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 Florida Strawberry Festival flstrawberryfestival.com 303 BerryFest Pl, Plant City, 813-752-9194 Unique event offering fresh strawberries, newly created foods, entertainment, and more. I Magic Kingdom Park disneyworld.com Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, 407-824-4321 A magical place where storybook fantasy becomes everyday reality. See ad on page 11. Reader Response 9 Revolution Off Road RevolutionOffRoad.com 4000 State Rd 33, Clermont, 352-400-1322 Off-road adventures ATVs, Mucky Ducks, bass fishing, clay shooting, and target archery. Fun Spot America fun-spot.com 5700 Fun Spot Way (Just off International Dr), Orlando, 407-363-3867 Family fun with go-karts, kiddie rides, family rides, thrill rides, coasters, and an arcade. Main Street Bartow mainstreetbartow.com PO Box 1351, Bartow, 863-519-0508 Shopping, dining, and entertainment. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando Odditorium Main Street Vero Beach Gasparilla Music Festival gasparillamusic.com 600 N Ashley Dr, Tampa, 813-708-8423 Tampa Bay’s diverse music scene highlighting local emerging acts and national headliners. mainstreetverobeach.org 2036 14th Ave, Ste 103, Vero Beach, 772-643-6782 Main Street Vero Beach is a nonprofit organization and designated Florida Main Street community. ripleys.com/orlando 8201 International Dr, Orlando, 407-345-0501 Experience one amazingly unique attraction: Ripley's Believe It or Not! Orlando Odditorium. Riverside Theatre Mainstreet DeLand Association Gatorland “The Alligator Capital of the World” gatorland.com 14501 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, 407-855-5496 Featuring alligators, a screamin’ gator zipline, reptile shows, and the stompin’ gator off-road adventure. See ad on page 41 and the Inside Back Cover. Reader Response 38 mainstreetdeland.org 100 N Woodland Blvd, Ste 4, DeLand, 386-738-0649 Mainstreet DeLand maintains a lively and economically successful downtown. 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. RumFish Grill Aquarium Mel Fisher’s Treasure Museum -Sebastian melfisher.com 1322 US Hwy 1, Sebastian, 772-589-0435 Famous Florida shipwreck treasure displays, museum, and a nautical gift shop. See ad on page 40. Reader Response 41 rumfishgrill.com 6000 Gulf Blvd, St. Pete Beach, 727-329-1428 Explore the 33,500-gallon aquarium, dine, drink, and shop at RumFish Grill. Safari Wilderness Ranch Giraffe Ranch Farm Tours girafferanch.com 38650 Mickler Rd, Dade City, 813-482-3400 Giraffe Ranch is a licensed working ranch that specializes in exotic species. The Mennello Museum of American Art safariwilderness.com 10850 Moore Rd, Lakeland, 813-382-2120 A rare and unique experience, Safari Wilderness Ranch is a world away from civilization. Great Explorations Children’s Museum mennellomuseum.org 900 E Princeton St, Orlando, 407-246-4278 American art, traveling exhibitions, and Earl Cunningham paintings. SeaWorld Orlando greatex.org 1925 4th St N, St. Petersburg, 727-821-8992 Our mission is to stimulate learning through creativity, play, and exploration. MOSI -Museum of Science & Industry mosi.org 4801 E Fowler Ave, Tampa, 813-987-6000 Real science, real fun, pure genius. seaworldorlando.com 7007 SeaWorld Dr, Orlando, 407-351-3600 Immerse yourself in the sea’s mysteries with animal discoveries, attractions, rides, and more. Sebastian Fishing Museum Henry B. Plant Museum Museum of Arts and Sciences plantmuseum.com 401 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, 813-254-1891 Visit this National Historic Landmark with splendid Moorish architecture and opulent furnishings. moas.org 352 S Nova Rd, Daytona Beach, 386-255-0285 Offering over 100,000 square feet of art, science, and history. floridastateparks.org/park/Sebastian-Inlet 9700 S Hwy A1A, Melbourne Beach, 321-984-4852 The Sebastian Fishing Museum is devoted to the cultural history of Sebastian’s fishing industry. d St. Cloud Main Street Hillsborough River State Park & Fort Foster Historic Site Old Town FloridaStateParks.org/park/hillsborough-river 15402 US 301 N, Thonotosassa, 813-987-6771 The river provides opportunities for fishing, canoeing, and kayaking. myoldtownusa.com 5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, 407-396-4888 See ad on page 41. Reader Response 40 stcloudmainstreet.org 903 Pennsylvania Ave, St. Cloud, 407-498-0008 A revitalization program designed to encourage economic development and historic preservation. Stetson Mansion ICON Park Orlando Magic Basketball iconparkorlando.com 8375 International Dr, Orlando, 407-601-7907 A perfect place to ride, dine, drink, and explore in Orlando. See ad on page 41. Reader Response 39 orlandomagic.com 400 W Church St, Orlando, 407-916-2255 For fast-paced, exciting NBA action, be sure to attend an Orlando Magic basketball game. I 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. Straz Center for the Performing Arts Orlando Museum of Art Jungle Adventures -A Real Florida Animal Park jungleadventures.com 26205 E Hwy 50, Christmas, 407-568-2885 Throughout our park, guests experience live guided wildlife encounters with rare Florida wildlife. omart.org 2416 N Mills Ave, Orlando, 407-896-4231 Elevating art and culture in Central Florida. strazcenter.org 1010 N W.C. MacInnes Pl, Tampa, 813-229-7827 The Straz, Tampa Bay's premiere performing arts destination with multiple performance and event spaces. See ad on page 101. Reader Response 104 Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra orlandophil.org 425 N Bumby Ave, Orlando, 407-896-6700 Central Florida’s professional orchestra. Suncoast Primate Sanctuary Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex kennedyspacecenter.com Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, 877-313-2610 Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, where rockets launch and inspirational journeys begin. I See ad on page 3. Reader Response 4 Polk Museum of Art suncoastprimate.org 4600 Alt 19, Palm Harbor, 727-943-5897 Home to 70-plus primates and other animals -lemurs, goats, birds, alligators, turtles, and snakes. Sunsets at Pier 60 Daily Festival Lake Wales History Museum sunsetsatpier60.com 1 Causeway Blvd, Clearwater Beach, 727-871-8060 Nightly sunset festival featuring local artisans and street performers. Free, weather permitting. d lakewalesfl.gov/museum 325 S Scenic Hwy, Lake Wales, 863-678-4209 Central Florida’s stop for history since 1976. Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival, Inc. tampablackheritage.org PO Box 16622, Tampa, 813-218-3320 Ten-day celebration of cultural diversity in the Tampa Bay community. LEGOLAND Florida Resort LEGOLAND.com/Florida 1 LEGOLAND Way, Winter Haven, 877-350-5346 LEGOLAND Florida is a 150-acre interactive resort with more than 50 rides, shows, and attractions. I polkmuseumofart.org 800 E Palmetto St, Lakeland, 863-688-7743 A Smithsonian Affiliate Art Museum in Lakeland. See ad on page 37. Reader Response 26 Tampa Bay Buccaneers Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse buccaneers.com 1 Buccaneer Pl, Tampa, 813-870-2700 NFL football team in Tampa Bay -the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. 102 ✹ VISITFLORIDA.com ponceinlet.org 4931 S Peninsula Dr, Ponce Inlet, 386-761-1821 A National Historic Landmark and one of the last complete large light stations remaining.
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