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ATTRACTION NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER
AND WEBSITE |
Description of Attraction, Hours of
Operation |
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CAPTAIN
MEMO'S PIRATE CRUISE Clearwater Marina
Clearwater
Beach, Florida 33767
727-446-2587
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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
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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. |
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LONG
CENTER
1501
North Belcher Road
Clearwater,
Florida
33765
(727)
726-2181
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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. |
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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
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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. |
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ATTRACTION NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER
AND WEBSITE |
Description of Attraction, Hours of
Operation |
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MEDIEVAL TIMES
4510 W. Irlo Bronson Hwy.
Kissimmee, FL
407-396-2900
1-800-229-8300
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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. |
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ATTRACTION NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER
AND WEBSITE |
Description of Attraction, Hours of
Operation |
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CITYWALK
at
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO
1000
Universal Studios Plaza
Orlando,
Florida
32819
Call
1-407-363-8000 for information
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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 |
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DISCOVERY
COVE
6000
Discovery Cove Way
Orlando,
Florida
(407)
370-1280
Toll
Free:
1-877-434-7268
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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.
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ISLANDS
OF ADVENTURE
at
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO
1000
Universal Studios Plaza
Orlando,
Florida
32819
Call
1-407-363-8000 for information and closing times.
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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
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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. |
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SEAWORLD
ORLANDO
7007
SeaWord Drive
Orlando,
Florida
(407)
351-3600
Toll
Free:
1-800-327-2424
(U.S.
Residents only)
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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
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UNIVERSAL
STUDIOS
at
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO
1000
Universal Studios Plaza
Orlando,
Florida
32819
Call
1-407-363-8000 for information and closing times.
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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 |
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WALT
DISNEY WORLD RESORT
Lake
Buena Vista, Florida
32830-1000
(407)
824-4321
For
accommodation information go to Walt Disney World®
Resort Hotels
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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
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WET
N' WILD WATERPARK
6200
International Drive
Orlando,
Florida
32819
(407)
351-1800
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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.
See Travel News: Wet 'n Wild - Orlando and SafeTzone Sign Pact to Provide Electronic Child Locating Service, Orlando, Florida
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ATTRACTION NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER
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G.WIZ GOLF COAST
WONDER AND IMAGINATION ZONE
1001 Boulevard
of the Arts
Sarasota,
Florida
34236
Telephone:
(941)906-1851
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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
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HISTORIC
SPANISH POINT
377 North
Tamiami Trail
Osprey,
Florida
34229
Telephone:
(941) 966-5214
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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
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MARIE
SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS
811 South Palm
Avenue
Sarasota,
Florida
34236
Telephone:
(941) 366-5731
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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
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MOTE
AQUARIUM AND MARINE LABORATORY
1600 Ken
Thompson Parkway
Sarasota,
Florida
34236
Telephone:
(941) 388-2451
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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.
See Travel News: Family Friendly Places Abound - Attractions are the Main Event Year 'Round in
Sarasota
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PELICAN
MAN'S BIRD SANCTUARY
1708 Ken
Thompson Parkway
Sarasota,
Florida
34236
Telephone:
(941) 388-4444
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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.
See Travel News: Family Friendly Places Abound - Attractions are the Main Event Year 'Round in
Sarasota
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RINGLING
MUSEUM
5401 Bay Shore
Road
Sarasota,
Florida
34243
Telephone:
(941) 359-5700
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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, Cŕ 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.
See Travel News: Family Friendly Places Abound - Attractions are the Main Event Year 'Round in
Sarasota
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SARASOTA
JUNGLE GARDENS
3701 Bay
Shore Road
Sarasota,
Florida
34234
Telephone:
(941) 355-5305
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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.
See Travel News: Family Friendly Places Abound - Attractions are the Main Event Year 'Round in
Sarasota
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ATTRACTION NAME, ADDRESS, TELEPHONE NUMBER
AND WEBSITE |
Description of Attraction, Hours of
Operation |
| RIPLEY'S
BELIEVE IT OR NOT MUSEUM
19 San Marco Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 824-1606
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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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AND WEBSITE |
Description of Attraction, Hours of
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GREAT
EXPLORATIONS - THE HANDS-ON MUSEUM
The
Pier,
800
2nd Avenue NE
St.
Petersburg, Florida 33701
727-826-5454
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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. |
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THE PIER
800-Second Avenue NE
St. Petersburg, FL
33701
727-821-6164
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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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AND WEBSITE |
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Operation |
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BUSCH
GARDENS TAMPA BAY
40th
Street
Tampa,
Florida
(813)
987-5082
Toll
Free (US only):
1-800-372-1797
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Open
Daily year round. Hours vary
African Animal Theme Park with rides,
attractions, shows and animal exhibits.
See Travel News:
Rhino Rally Premiers at Busch Gardens Tampa, Tampa, Florida |
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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
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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. |
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