Central Florida Vacation Guide
Attractions
- Aquatica, SeaWorld's Water Park: a whimsical, one-of-a-kind water park that's only in Orlando and could only come from SeaWorld.
www.aquaticabyseaworld.com
- Bob's Balloon Rides: champagne balloon flights, weddings, special occasions, advertising and promotions.
www.bobsballoons.com
- Boggy Creek Airboat Rides, East: discover territory unaltered by man in the wilderness of Orlando's closest and best airboat tours.
www.bcairboats.com
- Bob Tower Gardens: blends nature, history, art and music to enrich the hearts and minds of visitors.
www.boktowergardens.org
- Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens: visit and see 400 exotic animals and lush gardens.
www.centralfloridazoo.org
- Cypress Gardens Adventure Park: the park blends its storied past with sensational thrills and 39 new rides.
www.cypressgardens.com
- Discovery Cove: swim with dolphins, snorkel with tropical fish and rays and hand-feed exotic birds.
www.discovercove.com
- Disney's Animal Kingdom: enjoy a breathtaking adventure filled with great attractions, amazing shows and Disney characters.
www.disneyworld.com
- Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park: it?s the polar opposite of other water parks; a melted ski resort in the middle of Florida.
www.disneyh20.com
- Disney's Hollywood Studios: celebrate show business with thrilling attractions, Broadway-style stage shows and Disney stories.
www.disneyworld.com
- Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park: Typhoon Lagoon blows other water parks away.
www.disneyh20.com
- DisneyQuest indoor Interactive Theme Park: create your own adventures in this one-of-a-kind indoor interactive theme park.
www.downtowndisney.com
- Downtown Disney: indulge yourself at more than 70 shops, restaurants and fun spots at Downtown Disney.
www.downtowndisney.com
- Epcot: set your spirits soaring at Epcot with exciting attractions and delights from around the world.
www.disneyworld.com
- Fantasy of Flight: more than 40 vintage aircraft on display. Daily tours of restoration and wood shops.
www.fantasyofflight.com
- Florida Eco Safaris at Forever Florida: enjoy nature and ever-changing ecosystems while riding on the eco-safari and horseback tours.
www.floridaecosafaris.com
- Fun Spot Action Park: family fun with four elevated go-kart tracks, 13 rides and Orlando?s largest arcade.
www.fun-spot.com
- Green Mountain Scenic Byway: a designated Florida Scenic Hisway located in Central Florida.
www.greenmountainbyway.org
- Harry P Leu Gardens: one of Orland?s hidden treasures. Leu Gardens is a 50-acre botanical garden located downtown.
www.leugardens.org
- The Holy Land Experience: the Bible comes alive with live musical dramas, inspiring exhibits and fascinating artifacts.
www.holylandexperience.com
- Jesus Film Project: the Jesus Film is the most translated and viewed film in the world. Come tour the dubbing studios.
www.jesusfilmtour.org
- The Lake Wales Arts Center: presenting exhibitions, performances and classes in a historic building.
www.lakewalesartscenter.org
- Lakeridge Winery & Wineyards: free tours and wine tasting. Spanish-style building features winemaking and gift shop.
www.lakeridgewinery.com
- Magic Kingdom park: journey through seven themed lands and more than 40 attractions, where Disney dreams come true.
www.disneyworld.com
- Magic Sunrise Ballooning: breathtaking sunrise hot air balloon flights over Central Florida, weather permitting.
www.magicsunriseballooning.com
- Old Town: come enjoy 75 unique specialty shops, eight delicious restaurants and 18 thrilling amusement rides.
www.old-town.com
- Orlando Balloon Rides: sunrise hot air balloon rides in Orlando. One-hour balloon flight, champagne toast and breakfast.
www.orlandoballoonrides.com
- Peace River Refuge & Ranch: exotic animal sanctuary and educational facility, providing lifetime care to rescued exotic animals.
www.peaceriverrefuge.org
- Richard Petty Driving Experience: ride or drive a NASCAR-style stock car at the Walt Disney World Speedway.
www.1800bepetty.com
- The Ridge Scenic Highway: introduces travelers to historic communities and eco tourism.
www.dot.state.fl.us/emo/scenichwy/designated/ridge.htm
- SeaWorld Orlando: learn the mysteries of the sea and transform vocation adventures into lifelong memories.
www.seaworldorlando.com
- Sherwood in the Forest: on the edge of the Ocala National Forest with more than 100 miles of horseback and ATV trails.
www.siffla.com
- Universal Orlando Resort's Blue Man Group: experience the widely popular mix of music, comedy and multimedia theatrics of Blue Man Group.
