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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.