Florida Family Getaways - 2008 - (Page 32) listings ATTRACTIONS The Oldest Wooden School House in the USA www.oldestwoodenschoolhouse.com 14 St. George St., St. Augustine, 800-653-7245. Compare your school days with those of the old days. Original structure, historical treasure. Allow 20 minutes. $ Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp www.cassadaga.org 1112 Stevens St., Cassadaga, 386-228-3171. Manifestations, sightings, paranormal activities, psychics, readings and séances make this a “must do” tour. Allow 45 minutes. $-$$$$ Ê Brevard Museum of History & Natural Science www.brevardmuseum.org 2201 Michigan Ave., Cocoa, 321-632-1830. Twenty-two-acre nature preserve, hands-on exhibits, classroom and much more. Allow up to 2 hours. $ Ê Daytona 500 Experience www.daytonausa.com 1801 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, 386-947-6530. The Official Attraction of NASCAR, is located at Daytona International Speedway. Allow 30 minutes. $$$ Ê Halifax Historical Museum www.halifaxhistorical.org 252 S. Beach St., Daytona Beach, 386-255-6976. Housed in a former 1910 Merchant’s Bank, the exhibits depict local history from 5,000 B.C. to present day. Allow 1 hour. Ê Potter’s Wax Museum www.potterswax.com 17 King St., St. Augustine, 800-584-4781. Over 160 life-like wax figures. Come rub elbows with the good, the bad and the weird. Photos allowed. Allow 1 hour. $$ Environmental Learning Center www.elcweb.org 255 Live Oak Dr., Vero Beach, 772-589-5050. Nature discovery center. Hands-on exhibits, boardwalks and gift shop. Ideal for children. Allow 1 hour. Ê Museum of Arts and Sciences www.moas.org 352 S. Nova Rd., Daytona Beach, 866-439-4769. The Museum of Arts and Sciences is the primary art, history and science museum in Central Florida. Allow 2 hours. $-$$ Ê Ë Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum www.staugustine-ripleys.com 19 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 904-824-1606. Featuring more than 800 exhibits of unusual oddities and curiosities, many from Robert Ripley’s private collection. Allow 1.5 hours. $-$$$ Indian River Lagoon Scenic Highway www.dot.state.fl.us/emo/scenichwy/default.htm 3275 Dixie Hwy. N.E., Palm Bay, 321-725-7775. Witness pristine, fragile ecosystems, glimpses of Florida’s past and visions of the future of space exploration. Navy UDT-SEAL Museum www.navysealmuseum.com 3300 N. Hwy. A1A, Fort Pierce, 772-595-5845. Naval Special Warfare indoor and outdoor exhibits, theater and gift store. Allow 2 hours. $ Ritz Theater & LaVilla Museum www.ritzlavilla.org 829 N. Davis St., Jacksonville, 904-632-5555. A 400-seat theater, and a museum showcasing Jacksonville’s African American history, culture and heritage. Allow up to 1 hour. Indian River Lagoon Treasure Coast Scenic Highway www.dot.state.fl.us/emo/scenichwy U.S. 1 and A1A from Wabasso to Titusvillle, 3275 Dixie Hwy. N.E., Palm Bay, 321-725-7775. Witness pristine ecosystems and a glimpse of both Florida’s past and the future of space exploration. Allow 30 minutes. Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse www.ponceinlet.org 4931 S. Peninsula Dr., Ponce Inlet, 386-761-1821. Completed in 1887, this is one of the last complete and best preserved light stations in the country. Allow up to 1.5 hours . $ Ê Ë $-$$$$ Ê ¢ St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum www.staugustinelighthouse.com 81 Lighthouse Ave., St. Augustine, 904-829-0745. Climb 219 steps to the top for a spectacular view of St. Augustine and the nation’s oldest port. Allow 1.5 hours. $-$$ Ë Jungle Adventures Nature Park & Zoo www.jungleadventures.com 26205 E. Hwy. 50, Christmas, 877-4AGATOR. This 20-acre park is dedicated to ecotourism. Explore the history, biology and ecology of their home. Allow 2.5 hours. $$-$$$ Ê Southeast Museum of Photography www.smponline.org 1200 W. International Speedway, Bldg. 100 (Daytona Beach Community College), Daytona Beach, 386-506-3080. An internationally renowned collection and exhibitor of some of the best in historical and contemporary photography. Allow 1 hour. $ The St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine www.stphotios.com 41 St. George St., St. Augustine, 904-829-8205. The Shrine is located within Avero House, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Allow up to 30 minutes. Ê Ë Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex www.kennedyspacecenter.com State Road 405, Titusville, 321-449-4444. Go vertical on the new Shuttle Launch Experience, tour KSC, meet a real astronaut and see IMAX films. Allow a full day. Ê Ë Vero Beach Museum of Art www.vbmuseum.org 3001 Riverside Park Dr., Vero Beach, 772-231-0707. Accredited art museum offering changing exhibitions, tours, sculpture garden, museum store and more. Allow 1.5 hours. $-$$ Ê Ë Ximenez-Fatio House Museum www.ximenezfatiohouse.org 20 Aviles St., St. Augustine, 904-829-3575. “X-perience” one