Florida Family Attractions, Hotel Fun 4 Kids

ATTRACTION NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER AND WEBSITE

Description of Attraction, Hours of Operation

CAPTAIN MEMO'S PIRATE CRUISE Clearwater Marina

Clearwater Beach, Florida 33767

727-446-2587

Year Round - Daily, 3 to 4 cruises per day. Call ahead for reservations. Departure times 10 am., 2 pm., 4:30 pm., & 7 pm.

Two hour pirate cruise aboard pirate ship along inter-coastal waterway and into Gulf of Mexico, with pirate hats, games, pirate activities and treasure hunts. Complimentary soft drinks, beer & wine are served throughout cruise. Other beverages available.

CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM

249 Windward Passage
Clearwater, FL 33767

(727) 441-1790

US Toll Free 1-888-239-9414

Open Daily, Year Round

Monday - Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturday 9am to 4 pm, Sunday 11am to 4 pm

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a non-profit working aquarium dedicated to public education, animal assisted therapy, marine research and the rescue, rehabilitation and release of injured or sick whales, dolphins, otters and sea turtles.

LONG CENTER

1501 North Belcher Road

Clearwater, Florida

33765

(727) 726-2181

Year Round - Daily - closed Sundays.

Monday, Wednesday and Fridays open from 6:00 am to 8:45 pm. Tuesdays and Thursdays open from 8:00 am. to 8:45 pm. Saturday from 9:00 am to 4:45 pm.

Non-profit recreational facility with programs and activities for families and individuals. Facilities include a 50 meter Olympic sized indoor swimming pool, 25 yard instructional pool, 15,000 square foot air conditioned 3 court gymnasium, outdoor playing fields, playground, meeting rooms.

ATTRACTION NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER AND WEBSITE

Description of Attraction, Hours of Operation

RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT MUSEUM

527 Duval Street
Key West, FL 33040

(305) 293-9686

Open Daily: 9am - 11pm
Dec. 24 & 31 9am-10pm
Dec. 25 11am-10pm
Jan. 1 11am-11pm

Museum exhibits the unusual with displays that showcase the collection of Robert Ripley discovered during his 19 world trips to 198 countries.

ATTRACTION NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER AND WEBSITE	Description of Attraction, Hours of Operation
MEDIEVAL TIMES 4510 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy. Kissimmee, FL 407-396-2900 1-800-229-8300	Open Year Round - call for times Medieval Castle Dinner Show and Tournament - Knights Do battle on horseback. Jousting, sword fights, Audience participation cheer Knights to victory.

ATTRACTION NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER AND WEBSITE

Description of Attraction, Hours of Operation

CITYWALK

at UNIVERSAL ORLANDO

1000 Universal Studios Plaza

Orlando, Florida

32819

Call 1-407-363-8000 for information

Open Daily Year Round. Normally opens at 8:00 am and closes at 2:00 am. - Individual Venues vary.

Citiwalk is a 30 acre entertainment complex located at Universal Orlando with live music and dance clubes, movie theatre, themed reastaurants.

For more information - go to CityWalk at Universal

DISCOVERY COVE

6000 Discovery Cove Way

Orlando, Florida

(407) 370-1280

Toll Free:

1-877-434-7268

Year- round - daily - 8:00 am to 5:30 pm.

Discovery Cove is located beside SeaWorld and offers swimming with dolphins, snorkeling through reefs teeming with fish, an aviary with over 200 tropical birds. Attendance is limited and reservations are required.

Also offers Trainer for a Day program.

ISLANDS OF ADVENTURE

at UNIVERSAL ORLANDO

1000 Universal Studios Plaza

Orlando, Florida

32819

Call 1-407-363-8000 for information and closing times.

Open Daily Year Round. Normally opens at 9:00 am - Closing Times vary.

Islands of Adventure, one of two theme parks at Universal Orlando, begins at the Port of entry and continues to five uniquely themed Islands.

For more information go to Island of Adventure

RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT! ORLANDO ODDITORIUM
8201 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819

1-800-998-4418
1-407-363-4418

Open Year Round 7 Days a week - 9am to 1am - Last ticket sold at midnight.

Museum exhibits the unusual with displays that showcase the collection of Robert Ripley discovered during his 19 world trips to 198 countries.

SEAWORLD ORLANDO

7007 SeaWord Drive

Orlando, Florida

(407) 351-3600

Toll Free:

1-800-327-2424

(U.S. Residents only)

Open Daily - Year Round. Park opens at 9:00 am. Closing Times vary.

Theme Park and Aquarium with thrill rides, games, shows and exhibits including polar bears, penguins, dolphins and manatees.

For more information see Travel News: SeaWorld Orlando's Journey to Atlantis and

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS

at UNIVERSAL ORLANDO

1000 Universal Studios Plaza

Orlando, Florida

32819

Call 1-407-363-8000 for information and closing times.

Open Daily, Year Round. Normally opens at 9:00 am. Closing times vary.

Universal Studios, one of two theme parks at Universal Orlando is a working studio them park with 40 state of the art rides, shows and attractions based on movie themes.

For more information go to Universal Studios

See Travel News: New Universal Orlando Resort Themed Packages Provide a Family Vacation From the Ordinary for Spring and Summer 2003

WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT

Lake Buena Vista, Florida

32830-1000

(407) 824-4321

For Canada

www.disneyworld.ca

For United States

www.disneyworld.com

For accommodation information go to Walt Disney World® Resort Hotels

Park Hours, Parades and Fireworks times are subject to change without notice. Parks are open daily - year round.

Go to Walt Disney World® Resort Theme Parks for more information on all attractions.