- Universal Studios Florida: experience high-powered excitement, sidesplitting comedy and spine-tingling action.
www.universalorlando.com
- Wet n Wild: one of Orlando?s most exciting water parks offers a variety of multi-passenger rides.
www.wetnwildorlando.com
- WonderWorks: an interactive attraction with fun for the whole family.
www.wonderworksonlin.com
Cruises & Tours
- Airboat Rides At Midway: offering a most unique wildlife airboat adventure in the Orlando and Space Coast area.
www.airboatridesatmidway.com
- Cypress Lake Airboat Tours: see true Florida on this tour through the Everglades surrounding Cypress Lake.
www.cypresslakeairboatours.com/visitflorida.php
- Gray Line Orlando/Gator Tours: full sightseeing tour program.
www.grayline.com/orlando
- Orlando Acevedo Tours: a receptive tour operator that provides packages in Florida and across the U.S.
www.orlandoacevedotours.com
- Scenic Lake Tours: ninety-minute tours on a 24-foot triton boat on Big Lake Tohopekaliga in Kissimmee.
www.fishingchartersinc.com/scenictours.html
- Spirit of the Swamp Airboat Tours: experience the Florida Everglades by airboat in Orlando and Central Florida.
www.spiritoftheswamp.com
Entertainment & Nighttime Attractions
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Arabian Nights Dinner Attraction: a magical tale of adventure and love featuring 60 beautiful horses. Voted No.1 dinner show in Orlando.
www.arabian-nights.com
800-553-6116
- Downtown Disney Pleasure Island: experience energizing nightclubs, spectacular live entertainment and a nightly street party.
www.downtowndisney.com
407-824-4321
- House of Blues Orlando: southern-inspired cuisine and live entertainment at its best.
www.hob.com/ventures/clubvenues/orlando/business.asp
407-934-2583
- Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament: step into the 11th century as the splendor, pageantry and romance of a time long remembered comes to life.
www.medievaltimes.com
888-WEJOUST
- Pirate's Dinner Adventure: The world's most interactive pirate dinner show.
www.piratesdinneradventure.com
800-866-2469
- Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows: comedy mystery shows where you solve the crime with dinner, dessert and drinks included.
www.sleuths.com
800-393-1985
- Universal CityWalk: Feel the ElectriCity? as you enjoy some of the best in live music, dining, dancing, shopping and movies.
www.citywalkorlando.com
877-278-6386
Fishing
- Central Florida Bucketmouths: experience it all with Central Florida Bucketmouths Professional Guide Service.
www.cfbucketmouths.com
- Kissimmee Swamp Tours: offering eco-friendly wildlife tours and guide fishing trips on undeveloped Lake Kissimmee.
www.kissimmeeswamptours.com
Golfing
- Arnold Palmer's Bay Hill Club & Lodge: 6,220 yards, 27 holds.
www.bayhill.com
888-422-9445
- Celebration Golf Club: 6,772 yards, 18 holes.
www.celebrationgolf.com
407-566-4653
- ChampionsGate Golf Club: 6,792 yards, 36 holes.
www.championsgategolf.com
888-558-9301
- Falcon's Fire Golf Club: 6,901 yards, 18 holes.
www.falconsfire.com
407-239-5445
- Ginn Reunion Resort: 7,100 yards, 54 holes.
www.GinnReunion.com
888-418-9611
- Harmony Golf Preserve: 7,428 yards, 18 holes.
www.harmonygolfpreserve.com
407-891-8525
- Mission Inn Resort & Club: 7,003 yards, 36 holes.
www.missioninnresort.com
800-874-9053
- Mystic Dunnes Golf Club: 7,012 yards, 18 holes.
www.mysticdunesgolf.com
866-311-1234
- Orange County National Golf Center & Lodge: 7,295 yards, 45 holes.
www.ocngolf.com
888-PAR-3672
- Orlando Golf Trail
www.orlandogolftrail.com
877-ORL-TRAIL
Shopping Areas
- Festival Bay Mall at International Drive: one of Orlando's most unique shopping, dining and entertainment complexes.
www.shopfestivalbaymall.com
800-481-1944
- The Florida Mall: More stores, More restaurants, More services.
www.simon.com
407-854-6255
- Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores: select from more than 400 designer names. Save up to 75% on manufacture-direct quality merchandise.
www.lbvfs.com
407-238-9301
- The Mall at Millenia: a spectacularly designed super regional center bringing world-class shopping to Orlando.
www.mallatmillenia.com
407-363-3555
- Mount Dora Village Merchants Association: Antiques capital of Florida. Collectibles and gifts for everyone. Ride in a carriage or historic train.
www.mtdora.org
352-735-1191
- Prime Outlets International Orlando: Orlando's newest kingdom devoted to shopping is now open. North end of International Drive.
www.primeoutlets.com
407-352-9600
Visitor Services
- Avon Park Chamber of Commerce: 863-453-3350
www.apfla.com
- Bartow Chamber of Commerce: 863-533-7125
www.bartowchamber.com
- Central Florida Visitor Information Center: 800-828-7655
www.visitcentralflorida.com
- City of Kissimmee, Parks & Recreation: 407-518-2501
www.kissimmeeparksandrec.com
- Florida's Freshwater Frontier: 800-467-4540
www.floridafreshwaterfrontier.com