of St. Augustine’s most “x-traordinary” historic sites, south of the Plaza in Old Town. Allow 30 minutes. $ Ê Manatee Observation and Education Center www.manateecenter.com 480 N. Indian River Dr., Fort Pierce, 772-466-1600. Waterfront nature center. Boat tours, aquariums, manatees, fish, a gift shop, films and more. Allow 1.5 hours. $ Ê Ë Vero Heritage, Inc. (Indian River Citrus Museum) www.veroheritage.org 2140 - 14th Ave., Vero Beach, 772-770-2263. Tells the history of the citrus industry from the turn of the century to the present. Central East Attractions Astronaut Memorial Planetarium and Observatory www.brevardcc.edu/planet 1519 Clearlake Rd., Cocoa, 321-433-7373. Star shows, large-format movies and laser shows, as well as a public observatory and hands-on exhibits. Allow 3 hours. $-$$$ Mary McLeod Bethune Performing Arts Center & Visual Arts Gallery www.mmbpac.org 698 W. International Speedway Blvd., Daytona Beach, 386-481-2774. A 100,000-square-foot facility designed to meet the diverse cultural needs of area residents and visitors. Allow 45 minutes. Ê Central Attractions Amazing Exotics www.amazingexotics.com 17951 S.E. Hwy. 452, Umatilla, 352-821-1234. Interact with exotic animals. Tours and courses by appointment only. An experience of a lifetime. Allow up to 4.5 hours. McKee Botanical Garden www.mckeegarden.org 350 U.S. Hwy. 1, Vero Beach, 772-794-0601. One of Florida’s first tourist attractions; a peaceful look at how Florida once was. Allow 1 hour. $ Ê Riverside Theatre www.riversidetheatre.com 3250 Riverside Park Dr., Vero Beach, 800-445-6745. Riverside Theatre presents some of the best in live entertainment - musicals, plays, comedy and concerts. $-$$$$$ Brevard Zoo www.brevardzoo.org 8225 N. Wickham Rd., Melbourne, 321-254-WILD. Brevard Zoo offers kayaking, a train ride and giraffe and lorikeet feedings. See more than 550 animals. Allow up to 4 hours. $-$$ Ê $$$$$ Ê Aquatica, SeaWorld’s Waterpark www.aquaticabyseaworld.com 5800 Water Play Way, Orlando, 888-800-5447. A whimsical, one-of-a-kind water park that’s only in Orlando and could only come from SeaWorld. Seaside Music Theater www.seasidemusictheater.org 221 N. Beach St., Daytona Beach, 800-854-5592. A professional theater representing everything from popular standards to opera in English. $$-$$$$$ Ê Arabian Nights Dinner Attraction www.arabian-nights.com 3081 Arabian Nights Blvd., Kissimmee, 800-553-6116. A magical tale of adventure and love featuring 60 beautiful horses. Voted the #1 dinner show in Orlando. Allow 1.5 hours. Ê = guided tours Ë = guided tours available in other languages = camping/lodging available ¤ = vacation planner ¦ = vacation planner available in other languages ¢ = ethnic heritage guide É = beach wheelchairs available in some locations Éi = guide or information for disabled travelers NAME IN BOLD TYPE: Indicates VISIT FLORIDA Partner PRICES (reflect one adult paying regular admission): $= under $8; $$= $8 – $14; $$$= $15 – $24; $$$$= $25 – $44; $$$$$= $45 and up. KEY TO SYMBOLS Museums & Historic Sites A.E. Backus Museum & Gallery www.backusmuseum.com 500 N. Indian River Dr., Fort Pierce, 772-465-0630. Founded in 1960, the museum houses the nation’s largest exhibit of paintings by A.E. Backus. Allow 1 hour. $$$$-$$$$$ Ê Ë Boggy Creek Airboat Rides www.bcairboats.com 2001 E. Southport Rd., Kissimmee, 407-344-9550. Experience the breathtaking beauty of the natural wonders, including scenic wetlands and magnificent wildlife. Allow 30 minutes. $$$ Ê American Police Hall of Fame www.aphf.org 6350 Horizon Dr., Titusville, 321-264-0911. A museum, attraction and memorial honoring U.S. police officers. Helicopter rides and gun range. Allow 1.5 hours. $$ Ê VISITFLORIDA.com/family http://www.cassadaga.org http://www.oldestwoodenschoolhouse.com http://www.brevardmuseum.org http://www.daytonausa.com http://www.halifaxhistorical.org http://www.potterswax.com http://www.elcweb.org http://www.moas.org http://www.staugustine-ripleys.com http://www.dot.state.fl.us/emo/scenichwy/default.htm http://www.navysealmuseum.com http://www.ritzlavilla.org http://www.dot.state.fl.us/emo/scenichwy http://www.ponceinlet.org http://www.staugustinelighthouse.com http://www.jungleadventures.com http://www.smponline.org http://www.stphotios.com http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com http://www.vbmuseum.org http://www.ximenezfatiohouse.org http://www.manateecenter.com http://www.veroheritage.org http://www.mmbpac.org http://www.mckeegarden.org http://www.brevardcc.edu/planet http://www.amazingexotics.com http://www.riversidetheatre.com http://www.brevardzoo.org http://www.aquaticabyseaworld.com http://www.seasidemusictheater.org http://www.arabian-nights.com http://www.backusmuseum.com http://www.bcairboats.com http://www.aphf.org http://VISITFLORIDA.com/family
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