Florida - Central around Orlando Attractions
Inland Florida was once best known for the cattle ranches and the industrious folk or "crackers" who worked them. The vegetation in the area is mostly low scrub, perfect for livestock, first brought over by the Spanish in the 16th century.
Settlers came to try their fate in the citrus industry and tourists arrived on steamboats that plowed through the region's rivers but it wasn't until 1971 that central Florida gained worldwide recognition.
Walt Disney opened his famous amusement park in Lake Buena Vista in that year and the nearby cities of Orlando and Kissimmee felt the huge impact. Today, Orlando and environs is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet.
Downtown Orlando is bordered by South Street to the south, Robinson Street to the north, Garland Avenue to the west and Rosalind Avenue to the east. The north-south dividing line is Central Boulevard and the east-west is Orange Avenue.
Settlers came to try their fate in the citrus industry and tourists arrived on steamboats that plowed through the region's rivers but it wasn't until 1971 that central Florida gained worldwide recognition.
Walt Disney opened his famous amusement park in Lake Buena Vista in that year and the nearby cities of Orlando and Kissimmee felt the huge impact. Today, Orlando and environs is one of the most popular tourist destinations on the planet.
Downtown Orlando is bordered by South Street to the south, Robinson Street to the north, Garland Avenue to the west and Rosalind Avenue to the east. The north-south dividing line is Central Boulevard and the east-west is Orange Avenue.
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Belleview - Marion Nature Park, Florida
Founded in 1989, the Marion Nature Park has a diverse collection of 200 animals, reptiles and birds. The Park specializes in unique animals and offers programs through the Animal Science School for hands-on training.
Hernando - Ted Williams Retrospective Museum & Library (closed)
ATTRACTION IS CLOSED - NOW LOCATED IN ST PETERSBURG.
Eighteen galleries house a collection from Ted's life and career including the first contract Ted signed with the Boston Red Sox, his two Triple Crowns, actual Red Sox Stadium Seats, and a collection of Ted Williams baseball bats.
Eighteen galleries house a collection from Ted's life and career including the first contract Ted signed with the Boston Red Sox, his two Triple Crowns, actual Red Sox Stadium Seats, and a collection of Ted Williams baseball bats.
Orange City - St Johns River EcoTours
St Johns River Cruises provides narrated cruises and nature tours along the St. John River on the Naiad.
St Johns River EcoTours
488 West Highbanks Road
DeBary, FL 32713
United States
488 West Highbanks Road
DeBary, FL 32713
United States
Phone 1 (386) 626-9004
Fax 1 (407) 218-8836
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 | 9:30 |
| Close |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Polk City - Fantasy of Flight, Florida
Fantasy of Flight features 40 vintage aircrafts housed in an art deco building. Film and audiotapes provide an opportunity to experience a WWII bombing mission in a full-scale diorama. Visitors can take a guided tour of the restoration workshop, climb inside the cockpit of a Corsair fighter or enjoy the state-of-the-art hang glide simulator.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
Thanksgiving - USA (4th Thursday, November )
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Winter Garden - Central Florida Railroad Museum, Florida
Located in the old Tavares and Gulf railroad depot, the museum displays the history of railroading in Central Florida with artifacts and photos on exhibit to explore the past. A collection of railroad china, a 1938 Fairmont Motor Car and a restored caboose are on display.
