2010 Central Region Attraction Descriptions - Florida Attractions ...
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Adventure Island<br />
Water-soaked excitement for all ages. Escape to the soothing Key West<br />
atmosphere where slides, waterfalls and waves create tranquility and hours of<br />
sun-drenched fun. Open March through October.<br />
10001 Malcolm McKinley Drive, Tampa, FL 33612. 800/800-5447.<br />
www.adventureisland.com<br />
Brevard Zoo<br />
Plan your adventure! Go kayaking, hand-feed gentle giraffe and lorikeets, and<br />
get wet in the brand new Paws On. Located minutes from I-95.<br />
8225 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, FL 32940. 321/254-WILD (9453).<br />
www.brevardzoo.org<br />
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay<br />
The ultimate family adventure park, featuring an unparalleled combination of<br />
exotic animal encounters, world-class thrill rides and live entertainment. 3000 E.<br />
Busch Blvd, Tampa, FL 33612. 888/800-5447. www.buschgardens.com<br />
<strong>Central</strong> <strong>Florida</strong> Zoo & Botanical Gardens<br />
Nestled in lush tropical foliage, the <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Florida</strong> Zoo & Botanical Gardens<br />
boasts over 400 animals, weekend Elephant Encounters, ZOOm Air Adventures<br />
aerial course and more. The adventures are endless.<br />
3755 NW Hwy 17-92 (I-4 Exit 104), Sanford, FL. 407/323-4450.<br />
www.centralfloridazoo.org<br />
Clearwater Marine Aquarium<br />
A world-renowned marine rescue center. Home of “Winter”, our tailless dolphin.<br />
249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, FL 33767. 727/441-1790.<br />
www.seeWinter.com<br />
Dinosaur World<br />
Visit over 150 life size dinosaurs in an outdoor museum. Enjoy activities such as<br />
the Fossil Dig, Boneyard, Skeleton Garden, Deinonychus Island, Carnivore<br />
Boardwalk, Caves, Giftshop, Playground, Picnic area and more. 5145 Harvey<br />
Tew Road, Interstate 4, exit 17. Plant City, FL 33565.<br />
813/717-9865. www.dinosaurworld.com<br />
Discovery Cove:<br />
This secluded getaway is an all-inclusive tropical adventure with one-of-a-kind<br />
opportunities to swim with dolphins, snorkel with rays and tropical fish, hand-feed<br />
exotic birds, and kick back on pristine beaches.<br />
6000 Discovery Cove Way, Orlando, FL 32821. 407/351-3600.<br />
www.DiscoveryCove.com<br />
Fantasy of Flight
World’s greatest private collection of aircraft, interactive exhibits, guided tours,<br />
flight simulators, kid’s activities, daily flight demonstrations. Open-cockpit biplane<br />
rides, hot air balloon rides available.<br />
1400 Broadway Boulevard, Polk City, FL 33868. 863/984-3500.<br />
www.fantasyofflight.com<br />
<strong>Florida</strong> Air Museum<br />
<strong>Florida</strong>’s official aviation museum. Interprets <strong>Florida</strong>’s aviation history. Howard<br />
Hughes Collection, <strong>Florida</strong> Aviation Hall of Fame, Displays 35+ airplanes.<br />
4175 Medulla Rd, Lakeland, FL, 863/644-2431. www.sun-n-fun.org/museum<br />
<strong>Florida</strong> Aquarium<br />
Come see why The <strong>Florida</strong> Aquarium is one of the top 10 aquariums in the<br />
country! See sharks, alligators and penguins! Touch a stingray or bamboo shark!<br />
701 Channelside Drive, Tampa, FL 33602, 813/273-4000. www.flaquarium.org<br />
Fun Spot Action Park<br />
Free Admission. Free Parking. 4 multi-level go-kart tracks, 13 rides and 120<br />
arcade games. Named “Best Budget <strong>Attraction</strong>” – Orlando Sentinel. HUGE FUN!<br />
Just off International Drive in Orlando. 407/363-3867<br />
www.FunSpot<strong>Attraction</strong>s.com<br />
Gatorland<br />
Gatorland is much more than alligators. Cool off at Gator Gully Splash Park,<br />
enjoy the great shows, ride the train and see the world’s largest collection of<br />
giant white alligators.<br />
14501 South Orange Blossom Trail (Hwy 144), Orlando, FL 32837. 800/393-<br />
5297. www.gatorland.com<br />
Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park<br />
Walk underwater in natural springs. Meet friendly manatees. See the new <strong>Florida</strong><br />
panther and red wolves. Daily manatee and alligator programs and wildlife<br />
encounters. Education Center.<br />
U.S. Highway 19, Homosassa, FL 34446. 352/628-2311.<br />
www.HomosassaSprings.org<br />
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex<br />
Get vertical on Shuttle Launch Experience, tour NASA's launch and landing<br />
