church St., Orlando, Florida 32801 407/422-2434

CYPRESS GARDENS Botanical theme park and world-famous tropical gardens; water shows; wildlife art sculpture; the popular Florida attraction "Wings of Wonder, the Butterfly Conservatory, educational birds of prey and entertainment daily. Information: Open all year long; one hour southwest of Orlando off U.S. 27 near Winter Haven. (941) 324-2111.

EUROPA SEAKRUZ Florida cruises with meals, entertainment, dancing, Las Vegas style gambling and casino. SeaKruz departs form John’s Pass Village and cruise Madeira Beach, Ft. Myers Beach; and Truman Annex, Key West Florida. Information: 150-153rd Ave., Suite 202, Madeira Beach, Florida 33708 (800)688-PLAY.

GATORLAND "Alligator Capital of the World”. Don't miss this popular Florida attraction, They have live shows featuring inhabitants of the park. Featured shows are the Gator Jumparoo, Gator Wrestlin' and the Snakes of Florida. Take a ride Gatorland Express. Sample gator ribs and nuggets at Pearl's Smokehouse. Information: 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, INTERACTIVE SCIENCE MUSEUM This is a memorable "hands on" museum packed full of exciting interactive and educational exhibits: There is the "Touch Tunnel", "Think Tank", "Phenomenal Arts", "Body Shop" and "Explore Galore". Shop at their unique museum store. New exhibits are added all the time. Information: Open from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon. - Sat.; Noon - 5 p.m., Sun. 1120 4th St. S., St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 (813)821-8992

GREEN MEADOWS FARM Take a guided tour of a "hands on" farm of with 300 farm animals. Milk a cow, check out the chickens and be guided on the real way to run a farm. They have pony rides for the kids and hay rides for the entire family. Ask about their event schedule. Information. Daily tours: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., open till 5:30 p.m. Five miles south of Hwy. 192 on Poinciana Blvd., Kissimmee, Florida 32742. (407)846-0770

HOMOSASSA SPRINGS STATE WILDLIFE PARK THis Florida park has a wondrous underwater natural spring that you can walk through and and see manatees. Take a stroll on one of the nature trails to see and learn about the Florida wildlife. Educational programs and Children’s Education Center open daily. Information: Open 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. Located on U.S. 19 in Homosassa Springs, Florida 34448 (904)628-2311

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER The visitor center at Kennedy Space Center, the world’s base to launch and land America’s Space Shuttle. Bus tours are approximately two hours long and you can also enjoy their IMAX movie presentations. Information: Open all year long except Christmas holiday. SPACEPORT USA, Mail Code: TWRS, Kennedy Space Center, Florida 32899 (407)452-2121

KING HENRY'S FEAST Take an adventure to England and dine in King Henry VIII’s banquet hall! While dining you will be entertained by the resident fire blower, sword swallower, and aerial ballerina. Your feast includes soup, salad, chicken, ribs, vegetables and dessert. Unlimited beer, wine, and Soda. Information: 8984 International Dr., Orlando, Florida 32819 (407)351-5151 Toll-Free (800)347-8181

MEDIEVAL LIFE Tour a Medieval Hamlet and experience life 1,000 years past. Torture Chambers, museum artifacts and dungeons in the village of Raymondburg. Information: (407)239-8666 or (800)229-8300

MEDIEVAL TIMES Central Florida’s #1 dining attraction, located close to DisneyWorld on Highway 192. Feast banquet style in a 11th -century European designed castle while cheering of your favorite knight. Information: (407)396-1518

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY Hundreds of activities and attractions for the entire family. Visit the planetarium, explore the space simulator and hurricane chamber or wander in the beautiful Butterfly garden. Information: 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, Florida 33617 (813)987-6300

RIPLEY’S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! MUSEUM - ORLANDO. FLORIDA. Check out hundreds of unbelievable exhibits and displays. Information: Open 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily; 8201 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819 (407)363-4418

