Visit Florida - Worth the Drive 2008 - (Page 58) 58 WWW.AAA.COM/ VISITFLORIDA >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Manatee, Crystal River special programs and tours such as “Swim with the Fishes,” “Behind the Scenes,” “Dive with the Sharks” and boating eco-tours. Devote the afternoon to one of Florida’s most gentle, lovable sea creatures, the manatee. You saw some in captivity at SeaWorld, but today you’ll try to spot wild manatees and their babies (calves) in open water. Head to Tampa Electric Company’s Manatee Viewing Center (813-228-4289, www.tampaelectric.com/ manatee), just south of Tampa in Apollo Beach. From November 1 - April 15, the 1,000-pound elephant relatives congregate here to warm up. The currently endangered creatures have survived since prehistoric days but modern times have taken their toll, as the boat propeller scars you’ll notice on some of the animals’ backs attest. The Florida Aquarium, Tampa IF YOU GO Visit online and get a $100 BONUS CARD for dining, spa or activities. > Kissimmee Convention & Visitors Bureau, 407-944-2400, www.floridakiss.com > Orlando/Orange County Convention & Visitors Bureau, 407-363-5872, www.orlandoinfo.com 888.546.7900 JustLetGo.com/VFAAA > Tampa Bay & Company (Apollo Beach, Tampa), 813-223-1111, www.visittampabay.com > Visit St. Petersburg/Clearwater, 727-464-7200, www.floridasbeach.com http://WWW.AAA.COM/VISITFLORIDA http://www.tampaelectric.com/ http://www.floridakiss.com http://JustLetGo.com/VFAAA http://www.orlandoinfo.com http://www.visittampabay.com http://JustLetGo.com/VFAAA http://www.floridasbeach.com
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