headquarters and walk beneath a moon rocket. Meet a real astronaut, enjoy<br />
IMAX ®<br />
films, ride realistic astronaut training simulators.<br />
Visitor Complex, State Road 405, Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899. 321/449-<br />
4444. www.KennedySpaceCenter.com<br />
Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament<br />
Come witness our new show featuring heroic knights, astounding athletic feats<br />
and thrilling swordplay! The experience will blur the boundary between fairy tale
and spectacle. Call for showtimes. 4510 West Irlo Bronson Highway,<br />
Kissimmee, FL 34746. 888/WE-JOUST. www.medievaltimes.com<br />
Museum of Arts and Sciences<br />
Located on a 90-acre <strong>Florida</strong> preserve, MOAS is <strong>Central</strong> <strong>Florida</strong>’s premier<br />
cultural education center featuring over 100,000 square feet of art and artifacts.<br />
Planetarium and Children’s Museum open daily.<br />
352 S Nova Rd, Daytona Beach, 32114. 386/255-0285. www.moas.org<br />
MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry)<br />
The largest science center in the Southeastern United States. <strong>Florida</strong>’s only<br />
IMAX® Dome Theatre. Experience the Gulf Coast Hurricane exhibit, the High<br />
Wire Bike and 450 hands-on Science Exhibits.<br />
4801 East Fowler Avenue, Tampa, FL 33617. 813/987-6300. www.mosi.org<br />
The Pier<br />
A unique 5-story festival marketplace offering shopping, dining and adventure,<br />
The Pier Aquarium, live music, and more on the downtown St. Petersburg<br />
waterfront.<br />
The Pier, 2nd Avenue N.E. and Bayshore Drive on the downtown St. Petersburg<br />
Waterfront. St. Petersburg, FL 33701. 727/821-6443 www.stpetepier.com<br />
Pirate’s Dinner Adventure<br />
“World’s Most Interactive Dinner Show.” Set sail for swashbuckling thrills, a<br />
delicious four course Port of Call Feast and the perfect blend of comedy,<br />
romance, action and adventure. A bounty of hidden treasure!<br />
6400 Carrier Dr, Orlando, FL 32819. 407/248-0590 or 800/866-2469.<br />
www.piratesdinneradventure.com<br />
Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Orlando Odditorium<br />
Explore an amazing variety of artifacts, exhibits and displays that pay tribute to the odd,<br />
bizarre and unbelievable. Truth is indeed stranger than fiction. Self-guided, self-paced<br />
tour. 8201 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. 407/345-0501<br />
www.ripleysorlando.com<br />
SeaWorld<br />
SeaWorld Orlando immerses guests in the mysteries of the sea through up-close<br />
animal discoveries, amazing attractions and rides and unforgettable<br />
performances.<br />
7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando, FL 32821. 407/351-3600. www.SeaWorld.com<br />
Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo<br />
Named #1 Zoo in the United States by Parents magazine (2009)! The Zoo<br />
features more than 2,000 animals on 56 lush acres, interactive exhibits, rides,<br />
shows, on-site dining, shopping and more.<br />
1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa, FL 33604. 813/935-8552. www.LowryParkZoo.com
Universal Orlando<br />
“With two amazing theme parks—Universal Studios ® and Universal’s Islands of<br />
Adventure ® —non-stop nightlife, and three spectacular on-site Loews Hotels,<br />
Universal Orlando ® Resort is the place Where Blockbusters Come to Life SM .”<br />
6000 Universal Boulevard, Orlando, FL 32819. 407/363-8000.<br />
www.UniversalOrlando.com<br />
Walt Disney World Company<br />
Experience four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood<br />
Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom), two water parks, Downtown Disney,<br />
Disney’s Wide World of Sports complex, championship golf.<br />
P.O. Box 10,000, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830. 407/939-6244.<br />
www.DisneyWorld.com<br />
Weeki Wachee Springs State Park<br />
View one of <strong>Florida</strong>’s most spectacular first magnitude springs where the World<br />
Famous Mermaids perform!<br />
6131 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee, FL 34606. 352/592-5656.<br />
www.weekiwachee.com.<br />
Wet ‘n Wild<br />
Wet ‘n Wild, Orlando’s most exciting waterpark, offers the best variety of multipassenger<br />
rides. Hypnotizing water thrills await on the unique Brain Wash!<br />
6200 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819. 407/351-1800.<br />
www.wetnwildorlando.com
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