A World of Orchids - visit website
2501 Old Lake Wilson Road, Kissimmee, FL 34747 Phone: (407) 396-1887
A botanical garden greenhouse featuring thousands of rare and exotic flowering orchids displayed in a natural jungle setting greenhouse with waterfalls, steams and squawking parrots. Open 7 days a week displayed in an indoor tropical garden setting. FREE daily guided tours visit us Saturday for educational lectures.
Bok Towers Gardens - visit website
Open daily 8 a.m.-5p.m. U.S. 27 and S.R. 60 at Lake Wales. (813)676-1408
Visit this magnificent garden and historic carillon tower - now a National Historic Landmark. Daily carillon recitals; visitor center; cafe; gift shop; picnic area.
Busch Gardens - visit website
Open 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (extended in summer and selected holidays). (813)987-5082
A 300 acre family theme park featuring exotic entertainment and exhibits for all ages. Noted as the most popular attraction on Florida's west coast offers a combination of thrill rides, zoological exhibits and live performances.
Church Street Station - more info
Open 11 a.m. - 2 a.m. 129 W. Church St., Orlando, FL 32801 407/422-2434
A historic district in downtown Orlando offering a complete entertainment complex featuring Rosie O'Grady's, Phineas Phogg's and much more including, the Orchid Garden Ballroom, the Cheyenne Saloon and Opera House plus plenty of dining and shopping.
Cypress Gardens - visit website
Open 365 days year; near Winter Haven. (941) 324-2111.
Botanical theme park featuring world-famous tropical gardens; exciting water ski shows; an outdoor wildlife sculpture series; "Wings of Wonder," the Butterfly Conservatory; educational birds of prey and gardening programs; a Russian acrobatic show and more!
Disney World - visit website
Open daily. (407)824-4321; Hotel Reservations (407)W-DISNEY.
Featuring the Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot®, Disney-MGM Studios, and Fort Wilderness Campground, 5 championship golf courses, Typhoon Lagoon, Pleasure Island, River Country, Discovery Island and Disney Village Marketplace.
Gatorland "The Alligator Capital”. - visit website
Open daily 8 a.m. till dusk. 14501 S. Orange Blossom Tr. (407)855-5496
Offering three exciting shows daily - The gator jumparoo show, a Gator Wrestlin' match and the Snakes of Florida. Ride the Gatorland Express Railroad. Try gator ribs and gator nuggets at Pearl's Smokehouse.
Kennedy Space Center - visit website
Open everyday except Christmas. SPACEPORT USA, (407)452-2121
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. KING
Ripley's Believe it or Not! - visit website
10 a.m. - 11 p.m. 8201 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 (407)363-4418
Ripley's has hundreds of unbelievable exhibits and displays that will entertain groups of all ages! A wonderful, low-cost option in the heart of the tourist sector.
Salvador Dali Museum - visit website
Open daily 1000 Third Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (813)823-3767
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.
Sea World of Florida - visit website
Open daily “Wild Arctic” attraction. (407)351-3600
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.
Universal Studios Florida - visit website
Daily 9 a.m. Located at I-4 and FL Turnpike, Orlando, FL 32819 (407)363-8000
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®!
U.S. Astronaut Hall of Fame - visit website
Daily from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. West of Kennedy Space Center. (407)269-6100
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!
