Florida Family Getaways - 2008 - (Page 34) listings ATTRACTIONS Wild Waters www.wildwaterspark.com 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Silver Springs, 352-236-2121. Next to Silver Springs, Wild Waters is a nine-acre water park with a wave pool, five flumes and more. Allow up to 5 hours. $$$ WordSpring Discovery Center www.wordspringdiscoverycenter.com 11221 John Wycliffe Blvd., Orlando, 407-852-3626. Interactive exhibits and media focusing on the Bible, the world’s languages and Bible translations. Allow 3 hours. $ Ë ¢ The Pier Aquarium www.pieraquarium.org 800 Second Ave. N.E., St. Petersburg, 727-895-7437. Fifteen aquariums, touch tank, interactive exhibits, “Fish-ful Saturday” events, museum store and more. Allow 1 hour. $ Ê Museums & Historic Sites Appleton Museum of Art www.appletonmuseum.org 4333 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, 352-291-4455. Permanent collections of paintings, sculpture, decorative arts, from antiquities to the art of our time. Allow 2 hours. $ Ê Skydive City www.skydivecity.com Central West Attractions Adventure Island www.adventureisland.com 10001 N. McKinley Dr., Tampa, 888-800-5447. Adventure Island is 30 acres of water-drenched excitement for guests of all ages. $$$$ Éi 4241 Sky Dive Ln., Zephyrhills, 800-888-JUMP. Make your first skydive or watch for free. Tandem or accelerated freefall. Video available as well. Allow up to 8 hours. $$$$$ Ê The Studio @ 620, Inc. www.thestudioat620.org 620 First Ave. S., St. Petersburg, 727-895-6620. A unique arts venue, alternates between a concert hall, art gallery, movie theater, dance studio, live concert and performing arts stage. $-$$$$$ The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art www.morsemuseum.org 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, 407-645-5311. World’s most comprehensive collection of Louis Comfort Tiffany works, including his 1893 chapel. $ Ê The Arts Center www.theartscenter.org 719 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727-822-7872. The Arts Center offers people of all ages and diverse cultural backgrounds the opportunity to experience and participate in the arts. Ë Suncoast Scenic Parkway www.dot.state.fl.us/emo/scenichwy Hernando County, Brooksville, 352-754-4057. Suncoast Scenic Highway and Suncoast Trail. Explorations V Children’s Museum www.explorationsv.com 109 N. Kentucky Ave., Lakeland, 863-687-3869. Three floors of kid-powered exhibits and programs provide a hands-on, fun-filled adventure in learning. Allow 2 hours. $ Tampa Bay Performing Arts Center www.tbpac.org 1010 N. W.C. MacInnes Pl., Tampa, 800-955-1045. TBPAC is the largest performing arts center in the southeastern United States. Ê Éi Big Cat Rescue www.bigcatrescue.org 12802 Easy St., Tampa, 813-920-4130. Stand three feet from a 750-pound tiger. See more than 100 big cats in naturalistic enclosures. Allow up to 2 hours. Florida’s Natural Growers Grove House www.floridasnatural.com 20160 U.S. Hwy. 27, Lake Wales, 800-237-7805. See a tour of the citrus industry in exhibits and video from the makers of Florida’s Natural® brand juices. Allow 1 hour. Ê $$-$$$$$ Ê Busch Gardens Tampa Bay www.buschgardens.com 3000 E. Busch Blvd., Tampa, 888-800-5447. A family park featuring a combination of world-class animal habitats, thrill rides and live entertainment. Allow a full day. $$$$$ Ê Ë Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo www.lowryparkzoo.com 1101 W. Sligh Ave., Tampa, 813-935-8552. Tampa’s Lowry Park Zoo features 2,000 animals, water play areas, rides, shows and restaurants. $$-$$$ Ê Ë The Maitland Historical Society & Museums www.maitlandhistory.org 840 Lake Lily Dr., Maitland, 407-644-2451. Four museums including an 1884 Victorian home, carpentry shop, telephone and history museum. Allow 1 hour. $ Ê University of South Florida Botanical Gardens www.cas.usf.edu/garden 12210 USF Pine Dr., Tampa, 813-974-2329. Celebrate plant diversity. Ten acres of native and exotic gardens and displays in a natural setting. Allow up to 2 hours. Ê Clearwater Marine Aquarium www.seewinter.com 249 Windward Passage, Clearwater, 727-441-1790. Stay dry visiting the aquarium; observe the rehabilitation and care of rescued dolphins, otters and sea turtles. Allow 2 hours. $-$$ Ê Ë The Mennello Museum of American Art www.mennellomuseum.org 900 E. Princeton St., Orlando, 407-246-4278. Paintings of Earl Cunningham. Traveling exhibits. Allow 1 hour. Ê Museums & Historic Sites