Central Attractions, Recreation & Services thegrandoaks.com 3000 Marion County Rd., Weirsdale, 352-750-5500. Visit the Museum to re-live history as you experience ne collections of carriages in the world. Grand Oaks Resort and Museum Orlando Shakespeare Theater orlandoshakes.org 812 E. Rollins St., Orlando, 407-447-1700. Celebrating classic, contemporary and children’s plays. Winter Park Playhouse Great Explorations Children’s Museum Osceola County Historical Society winterparkplayhouse.org 711 Orange Ave., Ste. C, Winter Park, 407-645-0145. The Winter Park Playhouse is Central Florida’s only professional musical theater. greatex.org 1925 4th St. N., St. Petersburg, 727-821-8992. Our mission is to stimulate learning through creativity, play and exploration. osceolahistory.org 4155 W. Vine St., Kissimmee, 407-396-8644. Featuring four realistic dioramas showcasing different habitats in Osceola County. f Henry B. Plant Museum plantmuseum.com 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, 813-254-1891. Visit this National Historic Landmark with splendid Moorish architecture and opulent furnishings. The Palladium at St. Petersburg College mypalladium.org 253 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, 727-822-3590. Blues, jazz, comedy, dance, opera, rock, classical and more. One theater, two stages! d I zoranealehurstonmuseum.com 227 E. Kennedy Blvd., Eatonville, 407-647-3307. Distinctive exhibits, ne art photography and tours. The Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts Outdoors A Crystal River Kayak Company crystalriverkayakcompany.com 1332 S.E. U.S. Hwy. 19, Crystal River, 352-795-2255. Paddle and swim with the manatees in Kings Bay. It is a 10-minute paddle to the Three Sisters Spring. f Highlands Art League, Inc highlandsartleague.org 1989 Lakeview Dr., Sebring, 863-385-6682. Encourage emerging and evolving artists of all ages and to positively impact our community. Peabody Auditorium peabodyauditorium.org 600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach, 386-671-3460. Offers 200+ performances in theater, music, comedy, dance, children’s productions, opera and Broadway. Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach The Holy Land Experience holylandexperience.com 4655 Vineland Rd., Orlando, 407-872-2272. Experience an exciting, living biblical history museum at The Holy Land Experience in Orlando. Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts pioneersettlement.org 1776 Lightfoot Ln., Barberville, 386-749-2959. Discover yesterday today! f kayakcocoabeach.com 599 Ramp Rd., Cocoa Beach, 321-480-8632. Looking for things to do in Cocoa Beach? Kayak with manatees and dolphins near Orlando’s closest beach. f Indian River Citrus Museum Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse Alafi a River State Park veroheritage.org 2140 14th Ave., Vero Beach, 772-770-2263. Provides a glimpse into the past of Vero Beach. ponceinlet.org 4931 S. Peninsula Dr., Ponce Inlet, 386-761-1821. This is a National Historic Landmark and one of the last complete large light stations remaining. oridastateparks.org/park/ala a-river 14326 S. County Rd. 39, Lithia, 813-672-5320. Offers some of the most challenging off-road bicycle trails in Florida, horse trails and hiking. McKee Botanical Garden mckeegarden.org 350 U.S. Hwy.1, Vero Beach, 772-794-0601. 18-acre botanical garden. f Riverside Theatre The Mennello Museum of American Art mennellomuseum.org 900 E. Princeton St., Orlando, 407-246-4278. American art, traveling exhibitions and Earl Cunningham. riversidetheatre.com 3250 Riverside Park Dr., Vero Beach, 772-231-6990. The only professional theater on the Treasure Coast, showcasing the best in live entertainment. oridastateparks.org/park/cat sh-creek 4335 Firetower Rd., Haines City, 863-696-1112. Contains some of the highest hills in Central Florida, covered with large tracts of intact scrub. Allen David Broussard Catfi sh Creek Preserve State Park SKELETONS: Animals Unveiled Morean Arts Center moreanartscenter.org 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727-822-7872. Connects people with art through studio classes, exhibitions, camps and more. skeletonmuseum.com 8441 International Dr., Ste. 250, Orlando, 407-203-6999. 