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 Silver Dollar Golf Course silverdollargolf.com 12711 Silver Dollar Dr, Odessa, 813-920-3884 Offering a complete pro shop, extensive practice area, restaurant, and fun, friendly staff. 6,481 yards. 27 holes. The Canyons Zip Line & Adventure Park zipthecanyons.com 8045 NW Gainesville Rd, Ocala, 352-351-9477 At The Canyons Zip Line & Canopy Tours, you get the best of both worlds. See ad on page 37. Reader Response 24 Goethe State Forest Tranquilo Golf Course at Four Seasons Resort Orlando fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Our-Forests/State-Forests/ Goethe-State-Forest 9110 SE County Rd 337, Dunnellon, 352-566-5225 Experience Florida’s old-growth longleaf pines and cypress trees while exploring Goethe’s trail system. fourseasons.com/orlando/golf 3451 Golf View Dr, Lake Buena Vista, 407-313-6880 Experience championship golf in an unparalleled setting at Four Seasons Golf and Sports Club Orlando. Par 71. 6,901 yards. 18 holes. Captain Memo’s Original Pirate Cruise captainmemo.com 25 Causeway Blvd, Slip No. 3, Clearwater Beach, 727-446-2587 Original Pirate Cruise has something for everyone. Highlands Hammock State Park The Vinoy Golf Club Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp vino4club.com 501 5th Ave NE, St. Petersburg, 727-896-8000 Combining historic elegance with superior quality and convenience in its marina and golf course. cassadaga.org 1112 Stevens St, Lake Helen, 386-228-2880 Join us for church services, classes, workshops, or tours, or visit a certified medium or healer. Nature & Outdoor Activities Adventure Kayak of Cocoa Beach kayakcocoabeach.com 599 Ramp Rd, Cocoa Beach, 321-480-8632 In Cocoa Beach, kayak with manatees and dolphins near Orlando’s closest beach. CatBoat Adventure Tours catboattour.com 148 Charles Ave, Mount Dora, 352-217-8390 Choyce Horseback Trail Riding FloridaStateParks.org/park/Highlands-Hammock 5931 Hammock Rd, Sebring, 863-386-6094 One of Florida’s largest and oldest state parks is a must-visit for nature lovers. Reader Response 120 ChoyceLLC.com 12231 Main St, #111, San Antonio, 772-485-1903 We ride fast, we ride slow, we ride where you want to go! The Horse Capital Tours American Ghost Adventures americanghostadventures.com 129 W Church St, 3rd Fl, Orlando, 407-256-6225 An interactive ghost tour like no other. Go inside haunted buildings and discover a new world. Crystal River Kayak Company TheHorseCapitalTours.com 518A Bahia Cir, Ocala, 352-388-1122 Your backstage pass to the Horse Capital of the World. crystalriverkayakcompany.com 1422 SE US Hwy 19, Crystal River, 352-795-2255 Paddle and swim with manatees at Three Sisters Spring (in season) just 10 minutes from our launch. Hunter Springs Kayaks Bird’s Underwater birdsunderwater.com 320 NW US Hwy 19, Crystal River, 352-563-2763 Swim with manatees in their natural environment while enjoying the best of Florida’s Nature Coast. See ad on page 37. Reader Response 25 Crystal River Watersports HunterSpringsKayaks.com 36 NE 4th St, Crystal River, 352-228-4715 A full service kayak and paddlecraft rental company located in Crystal River. crystalriverwatersports.com 2380 N Suncoast Blvd, Crystal River, 352-795-7033 Offering manatee and eco tours, scuba diving, scallop and fishing charters. Indian Lake State Forest fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Our-Forests/State-Forests/ Indian-Lake-State-Forest 6675 NE 40th Ave Rd, Silver Springs, 352-732-1779 BK Adventure Eco-Tours De Leon Springs State Park bkadventure.com 485 N Washington Ave, Titusville, 407-519-8711 Want to see bioluminescence and enjoy unique manatee encoun-ters? BK Adventure is a Florida must. floridastateparks.org/park/De-Leon-Springs 601 Ponce de Leon Blvd, DeLeon Springs, 386-985-4212 72 degrees year round. Canoes and kayaks are