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 Odyssey Cruises, LLC odysseycruises.net 776 Dodecanese Blvd, Tarpon Springs, 727-934-0547 Silver Springs State Park Okeechobee Bass Fishing Guide okeechobeebassfishingguide.com 1505 State Rd 78 W, Okeechobee, 863-824-3474 Okeechobee Bass Fishing Guide is the premier guide service on Lake Okeechobee. I floridastateparks.org/park/Silver-Springs 1425 NE 58th Ave, Ocala, 352-236-7148 4,660-acre National Natural Landmark features freshwater springs that form the 5.4-mile-long Silver River. International Plaza & Bay Street Mall shopinternationalplaza.com/tourism 2223 N Westshore Blvd, Tampa, 813-342-3790 Over 200 specialty shops and an open-air village of fine restaurants. St. Johns River Cruises John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk Old Salt Fishing Tournaments oldsaltfishing.org 388 150th Ave, Madeira Beach, 727-216-6601 Old Salt Fishing Foundation is one of the largest fishing clubs in Florida. bluespringadventures.com 2100 W French Ave, Orange City, 833-953-2583 Florida’s natural flora and fauna cruise experience on the St. John’s River. johnspassvillage.net 12945 Village Blvd, Madeira Beach, 727-394-0756 Enjoy shopping, dining, and entertainment including watersports, deep-sea fishing, and eco-tours. See ad on page 38. Reader Response 32 Tampa Riverwalk On The Hook Charters onthehookcharters.com 93 Dunlawton Ave, Port Orange, 386-631-8030 Offshore, inshore, shark, or surf fishing trips. Eco-tours and nature cruises also available. thetampariverwalk.com 800 Old Water St, Tampa, 813-221-1539 The Riverwalk is a 2.6-mile path along the Hillsborough River con-necting culture and entertainment. I Kermit’s Key West Key Lime Shoppe -DeLand Three Sisters Springs keylimeshop.com 1842 Patterson Ave, #8, DeLand, 386-740-0502 Kermit’s manufacturing kitchen, warehouse, and retail outlet. Open M-F 8:30-6, Sat. 9-3. Original Orlando Tours OriginalOrlando.com 650 N Alafaya Trl, Ste 101, Orlando, 407-986-8687 Central Florida’s premier personal tour company, allowing groups and guests to “tour like a local.” crystalriverfl.org 123 NW US Hwy 19, Crystal River, 352-586-4988 Visit the boardwalk to see the winter home of manatees and other wildlife viewing year-round. Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores Tiger Bay State Forest lbvfs.com 15657 State Rd 535, Orlando, 407-238-9301 Outlet shopping center. Shop and save up to 75% off with free storefront parking. The Pirate Ship at John’s Pass boattoursjohnspass.com 140 Boardwalk Pl W, Madeira Beach, 727-423-7824 Pirate ship adventure around Boca Ciega Bay. fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Our-Forests/State-Forests/ Tiger-Bay-State-Forest 4316 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, 386-317-3277 Explore Central Florida forests and wetlands through Tiger Bay State Forest’s multiple trail systems. The Mall at Millenia mallatmillenia.com 4200 Conroy Rd, Orlando, 407-363-3555 A world-class shopping destination with a wide selection of international stores. Plantation Adventure Center and Dive Shop Tomoka State Park ONE DAYTONA plantationoncrystalriver.com/manatee-tours.htm 9301 W Fort Island Trl, Crystal River, 352-795-5797 Wear a mask of a different kind and dive into adventure! floridastateparks.org/park/tomoka 2099 N Beach St, Ormond Beach, 386-676-4050 A birdwatcher’s paradise with over 160 species sighted, especially during the spring and fall. onedaytona.com One Daytona Blvd, Daytona Beach, 386-267-0016 The one destination to experience it all. I Renninger’s Flea & Farmers Market Rainbow Springs State Park The Tropics Boat Tours FloridaStateParks.org/park/rainbow-springs 19158 SW 81st Pl Rd, Dunnellon, 352-465-8555 Rainbow Springs State Park offers swimming, tubing, paddling, hiking, and camping. I thetropicsboattours.com 25 Causeway Blvd, Slip 5, Clearwater Beach, 