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 Universal’s Islands of Adventure universalorlando.com 6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, 407-363-8000 Live the adventure as you experience the innovative thrills and unexpected adventures. Disney’s Magnolia Golf Course golfwdw.com 1950 Magnolia Palm, Lake Buena Vista, 407-939-4653 Par 72. 7,073 yards. 18 holes. The Vinoy Golf Club vinoyclub.com 501 5th Ave NE, St. Petersburg, 727-896-8000 Universal’s Volcano Bay Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course Nature and Outdoor Activities A Crystal River Kayak Company crystalriverkayakcompany.com 1332 SE US 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. 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! golfwdw.com 1950 Magnolia Palm, Lake Buena Vista, 407-939-4653 Par 36. 2,913 yards. 9 holes. Disney’s Osprey Ridge Golf Course Disney’s Palm Golf Course Vero Beach Museum of Art disneyworldgolf.com Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, 407-WDWGOLF golfwdw.com 1950 Magnolia Palm, Lake Buena Vista, 407-939-4653 Par 72. 6,479 yards. 18 holes. About Kayaks River Rentals 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. aboutkayaks.net 25 Airport Dr W, Sebastian, 772-589-3469 Kayaking on the St. Sebastian River and Group Adventures on the River at Dale Wimbrow Park. Victory Casino Cruises Fisherman’s Cove Golf Course Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach 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. fishermanscoverv.us 3950 N Eichelberger Rd, Tavares, 352-343-1233 9 holes. kayakcocoabeach.com County Park, Brevard, Cocoa Beach, 321-480-8632 Looking for things to do in Cocoa Beach? Kayak with manatees and dolphins near Orlando’s closest beach. The Walt Disney World Company disneyworld.com PO 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 9. Reader Response 4 Hawk’s Landing Golf Club at Orlando World Center Marriott golfhawkslanding.com 8701 World Center Dr, Orlando, 407-238-8660 Par 71. 6,165 yards. 18 holes. Airboat Rides At Midway AirBoatRidesAtMidWay.com 28501 E Colonial Dr, Christmas, 407-568-6790 Glide across the marshes on your wildlife eco-adventure and see alligators, bald eagles and otters. Orange Lake Resort -Crane’s Bend Golf Course experienceorangelake.com/golf.php 8505 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, 407-239-1050 Par 30. 1,901 yards. 54 holes. Alafia River State Park Winter Garden Heritage Foundation, Inc. wghf.org 21 E Plant St, Winter Garden, 407-656-3244 Two history museums located in the heart of downtown Winter Garden. floridastateparks.org/park/Alafia-River 14326 S County Road 39, Lithia, 813-672-5320 Offers some of the most challenging off-road bicycle trails in Florida, horse trails and hiking. Orange Lake Resort -Legend’s Walk Golf Course orangelakegolf.com 8505 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, 407-239-1050 Par 3. 1,581 yards. 9 holes. dI Allen David Broussard Catfish Creek Preserve State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Catfish-Creek Firetower Rd, Haines City, 863-696-1112 Contains some of the highest hills in Central Florida, covered with large tracts of intact scrub. floridastateparks.org/park/Anclote-Key Three miles off the coast of Tarpon Springs, Dunedin, 727-469-5943 Blue gulf waters lap gently upon the preserve’s beautiful four-mile-long beach. Winter Park Playhouse winterparkplayhouse.org 711 Orange Ave, Ste C, Winter Park, 407-645-0145 The Winter Park Playhouse is Central Florida’s only professional musical theater. Ybor City Museum State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Ybor-City 1818 E Ninth Ave, Tampa, 813-247-6323 This urban park is dedicated to the preservation of Ybor City’s unique cultural heritage. Orange Lake Resort -Legends Golf Course Anclote Key Preserve State Park orangelakegolf.com 8505 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, 407-239-1050 Par 72. 7,072 yards. 54 holes. Yulee Sugar Mill Ruins Historic State Park FloridaStateParks.org/park/yulee-sugar-mill State Road 490, Homosassa, 352-795-3817 Featuring a plantation with sugar mill, located near the Homosassa River. Orange Lake Resort -Reserve Golf Course Avalon State Park golforangelake.com 8505 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, 407-239-1050 Par 71. 6,031 yards. 54 holes. floridastateparks.org/park/Avalon State Road A1A N, North Hutchinson Island, 772-468-4007 State Park with parking and boardwalks to the Atlantic Ocean. BK Adventure Eco-Tours ZooTampa at Lowry Park PGA Village Golf Club pgavillage.com 1916 Perfect Dr, Port St. Lucie, 772-467-1300 bkadventure.com 121 S Orange Ave, Orlando, 407-519-8711 Want to see bioluminescence and enjoy unique manatee encounters? BK Adventure is a Florida must! Plantation on Crystal River Golf Course plantationoncrystalriver.com 9301 W Fort Island Trl, Crystal River, 352-795-7211 Par 72. 6,036 yards. 27 holes. Blue Spring State Park River Greens Golf Course zootampa.org 1101 W Sligh Ave, Tampa, 813-935-8552 Discover a hidden part of Florida and get up-close with animal ambassadors during daily encounters. See ad on page 35. Reader Response 22 floridastateparks.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. rgreens.com 47 W Lake Damon Dr, Avon Park, 863-453-5210 Par 72. 5,825 yards. 18 holes. Bob’s Balloon Rides Rosen Shingle Creek Golf Club ShingleCreekGolf.com 9939 Universal Blvd, Orlando, 407-996-9939 Par 72. 6,213 yards. 18 holes. dI bobsballoons.com 8293 Champions Gate Blvd, ChampionsGate, 407-466-6380 Champagne balloon flights, weddings, specials occasions, couples or groups. Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures Golf Clerbrook Golf Course clerbrook.com 20005 US Hwy 27, Clermont, 352-394-6165 Par 67. 4,773 yards. 18 holes. Sebring, Lake Placid, and Avon Park Golf Courses Silver Dollar Golf Course visitsebring.com 501 S Commerce Ave, Ste 3, Sebring, 863-402-6909 silverdollargolf.com 12711 Silver Dollar Dr, Odessa, 813-920-3884 6,481 yards. 27 holes. bcairboats.com 2001 E Southport Rd, Kissimmee, 407-344-9550 Uniquely the best airboat tour in Florida for 25 years! Native American village, restaurant and mining. Bok Tower Gardens Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course golfwdw.com 2200 Golf Dr, Lake Buena Vista, 407-939-4653 Par 72. 6,281 yards. 18 holes. boktowergardens.org 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales, 863-676-1408 Voted the Best Garden in Florida, Bok Tower Gardens is centrally located between Tampa and Orlando. Tranquilo Golf Club at Four Seasons Resort Orlando fourseasons.com/orlando/club 3451 Golfview Dr, Lake Buena Vista, 407-313-6880 Bulow Creek State Park 104 ✹ VISITFLORIDA.com floridastateparks.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 FL coast.
Visit Florida Visit Florida 2019: Page 103