Florida International Museum www.floridamuseum.org 244 Second Ave. N., St. Petersburg, 727-341-7900. A Smithsonian Institution affiliate. Allow 2 hours. $-$$ Museum of Seminole County History www.seminolecountyfl.gov/lls/museum 300 Bush Blvd., Sanford, 407-665-2489. Seminole County, the gateway to the historical interior of Central Florida. Allow 1.5 hours. Courtney Campbell Scenic Highway www.courtneycampbell.org Clearwater Chamber Visitor Center, 3350 Gulf-to-Bay Blvd., Clearwater, 727-726-1547. A trip along the Courtney Campbell Scenic Highway is something to be remembered for a lifetime. Henry B. Plant Museum www.plantmuseum.com 401 W. Kennedy Blvd., Tampa, 813-254-1891. Historical museum transports you to the Victorian era. A National Historic Landmark. Allow 1 hour. $ Ê Ë Orange County Regional History Center www.thehistorycenter.org 65 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, 407-836-8500. One of the area’s premier attractions, offering a dynamic journey through 12,000 years of history. Allow 2 hours. $-$$ Ê Dinosaur World www.dinoworld.net 5145 Harvey Tew Rd., Plant City, 813-717-9865. 150 life-size dinosaurs in an outdoor museum. Kids’ activities, playgrounds, picnic areas and more. Allow up to 3 hours. $$ Ë Heritage Village www.pinellascounty.org/heritage 11909 - 125th St. N., Largo, 727-582-2123. Old Florida history comes to life in 28 historic structures and two galleries located on 21 acres. Ê Orlando Museum of Art www.omart.org 2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, 407-896-4231. Outstanding collections of ancient and modern American art. Also, African art and temporary exhibits. Allow 1 hour. $-$$ Ê The Florida Aquarium www.flaquarium.org 701 Channelside Dr., Tampa, 800-FL-FISH1. View more than 30,000 aquatic plants and animals and see why they’re among the top aquariums in the world. Allow 2.5 hours. $$-$$$ Ê Ë Hernando Historical Museum www.hernandoheritagemuseum.com 601 Museum Ct., Brooksville, 352-799-0129. Over 11,000 artifacts in a four-story antebellum home. Guided tours available. Ghost tours by reservation only. Allow 45 minutes. $ Ê Polk Museum of Art www.polkmuseumofart.org 800 E. Palmetto St., Lakeland, 863-688-7743. One of Florida’s top ten art museums. Nine galleries on two floors. Museum store. Fully accessible. Allow up to 45 minutes. $ Ê Florida Craftsmen, Inc. www.floridacraftsmen.net 501 Central Ave., St. Petersburg, 727-821-7391. The gallery features work in all craft media by more than 130 fine artists from throughout the state. Allow up to 2 hours. Ê Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art www.spcollege.edu/museum 600 Klosterman Rd., Tarpon Springs, 727-712-5762. Features the work of abstract expressionist Abraham Rattner and his 20th century contemporaries. $ Ê Sun ’n Fun Fly-In, Inc. www.floridaairmuseum.org 4175 Medulla Rd., Lakeland, 863-644-2431. Located in Lakeland, the Air Museum is rated as “excellent” by visitors. Gift shop. Allow up to 2 hours. $-$$ Ê Ghost Tour of St. Petersburg www.ghosttour.net TCBY, 119 Second St. N., St. Petersburg, 727-894-4678. A candlelight walking tour through the historic haunted streets of downtown St. Petersburg. Allow 1.5 hours. MOSI - Museum of Science & Industry www.mosi.org 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa, 800-995-MOSI. “MOSI is the largest science center in the southern U.S. and home of the only IMAX® Dome Theatre in Florida.” Allow a full day. $$$ Ê Ë 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; $$$$= $25 – $44; $$$$$= $45 and up. KEY TO SYMBOLS $$-$$$ Ê John’s Pass Village & Boardwalk www.johnspass.com 150 John’s Pass Boardwalk, Madeira Beach, 727-394-0756. Waterfront boardwalk featuring more than 130 unique shops, restaurants, fishing and watersports. Museum of Fine Arts www.fine-arts.org 255 Beach Dr. N.E., St. Petersburg, 727-896-2667. Works by Monet, Gauguin, Renoir, Cézanne and O’Keeffe. Photography, sculpture and special exhibitions. Allow 3 hours. $-$$ Ê Ë The Pier www.stpetepier.com 800 Second Ave. N.E., Ste. 3002, St. Petersburg, 727-821-6443. Shopping, dining and adventure on the downtown St. Petersburg waterfront. Open 365 days a year. Allow up to 2 hours. Ê The Old Courthouse Heritage Museum www.cccourthouse.org One Courthouse Sq., Inverness, 352-341-6436. The museum interprets local and Florida history through its special collections and county archives. Allow 1 hour. 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