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 mckeegarden.org 350 US-1, Vero Beach, 772-794-0601. Experience a tropical oasis, where Old Florida meets a dense and diverse collection of native plants. McKee Botanical Garden Sea Spirit Deep Sea Fishing seaspirit shing.com 133 Inlet Harbor Rd., Ponce Inlet, 386-763-4388. Sailing daily from beautiful Inlet Harbor Marina in Ponce Inlet. The Tropics Boat Tours Narcosis Scuba Sebastian Inlet State Park thetropicsboattours.com 25 Causeway Blvd. Slip 5, Clearwater Beach, 727-442-7433. We offer dolphin exploration and sunset celebration cruises daily: fun for the whole family! marriott.com/hotel-info/tpasr-the-vinoy-renaissance-st-pe-tersburg-resort-and-golf-club/marina/gtvwgaz/home-page.mi 501 5th Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg, 727-824-8022. The Vinoy features an exclusive 74 slip marina, accommodating vessels up to 120 feet. narcosisscuba.com 528 E. Tarpon Ave., Tarpon Springs, 727-934-3483. PADI five-star scuba diving shop and charter boat. oridastateparks.org/park/sebastian-inlet 9700 A1A Hwy. S., Melbourne Beach, 321-984-4852. Nestled on the tip of barrier islands, located on the central east coast of Florida. Vinoy Club Marina Okeechobee Bass Fishing Guide okeechobeebass shingguide.com 1505 S.R. 78 W., Okeechobee, 863-824-3474. Okeechobee Bass Fishing Guide is the premier guide service on Lake Okeechobee. d I Silver Springs silversprings.com 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Silver Springs, 352-236-2121. Explore this Florida destination inviting all guests to enjoy nature’s most charming attraction. Wallaby Ranch Hang Gliding Okeechobee Battlefi eld Historic State Park oridastateparks.org/park/okeechobee-battle eld 3500 S.E. 38th Ave., Okeechobee, 863-462-5360. The Battle of Okeechobee involved more than 1,000 United States military and volunteer soldiers. Silver Springs State Park oridastateparks.org/park/silver-springs 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Silver Springs, 352-236-7148. 4,660-acre National Natural Landmark features freshwater springs that form the 5.4-mile Silver River. wallaby.com 1805 Deen Still Rd., Davenport, 863-424-0070. Experience the thrill of Hang Gliding at world-famous Wallaby Ranch! Weeki Wachee Springs State Park Orlando Balloon Rides orlandoballoonrides.com 44294 Hwy. 27, Davenport, 407-894-5040. What’s on your bucket list? Get carried away in a hot air balloon with Orlando Balloon Rides! Skyway Fishing Pier State Park oridastateparks.org/park/skyway 4905 34th St. S., St. Petersburg, 727-893-2627. Common catches include snook, tarpon, grouper, black sea bass, Spanish mackerel and many more. oridastateparks.org/park/weeki-wachee 6131 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee, 352-596-2062. Visitors can still witness the magic of the mermaids, take a river boat cruise and canoe. See ad on page 32. Reader Response 70 Wekiva Island Paynes Creek Historic State Park oridastateparks.org/park/paynes-creek 888 Lake Branch Rd., Bowling Green, 863-375-4717. The park museum depicts early Florida pioneer and Seminole life at a mid-1800s trading post. South Fork State Park oridastateparks.org/trail/beker-south-fork 29400 S.R. 62, Duette, 941-741-3028. Visitors can explore, hike, view wildlife, study nature and photography. wekivaisland.com 1014 Miami Springs Dr., Longwood, 407-862-1500. Canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, cabanas for rent, beer and wine served. Wekiwa Springs State Park Ponce Inlet Watersports Spirit of the Swamp Airboat Rides spiritoftheswamp.com 2830 Neptune Rd., Kissimmee, 321-689-6893. Beautiful scenery and amazing wildlife, including Florida’s most famous resident, the alligator. ponceinletwatersports.com 4936 S. Peninsula Dr., Ponce Inlet, 386-405-3445. Everything you need for some great family fun, whether it’s parasailing, fishing and more! oridastateparks.org/wekiwasprings 1800 Wekiwa Cir., Apopka, 407-884-2009. The park contains a concession and gift shop, camping, picnicking, swimming and hiking trails. Werner-Boyce Salt Springs State Park Port Canaveral St. Johns River Cruises portcanaveral.com 445 Challenger Rd. Ste. 301, Cape Canaveral, 321-783-7831. Featuring waterfront parks, free boat ramps, fishing venues and more. sjrivercruises.com 