Florida Family Attractions
Florida has an endless list of things to see and do - - theme parks, water parks, amusement parks, state parks, zoos, shopping galore, sports venues and beaches - - just to name a few. Florida attractions give you more activities and one-of-a-kind experiences than any other tourist destination and this helps to guarantee fun and entertainment for everyone from adults to kids. With so much to do it can be hard to decide which of Florida's attractions to attend.
The Sunshine State's theme is fun! Florida is a top choice for every type of family activity. The kid-approved itineraries guarantee satisfaction for all. Vacation choices are practically endless.
The following is a list of some of the attractions Florida has to offer.
The Florida Aquarium (Tampa) - Discover over 10,000 aquatic plants and animals and wonderful exhibits about Florida's wetlands, bays and beaches, coral reefs, and offshore creatures. The Florida Aquarium offers Ecotours aboard a 64-foot, 49-passenger catamaran.
Dinosaur World (Plant City) - Visit the world’s largest dinosaur attraction. See over 150 life size dinosaurs which are displayed outdoors, search for fossils, visit the caves and boneyards, stroll through the dinosaur museum and then let the children play on the playground.
The Pier ( St. Petersburg) - Located on the waterfront in downtown St. Petersburg, The Pier, which has an inverted-pyramid design, extends a quarter-mile into the waters of Tampa Bay and the straights of the Gulf of Mexico. At The Pier you'll find five stories of fun to explore. There is something for the whole family to enjoy. Attractions include; The Pier Aquarium which is privately owned, charter fishing excursions, pier fishing, dolphin cruise, bike rentals, Pizzeria, ice cream shop, restaurants, shopping, feeding the pelicans, and live entertainment. The Pier is open 365 days a year.
Universal CityWalk (Orlando) - A 30-acre entertainment complex where you can experience live music, casual and fine dining, dancing, shopping, movies, and more. You'll find teen nights - at the groove for teens 15-19 years of age, first-run movies in 20 theaters featuring wall-to-wall screens at Universal Cineplex, a wide range of restaurants and unique stores and boutiques. CityWalk has no charge for entrance.
Walt Disney World Theme Parks (Orlando) - A trip to Florida is not complete without a visit to the place of magic, discovery and adventure. The four Walt Disney World Theme Parks give a whole new meaning to the word fun. There is something for everyone, young and old. Plan to spend at least a day at each of Disney's "big four" - Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney- MGM Studios and Animal Kingdom.
Daytona USA (Daytona Beach) - This huge state-of-the-art interactive attraction is an exciting and fast-paced stop even for nonrace fans. Kids can see real stock cars, go-karts, and motorcycles, and even participate in a pit stop on a NASCAR Winston Cup racecar. DAYTONA USA is open daily from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Parrot Jungle and Gardens (Miami) - Parrot Jungle and Gardens is a bird sanctuary, wildlife habitat and botanical garden. There are over 1,100 birds presented in a tropical forest setting. The gardens contain around 1,200 varieties of exotic plants including Heliconias, bananas, orchids and bromeliads. The site is also home to a variety of other animals including alligators, tortoises, monkeys, orangutans and flamingoes.
Kennedy Space Center (Cape Canaveral) - At Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is home to a number of museums, two IMAX theatres, and the only place where you can tour launch areas, meet an Astronaut, see giant rockets, train in spaceflight simulators, and even view a launch.
National Museum of Naval Aviation (Pensacola) - Visit one of the largest and most beautiful air and space museums in the world. See over 140 beautifully restored aircraft representing Navy, Marine Corps and Coast Guard Aviation displayed in 291,000 square feet of exhibit space and outside on the Museum's 37-acre grounds. Watch the Blue Angels practicing usually on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings. Call the Blue Angels Public Affairs Office at (850) 452-2583 for further information.
Alligator Farm (St. Augustine) - The St. Augustine Alligator Farm is one of Florida’s oldest zoological attractions. 23 species of the worlds’ crocodilians are exhibited in individual habitats along with the rare white alligator and an array of exotic birds and animals.