SALVADOR DALI MUSEUM Featuring a large collection of works by the famous surrealist artist Salvador Dali. Gift shop and tours. Information: Open daily. Open 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily except Sun. and Mon. Noon - 5:30 p.m. 1000 Third Street South, St. Petersburg, Florida 33701 (813)823-3767

FLORIDA SEAWORLD See Shamu the killer whale, dolphins, manatees, walruses, penguins, sea lions, otters, sharks, eels and birds in exhibits and live shows. Information: (407)351-3600

FLORIDA UNIVERSAL STUDIOS Over 400 of thrill rides, shows and attractions. Thrill yourself with Back To The Future…The Ride, the E.T. Adventure®, Kongfrontation®, and JAWS®! Information: Daily 9 a.m. Located at I-4 and Florida Turnpike, Orlando, Florida 32819 (407)363-8000

U.S. ASTRONAUT HALL OF FAME This is the only place dedicated to our nation's space heroes. Become an astronaut and take a trip into the full-scale orbiter mock-up or be whirled in the centrifuge! Information.: Open daily, except Christmas holiday from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. West of Kennedy Space Center. (407)269-6100

WEEKI WACHEE SPRING Enjoy the shows and water entertainment productions. Take a Wilderness River Cruise and see the exciting birds-of-prey presentations and take the kids to the the animal forest petting zoo. Information: Located 45 min. north of Tampa on U.S. 19 (800)678-9335

WET´N WILD WATER PARK The most popular water park in the U.S. Water rides galore. The kids area feature a playground built with lots of water rides. Fun for the entire family. Information: Open year-round. 6200 International Drive, Orlando, Florida 32819 (407)351-1800

MARINELAND OF FLORIDA Dolphin shows and sea lions live at this popular marie park. Shows daily. Children's play areas and scenic nature trails. . Minutes from St. Augustine and Daytona Beach on scenic A1A. (800)824-4218 U.S. and Florida

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF NAVAL AVIATION One of the world’s largest air and space museums. Historical war birds - first airplane to cross the Atlantic - world famous Blue Angel Sky hawks and tours. Information: Open daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. NAS Pensacola, Florida 32508 (850)452-3604

OLDEST STORE MUSEUM Transport yourself to the 1800's and see the oldest general store in Florida. Packed with hundreds of thousands of merchandise sold to customers in 1890. Information: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Mon. - Sat.; Noon - 5 p.m. Sun. 4 Artillery Lane, St. Augustine, Florida 32084 (904)829-9729

POTTER'S WAX MUSEUM More than 170 figures, faithfully recreated after painstaking historical research. Brilliantly costumed. Theater with multi-image presentation. The Wax Works exhibit figure-making technique. Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (till 8:00 p.m. summer). 17 King Street, St. Augustine, Florida 32084 (904)829-9056

ST. AUGUSTINE ALLIGATOR FARM All species of gators from around the world. Show performances throughout the day. See hundreds of huge alligators and birds in their natural habitat. Information: Open every day 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Hwy A1A south of St. Augustine, Florida 32084 (904)824-3337

ST. AUGUSTINE SCENIC CRUISE Tour the St. Augustine waterfront and Matanzas Bay. Cruise departs from St. Augustine Municipal Marina. Information: Open daily. Additional evening cruises April 1 through October 15. Group and charter rates available. Victory II or Victory III. (800)542-8316 or (904)824-1806

ST. AUGUSTINE SIGHTSEEING TRAINS One of the best ways to see St. Augustine is by train, our nation's oldest city. 80 points of interest on 7-mile tour with stop off and on privileges at attractions. Information: Discount tours available. 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m. 170 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, Florida 32084 (904)829-6545

ZORAYDA CASTLE America's architectural reproduction of the Alhambra, Spain's most famous castle is in old Granada. You will see how the Moorish kings lived and ruled Spain. See fabulous artifacts and treasures from all over the world. Information: Open daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. 85 King St., St. Augustine, Florida 32084 (904)824-3097