See Travel News: What's New at Walt Disney World® Resort

WET N' WILD WATERPARK

6200 International Drive

Orlando, Florida

32819

(407) 351-1800

Open Year Round - Hours Vary - Contact directly.

Water Park with Water slides, rapids, kiddie area, tube slides.

Rental Lockers, tubes and towels available. Life Jacket available free of charge.

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G.WIZ GOLF COAST WONDER AND IMAGINATION ZONE

1001 Boulevard of the Arts

Sarasota, Florida

34236

Telephone:

(941)906-1851

Open Daily except Monday. Tuesday to Saturday 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Sunday 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. First Wednesday of Every Month - Free Admission from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm.

G.WIZ is a state-of-the-art science and technology center downtown on Sarasota’s beautiful bayfront. However, it is not simply a museum! It offers an array of interactive, hands-on exhibits.

See Travel News: Family Friendly Places Abound - Attractions are the Main Event Year 'Round in Sarasota

HISTORIC SPANISH POINT

377 North Tamiami Trail

Osprey, Florida

34229

Telephone:

(941) 966-5214

Open Daily, Monday-Saturdays 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Sunday 12:00 noon to 5:00 pm.

The Historic Spanish Point allows visitors to explore and experience Florida's Past with Archaeology Exhibits, a Pioneer Homestead, Formal Guardens and Nature Trails.

See Travel News: Family Friendly Places Abound - Attractions are the Main Event Year 'Round in Sarasota

MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS

811 South Palm Avenue

Sarasota, Florida

34236

Telephone:

(941) 366-5731

Open Daily except Christmas. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The Marie Selby Botanical Gardens offers the world's most spectacular display of rare orchids and mroe on a 8.5 acre tropical oasis on the shores of Sarasota Bay. Includes a Butterfly Garden, Mangrove Walkway, Shoreline Habitat and more.

See Travel News: Family Friendly Places Abound - Attractions are the Main Event Year 'Round in Sarasota

MOTE AQUARIUM AND MARINE LABORATORY

1600 Ken Thompson Parkway

Sarasota, Florida

34236

Telephone:

(941) 388-2451

Open Daily, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The Mote Aquarium provides an up close and personal experience with the natural side of Florida and its marine life. Exhibits include a Shark Tank, Touch Tanks and more.

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PELICAN MAN'S BIRD SANCTUARY

1708 Ken Thompson Parkway

Sarasota, Florida

34236

Telephone:

(941) 388-4444

Open Daily, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.

The Pelican Man's Bird Sanctuary is a non profit wildlife rescue and Rehabilitation Center that treates injured wildlife and returns them to the wild. Includes a public viewing area, meandering boardwalk that visitors can stroll along to view over 55 species of birds in tropical park-like habitat settings.

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RINGLING MUSEUM

5401 Bay Shore Road

Sarasota, Florida

34243

Telephone:

(941) 359-5700

Open Daily except New Year's, Christmas and Thanksgiving Day. 10:00 am to 5:30 pm.

The John and Mable Ringling Museum of Artist is the largest museum/ university complex in the nation. The 66-acre estate includes 21 galleries of internationally recognized European and American art, Cà d'Zan, the recently restored 32-room Ringling mansion; the Circus Museum; the Original Asolo theater; the Rose Garden and beautifully landscaped grounds overlooking Sarasota Bay.

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SARASOTA JUNGLE GARDENS

3701 Bay Shore Road

Sarasota, Florida

34234

Telephone:

(941) 355-5305

Open Daily except Christmas Day, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

Sarasota Jungle Gardens has acres of beautiful gardens and nature trails that provide a tropical adventure. Includes Bird and Reptile shows, Jungle Animals, Kiddie Jungle and a cafe.

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RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT MUSEUM

19 San Marco Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32084

(904) 824-1606

Memorial Day - Labor Day
Daily 9am - 8pm

Off Season Hours
9 am - 9 pm, Dec 24, 9am - 6pm, Dec 25, 12pm - 8pm

Museum exhibits the unusual with displays that showcase the collection of Robert Ripley discovered during his 19 world trips to 198 countries.

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GREAT EXPLORATIONS - THE HANDS-ON MUSEUM

The Pier, 800 2nd Avenue NE St. Petersburg, Florida 33701

727-826-5454

Open 365 days a year.

Monday-Saturday 11:00 am – 6 pm

Sunday 10:00 am – 8:00 pm

Great Explorations is a children’s museum that brings fun to science and education through hands-on activities and exhibits.

THE PIER

800-Second Avenue NE

St. Petersburg, FL 33701

727-821-6164

open 365 days a year

The Pier offers 5 stories of restaurants, shops, an aquarium, daily sightseeing cruises, a hands-on museum, a huge outdoor observation deck, a food marketplace, entertainment and more!

Shops, Restaurants, The Pier Aquarium, Great Explorations Hands On Museum, Boat Rides (Dolphin Sightseeing Cruise, Pirate Ship & DUCK TOURS!), Miniature Golf & Watersport Rentals, In-line Skate & Bicycle Rentals, Fishing, Free Trolley Rides and more!

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BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA BAY

40th Street

Tampa, Florida

(813) 987-5082

Toll Free (US only):

1-800-372-1797

Open Daily year round. Hours vary

African Animal Theme Park with rides, attractions, shows and animal exhibits.

See Travel News:

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MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY

4801 E. Fowler Avenue

Tampa, Florida

33617

(813) 987-6100

Toll free: (800) 995-MOSI

IMAX Toll Free: (877) 987-IMAX

Open 365 days per year - opens daily at 9:00 am. with closing hours seasonal.

Largest Science Center in the Southeastern United States and homoe of the only IMAX Dome Theatre in Florida. Planetarium and exhibits designed to encourage exploration of science and industry with over 450 hands on and interactive displays. Science Store.