727-442-7433 Offering dolphin exploration and sunset celebration cruises daily. Fun for the whole family! Renningers.net 4835 W Eau Gallie Blvd, Melbourne, 321-242-9124 Large 800-plus booth flea and farmers market located along I-95 in Melbourne in Brevard County. River of Lakes Heritage Corridor The Vinoy Club Marina Renninger’s Twin Markets -Antique Center and Flea Market ROLHC.org 116 New York Ave, Deland, 386-575-0694 Contemporary culture, historic preservation, and natural Florida. vinoyclub.com 501 5th Ave NE, St. Petersburg, 727-824-8022 The Vinoy features an exclusive 74-slip marina, accommodating vessels up to 120 feet. renningers.net 20651 US Hwy 441, Mount Dora, 352-383-8393 The antique center and the flea market are both the largest in Lake County. Scott’s Country Market and Maze Adventures Weeki Wachee Springs State Park Ron Jon Surf Shop -Cocoa Beach longandscottfarms.com 26216 County Rd 448A, Mount Dora, 352-383-6900 Spring Country Market and Café. Fall Scott’s Maze Adventures in addition to the market and café. floridastateparks.org/park/Weeki-Wachee 6131 Commercial Way, Weeki Wachee, 352-596-2062 Visitors can still witness the magic of the mermaids, take a river boat cruise, and go canoeing. Sebastian Inlet State Park Wekiwa Springs State Park ronjonsurfshop.com 4151 N Atlantic Ave, Cocoa Beach, 321-799-8888 The world’s largest surf shop and Ron Jon’s one-of-a-kind flagship facility. See ad on page 3. Reader Response 5 FloridaStateParks.org/park/sebastian-inlet 9700 S Hwy A1A, Melbourne Beach, 321-984-4852 Nestled on the tip of barrier islands, located on the central east coast of Florida. FloridaStateParks.org/wekiwasprings 1800 Wekiwa Cir, Apopka, 407-884-2009 The park contains a concession and gift shop, camping, picnicking, swimming, and hiking trails. Tanger Outlets Daytona Beach tangeroutlet.com/daytona 1100 Cornerstone Blvd, Daytona Beach, 386-843-7459 Shop in an open-air environment and enjoy over 75 favorite brand-name outlet stores. Seminole Aerial Adventures West Orange Trail Bikes and Blades Co. orlandobikerental.com 17914 State Rd 438, Winter Garden, 407-877-0600 Come discover the other side of Orlando. centralfloridazoo.org/saa 3755 W Seminole Blvd, Sanford, 407-323-4450 Challenge your body and your mind at Seminole Aerial Adventures at the Central Florida Zoo. Eat, Drink & Nightlife 360 American Bistro and Bar melia.com/en/hotels/united-states/orlando/melia-orlando-suite-hotel-at-celebration/restaurants.htm 225 Celebration Pl, Celebration, 407-964-7000 Celebrate good taste in a relaxed, friendly, and comfortable atmosphere. Withlacoochee State Forest Shell Key Shuttle shellkeyshuttle.com 801 Pass-A-Grille Way, St. Pete Beach, 727-360-1348 Eco-tour to unspoiled Shell Key for shelling. Dolphin-watching and sunset cruises offered. fdacs.gov/Forest-Wildfire/Our-Forests/State-Forests/ Withlacoochee-State-Forest Visitor Center, 15003 Broad St, Brooksville, 352-797-4140 Discover vast Withlacoochee State Forest in west-central Florida. Shopping Daytona Flea & Farmers Market daytonafleamarket.com 2987 Bellevue Ave Ext, Daytona Beach, 386-253-3330 Two climate-controlled shopping malls and more than three miles of shopping. Aspirations Winery Silver Springs silversprings.com 5656 E Silver Springs Blvd, Silver Springs, 352-236-2121 Explore this Florida destination, inviting all guests to enjoy nature's most-charming attraction. aspirationswinery.com 22041 US Hwy 19 N, Clearwater, 727-799-9463 Hand-crafting over 25 wines every year at our family-owned and -operated micro-winery. Azure at The Shores Resort & Spa Disney Springs disneysprings.com Walt Disney World Resort, Lake Buena Vista, 407-939-2648 Dining, shopping, live music, and shows. azureattheshores.com 2637 S Atlantic Ave, Daytona Beach, 386-767-7350 Offering the only fine-dining oceanfront restaurant in Daytona Beach Shores. 108 ✹ VISITFLORIDA.com