Florida: Things to Do and See

Things to See in Southeast Florida

1. Cape Florida State Park: Cape Florida State Park, located at the south tip of Key Biscayne, provides clear, emerald-colored waters and gentle surf. This fine, white coral sand beach is great for swimming, as waves are knocked down by a large sand shoal offshore. In addition, the Cape Florida Lighthouse allows for a breath-taking view of this beautiful beach.
2. Coral Castle: Coral Castle is truly a monument to the uniqueness of Miami! This attractions was built by a Latvian-born Miami resident named Ed Leedskalnin as a monument to his lover. After 28 years of effort, he introduced his 1100-ton coral creation to the world. It's a bit of a trip from downtown, but well worth the time. website
3. Dry Tortugas National Park: Dry Tortugas National Park is a national park in the United States about 68 statute miles west of Key West in the Gulf of Mexico. In addition to Fort Jefferson you can enjoy the beaches, some of the best snorkeling and skin diving in North America, and camp under the stars.
4. Ernest Hemingway House: officially known as the Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum, was the residence of author Ernest Hemingway in Key West. Ernest Hemingway lived and wrote here for more than ten years. Calling Key West home, he found solace and great physical challenge in the turquoise waters that surround this tiny island. Key West is also the southernmost point of the United States and connected to the mainland by a long causeway from Miami.
5. Everglades National Park: is a U.S. National Park in Florida that protects the southern 20 percent of the original Everglades. It is the largest subtropical wilderness in the United States ... species like the manatee, American crocodile, and the elusive Florida panther.
6. Everglades Alligator Farm: Visit the everglades, Florida's last natural untapped reserves. Ride one of our fantastic guided airboat tours. Home of the famous 14 ft "Grandpa" alligator, the farm has an awesome staff of Airboat drivers, Alligator Experts, and even Snake handlers! Come see some of the 2,000 gators on the farm, and you'll know why this is the oldest surviving alligator farm in South Florida. website
7. Holocaust Memorial: The Holocaust Memorial of the Greater Miami Jewish Federation is a Holocaust memorial at 1933-1945 Meridian Avenue, in Miami Beach, Florida. It was conceived by a committee of Holocaust survivors in 1984, formally established in 1985 as the Holocaust Memorial Committee, a non-profit organization .website
8. Jungle Island: Jungle Island (formerly known as Parrot Jungle) offers visitors a fun, educational opportunity to get an up-close look at tropical birds in replicas of their natural habitats. The attraction routinely hosts field trips and offers frequent educational programs. website
9. Lion Country Safari: Florida’s only drive-through safari and walk-through amusement park invites you to spend the day on safari with over 900 animals. With animal displays and encounters, animal feeding experiences, 9 rides, water sprayground, food, shopping and more, you are sure to have a memorable experience at Lion Country Safari. website
10. Monkey Jungle: "Where the humans are caged and the monkeys run wild" - it's more than a catch-phrase. Monkey Jungle in southern Miami-Dade County is a truly unique park. While homo sapiens walk through carefully constructed wire pathways, many species of primates scamper above your head, swing through trees and interact with each other in ways difficult to observe in captivity. website
11. Seaquarium: The Miami Seaquarium is located right in the middle of the tourist area, on the causeway between downtown Miami and Key Biscayne. It's a fabulous stop where you can witness an outdoor aquarium experience that's only possible in our tropical climate.
12. Seven Mile Bridge:
13. South Beach: No visit to Miami can be considered complete without a stop at South Beach -- the quintenssential Miami hot spot. From shopping to partying, this area of Miami Beach is well-known for being a trendy locale.
14. Vizcaya: No visit to Miami is complete without a stop at the historical 50-acre Vizcaya estate. This European-style mansion offers a glimpse at life in turn-of-the-century South Florida. It's also an extremely popular venue for galas, weddings and other entertainment events. website
15. Zoo Miami: Zoo Miami is fast becoming one of the best zoos in the nation. Its climate allows it to keep a wide variety of animals from Asia, Australia and Africa like no other zoo in the country. One of the first free-range zoos in the country, the exhibits are entirely cageless. Animals are grouped according to their geographic territory and animals that live together peacefully in the wild are placed in exhibits together.
    

Things to See in Southwest Florida

1. Naples Botanical Garden: Created by 8 people it has 170 acres and 8 manicured gardens showcasing plants from around the world. website
2. Sanibel Island: a barrier island is world renowned for its shelling beaches and the "Sanibel Stoop". In the travel industry Sanibel Island is a top Florida destination for visitors. website
3. Captiva Island: Like Sanibel Island it is known for its shelling beaches. According to local folklore, Captiva got its name because the pirate captain José Gaspar held his female prisoners on the island for ransom.  website
4. Shy Wolf Sanctuary:Offers sanctuary and a home to exotic, stray and injured animals, as well as an educational program. Naples, Florida. website
5. The Ringling Brothers Museum: Recognized as the Art Museum of the State Of Florida, its campus encompasses an internationally recognized museum of Western European and American art; a Museum of the Circus; Ca d'Zan, the Ringlings' thirty-room mansion; the historic Asolo theater from Venice, and over 60 acres of landscaped grounds and statuary.  website
6. Ca d'Zan Mansion @ Ringling Brothers Museum: The home of the circus king and his wife, a couple from humble mid-western origins, Ca’ d’Zan stands as a testament to the American Dream of the Roaring Twenties. website
7. Bird Gardens of Naples: The Bird Gardens of Naples is a nonprofit whose sole concern is parrot welfare in captivity and conservation of wild parrots. We are an outreach and placement program which places into safe custody, parrots which are abandoned, abused, or in need of a home for any reason website
8. Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve:The Six Mile Cypress Slough Preserve is over 3,400 acres of a wetland ecosystem. A myriad of animals like otters, alligators, turtles, wading birds, and more live at the Slough (pronounced "slew") year round. Others, like migrating birds and butterflies use the Slough as a feeding area or a winter home  website
9. Peace River Wildlife Center & Ponce De Leon Park: located in Punta Gorda, Florda and offer a safe rescue destination for wildlife. The center is located in the mangroves overlooking Charlotte Harbor right inside of the park. It began in 1978 and has been dedicated to care, rescue, protection and preservation of small native wildlife ever since. It grew quickly and became a reputable safe haven for injured wild animals. The center has treated more than 1,000 birds and small animals website
10. Edison & Ford Winter Estates: Information on the lives, friendships, inventions and fascinating history behind two of the worlds most remarkable men. Visit the estates of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford in the heart of the City of Fort Myers, the City of Palms. website
11. Florida Repertory Theatre: Southwest Florida's professional Equity Theatre company, producing live theatre and a wide variety of plays and musicals. website
12. Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary: Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary is a 13,000 acre Preserve and is home to the largest remaining stand of old growth bald cypress in North America. A 2.25 mile boardwalk trail is open to the public daily. website
13. Fort Myers Beach: Heaped with sugar-sand, Fort Myers Beach is a popular destination for visitors eager to engage in watersports such as parasailing and kayaking – or just as eager to simply relax on the inviting beach. Fort Myers Beach sits on a little barrier island, about seven miles long, and the beach is fabulous – wide, gradually sloping, and thick with the area's justifiably famed sugar-sand.  website
    
