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Top 5 Tourist Attractions:<br />

NASA’s Kennedy<br />

Space Center<br />

Orsino, 321-867-5000<br />

Nasa.gov/centers/kennedy/home/index.<br />

html<br />

The Kennedy Space Center allows you to<br />

explore space travel in a whole new way.<br />

Through this center you find live action<br />

shows, films, and a mock-up of an actual<br />

space shuttle. The center features five story<br />

screens which allow for easy viewing even<br />

within a crowd.<br />

Busch Gardens<br />

Tampa Bay<br />

3605 E. Bougainvillea Avenue, Tampa<br />

(888) 800-5447<br />

Busch Gardens is an exceptional theme<br />

park that is jam packed with thrill rides, a<br />

zoo, and fabulous shows. The Thrill Seeker<br />

tour allows for the ultimate experience and<br />

it provides the advantage of bringing you to<br />

the head of the long lines. Ticket packages<br />

are available through their website.<br />

Sea World<br />

7007 SeaWorld Dr., Orlando, (407) 351-3600<br />

Sea World is the best locale to experience<br />

the wonderful marine life found in Florida.<br />

Throughout the park you find rides, attractions,<br />

and shows. Shamu is also a main attraction<br />

at the theme park. You see Shamu shows as<br />

well as dolphins and other sea animals.<br />

Daytona<br />

International Speedway<br />

1801 W. International Speedway Blvd<br />

Daytona Beach, (800) Pit-SHOP<br />

Daytona International Speedway spans<br />

almost 500 acres in size. The speedway is a<br />

popular track for NASCAR where it is known as<br />

the Lady in Black. The track is considered one<br />

of the most difficult tracks within the NASCAR<br />

series. The sports center also features other<br />

racing championships through other racing<br />

series.<br />

Historic Saint Augustine<br />

St. Augustine<br />

Saint Augustine is considered the oldest city<br />

in the country as it was established in 1565.<br />

The locale features shops, cafes, restaurants,<br />

and a multitude of other opportunities. Visitors<br />

enjoy sight seeing through horse drawn<br />

carriages and trolleys.<br />

Florida Hiking<br />

Withloacoochee State Forest<br />

15003 Broad Street, Brooksville,<br />

(352)-754-6896, dep.state.fl.us<br />

The Withloacoochee State Forest spans 113,431<br />

acres. Within this forest, you find numerous<br />

tracts, trails, and loops. Each hiking option ranges<br />

in mileage from 3 miles to up to six miles. You<br />

have the opportunity to experience the natural<br />

beauty of the forest. Visit the Visitor Center to acquire<br />

maps for the hiking areas and rules that<br />

apply.<br />

Ocala National Forest<br />

3199 NE Highway 315, Silver Springs,<br />

(352) 236-0288, Fs.usda.gov/ocala<br />

The Florida National Scenic Trail located at the<br />

Ocala National Forest. The hiking trail spans 75<br />

miles total. The trail is accessible for bikes and<br />

horses. Elevation is minimal. From the trail you<br />

view ponds, lakes, and wildlife. According to<br />

the Florida Trail Association, this hiking trail is the<br />

crown jewel of the statewide scenic trail system.

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