Florida Guide - Places to Visit - Page 1Vera Bradley
Vera who? is the response I expect most Brits to come out with-unless of course you are an afficionado like I am in which case I am preaching to the converted. However for those of you non-americans who have yet to sample the delights of a... Orlando Museum of Art
If you’re looking for a change of pace from the usual Florida attractions, the Orlando Museum of Art will offer you a culturally stimulating experience! The museum is made up of 7 galleries with temporary exhibits as well as permanent collections.... Historic Bok Sanctuary
Historic Bok Sanctuary is described in their leaflet as “A Remarkable Experience that Will Elevate Your Mind and Spirit” and I think that this sums it up perfectly. Situated in Lake Wales, easily reached from the theme parks and attractions of... Visit Celebration
One of our most favourite places to visit whilst in Florida and always at the top of our list is the magical small dreamy town of Celebration. Conceived as an ideal small town by Walt Disney and completed in 1996 it is a real fairytale come true... General Van Fleet Trail
This trail is on the bed of an old railway line, which was closed in the 1980s. It is 29. 2 miles long and is paved, which makes it suitable for bicycling as well as walking. It runs from Mabel in the north to Polk City in the south. There is car... Life’s a Beach – Melbourne / Cocoa
Most people love the beach, even though Orlando and Kissimmee don’t have a beach it doesn’t mean you can’t find one. Probably the easiest and quickest beaches to get to are the ones on the east coast. The Atlantic Ocean is to the east of Orlando and... Horse World Riding Stables
If you have children or even adults that enjoy horse riding do try and spend some time at Horse World Riding Stables. These can be found just south of the Disney World Resort area situated at 3705 Poinciana Blvd, Kissimmee that is 12 miles south of... "Cassadaga " somewhere different
A Brief History As a young man from New York, George Colby was told during a séance that he would someday be instrumental in founding a Spiritualist community in the South. This prophecy was fulfilled in 1875, when Colby was led... Catamaran Trip - Ft. Lauderdale
The Atlantic coastline is one of the most attractive in Florida, with long stretches of sandy beaches, with silvery sand, and blue seas that can be ideal for surfing, superb for sunbathing, or great for just paddling. However, if you want to... Butterfly World, Coconut Creek, Fort Lauderdale
BUTTERFLY WORLD, COCONUT CREEKIf, like me, you are fascinated by beautiful butterflies, then you won’t want to miss a trip to Butterfly World, just 10 miles north of Fort Lauderdale, and north of Miami, on the East coast.Whilst... MONKEY JUNGLE, MIAMI
If you like monkeys then you will love Monkey Jungle! Advertised as the place where ‘Humans are Caged and Monkeys Run Wild’ it is certainly one not to miss if you are in the Miami area. It is located just off US Highway 1, south of Miami at 14805... MIAMI METROZOO
If you happen to be spending some time in Miami, and want something different to do, then a trip to a zoo is always an interesting day out, and Miami’s ‘Metrozoo’ is no exception. It was ranked top in the ‘Top 10 Zoos in the Country’, according to... Things To Do In Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is approximately a one hour drive from Orlando. There are many things to do on a day trip or indeed a weekend visit. Here are just some of the more interesting attractions to keep you occupied. Busch Gardens:... Vero Beach
In Vero Beach, among the elegant subdivisions and hotels that have arisen over the years you can still find traces of the old Florida. Most obvious of these are the two beachfront buildings erected by Vero Beach resident Waldo Sexton. When... Anna Maria Island, Florida
Whether you want to go for a day trip or to relax for a few days and and re-charge your batteries after the Theme Parks Anna Maria Island which is 20 miles southwest of Tampa is an ideal place to do this. Anna Maria is a narrow scrape of... Crandon Park
Visit to Crandon Park, Key Biscayne Crandon Park is located on Key Biscayne to the East of Miami and is connectedto the mainland via the Rickenbacker Causeway which passes through VirginiaKey. The road onto the islands has a... Silver Springs, Ocala
p>Silver Springs is best described as nature’s own theme park, and iscertainly recommended as a great alternative day out for all the family.Whether you choose to sail along Spring River in their famous glass bottomboats to... Mount Dora
If you're thinking about a time-warp day, free of theme parks then think aboutan escape to the New England of Florida, the antique capital as well as therose capital of Central Florida, Mount Dora.Located 25 miles... Key West
If your in Florida for an extended period or you have done all the parks andare looking for something else to do why not consider a trip to Key West. You can do the drive in one day and if you do I would suggest you think... St. Augustine
Last year we decided to spend three days visiting St Augustine and I canhonestly say that it was a wonderful experience. We did not go by the quick route but headed for 1A1 and took the coast roadnorth. We even went onto the... 20 articles found
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