14. Naples Fifth Avenue South: Fifth Avenue South offers shopping, art, accommodations, art festivals, downtown events,  and entertainment website
    
15. Jet Blue Park: JetBlue Park at Fenway South is a baseball park in Fort Myers, Florida, part of the Fenway South training and development facility. Opened in March 2012 it is primarily the spring training home of the Boston Red Sox, replacing earlier separated facilities at City of Palms Park and elsewhere. website
    
16. Captiva Cruises: Founded in 1986, Captiva Cruises is an excursion boat company, which operates a fleet of vessels & an exciting program of tours and cruises from world-famous, South Seas Island Resort and McCarthy’s Marina on beautiful Captiva Island, Florida.  website
    
17. Cabbage Key: One hundred acres of tropical vegetation surround a historic restaurant, inn and cottages. A panoramic view of Pine Island Sound is provided from the front porch of the open-air restaurant situated atop a thirty-eight foot Indian shell mound. There are no cars here, not even a paved road. You will find winding nature trails, picturesque views and relaxation  website
    
18. Gatorama: A fifteen acre attraction featuring monkeys, bobcats, panther, raccoons, peacocks, ducks, geese and six species of crocodiles including the American Crocodile. Gatorama is the largest captive breeder in North America of the Acutus Crocodile. website
    
19. The Shell Museum: The museum's purpose is to educate about shells and mollusks, the shell-makers, through exhibits, educational programs, library services and publications. website
    
20. Circus Sarasota: Known as "Circus Capital of the World," Sarasota now has its own one-ring, five-star international circus. website
    
21. Broadway Palm Dinner Theater: The dinner theatre accommodates 450 guests, and features eight professional theatrical productions each season, along with an award-winning buffet. website
    
22. Babcock Wilderness Adventures: 90,000 acre ranch offers eco-tours, museum, and swamp buggy and bike tours. Lists tour schedules and rates, lodge and hunting information, and map and directions. website
    
23. Arcadia Rodeo: The Arcadia All-Florida Championship Rodeo is a non-profit organization that was established in 1952 by the Arcadia Rodeo Association, which evolved from a group of American Legion Members who held the first rodeo in 1929.It is the oldest rodeo organization in the state of Florida, and benefits all of Arcadia and DeSoto County. website
    
24. Naples Zoo and Caribbean Gardens: Experience animals from apes to zebras up-close inside a 52-acre botanical garden. Watch wildlife footage from the world's conservation organizations, along with big cats in the Safari Canyon live animal/multimedia show. Audio tours; Primate Expedition Cruise; Scales & Tails Show; Alligator Bay and lots more. website
25. Southwest Florida Museum of History: Housed in the former Atlantic Coastline Railroad depot. Paleo Indians, the Calusa, the Seminoles, Spanish explorers, and early settlers are just a few of the people you will meet along the way. An authentic replica of a pioneer "cracker" house, a 1926 La France fire pumper, and a 1929 private Pullman rail car are also part of the tour. website    
26. South Florida Museum, Bishop Planetarium and Parker Manatee Aquarium: The facility includes a Florida History Museum showcasing Florida aboriginal artifacts, fossils and paleontological materials, and local cultural history. The 60,000-gallon Manatee Aquarium houses two live manatees. A 220-seat Planetarium features educational astronomy star shows and entertaining laser light shows, and rooftop observatory. website
27. Venice Little Theatre: The goal here is to celebrate and nurture creative expression, to foster human communication and understanding, and to delight and challenge audiences through theatre and the performing arts of the highest quality. website
28. Sarasota Jungle Gardens - Acres of beautiful gardens and nature trails that make this tropical adventure a perfect setting for leisurely strolls and great picture taking.


29. Fishermen's Village - Experience the most interesting waterfront complex in Punta Gorda, and SW Florida. 37 Unique shoppes, 7 Restaurants, 98 slip Marina, 47 Time Share Villa Resort. Here you will find your entire vacation needs including cruise boats, fishing boats, rental speed boats, rental sail boats, jet skis, bicycles, heated swimming pool, and the most beautiful sunsets in Florida.        


30. Historic Spanish Port           - A fascinating 30-acre site overlooking beautiful Little Sarasota Bay. The site preserves and interprets 5,000 years of history. Visitors go inside a prehistoric shell mound to experience an archaeology exhibition about this region's earliest inhabitants. Florida's pioneer life is shared through a homestead house, citrus packing house, chapel, and pioneer cemetery.        


31. Mote Marine Laboratory - Offers a unique experience where you can learn about marine research and see marine life up close. Home of the nation's third Giant Squid Specimen Exhibit, and 'Molly Mollusk.' You will also see sharks, manatees, sea turtles, and much more!


32. Coral Cay Adventure Golf - Come relax and enjoy our tranquil, tropical settings among the caves, reefs, waterfall and harbor. Enjoy snacks, drinks, ice slush and ice cream. Try your luck at the crane machine and more.        


33. Broadway Palm Dinner Theater - The dinner theatre accommodates 450 guests, and features eight professional theatrical productions each season, along with an award-winning buffet.        


34. Sun Splash Family Waterpark - With over 14 acres of thrilling water slides, pools, and activities for all ages, Sun Splash Family Waterpark is the perfect place to slide into adventure!        


35. Circus Sarasota - Known as "Circus Capital of the World," Sarasota now has its own one-ring, five-star international circus.


36. Conservancy of Southwest Florida - Explore Southwest Florida's natural environment through hands-on exhibits, special programs and presentations, nature trails, boat tours, canoe and kayak rentals.