available. Indian River Lagoon and Swampland Boat Tours Dolphin Quest Blue Heaven River Tours boattoursjohnspass.com 140 Boardwalk Pl W, Madeira Beach, 727-437-8375 indianriverlagoonandswamplandboattours.com 1 Ave A, Fort Pierce, 772-464-4445 Guided scenic eco-boat tours of the Florida Indian River Lagoon and Estuary. blueheavenrivertours.com 10386 W Halls River Rd, Homosassa, 352-322-3722 Scallop tours, fun in the sun tours, manatee tours, sunset tours, and more. Kissimmee Swamp Tours Ellie Schiller Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park Blue Spring State Park floridastateparks.org/park/Blue-Spring 2100 W French Ave, Orange City, 386-775-3663 Named one of Florida’s best manatee observation points, visited by numerous West Indian manatees. floridastateparks.org/park/Homosassa-Springs 4150 S Suncoast Blvd, Homosassa, 352-628-5343 This Florida state park is a showcase for Florida’s native wildlife in a natural setting. I kissimmeeswamptours.com 4500 Joe Overstreet Rd, Kenansville, 407-436-1059 Narrated airboat wildlife tours -real airboats, real wildlife. Lake Louisa State Park Fin & Fly Fishing Charters Bob’s Balloon Rides bobsballoons.com 8297 ChampionsGate Blvd, ChampionsGate, 407-466-6380 Champagne balloon flights, weddings, special occasions, couples or groups. finandflycharters.com 951 Bali Rd, Cocoa Beach, 321-652-5903 Inshore, deep-sea, and shark fishing charters in Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral, and Port Canaveral. FloridaStateParks.org/park/lake-louisa 7305 US Hwy 27 S, Clermont, 352-394-3969 This 4,372-acre state park lies on the shores of Lake Louisa in the corner of the Green Swamp. Lake Wales Ridge State Forest Fin Expeditions fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Our-Forests/State-Forests/Lake-Wales-Ridge-State-Forest 851 Hwy 630 E, Frostproof, 863-635-7801 Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures bcairboats.com 2001 E Southport Rd, Kissimmee, 407-344-9550 Offering airboat tours in Florida for 25 years! Native American vil-lage, restaurant, and mining. finexpeditions.com 599 Ramp Rd, Cocoa Beach, 321-626-6381 Top rated bioluminescence, dolphin, manatee, and sunset kayak tours. See reviews on google and TripAdvisor. McKee Botanical Garden Florida Adventurer -Bioluminescent Kayaking mckeegarden.org 350 US Hwy 1, Vero Beach, 772-794-0601 Experience a tropical oasis, where Old Florida meets a dense and diverse collection of native plants. Buccaneer Westcoast Charters dev.bwccharters.com 8600 W Miss Maggie Dr, Homosassa, 352-601-0647 Scalloping, fishing charters -making memories that will last a lifetime. florida-adventurer.com 951 Kiwanis Island Park Rd, Merritt Island, 805-500-3736 Narcosis Scuba Florida’s Natural Growers Grove House narcosisscuba.com 528 E Tarpon Ave, Tarpon Springs, 727-934-3483 PADI five-star scuba diving shop and charter boat. Canaveral Tours Canaveral.Tours 670 Dave Nisbet Dr, Cape Canaveral, 321-307-2900 General pickup location: Exploration Tower at Port Canaveral, 670 Dave Nisbet Dr. floridasnaturalgrovehouse.com 20160 US Hwy 27, Lake Wales, 863-679-4110 Enjoy interactive exhibits, virtual tours, juice samples, and weekly events. Buses welcome. Ocala Jockey Club Get Up and Go Kayaking Tampa Bay getupandgokayaking.com/shell-key-preserve 1 Collany Rd, Tierra Verde, 727-265-2268 Clear kayaking through Shell Key Preserve. ocalajc.com 17194 NW 87th Ave Rd, Reddick, 917-609-6409 Thoroughbred and eventing training center, special event and wed-ding venue, and townhome village. Ocean Rescue Alliance and 1000 Mermaids Artificial Reef Project oceanrescuealliance.org 5213 Admiral Pointe Dr, Apollo Beach, 386-689-7675 Glide Adventure Tours glideadventuretours.com 148 Charles Ave, Mount Dora, 352-325-1442 106 ✹ VISITFLORIDA.com
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