CENTRAL | Things to Do, Food and Drink, Visitor Services KEY TO SYMBOLS: d = Beach wheelchairs available in some locations I = Guide or information for travelers with disabilities = Certified Visitor Information Centers Things To Do Arts & Attractions Alligator & Wildlife Discovery Center kissagator.com 12973 Village Blvd, St. Petersburg, 727-329-8751 Perfect for kids, teens, adults, and families. Everyone has fun at Alligator & Wildlife Discovery! See ad on page 38. Reader Response 31 Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens centralfloridazoo.org 3755 W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, 407-323-4450 Join us for a half-day adventure with something for everyone. Disney’s Hollywood Studios The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art disneyworld.com 351 S Studio Dr, Lake Buena Vista, 407-824-4321 Come take center stage as the star of your own adventure at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. See ad on page 11. Reader Response 9 American Police Hall of Fame morsemuseum.org 445 N Park Ave, Winter Park, 407-645-5311 The world’s most comprehensive collection of works by American designer Louis Comfort Tiffany. Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park aphf.org 6350 Horizon Dr, Titusville, 321-264-0911 Through interactive displays, simulators, and artifacts, this museum educates the public. Chinsegut Hill Historic Site disneyworld.com/waterparks 1145 E Buena Vista Blvd, Orlando, 407-934-7639 Go against the tide at the water park that blows other water parks away. tampabayhistorycenter.org/chinsegut 22495 Chinsegut Hill Rd, Brooksville, 352-770-2188 See ad on page 39. Reader Response 28 Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing American Space Museum Clearwater Jazz Holiday americanspacemuseum.org 308 Pine St, Titusville, 321-264-0434 An amazing museum spotlighting space history and the people who took us there. ClearwaterJazz.com 301 Drew St, Clearwater, 727-461-5200 Tampa Bay Area’s signature music event, with a 41-year tradition of world-class performances. garlits.com 13700 SW 16th Ave, Ocala, 352-245-8661 A collection of world-famous historical dragsters, funny cars, pro stock, motorcycles, and more. Epcot Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Clearwater Marine Aquarium andrettikarting.com 9299 Universal Blvd, Orlando, 407-610-5020 Offering food, drinks, bowling, high-speed karting, laser tag, racing simulators, and an arcade. 25th Annual Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival cmaquarium.org 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater Beach, 727-441-1790 Located at America’s No. 1 Beach, Clearwater Marine Aquarium will make your next vacation complete. I See ad on page 39. Reader Response 34 disneyworld.com 200 Epcot Center Dr, Orlando, 407-939-5277 Epcot invites you to explore global culture, space, the seas, and nature. See ad on page 11. Reader Response 9 ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex disneyworldsports.disney.go.com 700 Victory Way, Kissimmee, 407-939-GAME Major League Baseball Spring Training site. Cornell Fine Arts Museum scbwf.org 8701 Astronaut Blvd, Cape Canaveral, 321-268-5224 The Space Coast Birding and Wildlife Festival is held every February. Appleton Museum of Art rollins.edu/cornell-fine-arts-museum 1000 Holt Ave, Winter Park, 407-646-2526 A museum stimulating transformative encounters with works of art to integrate the knowledge of art. Exploration Tower at Port Canaveral appletonmuseum.org 4333 E Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala, 352-291-4455 The Appleton Museum of Art is a leading cultural institution serving Central Florida and beyond. Crealdé School of Art explorationtower.com 670 Dave Nisbet Dr, Port Canaveral, 321-394-3405 Stunning architectural landmark providing visitors both fun and education. Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark crealde.org 600 St Andrews Blvd, Winter Park, 407-671-1886 Featuring classes, weekend workshops, changing exhibitions, and an African American heritage museum. Explorations V Children’s Museum AquaticaOrlando.com 5800 Water Play Way, Orlando, 888-800-5447 This one-of-a-kind waterpark is home to some of the world’s most thrilling water rides. Dali Museum explorationsv.com 109 N Kentucky Ave, Lakeland, 863-687-3869 We stimulate kids by fostering creativity, imaginative play, and interactive learning opportunities. Art & History Museums thedali.org One Dali Blvd, St. Petersburg, 727-823-3767 Soak in the brilliance as you’re surrounded by an unparalleled collection of art by Salvador DalÍ. I Florida Air Museum Sun ‘n Fun Fly-In artandhistory.org 231 W Packwood Ave, Maitland, 407-539-2181 A National Historic Landmark with four museums, gardens, artist studios, and classes. Deuces Live Main Street aceedu.aero 4175 Medulla Rd, Lakeland, 863-904-6833 Experience aerospace at a higher altitude at Florida’s Official Aviation Museum and Education Center. deuceslive.org 833 22nd St S, St. Petersburg, 727-433-8237 Revitalizing the community while preserving its heritage. The Florida Aquarium Bach Festival Society of Winter Park BachFestivalFlorida.org 1000 Holt Ave, #2763, Winter Park, 407-646-2342 A destination for classical and choral music in tranquil Winter Park. I Dinosaur World dinosaurworld.com 5145 Harvey Tew Rd, Plant City, 813-717-9865 See over 200 life-sized dinosaurs in an outdoor museum setting. flaquarium.org 701 Channelside Dr, Tampa, 813-273-4000 Be entertained, get educated, and become inspired by the natural environment at The Florida Aquarium. I Florida CraftArt Gallery Barrier Islands Transportation Entertainment (BITE) Discover Downtown, Downtown Orlando Info Center bitetrolley.com 151 107th Ave, Treasure Island, 727-623-4637 See ad on page 38. Reader Response 33 downtownorlando.com 201 S Orange Ave, Ste 102, Orlando, 407-254-4636 Discover Downtown -Downtown Orlando Info Center. floridacraftart.org 501 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, 727-821-7391 Experience the finest contemporary clay, glass, jewelry, fiber, metal, wood, and mixed media. Florida Film Academy Discovery Cove Bethune-Cookman University bethune.cookman.edu 640 Mary McLeod Bethune Blvd, Daytona Beach, 386-481-2871 Bethune-Cookman University’s Bob Billingslea School of Hospitality Management. discoverycove.com 6000 Discovery Cove Way, Orlando, 888-800-5447 Experience the most exciting animal encounters the world has to offer in a 30-acre tropical oasis. d flfilmacademy.com 1261 Winter Garden Vineland Rd, Ste 220, Winter Garden, 407-654-8400 Afterschool, summer camps (day/residency), field trips, tours, and drop-in sessions. Florida Mermaid Trail Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park Blue Man Group at Universal Orlando Resort universalorlando.com/bmg_overview.html 6000 Universal Studios Plz, Orlando, 407-258-3626 Blue Man Group features an indescribable live celebration of art, technology, and music. disneyworld.disney.go.com/destinations/animal-kingdom 2901 Osceola Pkwy, Orlando, 407-939-5277 Experience a living storybook on a breathtaking adventure with great attractions. See ad on page 11. Reader Response 9 floridamermaidtrail.com 205 E Fort Dade Ave, Brooksville See ad on page 39. Reader Response 29 Florida Museum of Photographic Arts Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park Busch Gardens Tampa Bay seaworldparks.com/en/buschgardens-tampa 10165 N McKinley Dr, Tampa, 888-800-5447 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay is the ultimate family adventure park, offering 335 acres of attractions. disneyworld.com/waterparks 1534 Blizzard Beach Dr, Orlando, 407-824-4321 It’s the polar opposite of other water parks -a melted ski resort in the middle of Florida! fmopa.org 400 N Ashley Dr, Cube 200, Tampa, 813-221-2222 FMoPA is dedicated to exhibiting important photographic art central to contemporary life and culture. Florida Sports Hall of Fame visitcentralflorida.org/visitor-information-center/florida-sports-hall-of-fame 101 Adventure Ct, Davenport, 863-420-2586 Discover and admire the rich history of Florida’s greatest sports figures at this preview center. 100 ✹ VISITFLORIDA.com
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