37. Everglades Museum - A showcase for the history of the Everglades region, the Museum presents the story of 2,000 years of human habitation with artifacts and period photographs. Education programs, lectures and events are presented throughout the year.


38. Gatorama - A fifteen acre attraction featuring monkeys, bobcats, panther, raccoons, peacocks, ducks, geese and six species of crocodiles including the American Crocodile. Gatorama is the largest captive breeder in North America of the Acutus Crocodile.


39. Mike Greenwell's Bat-A-Ball Family Fun Park - The home of major league fun! Four Go Cart Tracks, 19 Hole Miniature Golf, 8 Batting Cages, 6,000 sq ft Arcade, Paintball Field and more. A fun and safe environment for all ages.


40. Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium - Learning is fun for the whole family at the Imaginarium Hands-On Museum & Aquarium. Touch live sea life, be blown away by a hurricane, run through a rainstorm! Your admission package to the Imaginarium provides hours of fun and entertainment for the entire family through hands-on science exhibits. 


41. Palma Sola Botanical Park - The Park boasts a wonderful exotic fruit tree and nut tree section with a lovely shell walkway with benches and each tree bears an identification post. Provides an interactive learning environment that fosters an appreciation of nature and landscaping.


42. Sanibel Historical Museum & Village - Founded in 1984 with a mission to preserve and share Sanibel history. The story of Sanibel is told from the Calusa and Spanish eras to the early pioneer families who settled on the island in the 1800s. It tells of warriors, adventurers, fishermen, farmers and proprietors.         


43. Marie Selby Botanical Gardens - Features more than 20,000 tropical plants, including an outstanding collection of orchids and bromeliads; museum; learning center; greenhouse and 20 garden areas.        


44.  Golf Safari - A beautifully themed 18-Hole miniature golf course with chickee huts, waterfalls, and free prizes for children under 12.


45. Calusa Nature Center & Planetarium - This 105-acre site has a museum, three nature trails, a Planetarium, butterfly and bird aviaries, a gift shop and meeting and picnic areas. Daily educational programs allow visitors an up close and personal view of some resident creatures.


46. Asolo Theatre Company - Performs in rotating repertory, producing up to five plays at one time with one resident company.

Things to see in Central East Florida

1. Kennedy Space Center: The most popular tour at the Kennedy Space Center is the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex Admission Ticket.  For a truly special experience, include Lunch with an Astronaut at the Kennedy Space Center. website


2. Manatee Observation & Education Center - The environments in which plants and animals live, evolve from physical forces as well as from the impacts of plants and animals themselves. A variety of habitats occur in the Treasure Coast Region making the area extremely diverse.        


3. Museum of Florida Art - The mission of the Museum of Florida Art is to promote and showcase Florida Art and emerging and established Florida Artists through exhibitions and educational and interpretive programming made available to a diverse statewide audience of all ages.        


4. River Lilly Cruises - Owned and operated by Captain Dana and First Mate, Deena Wade. The Wade's have been introducing residents and visitors alike to the natural wonders of the St Lucie River for more than ten years. The longest running eco-tour boat in St Lucie County.        


5. Vero Beach Museum of Art - Committed to showcasing a diversity of exhibitions through a broad based exhibition program that includes works in all media, from all cultures and all time periods.        


6. Museum of Arts and Sciences - The primary art, history and science museum in Central Florida. Objects include a large American Art collection, Cuban art, Chinese art, historic paintings, and African artifacts. Also features an auditorium, planetarium, and children's museum.        


7. McKee Botanical Garden - An outstanding collection of native and exotic tropical plants, ponds and waterways, a gift shop, cafe and educational building. Guided tours available.


8. Titusville Playhouse - Along with the fast growing population and industry of Titusville, its Little Theatre grew too, bringing live entertainment to its Space Age community with local volunteer talent.        


9. African American Museum of the Arts - Founded in 1994 and located in historic DeLand, the seat of Volusia County Government, AAMA is a unique and vital resource in this part of Florida. It is the only museum in the area devoted primarily to African American cultures and art.        


10. Sands Theater Center & Athens Theatre - This beautifully restored theatre, with state-of-the-art production facilities, is the perfect venue for films, concerts, and a diverse array of stage performances and educational events.        


11. Brevard Zoo - Stroll through the shaded boardwalks of Latin America, Native Florida and Australia, featuring an outback habitat and free flight aviary. The zoo features over 400 animals , representing 120 species, including alligator, crocodile, giant anteater, tapir, marmoset, eagle, river otter, exotic birds and more.        


12. Harbor Branch Ocean Discovery Center - Houses interactive exhibits, small aquaria, a video theater, and other displays exploring the marine environment and depicting the research efforts of the Institute.


13. Daytona International Speedway - A one-of-kind interactive motorsports attraction, which features a variety of hands-on activities featuring both advanced technology and historical elements. The Official Attraction of NASCAR is a high-energy experience designed to appeal to everyone, regardless of their level of racing knowledge or enthusiasm.        


14. Jungle Adventures Nature Animal Park - A 20-acre park and wildlife sanctuary. Experience wild animal exhibits as they entertain with their playful antics. Hold a baby alligator and touch a Florida panther. See alligators being fed. Take a ride on the wild side! Cruise through an alligator-inhabited swamp.        


15. United States Astronaut Hall of Fame - After you see the Astronaut Hall of Fame, it's your turn to take the controls with hands-on activities and simulators, where you can suit up, strap in and blast off into an interactive experience that gives you a true taste of space. From the G-Force Trainer that lets you feel the pressure of four times the force of gravity, to the space shuttle landing simulator and riding a rover across the rocky Martian terrain, you can test your skills - and your nerve.        


16. Brevard Museum of History and Natural Science - Walk back in time. Experience Brevard County in its earliest form, including a remarkable reproduction of the Windover Dig which unearthed the remains of a 7000 year old Indian civilization that was found nearby.        


17. Sunrise Theatre - The state of the arts facility offers unobstructed views of the stage from all 1,200 seats for the presentation of local and national touring musical acts, national touring Broadway shows, dance troupes, orchestras, etc.


18. American Police Hall of Fame & Museum - The Museum, through interactive displays, simulators and nearly 11,000 artifacts, educates the public about the history and current trends of American law enforcement


19. Ace Of Hearts Ranch - Offers horseback trail rides, beach rides, log cabin getaways, horse camps, day trips and lots more.