2100 W. French Ave., Orange City, 386-917-0724. Florida’s natural flora and fauna cruise experience on the St. John’s River. oridastateparks.org/park/werner-boyce 9120 Old Post Rd., Port Richey, 727-816-1890. Consists of salt marsh, pine uplands and freshwater swamps. West Orange Trail Bikes and Blades Co. orlandobikerental.com 17914 Hwy. 438, Winter Garden, 407-877-0600. Come discover the other side of Orlando. Rainbow Springs State Park oridastateparks.org/park/rainbow-springs 19158 S.W. 81st Pl. Rd., Dunnellon, 352-465-8555. Tubing down the Rainbow River is a summertime delight. St. Sebastian River Preserve State Park oridastateparks.org/park/st-sebastian-river 1000 Buffer Preserve Dr., Fellsmere, 321-953-5005. Visitors can explore miles of the preserve on foot, bicycle, horseback, canoe and boat. Wild Florida Airboats Revolution O Road revolutionoffroad.com 4000 S.R. 33, Clermont, 352-400-1322. Off-road adventures ATV, dune buggy, mucky duck, bass fishing, clay shooting and target archery. Sunset Landing Marina River of Lakes Heritage Corridor sunsetlandingmarinas.com 5115 Sunset Blvd., Port Richey, 727-849-5092. Sunset Landing Marina has the best access to the Gulf of Mexico in Pasco County. wild oridairboats.com 3301 Lake Cypress Rd., Kenansville, 407-957-3135. Orlando’s only airboat and wildlife park experience. Free park admission with all airboat tours! Wild Florida Gator Park rolhc.org 116 W. New York Ave., Deland, 386-575-0694. There’s more to Florida -contemporary culture, historic preservation and nature. SunWest Park wild oridairboats.com 3301 Lake Cypress Rd., Kenansville, 407-697-8018. Your Everglades adventure starts here! Rock Springs Run State Reserve sunwestpark.com 17362 Old Dixie Hwy., Hudson, 832-334-9610. SunWest Park is a new recreational waterfront facility in northwest Pasco. Wildside Tours/Cocoa Beach Manatee Watch wildsidetours.com 499 Ramp Rd., Cocoa Beach, 321-799-5495. A nature boat cruise through the lush mangroves of Cocoa Beach. See manatees, dolphins and birds. oridastateparks.org/park/rock-springs-run 1800 Wekiwa Cir., Apopka, 407-884-2009. Visitors can enjoy bicycling, hiking or horseback riding along 17 miles of trails. Tampa Port Authority Rusty Anchor Boat Tours tampaport.com 1101 Channelside Dr., Tampa, 813-905-7678. Port Tampa Bay continues to flourish as the No. 1 economic engine in West-Central Florida. Winter Garden Wheel Works rustyanchormountdora.com/index.html 400 W. 4th Ave., Mount Dora, 352-383-3933. Join our captain on a two-hour sightseeing eco-tour on Lake Dora see the “Real Florida”. d I Three Sisters Springs wgwheelworks.com 101 W. Plant St., Winter Garden, 407-654-1496. The only bike shop in Central Florida to be named America’s Best Bike Shop. Savannas Preserve State Park threesistersspringsvisitor.org 123 N.W. U.S. 19, Crystal River, 352-586-1170. Visit the boardwalk to see the winter home of the manatees and more wildlife viewing year-round. Withlacoochee State Trail oridastateparks.org/park/savannas 2541 S.E. Walton Rd., Port St. Lucie, 772-398-2779. Stretching from Fort Pierce to Jensen Beach – the largest remnant of Florida’s east coast savannas. Time and Tide Tours oridastateparks.org/trail/withlacoochee 315 N. Apopka Ave., Inverness, 352-726-2251. At 46 miles, Withlacoochee State Trail is one of the the longest paved rail-trails in Florida. timeandtidetours.com 505 Glen Cheek Dr., Cape Canaveral, 321-607-0106. Eco tours, sunset cruises and fishing charters. Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park oridastateparks.org/park/yulee-sugar-mill S.R. 490, Homosassa, 352-795-3817. Featuring a plantation with sugar mill, located near the Homosassa River. Sea Leveler Sport Fishing Charters sealeveler.com 505 Glen Cheek Dr., Cape Canaveral, 321-794-3474. Fishing charters -full days, half days and shark fishing trips. Tomoka State Park oridastateparks.org/park/tomoka 2099 N. Beach St., Ormond Beach, 386-676-4050. A bird-watcher’s paradise with over 160 species sighted, especially during the spring and fall. ZOOMAIR Adventure Park Orlando zoomair.us/orlando 3755 U.S.-17, Sanford, 407-330-0767. Zip lines and more! Aerial obstacle courses up in the trees for all ages! Reservations not required. 104 ✹ VISITFLORIDA.com
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