500 real animal and human skeletons in a unique museum/attraction. Anclote Key Preserve State Park oridastateparks.org/park/anclote-key 1 Causeway Blvd., Dunedin, 727-469-5943. Blue gulf waters lap gently upon the preserve’s beautiful four-mile-long beach. Space Walk of Fame Museum MOSI -Museum of Science & Industry mosi.org 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, 813-987-6000. Real science, real fun, pure genius. spacewalkoffame.com 308 Pine St., Titusville, 321-264-0434. A one-of-a-kind museum illustrating America’s history in space exploration. Avalon State Park oridastateparks.org/park/avalon 905 Shorewinds Dr., Ft. Pierce, 772-468-3985. State park with parking and boardwalks to beach (Atlantic Ocean). Story of Jesus Museum of Arts and Sciences moas.org 352 S. Nova Rd., Daytona Beach, 386-255-0285. Offers over 100,000 sq. ft. of art, science and history. storyofjesus.com 507 Civic Center Dr., Wauchula, 863-375-4031. Visually dazzling and action-packed three-hour epic production telling the timeless story of Christ. Bird's Underwater birdsunderwater.com 320 N.W. U.S. Hwy. 19, Crystal River, 352-563-2763. It is a truly a wild animal encounter like no other. The Straz Center for the Performing Arts Blue Spring State Park Museum of Fine Arts ne-arts.org 255 Beach Dr. N.E., St. Petersburg, 727-896-2667. The MFA celebrates 50 years of connecting the community through art in downtown St. Petersburg. strazcenter.org 1010 N. W. C. Macinnes Pl., Tampa, 813-229-7827. Presents more than 650 performances annually in its ve theaters. oridastateparks.org/park/blue-spring 2100 W. French Ave., Orange City, 386-775-3663. Named Florida’s best manatee observation point and is visited by numerous West Indian manatees. f Tampa Bay History Center Boggy Creek Airboat Rides Museum of Military History bcairboats.com 3702 Big Bass Rd., Kissimmee, 407-344-9550. Experience this world-famous attraction located in the heart of Orlando. f museumofmilitaryhistory.com 5210 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy., Kissimmee, 407-507-3894. Provides educational exhibits starting with the Civil War and leading up to today’s military history. Bulow Creek State Park National Navy SEAL Museum and Memorial navysealmuseum.org 3300 N. Hwy. A1A, Ft. Pierce, 772-595-5845. The only museum in the world dedicated solely to the elite warriors of Naval Special Warfare! tampabayhistorycenter.org 801 Old Water St., Tampa, 813-228-0097. Located along Tampa’s Riverwalk, the History Center features three oors of exhibits exploring 12,000 years of Florida history. f oridastateparks.org/park/bulow-creek 3351 Old Dixie Hwy., Ormond Beach, 386-676-4050. Preserving one of the largest remaining stands of Southern Live Oak forest along the Florida coast. Caladesi Island State Park oridastateparks.org/park/caladesi-island 1 Causeway Blvd., Dunedin, 727-469-5918. Swim, sh, boat, hike or relax on this barrier island. nsbmuseumofeastcoastsur ng.com P.O. Box 2371, New Smyrna Beach, 386-428-3311. Showcasing and preserving the culture and history of sur ng in New Smyrna Beach. New Smyrna Beach Museum of East Coast Surfi ng Trail of Florida’s Indian Heritage Calema Windsurfi ng and Watersports trailof oridasindianheritage.org 5275 Tozour Rd., Ft. Pierce, 877-621-6805. A non-pro t, statewide network of ancient and contemporary Indian sites in Florida. f calema.com 2550 N. Banana River Dr., Merritt Island, 321-453-3223. We offer windsur ng, kayaking, sailing, stand-up paddling and more. Canoe Escape Vero Beach Museum of Art KEY TO SYMBOLS f = Guided Tours = Vacation Planner = Vacation Planner available in other languages d = Beach Wheelchairs available in some locations d I = Guide or information for disabled travelers verobeachmuseum.org 3001 Riverside Park Dr., Vero Beach, 772-231-0707. The principal visual arts facility on Florida’s Treasure Coast serving a three-county area. canoeescape.com 12702 U.S. 301, Thonotosassa, 813-986-2067. Escape to nature, create unforgettable memories, paddle through a 16,000-acre river. f Captain John O’Hanlon Fishing Expeditions captjohn shing.com 215 Driftwood Dr. N., Palm Harbor, 727-942-9636. Fishing Clearwater to Tarpon Springs. Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, Inc. wghf.org 21 E. Plant St., Winter Garden, 407-656-3244. History center and two museums. f Colt Creek State Park 112 ✹ VISITFLORIDA.com oridastateparks.org/park/colt-creek 16000 State Rd. 471, Lakeland, 863-815-6761. Freshwater shing is one of the major draws to this park in Polk County.
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