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The Arts Al Fresco in Florida
The wonderful weather that is signature to Florida makes outdoor events possible all year long.
Tags: art, art_and_culture, festival, events, Winter_Park, music, Pensacola, Jacksonville, Miami, Bonita_Springs, Mount_Dora, Clearwater, Ocala, St_Petersburg,
Imagine the Attraction
Universal’s Islands of Adventure ramps up the fun with high-velocity coasters, while attractions like The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man and a Toon Lagoon excite younger visitors.
Tags: Orlando, theme_parks, outdoors_and_nature, Winter_Park, Kissimmee,
Campus Tours
Whether you’re going for a game, a campus tour or just plain sightseeing, Florida’s universities are attractions unto themselves.
Tags: Lakeland, tours, Pensacola, Gainesville, Tallahassee, Jacksonville, Daytona_Beach, Winter_Park, Orlando, Tampa, Sarasota, Coral_Gables,
Walkable Towns
Nestled among the Chain of Lakes, Winter Park is brimming with history, culture, shopping and recreation. The area boasts more park – not parking – space per capita than any other Florida city.
Tags: walking_tours, Winter_Park, Key_West, Florida_Keys, St_Augustine, Green_Travel,
Been There, Haven't Done That!
You've seen the theme parks, the big cities and the major attractions. Now it's time to go off the beaten path. On your next Florida excursion, plan for some extra travel time to visit these offbeat, quirky roadside attractions.
Tags: dining, museums, history, historical_sites, outdoors_and_nature, parks, culture, Apalachicola, Carrabelle, Fort_Walton_Beach, Marianna, Milton, Panama_City_Beach, Pensacola, Santa_Rosa_Beach, water_sports, Cross_Creek, Gainesville, Madison, Suwannee, Tallahassee, White_Springs, Steinhatchee, Amelia_Island, beaches, Flagler_Beach, Jacksonville, Palatka, St_Augustine, Crystal_River, St_Petersburg, Tampa, Tarpon_Springs, Kissimmee, Lake_Placid, Lake_Wales, Lakeland, Winter_Park, Hobe_Sound, Okeechobee, Ponce_Inlet, Sebastian, Stuart, Titusville, kayaking, Vero_Beach, Bradenton, Clewiston, Punta_Gorda, Coral_Gables, Delray_Beach, Fort_Lauderdale, Florida_Keys, Miami, Key_West, Homestead, Palm_Beach, Marathon, been_there_havent_done_that, Monticello, downtowns_and_small_towns, resident,
Where the Gardens Grow
With two loggias on each side, a central fountain and majestic majul palms, the Central Garden is a tempting place to take a cool break with a box lunch during the day.
Tags: gardens, museums, Coral_Gables, Palm_Beach, Sarasota, Daytona_Beach, Winter_Park,
The Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts in Eatonville
In 1887 Eatonville was the first of the African American formed communities to incorporate with an all black government.
Tags: Eatonville, African_American, historical_sites, historic_districts, history, Orlando, Winter_Park,
Central Florida Overview
A vivid contrast to the hustle and bustle of the state’s larger cities, Central Florida is home to small, quaint towns including Mount Dora, Arcadia and Dunnellon, perfect for lazy evening strolls and shopping excursions.
Tags: Arcadia, Bartow, Dunnellon, Lake_Buena_Vista, Lakeland, Mount_Dora, Ocala, Orlando, Oviedo, Sanford, Sebring, Winter_Haven, Winter_Park,
Art All Around Us
One of the oldest Colonial buildings in St. Augustine, the Prince Murat House, is named for Prince Achille Murat (Napoleon Bonaparte’s nephew) and contains antiques that have some historical connections to the Murat family.
Tags: architecture, Miami, tours, historical_sites, Pensacola, Seaside, Lakeland, Sarasota, Palm_Beach, Boca_Raton, Winter_Park, St_Augustine, canoeing, kayaking,
Go Dog, Go!
Forget biscuits – your best friend wants a vacation. (Though a few bites of steak and a stroll on the beach might earn you a lick or two.)
Tags: Tampa, Winter_Park, Miami_Beach, Key_West, beaches, parks, resorts, hotels, bed_and_breakfasts, Beaches_of_South_Walton, Dunedin, St_Pete_Beach, St_George_Island, Pensacola, dining,
On The Road to Bohemia
I watched Little Miss Sunshine over a beer, a made-from scratch veggie burger and fresh-cut rosemary and parmesan fries (prepared on order in the theater’s kitchen) – delicious.
Tags: Orlando, theater, historical_sites, Winter_Park,
Biking Daytona and Beyond
St. Augustine's Colonial Spanish Quarter is a pedestrian maze of shops, eateries and attractions such as the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse in America.
Tags: Daytona_Beach, Flagler_Beach, New_Smyrna_Beach, Ocala, Orlando, Palatka, Winter_Park, St_Augustine, museums, parks, beaches, Ormond_Beach, motorcycling, historical_sites, Ponce_Inlet, lighthouses,
Orlando By Night
This city in the heart of Florida has a whole host of nightlife spots, offering something for everyone, whatever your speed.
Tags: Orlando, Winter_Park, nightlife, music,
Winter Park, Mount Dora and DeLand
In typical New England fashion, the opulent residences of Winter Park are often secluded and hidden from public view. However, a scenic boat tour offers views of various mansions from the lakes and canals of the gracious and historic city of Winter Park.
Tags: DeLand, Mount_Dora, Orlando, Winter_Park, shopping, antiques, museums, art, parks, historic_districts, historical_sites,
City Profile: Winter Park
Not only are there enough activities to keep you and your family content within the Winter Park city limits, but all the Orlando attractions are just minutes away.
Tags: Orlando, Winter_Park,
DeLand, Winter Park, and Sanford
Champion skydivers train here for competition, but thrill-seekers, including Tom Cruise and former President George Bush, also show up to take the plunge.
Tags: DeLand, Sanford, Winter_Park, museums, tours, art, driving_tours, Tours_on_a_Tankful,
Orlando/Kissimmee Area
The propensity for over-the-top entertainment has infected the environs with a love for fun, faux, goofy and imagination.
Tags: Eatonville, Kissimmee, Lake_Buena_Vista, Mount_Dora, Orlando, Sanford, Winter_Park, theme_parks,
Cycling Events
Covering some of the most scenic roadways of Southeast Florida, the Great Coconut Grove Tour features a full weekend of cycling, from the 195-mile, two-day ultra-ride to the more casual 35-mile Sunday ride.
Tags: Coconut_Grove, Crystal_River, Daytona_Beach, Dunedin, Orlando, Palm_Beach, Tarpon_Springs, Titusville, West_Palm_Beach, White_Springs, Winter_Park, events, Fort_Myers, biking,
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