This State Park boasts A whopping
2075 acres offering swimming in clear spring water, canoeing the great outdoors, hiking & biking trails, and manatees during the fall and winter months.As far as Florida State Parks go, this one is deservedly in the top ten!
Jungle Adventures is a 20-acre park and wildlife sanctuary that has been in operation for over 30 years. We are proud to be one of the oldest, all natural and native attractions in Florida. Jungle Adventures is dedicated to "eco-tourism," a unique experience for close encounters with native wildlife. Visitors explore the ecology, biology, and history about the area and the world we live in. Viewing the endangered Florida panther will be a real treat!
The pioneers called it Hog Island, but it became Honeymoon Isle in 1939 when a New York developer built 50 palm - thatched bungalows for honeymooners. Today, visitors can drive across Dunedin Causeway to enjoy the sun drenched Gulf Florida beaches, mangrove swamps, and tidal flats. Nature lovers will find osprey nests, a wide variety of shorebirds, and one of the few remaining virgin slash pine forests in South Florida. The park boasts several nature trails and bird observation areas. Visitors can swim, fish, and snorkel in the warm waters of the Gulf or picnic, while they enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Glide through the wetlands viewing Florida's native wildlife. Start with a leisurely idle down our natural canal and experience the excitement of viewing exotic birds, turtles and the Florida alligators in their own natural environment.
Fly like the wind into the swamps experiencing the awesome feel of the airboat ride traveling at speeds of up to 45 miles per hour. This unforgettable journey is right here in Orlando, Florida. Don't miss the
Boggy Creek Airboat Rides - where you can experience the beautiful Central Florida Everglades.
Harry Leu Gardens 1920 N. Forest Av
Orlando, Florida
407-246-2620
407 246-3622
Harry P. Leu Gardens features: Miles of paved scenic walkways that take you through garden settings, including: America's largest Camellia collection outside California and the largest formal rose garden in Florida, Palm garden, and bamboo garden. New gardens! See our new Tropical Stream Garden and our new Kitchen Garden with herbs, vegetables and a butterfly garden! weddings and facility rentals available.
Almost 50 acres of romantic paths, a restored 19th century home, and a beautiful view of Lake Rowena.
The Gardens’ natural beauty and multiple gathering venues host both private and public events, from intimate weddings to community-wide special programs guests of all ages can create their own birthday, family reunion, marriage or memorial event, or join in Garden sponsored musical concerts, exhibition receptions, and unique holiday celebrations Marie Selby Gardens features more than 6,000 orchids, 20,000 plus plants, 20 distinct garden areas, and seven greenhouses.
Cypress Gardens 2641 S Lake Summit
Winter Haven, Florida
800 282-2123
Cypress Gardens offers days of entertainment, romance, and beauty on 200 acres. Cypress Gardens offers a zoo, butterfly conservatory, cypress swamps, and aviary. Water-ski performances, museums, canal boat rides, and children’s rides and games. If the urge strikes you... you can even get married here at Cypress Gardens.
Native plants and exotic species combine in a magnificent display creating a horticultural masterpiece. Standing sentinel in the historic Cypress gardens is the giant Banyan tree, which was planted in 1939 from a seedling during the parks early years. The crowning gem in Topiary Trail of jewels is the waterfall, a sparkling cascade accented by brilliant floral blossoms.
Enjoy a delicious dinner with unlimited beer, wine, and soft drinks while watching a hilarious "whodunit" with lots of improvisation and audience participation. Mingle with outrageous characters! Watch for anything suspicious! Interrogate the suspects! See if you can Solve the crime!
Shows nightly!...Call 407-363-1985 for reservations and information. Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows is located at 8267 International Drive, Orlando, Florida in the plaza next to Ripley's Believe It or Not!
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Siesta Key Jet Ski
(941) 346-3000
Located on beautiful Siesta Key, Siesta Key Jet Ski has been providing fun to the Sarasota area for five years. Siesta Key Jet Ski offers one hour and two hour rentals (call for information on longer rentals). The two hour Jet Ski rental is enough time to make the trip to the open water of the Gulf Of Mexico off Siesta Key Beach. On the one hour Jet Ski rental, customers will enjoy riding within the intercoastal waterway while viewing the beautiful homes and nature that Siesta Key and Sarasota offers. Jet Ski renters must be at least 23 years of age with a valid drivers licenses to legally rent these machines in Sarasota. However, ages 18-22 are able to take an online PWC (personal watercraft) test to recieve a license to leagally rent. Siesta Key Jet Ski is located in CB's Saltwater Outfitters just minutes from Siesta Key Beach. Please call for reservations and current rates. Don't forget to print out our coupon on the Florida Tourism website!!