20. National Navy UDT-SEAL Museum - See and feel the intrigue and stealth of America's most extraordinary fighting men! The only museum in the world dedicated exclusively to the elite warriors of Naval Special Warfare.

Things to see in Central West Florida

1. Adventure Island - 25 acres of water-drenched fun featuring an unrivaled blend of slides, corkscrews, water falls, a wave pool, children's water playground and other family attractions such as outdoor cafes, picnic and sunbathing areas, gift shops, arcades and a championship sand volleyball complex.


2. Captain Memo's Pirate Cruise - Come away with Captain Memo's Original Pirate Cruise to the less traveled road of briny buccaneers and seafaring seadogs. Get lost in the pirate antics of treasure hunts, face painting, water gun games, stories and dancing for all.        


3. Dinosaur World - Experience up close and life-sized the amazing giants that ruled the earth for almost 200 million years. Dinosaur World, the world's largest dinosaur attraction, offers you and your family a unique opportunity to meet over 100 scientifically accurate, lifelike dinosaurs in a lush subtropical jungle where you can learn, have fun, or just relax.        


4. Museum of Fine Arts - The only comprehensive art collection, extending from antiquity to the present day, on the Florida west coast. See stellar works in galleries designed for leisurely reflection.        


5. Florida Holocaust Museum - Honors the memory of millions of innocent men, women, and children who suffered or died in the Holocaust. The museum is dedicated to teaching members of all races and cultures to recognize the inherent worth and dignity of human life in order to prevent future genocides.        


6. The Florida Aquarium - Enjoy wonderful exhibits about Florida's wetlands, bays, beaches, coral reefs, and offshore creatures.


7. Hernando Heritage Museum - Come visit the beautiful Hernando Heritage Museum and see the 11,000 plus artifacts on display here! The Museum is home to the Brooksville Raid, which was voted by the Florida Reenactors as the best and largest Civil War reenactment in Florida!        


8. Museum of Science and Industry - The largest science center in the Southeastern United States and home of the first IMAX Dome Theatre, the only theater of its kind in Florida. Get blown away in the Gulf Coast Hurricane exhibit. Cruise the galaxy in The Saunders Planetarium.         


9. Henry B. Plant Museum - This quintessential Victorian palace features unique Moorish revival architecture and dramatic minarets. Visitors can enjoy the opulent European furniture and art treasures of the original railroad resort and the Gilded Age. The museum also features a permanent exhibit on the Spanish American War.


10. Clearwater Marine Aquarium - A working aquarium dedicated to public education, marine research, animal assisted therapy and the rescue, rehabilitation and release of sick and injured marine animals.        


11. Tampa Bay History Center - Portrays the diverse and rich culture of the Tampa Bay area. Each gallery highlights milestones in our history from the early Timucua Indians and Spanish explorers through the Civil War and both World Wars. Original artifacts and rare photos enhance a storyline that creates a window to the past.Traveling exhibitions are also featured throughout the year.        


12. Ted Williams Museum of Hitters Hall of Fame - Swing by the Ted Williams Museum & Hitters Hall of Fame and relive some of baseball's most spectacular days. See actual game footage of Ted at bat and in the field with running commentary from great legends like Joe DiMaggio, Stan Musial, and Bob Feller. They'll describe "The Kid's" exploits as well as their own remarkable achievements.         


13. Weeki Wachee Springs Waterpark - This 200-acre family entertainment park features live underwater performances by world-famous Mermaids, and boasts Florida's only natural spring waterpark. Challenge the thrilling water slides, explore the unspoiled beauty on a wilderness river cruise, take in a game of volleyball, or simply relax on the beach.


14. Celebration Station - The game room features over one hundred video and redemption games. There is something for everyone including air hockey, pool tables, driving games, alley rollers, interactive games, prize cranes and more.        


15. Dolphin Encounter Cruise - See these beautiful marine mammals in their natural surroundings. This unique sightseeing tour takes you out into the Gulf of Mexico to give you a firsthand view of the beautiful beaches and shoreline along Clearwater and for Trip #1 view Caladesi Island as well.        


16. Florida International Museum - Features a permanent Kennedy family exhibition plus rotating exhibits in a fun, exciting and educational environment. Over 30,000 square-feet, two theaters, audio tour of the Kennedy collection. In the heart of the restaurant and entertainment district of St. Petersburg.        


17. Lowry Park Zoo - Recognized as one of North America's finest zoos, Lowry Park Zoo is the place to see more than 1,500 animals in lush, natural habitats.         


18. The Pier Aquarium - The Aquarium's uniquely trained marine education staff translates the scientific information on the oceans, aquatic animals, conservation and up-to-date environmental issues to visitors to make learning a more personal, entertaining experience.        


19. Dali Museum - The permanent home of the world's most comprehensive collection of the renowned Spanish artist's work. Compiled by the A. Reynolds Morse and Eleanor Morse over a 45-year period, it is celebrated for its 96 oil paintings.       


20. Smugglers Cove Adventure Golf - A Miniature Golf Adventure. Come play the best in Florida Adventure Style Mini Golf amid rushing waters, mysterious caves, and waterfalls on mountainous tropical terrain for a truly unique Florida miniature golf experience!        


21. Sunken Gardens - The garden has been an historic, world renowned attraction in St. Petersburg since 1935. Its mixture of tropical gardens and wildlife has entranced visitors for over 65 years. This unique, four acre garden, with meandering paths, drops 15 feet below street level and has unique specimen tropical trees and flowering plants.        


22. Aquarium Tarpon Springs - A spectacular living reef, once the domain of divers only, may now be experienced by all. Live coral, sponges, sharks and fish come together to form this truly unique undersea oasis. Don't miss Florida's most exciting Marine attraction.        


23. The Pier - A unique piece of Florida architecture that offers visitors a chance to experience the waterfront in the Tampa Bay area. Situated at the end of a mile long approach, this five story inverted pyramid features shops, restaurants, it's own aquarium, live music and even boat docks.


24. Busch Gardens - Enjoy great family fun in Busch Gardens located in Tampa Bay. Enjoy the many unique adventures and attractions that the parks has to offer.


25. Stage West Community Playhouse - A wonderful Playhouse promoting the performing arts. Several productions throughout the year. Come and see what is playing!

