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DESTINATION - SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
Southwest Florida is truly a cultural destination
and has the most to offer in Family Fun and Educational Activities.
| Day Trips for Pre-schoolers |
 Green Meadows |
Green Meadows Petting Farm - Kissimee Kids can milk cows, as well as, hold and pet farm animals. Pony rides and tractor-drawn hayrides are also available. Information about pigs, cows, goats, sheep, chickens, turkeys, ducks, geese and donkeys. Picnic areas for those bringing a lunch. Little Red Wagons available for "Little Farmers". 1368 South Poinciana Blvd., kissimee 407-846-0770 Overnight Lodging |
 Sea World |
Sea World - Kissimee Plan on spending the day - Exhibits abound: Dolphin Nursery, Turtle Point, Stingray Lagoon, Shamu Upclose, Penquin Encounter, Manatee Rescue, Pacific Point Preserve - Rides, Shows, Guided Tours, Seasonal Events, Restaurants, and much much more! Open Year-round 7007 SeaWorld Drive, Kissimee 407-351-3600 or 800-327-2424 Overnight Lodging |
 Bok Gardens |
Bok Tower Gardens - Lake Wales Known for its oak-shaded walkways, carillon tower and panaramic hilltop view...It is also one of two state centers for propagating rare Florida plants. (The other is the Fairchild Tropical Gardens in Miami) Look for the endangered plant garden along a circular path behind the visitor center. There are also educational displays on the unique scrub and sandhill habitats, gopher tortoise in scrub ecology and discussions on why it is important to save rare species. 1151 Tower Blvd. Call for details: 863-676-1408 Editor's Review ~ Overnight Lodging |
 Disney World |
Disney World - Kissimee 44 sq. miles of Enchanted Kingdoms, World Class Resorts, fun-filled Family Recreation, and endless magic, including 4 Theme Parks, 2 Water Parks, 4 Championship Golf Courses, and over 20 Resorts. Call for details: 407-939-6244 Overnight Lodging |
 Universial Studios |
Universial Studios & Islands of Adventure - Kissimee Family Theme Park geared to parents and primarily school age children, but enough for the pre-schoolers especially if accompanied by parents or older children. Themed rides, Character breakfasts, etc. 1000 Universal Studios Plaza 407-363-8000 Overnight Lodging |
 LEGOLAND |
LEGOLAND - Winterhaven (Opening October, 2011) A 150-acre family theme park located in Winter Haven, just 1 hour 45 minutes from downtown Sarasota. The Park offers interactive attractions, family rides, shows, restaurants, shopping and beautiful landscape specifically geared for families with children ages 2 to 12. 1339 Helena Road, Winter Haven 863-318-5346 Overnight Lodging |
Solomon's Castle |
Solomon's Castle - Ona Featured in HGTV "Most Extreme Homes in America" the castle is home and working studio to renowned Artist, Howard Solomon. The entire estate encompasses 70 acres of natural beauty, gardens and nature trails and the castle is full of amazing sculptures and artifacts recycled from rubbish or broken machinery. 4533 Solomon Road - Ona, Fl Call for Details: 863-494-6077 Overnight Lodging |
Monkey Jungle |
Monkey Jungle – South Miami A primate "biopark" where monkeys are free to roam as visitors observe and feed from screened walkways. Scheduled presentations feature Mei the signing Orangutan and King the finger painting gorilla. Watch Monkeys dive at the swimming hole and get in touch with nature in a re-created Amazonian Rainforest. 14805 S.W. 216 Street - Miami Call for details: 305-235-1611 Editor’s Review ~ Overnight Lodging |
| More Day Trips for Pre-schoolers |
| Sarasota, Bradenton, Venice, Englewood,
and their fabulous Islands of Anna Maria Island, Longboat Key, Lido Key, Siesta Key, Venice & Manasota Key are the perfect home base from which to explore other Florida points of interest! |
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