Central Things to Do, Food and Drink, Visitor Services KEY TO SYMBOLS: d = Beach wheelchairs available in some locations d I = Guide or information for travelers with disabilities Old Salt Fishing Tournaments oldsalt shing.org 200 Rex Pl., Madeira Beach, 727-216-6601. Old Salt Fishing Foundation is one of the largest fishing clubs in Florida. myoldtownusa.com 5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy. Ste. 324, Kissimmee, 407-396-4888. Shopping, dining, live entertainment and attractions! See ad on page 34. Reader Response 60 San Antonio Rattlesnake Festival Old Town rattlesnakefestival.com P.O. Box 34, San Antonio, 352-588-4444. Food, arts & crafts, live music, wildlife, children’s games and local history. tlpz.org 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa, 813-935-8552. Experience unforgettable, natural connections at Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo. Feed a rhino and more! See ad on page 97. Reader Response 42 Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo Sea Life Orlando visitsealife.com/orlando 8449 International Dr., Orlando, 407-352-3973. Explore the amazing creatures of the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans! United States Tennis Association, Inc Orlando Fringe SeaWorld Orlando orlandofringe.org 812 E. Rollins St., Ste. 300, Orlando, 407-648-0077. Fringe is a festival and celebration of the theatrical and performing arts. Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra seaworldorlando.com 7007 Seaworld Dr., Orlando, 407-351-3600. Immerse yourself in the sea’s mysteries with animal discoveries, attractions, rides and more. See ad on page 99. Reader Response 43 usta.com 10000 USTA Blvd., Orlando, 407-675-2500. The national governing body for the sport of tennis and the recognized leader in the U.S. Universal CityWalk orlandophil.org 425 N. Bumby Ave., Orlando, 407-896-6700 ext. 223. Central Florida’s professional orchesta. Sebastian Fishing Museum citywalkorlando.com/?__source=prtnr.visit orida.web 6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando, 407-363-8000. Feel the ElectriCITY as you enjoy the best in live music, casual and fine dining. Orlando Shakespeare Theater orlandoshakes.org 812 E. Rollins St., Orlando, 407-447-1700. Celebrating classic, contemporary and children’s plays. oridastateparks.org/park/sebastian-inlet 9700 S. A1A, Melbourne Beach, 321-984-4852. The Sebastian Fishing Museum is devoted to the cultural history of Sebastian’s fishing industry. Universal Studios Florida Osceola County Historical Society Sebring International Raceway universalorlando.com 6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando, 407-363-8000. Go behind the scenes, beyond the screen, and jump right into the action of your favorite movies. osceolahistory.org 4155 W. Vine St., Kissimmee, 407-396-8644. Featuring four realistic dioramas showcasing different habitats in Osceola County. sebringraceway.com 113 Midway Dr., Sebring, 863-655-1442. America’s oldest road racing track, with over six decades of storied history. Universal’s Islands of Adventure Outback Bowl SKELETONS: Museum of Osteology universalorlando.com 6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando, 407-363-8000. Live the adventure as you experience the innovative thrills and unexpected adventures. universalorlando.com/web/en/us/theme-parks/ volcano-bay/index.html 6000 Universal Blvd., Orlando, 407-363-8000. No standing in long lines. No carrying rafts around. Nothing between you and a full day of sun! outbackbowl.com 4211 W. Boy Scout Blvd. Ste. 560, Tampa, 813-874-2695. New Year’s Day college football bowl game. skeletonmuseum.com 8441 International Dr. Ste. 250, Orlando, 407-203-6999. Unique museum with 500 real animal skeletons from around the world! d I Universal’s Volcano Bay Partin Ranch Corn Maze partinranchcornmaze.com 5601 N. Canoe Creek Rd., Kenansville, 407-892-9265. Family fun mazes, barrel train ride, hayride, kiddie zip line, corn box, games and more. Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows Vero Beach Museum of Art 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. verobeachmuseum.org 3001 Riverside Park Dr., Vero Beach, 772-231-0707. The principal visual arts facility on Florida’s Treasure coast; serves a three-county area. Victory Casino Cruises Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival sugarsandfestival.com 1 Cswy. Blvd., Clearwater Beach, 727-871-8060. Ten-day sand sculpting festival on Clearwater Beach. d Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts sleuths.com 8267 International Dr., Orlando, 407-363-1985. Join us for a comedy mystery show where you become the detective and solve the crime! d See ad on page 103. Reader Response 46 victorycasinocruises.com 180 Christopher Columbus Dr., Cape Canaveral, 321-799-0021. Full Vegas-style gambling ship that sails twice daily from Port Canaveral, Monday through Sunday. The Walt Disney World Company pioneersettlement.org 1776 Lightfoot Ln., Barberville, 386-749-2959. Discover yesterday today! The premier living history destination in Central Florida. Stetson Mansion disneyworld.com P.O. Box 10040, Orlando, 407-566-5343. Come and celebrate your family’s vacation where dreams come true: the Walt Disney World ® Resort. See ad on page 8. Reader Response 4 Polk Museum of Art polkmuseumofart.org 800 E. Palmetto St., Lakeland, 863-688-7743. Smithsonian Affiliate Art Museum in Lakeland. stetsonmansion.com 1031 Camphor Ln., Deland, 386-873-0167. Famed hat maker’s private luxurious Gilded Age 1886 estate. Lively tours are No.1 on TripAdvisor. Whirlydome Straz Center for the Performing Arts Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse 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. strazcenter.org 1010 N. W. C. Macinnes Pl., Tampa, 813-229-7827. In its five theaters, it presents more than 650 performances annually. whirlydome.com 6464 International Dr., Orlando, 248-974-3436. Family entertainment center with a full bar and restaurant. Experience the unique sport, WhirlyBall! Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, Inc. Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival, Inc. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando Odditorium ripleys.com/orlando 8201 International Dr., Orlando, 407-345-0501. Experience one amazingly unique attraction: Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium. tampablackheritage.org P.O. Box 16622, Tampa, 888-224-1733 x3143. Celebrate 10 days of cultural diversity in the Tampa Bay community. wghf.org 21 E. Plant St., Winter Garden, 407-656-3244. Two history museums located in the heart of downtown Winter Garden. Winter Park Playhouse Tampa Bay History Center Riverside Theatre winterparkplayhouse.org 711 Orange Ave. Ste. C, Winter Park, 407-645-0145. The Winter Park Playhouse is Central Florida’s only professional musical theatre. 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. WonderWorks Orlando wonderworksorlando.com 9067 International Dr., Orlando, 407-351-8800. WonderWorks is an indoor amusement park for the mind. RumFish Grill Aquarium rum shgrill.com 6000 Gulf Blvd., St. Pete Beach, 727-329-1428. Explore the 33,500 gallon aquarium and shop at RumFish Grill. Ybor City Museum State Park tampabayhistorycenter.org 801 Old Water St., Tampa, 813-228-0097. Explore 12,000 years of Florida history with hands-on, interactive exhibits in downtown Tampa. Safari Wilderness Ranch oridastateparks.org/park/ybor-city 1818 Ninth Ave., Tampa, 813-247-6323. This urban park is dedicated to the preservation of Ybor City’s unique cultural heritage. safariwilderness.com 10050 Moore Rd., Lakeland, 813-382-2120. A rare and unique experience, Safari Wilderness Ranch is a world away from civilization. Golf Bonanza Golf and Gifts bonanzagolf.com 7761 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy., Kissimmee, 407-396-7536. 36 holes. 100 ✹ VISITFLORIDA.com
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