Things to See in Central Florida

1. Universal Studio's Florida:


2. Universal Studio's Islands of Adventure:


3. Walt Disney World - Magic Kingdom:


4. Safari Wilderness Ranch:


5. Ripley's Believe it or Not!:


6. Disney's Animal Kingdom: Encounter exotic animals and exciting adventures at Disney’s Animal Kingdom park, one of the largest animal theme parks in the world. Home to more than 1,700 animals across 250 species, the park reflects Walt Disney’s dedication to conservation and is committed to animal care, education and research. Explore 6 enthralling lands: Oasis, Discovery Island, Africa, Rafiki's Planet Watch, Asia and DinoLand, U.S.A. areas. website


7. Disney's MGM Studios:


8. Epcot Center:


9. Silver Springs: The World Famous Glass Bottom Boats at Silver Springs State Park give visitors a unique view of what lies below surface at Silver Springs, headwaters of the Silver River. website


10. Green Meadows Petting Farm - Offers an ideal country setting that you and your family can enjoy. The whole family will have a chance to enjoy the quiet country setting with more than 300 farm animals to touch and see.        


11. Old Town - Features 75 specialty shops, 8 restaurants, and 18 amusement rides in the setting of a turn-of-the-century Florida town.


12. Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens - View hundreds of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians representing 100 species from around the world. Plus, an abundance of native wildlife resides in the lush, tropical setting of the Zoo.        


13. Richard Petty Driving Experience - This is a hands-on, heart-pounding, high-speed, fast-action, real life adventure that puts you on the track behind the wheel, or riding shotgun in a Winston Cup style stock car just like the ones that made Richard Petty "The King."   


14. Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art - Exhibitions in the Museum’s galleries are changed periodically to enable the public to see more of the permanent collection and to bring a broader understanding of developments in American art.        


15. Orlando Museum of Art - Annually, the Museum presents 10-12 exhibitions, award-winning art enrichment programs, unlimited gallery tours, video programs, art appreciation lectures, studio classes, and more.        


16. Fun Spot Action Park - Multi-level go kart tracks, several thrill rides, and Kid Spot for the youngsters. This place has it all when it comes to having fun with family and friends.        


17. Water Ski Hall of Fame & Museum - The hall of fame honors the names and accomplishments of famous skiers, and more. Contains a wealth of sports memorabilia for water ski and boating enthusiasts of all ages.         


18. Haunted Grimm House - Over 4,000 SCARE feet of frightful family fun! You venture through 20 different rooms and halls with surprises around each corner and a few scares here and there.        


19. Florida EcoSafaris - Choose from several exciting guided adventures: Horseback Safari, Zipline Safari, and Coach Safari. Each tour takes you through beautiful landscapes with animals, birds, and alligators.        


20. Aquatica- SeaWorld’s Waterpark - Float through an undersea world of exotic fish, thunder through rolling rapids, relax on our white sand beaches, or take a tube slide through an underwater world where black-and-white Commerson's Dolphins play and race alongside you.        


21. Sleuth’s Mystery Dinner Show - Shows include scripted mystery, improvisation, and audience participation. Watch for anything suspicious, interrogate the suspects and help solve the crime!        


22. Fun Spot USA - Extreme Go-Kart tracks, slick tracks, thrill rides, and Kid Spot play area for the younger thrill-seekers to be. This is a great place for family fun and excitement.


23. Green Meadows Petting Farm - Offers an ideal country setting that you and your family can enjoy. The whole family will have a chance to enjoy the quiet country setting with more than 300 farm animals to touch and see.        


24. Old Town - Features 75 specialty shops, 8 restaurants, and 18 amusement rides in the setting of a turn-of-the-century Florida town.        


25. Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens - View hundreds of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians representing 100 species from around the world. Plus, an abundance of native wildlife resides in the lush, tropical setting of the Zoo.        


26. Richard Petty Driving Experience - This is a hands-on, heart-pounding, high-speed, fast-action, real life adventure that puts you on the track behind the wheel, or riding shotgun in a Winston Cup style stock car just like the ones that made Richard Petty "The King."        


27. Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art - Exhibitions in the Museum’s galleries are changed periodically to enable the public to see more of the permanent collection and to bring a broader understanding of developments in American art.        


28. Orlando Museum of Art - Annually, the Museum presents 10-12 exhibitions, award-winning art enrichment programs, unlimited gallery tours, video programs, art appreciation lectures, studio classes, and more.        


29. Fun Spot Action Park - Multi-level go kart tracks, several thrill rides, and Kid Spot for the youngsters. This place has it all when it comes to having fun with family and friends.        


30. Water Ski Hall of Fame & Museum - The hall of fame honors the names and accomplishments of famous skiers, and more. Contains a wealth of sports memorabilia for water ski and boating enthusiasts of all ages.         


31. Haunted Grimm House - Over 4,000 SCARE feet of frightful family fun! You venture through 20 different rooms and halls with surprises around each corner and a few scares here and there.        


32. Florida EcoSafaris - Choose from several exciting guided adventures: Horseback Safari, Zipline Safari, and Coach Safari. Each tour takes you through beautiful landscapes with animals, birds, and alligators.        


33. Aquatica- SeaWorld’s Waterpark - Float through an undersea world of exotic fish, thunder through rolling rapids, relax on our white sand beaches, or take a tube slide through an underwater world where black-and-white Commerson's Dolphins play and race alongside you.        


34. Sleuth’s Mystery Dinner Show - Shows include scripted mystery, improvisation, and audience participation. Watch for anything suspicious, interrogate the suspects and help solve the crime!        


35. Fun Spot USA - Extreme Go-Kart tracks, slick tracks, thrill rides, and Kid Spot play area for the younger thrill-seekers to be. This is a great place for family fun and excitement.


36. Polk Museum of Art - Located in the heart of Central Florida's Polk County and within Lakeland's historic downtown district, the Museum is a cultural hub for visitors of all ages. The Polk Museum of Art offers spectacular exhibitions and a bevy of dynamic events that are accessible to everyone.        


37. Fantasy of Flight - The passion and nostalgia of aviation comes alive at Fantasy of Flight, World's Greatest Aircraft Collection, and home to the Largest Private Collection of Vintage Aircraft located in the heart of Central Florida.        


38. Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing - See vehicles from 1908 to the 1970s in the Classic Car Collection in this 50,000 square feet facility.        


39. Wild Waters - A nine-acre family water park with eight giant flume rides, a 450,000-gallon wave pool, three children's play areas, and championship volleyball courts.        


40. Medieval Times Dinner and Tournament - Step back in history at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament in Kissimmee! Inside a fully enclosed 11th-century style castle, feast on a four-course medieval banquet with King Alfonso & Queen Inez, served by serfs and wenches, while a champion knight is found to defend the castle.        


