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 = Certified Visitor Information Centers Museum of Fine Arts mfastpete.org 255 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, 727-896-2667 The MFA celebrates over 50 years of connecting the community through art in downtown St. Petersburg. Pier 60 Sugar Sand Festival Sugarsandfestival.com 1 Cswy Blvd, Clearwater Beach, 727-871-8060 17-day sand sculpting festival on Clearwater Beach. d Splash Harbour Water Park Museum of Military History The Pioneer Florida Museum & Village pioneerfloridamuseum.org 15602 Pioneer Museum Rd, Dade City, 352-567-0262 Florida preservation and education! pioneersettlement.org 1776 Lightfoot Ln, Barberville, 386-749-2959 Discover yesterday today! A premier living history destination in Central Florida. SplashHarbourWaterPark.com 399 2nd St, Indian Rocks Beach, 727-595-7541 Splash Harbour Water Park is Pinellas County’s newest water park! dI 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. St. Petersburg International Folk Fair Society, Inc. Pioneer Settlement for the Creative Arts spiffs.org 330 5th St N, St. Petersburg, 727-552-1896 Presents multi-cultural events throughout the year. National Navy SEAL Museum and Memorial Stetson Mansion navysealmuseum.org 3300 N Hwy A1A, Fort Pierce, 772-595-5845 The only museum in the world dedicated solely to the elite warriors of Naval Special Warfare! Polk County History Center Ocala Jockey Club Foundation, Inc. ocalajc.com 17194 NW 87th Ave Rd, Reddick, 917-609-6409 Thoroughbred and eventing training center, special event and wedding venue and townhome village. polk-county.net/history-center 100 E Main St, Bartow, 863-534-4386 Once the Polk County Courthouse, the History Center houses a historical museum and library. stetsonmansion.com 1031 Camphor Ln, Deland, 386-873-0167 Famed hat maker’s private luxurious Gilded-Age 1886 estate. Lively tours are #1 on TripAdvisor. The Straz Center for the Performing Arts strazcenter.org 1010 NWC Macinnes Pl, Tampa, 813-229-7827 In its five theaters, it presents more than 650 performances annually. Polk Museum of Art Okeechobee Battlefield Historic State Park polkmuseumofart.org 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland, 863-688-7743 Smithsonian Affiliate Art Museum in Lakeland, Florida. Suhl’s Rodeo floridastateparks.org/park/okeechobee-battlefield 3500 SE 38th Ave, Okeechobee, 863-462-5360 The Battle of Okeechobee involved more than 1,000 United States military and volunteer soldiers. 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. kissimmeerodeo.com 1010 Suhl’s Ln, Kissimmee, 407-933-0020 We offer you a look at a real competition rodeo. Everything here is real and unrehearsed. Suncoast Jazz Festival Old Town myoldtownusa.com 5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Ste 324, Kissimmee, 407-396-4888 Shopping, dining, live entertainment, attractions! See ad on page 33. Reader Response 19 Revolution Off Road RevolutionOffRoad.com 4000 State Road 33, Clermont, 352-400-1322 Off-road adventures ATV, mucky duck, bass fishing, clay shooting, and target archery. suncoastjazzclassic.com PO Box 1945, Largo, 727-536-0064 Dedicated to preserving and promoting jazz, the only true American art form. Suncoast Primate Sanctuary Foundation, Inc. Orlando Fringe 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! 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. suncoastprimate.org 4600 Alt 19/Palm Harbor Blvd, Palm Harbor, 727-943-5897 Home to 70+ primates and animals like lemurs, goats, birds, alligators, turtles, snakes and more. Sunsets at Pier 60 Orlando Magic Basketball Riverside Theatre orlandomagic.com Amway Center, Orlando, 407-916-2255 For fast-paced, exciting NBA action, be sure to attend an Orlando Magic basketball game! dI 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. sunsetsatpier60.com 10 Pier 60 Dr, Clearwater Beach, 727-449-1036 Enjoy live music, local artists, jugglers, magicians & other entertainers. Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival, Inc. Orlando Museum of Art RumFish Grill Aquarium omart.org 2416 N Mills Ave, Orlando, 407-896-4231 Elevating art and culture in Central Florida. rumfishgrill.com 6000 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, 727-329-1428 Explore the 33,500-gallon aquarium, dine, drink and shop at RumFish Grill. tampablackheritage.org PO Box 16622, Tampa, 888-224-1733 Ext. 143 Celebrate 10 days of cultural diversity in the Tampa Bay community. Tampa Bay History Center Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra orlandophil.org 425 N Bumby Ave, Orlando, 407-896-6700 Ext. 223 Central Florida’s professional orchestra. Safari Wilderness Ranch Osceola County Historical Society osceolahistory.org 4155 W Vine St, Kissimmee, 407-396-8644 Featuring four realistic dioramas showcasing different habitats in Osceola County. safariwilderness.com 10050 Moore Rd, Lakeland, 813-382-2120 A rare and unique experience, Safari Wilderness Ranch is a world away from civilization. Sea Life Orlando Outback Bowl visitsealife.com/orlando 8449 International Dr, Orlando, 407-352-3973 Explore the amazing creatures of the Atlantic, Indian and Pacific oceans! outbackbowl.com 4211 W Boy Scout Blvd, Ste 560, Tampa, 813-874-2695 New Year’s Day college football bowl game. SeaWorld Orlando Paint the Town Citrus paintthetowncitrus.com NW 1801 US-19, #151, Crystal River, 352-601-1344 A unique art and wine event and art gallery. 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 107. Reader Response 87 tampabayhistorycenter.org 801 Old Water St, Tampa, 813-228-0097 The History Center is a must-see destination along Tampa’s riverwalk. See ad on page 35. Reader Response 23 Tarpon Springs Performing Arts Center Partin Ranch Corn Maze Sebastian Fishing Museum tarponarts.org 324 Pine St, Tarpon Springs, 727-942-5605 Regularly scheduled music, arts, theater and dance performances. 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. floridastateparks.org/park/Sebastian-Inlet 9700 South Hwy A1A, Melbourne Beach, 321-984-4852 The Sebastian Fishing Museum is devoted to the cultural history of Sebastian’s fishing industry. d Universal CityWalk Paynes Creek Historic State Park Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows citywalkorlando.com 6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, 407-363-8000 Feel the ElectriCITY as you enjoy the best in live music, casual and fine-dining. FloridaStateParks.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. 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! See ad on page 33. Reader Response 18 Universal Studios Florida 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. 102 ✹ VISITFLORIDA.com
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