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Central Florida Activities


WET ACTIVITIES
​Enjoy A Natural Lazy River
What: Spend hot afternoons at Kelly Park and cool off with a ride down the free flowing, crystal clear stream on an inner tube. Get there early during the summer!
Where: Apopka
More: http://www.ocfl.net/CultureParks/Parks.aspx?m=dtlvw&d=22#.U6shU41dWWc

JetSurfing
Learn to ride a motorized surfboard!
JetSurfOrlando.com

See Manatees Face-to-Face
What: Snorkeling/Ecotours with the Florida Manatee.
Where: Crystal River
More: http://www.fun2dive.com

Standup Paddleboard Central Florida
What: Join Professional guides on dolphin, manatee, sunset and river adventures.
Where: Orlando
More: http://www.paddleboardorlando.com

Surf Lessons Florida
What: Surf Lessons Florida is a surf school located in Cocoa Beach that provides private and group surf lessons for beginner and advanced students.
Where: Cocoa Beach
More: http://www.surflessonsflorida.com

Swim With Manatees
What: Get up close and personal with the sea cow.
Where: Crystal River and Homossasa
More: http://www.sunshinerivertours.com/

Unique Way To Wakeboard
What: Cable parks let you ride for an unlimited amount of time without being jerked to your feet like you would with a boat.
Where: Orlando
More: http://www.orlandowatersports.com/

DRY ACTIVITIES

A Quiet Oasis In Downtown Orlando
What: Discover a 500-acre botanical oasis with roses, tropicals, camellias, and more.
Where: Orlando
More: http://www.leugardens.org/

A Zipline Adventure In Orlando
What: A unique high ropes and zipline adventure park, suitable for anyone over five years old.
Where: Kissimmee
More: http://www.floridaecosafaris.com/

Charter Your Own Houseboat Adventure
What: Houseboat adventures on the St. Johns river and Lake George boats that can sleep up to 12
Where: Georgetown
More: http://www.riveradventuresinc.com/

Experience A Unique Natural Habitat
What: World’s first large scale man made wetland created to filter pollutants from reclaimed water.
Where: Christmas/Orlando
More: http://www.visitorlando.com/things-to-do/arts-culture-and-history/Orlando-Wetlands-Park/31667/

Fish The Cocoa Beach Pier
What: Built in 1962, the Cocoa Beach Pier is a Florida Space Coast historical landmark.
Where: Cocoa Beach
More: http://www.cocoabeachpier.com/

Fish The Iconic Mosquito Lagoon
What: Learn how to fish the skinny waters of this famous lagoon from expert guides. Capt. Mark Wright was our Redfish Fishing expert.
Where: Cocoa
More: http://www.mosquitolagoonguides.com/

Learn About Citrus and Nature
What: Over 50 varieties of citrus are available to pick right off the tree or, take a monster truck ecotour of over 2,500 acres of Florida Wilderness.
Where: Clermont
More: http://www.showcaseofcitrus.com/

Learn How to Build Your Own Fishing Rods
What: Learn how to build your own custom fishing rods from scratch. Beginner to Advanced classes available, check page for more info.
Where: Oviedo
More: http://www.mudhole.com/Learn-Rod-Building

Learn how to survive in the wilderness
What: Byron Kern’s Survival School offers classes in wilderness survival, ranging from overnight trips to full week deep woods survival courses. Our expert for how to Wilderness Survival.
Where: Weirsdale
More: http://www.byronkernssurvival.com/

Learn the history of this beach town
What: Discover the rich history of new smyrna beach at this spacious museum that’s filled with photos, documents, and memorabillia.
Where: New Smyrna Beach
More: http://www.nsbhistory.org/

Learn to Hang Glide over Central Florida
What: Fly from 2,000 feet with some of the most experienced instructors in the world.
Where: Davenport
More: http://www.wallaby.com/

One of Florida’s oldest and best zoological attractions
What: See all 23 species of crocodiles and alligators, ride a zipline over all the exhibits, and see many other extraordinary animals in this century old landmark. Asst. Curator Jon Darlington was our Alligator Experience expert.
Where: St. Augustine
More: http://www.alligatorfarm.com/

Rare and exotic animals, right in Melbourne
What: Meet animals, botanical gardens, go kayaking, feed giraffes and parrots, ride the train, and pet a rhino.
Where: Melbourne
More: http://www.brevardzoo.org/

Ride an old rail path
What: Multi use rail trail built along the former East Florida and Atlantic Railroad.
Where: Orlando/Winter Park
More: https://www.traillink.com/trail/cady-way-trail.aspx

Ride the West Orange Trail
What: Rent recumbent, road and comfort bikes for a day on Orlando’s longest paved trail.
Where: Apopka/Winter Garden/Orlando
More: http://www.orlandobikerental.com/

See and hear a unique sight
What: Experience beauty and serenity of botanical gardens, Singing Tower 60 bell carillon, Pinewood Estate and nature preserve.
Where: Lake Wales
More: http://www.boktowergardens.org/

See exotic wildlife without going on a safari
What: The zoo boasts over 400 animals, botanical gardens, a splash park, animal encounters, and ZOOm Air Adventure aerial course.
Where: Sanford
More: http://www.centralfloridazoo.org/

See the natural Florida on horseback
What: Horseback riding through hundreds of acres of Florida Wilderness. Riding for beginners to advanced.
Where: Kissimmee
More: http://www.horseworldstables.com/

See wildlife from many angles
What: Journey deep into the 4,700 acre Florida Forever wildlife conservation area. Choose your own fully guided adventures: Coach, Horseback Safari, or New Zipline Safari.
Where: St. Cloud
More: http://www.floridaecosafaris.com/

See Winter Park from the water
What: Enjoy a peaceful cruise through the city of Winter Park’s canals and lakes. See many historic mansions and wildlife.
Where: Winter Park
More: http://www.scenicboattours.com/
 The Great Southern Cracker Roadshow
What: The day will feature musical acts, southern food, crafts, food trucks, and book signings by several local authors, all celebrating Florida’s Cracker Culture.
More: http://www.pioneersettlement.org/

Up-close reptiles
What: A combination nature center, zoological park, museum, sanctuary and farm that allows visitors to view many reptiles, including venomous snakes!
Where: DeLand
More: http://www.reptilediscoverycenter.com/

​Visit a slice of Old Florida
What: Historic Mount Dora is a great little town in Central Florida, northwest of Orlando. Opportunities exist for outdoor activities, as well as what Mount Dora is famous for: some of the best antiques in Florida.
More: http://www.whattodoinmtdora.com/
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