41. Forever Florida - Eco-tours by swamp buggy, horseback, covered wagon, bicycle or hiking. Native wildlife and vegetation abound on this pristine 4,400 acre conservatory.         


42. Discovery Cove - Immerse yourself in the adventure of a lifetime with Dolphin World and swim with dolphins in crystal clear waters. Stop taking mediocre vacations that you never remember and create a vacation that'll make waves.        


43. Universal CityWalk - This soul-stirring, 30-acre complex surrounds you with a dazzling array of restaurants, nightclubs, shopping, state-of-the-art cinemas and live entertainment venues inspired by popular culture's most legendary innovators and originators. Its outdoor stages and common areas are the setting for live concerts, art festivals, cooking demonstrations, celebrity personal appearances, street performers, and a variety of other fun and unique activities.      


44. Orange County Regional History Center - Offers three floors of dynamic permanent exhibits exploring 12,000 years of Central Florida history. The smart, surprising fun continues with limited-run and exhibitions scheduled throughout the year.       


45. Congo River Adventure Golf - Play challenging miniature golf as you explore giant waterfalls and rocky summits, mysterious caves and tropical rainforests. Live gators, arcades, and more.        


46. Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show - Expect to be impressed at this interactive, entertaining and hilariously funny dinner show. One-of-a-kind entertainment experience for Orlando Florida attractions with non-stop audience participation.        


47. Arabian Nights Dinner Show - Two magical Genies take guests on a thrilling and romantic adventure filled with music, lights and daring acts where anything can happen, from Gypsies leaping to flipping and dancing on moving horses’ backs!        


48. Bok Tower Gardens - Here you can explore acres of landscaped gardens or the natural Florida habitat of our nature preserve. Admire the magnificence of the 205-foot Singing Tower carillon and tour our 20-room historic mansion. This must see Florida attraction is centrally located between Tampa and Orlando with many things to do and see including bird watching, amateur photography and geocaching!        


49. Orange County Regional History Center - The Orlando area is famous for its attractions. Uncover the rich heritage of Central Florida -- it's full of surprises! The new, downtown Orange County Regional History Center will inspire visitors of all ages. It's not just a museum, but a multi-sensory journey through time.        


50. Orlando Science Center - A 207,000 square-foot "hands-on" learning center with hundreds of interactive activities for all ages.          


51. Titanic: The Experience - Hundreds of thousands of visitors each year come to stroll through full-scale recreations of Titanic‚ most famous rooms, including her Grand Staircase, First Class Parlor Suite, Boilers, and Promenade Deck, where you can walk out and feel the chill of the cold Atlantic air as you gaze at the stars.        


52. Pointe Orlando - Central Florida's premier shopping, dining and entertainment complex. With more than 60 specialty retailers, six deliciously themed restaurants and exciting nighttime entertainment all conveniently located on International Drive, Pointe*Orlando is a one-of-a-kind spectacular experience.          


53. Wet 'n Wild Orlando - The world's premier water park, features a full-day of fun for the entire family. The park's world-class signature thrill rides and quality service offer something for fun-lovers of all ages.        


54. SeaWorld Orlando - The world's premiere marine adventure park with 200 acres of world-class shows, thrilling rides and unforgettable animal encounters. SeaWorld takes you on a one-of-a-kind journey to the wonders that exist beyond the oceans door.        


55. Gatorland - Enjoy a unique nature walk through a native cypress swamp. Keep your eyes open for Florida wildlife, birds, and other swamp critters. Ten acres of natural habitat populated with 100 female and 25 male gators. Get a birds-eye view from a three-story observation tower.       


56. Solomon's Castle - Home and studio of internationally known sculptor, Howard Solomon. The Castle, built by the artist's own hand, contains galleries of his art and more than 80 interpretive stained glass windows. Walk along the magnificent nature trail in the sylvan setting of picturesque Horse Creek.         


57. Peace River Refuge and Ranch - Enjoy an inspiring stroll within five feet of an exotic white tiger, primate, wolf, and more. Your visit combines a fun-filled adventure with the warm feeling of giving. Each year, many homeless animals are given a permanent home in this non-profit wildlife sanctuary. By advance appointment only.        


58. Silver Springs - No matter what your age, there are plenty of rides and attractions at Silver Springs that will make you laugh, fill you with wonder, and provide a glimpse into what life was like here more than 10,000 years ago.     


59. Green Meadows Petting Farm - Offers an ideal country setting that you and your family can enjoy. The whole family will have a chance to enjoy the quiet country setting with more than 300 farm animals to touch and see.     


60. Old Town - Features 75 specialty shops, 8 restaurants, and 18 amusement rides in the setting of a turn-of-the-century Florida town.        


61. Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens - View hundreds of mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians representing 100 species from around the world. Plus, an abundance of native wildlife resides in the lush, tropical setting of the Zoo.        


62. Richard Petty Driving Experience - This is a hands-on, heart-pounding, high-speed, fast-action, real life adventure that puts you on the track behind the wheel, or riding shotgun in a Winston Cup style stock car just like the ones that made Richard Petty "The King."        


63. Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art - Exhibitions in the Museums galleries are changed periodically to enable the public to see more of the permanent collection and to bring a broader understanding of developments in American art.        


64. Orlando Museum of Art - Annually, the Museum presents 10-12 exhibitions, award-winning art enrichment programs, unlimited gallery tours, video programs, art appreciation lectures, studio classes, and more.       


65. Fun Spot Action Park - Multi-level go kart tracks, several thrill rides, and Kid Spot for the youngsters. This place has it all when it comes to having fun with family and friends.


66. WonderWorks Orlando - Family Fun awaits you in this upside down museum with more than 100 interactive, hands on exhibits. At WonderWorks, the unexplainable will come to life and the unusual will be the norm.         


67. Pirate's Dinner Theater - A dinner show that puts you and your family right in the middle of all of the swashbuckling action. The show is perfect for children and adults alike.


68. Mennello Museum of American Folk Art - Created to house and exhibit the paintings of the primitive genius, folk painter, Earl Cunningham (1893-1977). The museum is dedicated to the work of this national treasure.

    
    

Things to See in North Central Florida

1. Fun Station - A family fun center featuring Mini golf, Go karts, Batting cages, Blaster Boats and more. Inside there is an expanding arcade and Laser Runner.


