Places to Visit
Central Florida has much to offer away from the main Theme Parks. Clicking on the yellow highlighted text will take you to another page or website with full information on the attractions
Gatorworld
Gatorworld or Gatorland offers a fun filled family day out with alligators, birds and an all new splash park.
The Kennedy Space Centre is a launch facility on Merrit Island. A must visit for everyone whether they are interested in space or not
Jumbolair Aviation Estate has a 7500 ft. runway and each home is connected to the runway via taxiways. Travolta moved to Jumbolair after residents at his previous, fly in home, near Daytona Beach, complained about the noise from his Boeing 707 jet. Visit Jumbolair and you may just bump into Travolta or his wife, Kelly Preston, as they do actively participate in community life.
Old Town on Highway 192, Kissimmee, offers free admission and free parking and features over 75 specialty shops, 8 restaurants and 18 rides. If time is short during your vacation, it's best to visit Old Town on a Thursday or a Saturday. Saturday in Old Town sees the Saturday Night Cruise, with classic cars from all over Florida arriving at 1.00p.m and lining up behind the shopping parade. The owners are always glad to spend time talking with you and showing you their pride and joy. At night all the cars drive through the main street in a convoy. Bike Night on a Thursday sees over 700 bikes converging on Old Town. Even for anyone who isn't a bike enthusiast this is something not to be missed. Entry into Old Town is free as is parking.
Airboat Rentals. Experience the enjoyment of renting an airboat and see for yourself the natural, breathtaking beauty of the cypress swamp. Look out for alligators, otters etc in their natural habitat.
Helicopter Flight. For the more adventurous of the family, why not try a helicopter flight or even fly in the plane the fighter pilots received their training in during World War 2.
Celebration is a town developed in 1994 on land which was owned and unused, by Disney. Celebration is a charming, beautiful, perfect little town but also somewhat strange, provoking a feeling that you have walked onto the set of Stepford Wives, in fact, many people have compared it to the town of Seaside, Florida which was used in the movie The Truman Show, starring Jim Carrey.
Wonderworks, on International Drive is an upside down building, comlete with upside down palm trees etc.and features over 100 exhibits for all the family to enjoy. Wonderworks features simulators including one where you can experience trying to land a space shuttle or become a fighter jet pilot. The famous San Fransisco earthquake of 1989 is recreated here, a 5.3 earthquake for you to experience. Open 9.00a.m - midnight
Wet 'n Wild One of the best water parks in Florida is Wet 'nWild, situated on International Drive, Orlando. More than 30 acres of water slides and flumes, Wet 'n Wild certainly deserves it's accolade as America's number one water park.
Cirque Du Soleil in Downtown Disney offers a fantastic show, featuring, seemingly impossible acrobatic feats, dance and musical extravaganza. An amazing show to which words cannot do justice. They also have an equally impressive website.
Photograph of Celebration taken by Bobak Ha'Eri.Feb 23rd 2006