2. Camp Blanding Museum and Memorial Park - Camp Blanding was a major U.S. Army training facility during the Second World War. Today it is a a museum that keeps that history alive.        


3. Morningside Nature Center - Gainesville's Natural Treasures can be found throughout the city. You can stroll along a trail deep in the woods, walk a boardwalk edging a blackwater stream, take a class to become familiar with the fascinating wildlife, or step back in time over 130 years on a ten-acre Living History Farm.         


4. Florida Museum of Natural History - Located on the campus of the University of Florida, The Florida Museum of Natural History is Florida's state museum of natural history, dedicated to understanding, preserving, and interpreting biological diversity and cultural heritage.        


5. Gulf Specimen Marine Laboratory - Features a 30,000 gallon aquarium with sea anemones, sharks, sea turtles, sea horses, crabs, sea stars and more.         


6. Yogi Bear's Jellystone Camp - Everyday at Jellystone Park is full of fun and surprises. Whether you like RVing, Tenting, Travel Trailers, Camping Cabins, or Family Cabins, Jellystone Park is the place to enjoy the great outdoors!        


7. Museum of Florida History - The Museum collects, preserves, exhibits, and interprets evidence of past and present cultures in Florida, and promotes knowledge and appreciation of this heritage.         


8. Quincy Music Theatre - A Theatre for the Performing arts. Classic plays and musical favorites performed, such as The Music Man, Hello Dolly, Scrooge, and more! Come and see what is playing.        


9. Tallahassee Antique Car Museum - Features more than 85 rare automobiles, the original Batmobiles, pedal cars, boat motors dating back to 1908, Indian artifacts, motorcycles, cash registers, golf collections, and more.        


10. Tallahassee Museum of History and Natural Science - AN outdoor museum located on a chain of lakes. The museum features a natural habitat zoo, which is home to Florida's native wildlife, historic buildings, nature trail, 1880s farmstead, hands-on discovery center, animal exhibits, educational programs, and more.        


11. Suwannee Music Park - Offers campsites, fully furnished luxury treehouse, cabins, festivals, horseback riding, canoeing, lake and restaurant.


12. Challenger Learning Center Of Tallahassee - Features a state-of-the-art Space Mission Simulator and utilizes the immersiveness of an IMAX theatre and a domed high-definition planetarium to create a holistic educational and entertaining experience.        


13. Old Capitol Museum - Learn the dramatic story of Governor Broward's life through a series of display panels, photographs, documents and memorabilia.        


14. Butterfly Rainforest - Come face-to-face (and wing to hand) with exotic free-flying butterflies within a large screened enclosure. Visitors can stroll down a winding path through subtropical and tropical foliage and flowers to the sound of waterfalls. Between 55 and 65 species reside at any given time.        


15. Harn Museum of Art - One of the largest university-owned art museums in the United States. The permanent collections feature African, pre-Columbian, Asian, American, and contemporary works. The Harn is the permanent home of Claude Monet.'s Champ d'avoine (Oat Field).


16. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens - Comprised of 24 major collections visually accessible from a 1 1/2 mile paved walkway. These include the state's largest public display of bamboos and the largest herb garden in the Southeast        


17. Suwannee County Historical Museum - Learn about the History of Suwannee County.The museum is housed in the former Atlantic Coastline Freight Station.


18. Micanopy Museum - A town where history is very much alive. The Micanopy Historical Society Museum features displays showing area and town history, from the early Native Americans through the Seminole Wars, naturalist William Bartram's travels in the region, and the Civil War.


19. Gadsden Arts Center - Several outstanding works of art on permanent loan or as part of the permanent collection. The Center is in the process of expanding the collection through the generous donations of local art collectors. Workshops also available.

Things to See in Northeast Florida

1. Florida Agricultural Museum - Visitors to the museum can visit the archaeological site of John Hewitt's water powered sawmill, a fully restored 1890s pioneer homestead, a turn of the last century Dry Goods Store, five restored buildings from a 1930s Depression-Era citrus business, and a 5,000 square foot dairy barn.        


2. Museum of Science & History - The Museum strives to increase the knowledge and understanding of the natural environment and history of Jacksonville as well as Northeast Florida        


3. St Augustine Alligator Farm - Visit one of Florida's oldest and finest attractions featuring the rare white alligator. See all 23 species of crocodiles from around the world, and an array of exotic birds and animals.        


4. Boca Raton Museum of Art - One of South Florida's finest cultural attractions, the Boca Raton Museum of Art presents changing exhibitions of national and international importance, and a wide range of educational programs, lectures, gallery tours, and studio art classes.        


5. Ponce De Leon's Fountain of Youth - Ponce de Leon landed in St. Augustine in 1513 searching for a Fountain of Youth. Visitors can stroll the gardens, explore the excavations, see the life-sized exhibits and planetarium, and drink from the pre-historic Indian Spring Ponce de Leon hoped was the Fountain of Youth.        


6. Jacksonville Maritime Heritage Center - Visiting this museum lets you set sail into the maritime history of Jacksonville. Explore collections of artifacts from the earliest French to current time.        


7. Marineland - Participants will enjoy swimming with dolphins in deep as well as spending time with them in the shallow areas. There is no better way than this to experience the grace and power of Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins.      


8. Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse in the United States - Located near the City Gates, The Old School House is a surviving expression of another time. Built over 200 years ago, while Florida was under the rule of Imperial Spain, it was constructed of red cedar and cypress and put together with wooden pegs and handmade nails.        


9. Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum - Celebrates the rich legacy of the African-American community that thrived in LaVilla for more than 100 years. The theatre and museum are revered as the premiere cultural institution in Jacksonville, showcasing art, music, drama, poetry, and African American history.        


10. Old Town Trolley Tours - With nearly 500 years of history, including rule by Spain, Britain, and the U.S., St. Augustine is full of sights and attractions that entertain and educate. Hop aboard and you'll experience the humorous tales and interesting trivia from friendly conductors.        


11. St Augustine Lighthouse - Climb to the top of the 165' tower. See the working first order Fresnel lens. Learn how the lightkeepers lived through living history activities and exhibits. See and touch artifacts from shipwrecks lost in the treacherous St. Augustine inlet.


12. Amelia Community Theatre - This Theatre has always enjoyed strong community support and loyal audiences. Over the years, we've gained a reputation for quality entertainment.        


13. Flagler Beach Historical Museum - Experience history from the Stone Age to the Space Age! Begin with prehistoric bones and fast forward to dehydrated astronaut food and a flag that rode the Shuttle Endeavour into space.        


14. Jacksonville Zoological Gardens - Offers an array of wildlife wonders and interactive experiences. The zoo is home to over 900 rare and exotic creatures.        


15. Lightner Museum - Relics of America's Gilded Age are elegantly exhibited on the museum's three floors. Costumes, furnishings, mechanical musical instruments and other artifacts give you a glimpse into 19th century daily life.        


16. Dow Museum of Historic Houses - Nine historic homes dating from 1790 to 1910 and the collections of museum benefactor Kenneth Worcester Dow. The property highlights both St. Augustine and Florida history making it the perfect place for visitors to begin their tour of America's oldest city.


17. Potter's Wax Museum - Located in the heart of Historic Saint Augustine, the Potter's Wax Museum features over 160 wax figures.


18. Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum - Over 750 exhibits to fascinate, delight and entertain the entire family! Featured in St. Augustine you will find a gigantic Ferris Wheel, made by Meccano, Inc. , the world's largest moving erector model containing 19,507 pieces standing 21.3' tall. See Beauregard, a Six legged cow and lots more.


19. Alhambra Dinner Theatre - Built in 1967, the Alhambra Dinner Theatre is one of the very few remaining dinner theatres in America. It is nationally known, and actors come from all over the country to audition. Many past and present performers have worked on Broadway, and have done national and international tours.


20. Hands On Children's Museum - With bright colors and a building shaped like a castle, the Hands On Children's Museum opened it's doors in October 2000. Now with 15 Major exhibits offering interactive, hands-on fun for ages 1-12.

Things to See in Northwest Florida (Panhandle)

1. St. George Island State Park: The Florida panhandle beaches are back as oil from the BP spill has vanished, and the sand is squeaky clean (just rub your feet on the sand and hear them squeak). The brilliant white sands and clear waters of St. George Island were fortunately not even impacted last summer. Stingrays are sometimes resting in the shallow waters so shuffle your feet when entering. Birding and fishing are very popular activities here.


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3. Seaside Repertory Theatre - Committed to its long-range vision of building itself into a world-class regional theatre company, and its immediate mission of providing high-quality professional theatre to audiences of all ages.


4. Museum of Man in the Sea - A great place to explore fascinating exhibits and get acquainted with the roots of diving. Illustrates early attempts to work underwater through interpretive drawings, dioramas and written records.


5. Air Force Armament Museum - Experience the aviation warfare armament from the early days of World War I right through to today's high tech planes and bombs. Inside, you'll find an extensive collection of weaponry and interactive displays that will amaze and intrigue. Admission is free and all are welcome!


6. Baker Block Museum - Come in and view a vast collection of artifacts. Research local history, heritage and culture in the reference library.


7. Camp Gordon Johnston Museum - The Camp Gordon Johnston Association has undertaken the task of building a Museum to preserve the memory of the Amphibious soldiers who trained and served in WWII, Korea and Vietnam.


8. The Family Track Recreation Center - Features the ultimate in go kart tracks. Race your kart around the figure eight style Track. Challenge your friends and family to exciting themed miniature golf, splash 'em on Blaster Boats, and smash 'em on Bumper Cars. Test your courage from the atop the Bungee Jumping Tower, or enjoy the thrill of a skydiving effect on The SkyFlyer!


9. The Zoo in Gulf Breeze - Visit one of the most unique and friendly zoos in America. A wildlife experience awaits you with over 700 animals surrounded by botanical gardens.


10. Pensacola Museum of Art - Located in historic Pensacola in the Old City Jail Building, the PMA operates as a public, non-profit educational institution encouraging awareness of and creativity in the visual arts through diverse programs including 18 annual exhibitions, workshops, lectures and films.


11. Sam's Fun City - The fun never ends at Sam's Fun City. Located in the heart of Pensacola. Sam's Fun City offers family fun for all ages including a water park, arcade games, laser tag, simulators and indoor rides.


12. Panhandle Pioneer Settlement - A nonprofit organization dedicated to the preservation of rural Florida. The Panhandle Pioneer Settlement offers guests the opportunity to see Florida life as it was around the turn of the century.


13. Adventures Unlimited Outdoor Center - Discover the fun of Canoeing, Kayaking, Tubing, and Camping down clear, swift flowing streams past secluded, sugar-white beaches, through the Blackwater River State Forest of Northwest Florida.


14. Apalachicola Maritime Museum - The museum was founded to celebrate and preserve the maritime history of Apalachicola in a hands-on learning environment with active sailing program and adventure programs, boat-building, restoration and educational programs.        


15. Big Kahuna's Rides and Slides - Thrills, Chills and Spills await you and your family at Big Kahuna's Destin's lost Paradise of Fun.        


16. Coconut Creek Family Entertainment - Offers two 18-hole miniature golf courses, a giant human size maze and bumper boats.        


17. Gulfarium - Come and visit this Marine Show Aquarium. Providing both an educational and entertaining experience, while inspiring people of all ages to learn more about the marine world around them.        


18. Gulf World Marine Park - Dolphin shows, scuba shows, sea lion shows and tropical bird shows. Visitors can enjoy a stroll through a 20,000 sq. ft. indoor Tropical Gardens, visit the sting ray petting pool, otter, iguana, alligator, penguin and sea lion exhibits.        


19. Just Chute Me Parasail - These folks take your fun seriously with one goal in mind-to provide you with the most professional, the most exciting, and the most memorable parasailing experience possible.        


20. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum - Panama Beach: From the moment you enter Ripley's ship wrecked vessel, you will feel that you have entered a world of amazement. website


21. Shipwreck Island Water Park: Panama City Beach Florida's ONLY Waterpark and is a great value for thrill seekers, families and kids! website


22. West Florida Railroad Museum: The Museum occupies the L&N Milton combination freight and passenger depot that was built in 1907-09 on the site of the original 1882 P&A depot. website


23. Visual Arts Center of Northwest Florida: Education is a priority of the Visual Arts Center, the only museum of its kind within 100 miles. The staff and volunteers understand the importance of daily educational programs. Unique galleries for adults and a hands-on gallery for children. website


24. National Museum of Naval Aviation: One of the largest and most beautiful air and space museums in the world. Share in the excitement of Naval Aviation's rich history. See over 140 beautifully restored aircraft representing Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard Aviation. website


25. The Panhandle Opry: The cleanest Country Western Show in the Northwest website