05/30/2023
You all no we love the theme parks but there is so much more to our sunshine state 😎🏝️☀️ check out all these free events over the summer in Orlando +
THINGS TO DO IN FLORIDA – OUTSIDE DISNEY TAKE A LOOK 👀
LAKE EVA – Haines City – A great place for families or couples.
Lovely park with a man made beach.
Outdoor swimming pool with flumes etc. Recreation area with children’s play areas.
Bicycles and running trails. Tennis courts. BBQ’s
https://www.facebook.com/HainesCityParksRec/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARDRCzMhO7RY_1iWF0Qjp8Yh7Q5_OOtiX-Z-w26v_PInPzF3x7mgjAtj7-tTBtDRGzpWtEHLXAl6Yizv
FANTASY OF FLIGHT
A family friendly vintage aircraft museum located just outside Haines City. Fantasy of Flights displays vintage aircraft has activities such as vintage aircraft rides, biplate ride and hot air balloon rides.
https://www.fantasyofflight.com/collection/
BOK TOWER GARDENS – Lake Wales
https://boktowergardens.org/
WALLABY RANCH HANG GLIDING – Davenport
https://www.visitdavenportflorida.com/wallaby-ranch-hang-gliding
HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE – Near Davenport
For breathtaking views over Davenport, Disney, and Orlando with a champagne toast.
https://www.visitdavenportflorida.com/hot-air-balloon-ride
BLUE RIDGE WINERY – Wine tours
https://www.blueridgeestatewinery.com/
KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/
BUYING TICKETS ONLINE
https://www.bestoforlando.com/
https://www.attractiontickets.com/en
GOLF COURSES
Explore some of Central Florida’s most beautiful and challenging golf courses located around the area.
https://www.golfnow.com/course-directory/us/fl/14103-haines-city
For all the younger and not so pro-golfers this is a great place for the family:
https://www.congoriver.com/
POSNER PARK SHOPPING MALL – DAVENPORT
A great shopping mall with more and more shops being added
https://www.visitdavenportflorida.com/posner-park-shopping-mall
POSNER PARK – STORES
https://www.visitdavenportflorida.com/posner-park-stores
Includes a Cinepolis Imax movie Theater which features gourmet snacks, beer and wine, traditional seating, IMAX movies, 3D viewing experience and much more.
https://www.visitdavenportflorida.com/cinepolis-imax-movie-theater-posner
POSNER VILLAGE AT POSNER PARK
https://www.visitdavenportflorida.com/posner-village-at-posner-park
LOCAL SHOPPING MALLS
Local shopping Malls include:
Posner Park, Posner Village, Downtown Disney Springs, Orlando Vineland Premium Outlet, Orlando International Premium Outlet Mall, The Florida Mall, The Mall at Millenia, Lakeland Square Mall, Lakeside Village and Eagle Ridge Mall.
https://www.visitdavenportflorida.com/shopping
Shopping Plazas include:
Deer Creek Plaza, Downtown Champions Gate Plaza, Downtown Celebration, Downtown Haines City, Cagan Crossing, and Rolling Oaks.
BEST BEACHES
Clearwater, St Pete Beach, Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach – All approximately 1.5 hours.
Anna Maria Island
FLORIDA STATE PARKS
Florida State parks are a great way to spend time with friends and family. Enjoy the parks for a day or overnight. Some state parks offer cabins or camping grounds too. Spend the day walking trails, biking on the bike paths, swimming in the springs, playing on the playgrounds and enjoying nature.
Just a few of the best State Parks in Florida
Swimming - Wekiva Springs and Blue Springs State Park
Kayaking - Rainbow Springs and Ichetucknee Springs
Diving - Peacock Springs and Ginnie Springs
Wildlife - Wakulla Springs
Family Fun - Weeki Wachee Spring
Glass bottom Boats - Silver Springs
CLOSEST REGIONAL PARKS
Lithis Springs Regional Park
Wekiwa Springs State Park
Kelly Park – Rock Springs Run
Blue Springs State Park
Dr Leon Springs State Park
Rainbow Springs State Park
Werner-Boyce Sale Springs
The list of Parks are endless:
https://www.visitdavenportflorida.com/explore-florida-state-parks
DAVENPORT – SO MUCH TO DO AND SEE – DRINK AND EAT!
https://www.visitdavenportflorida.com/
WINTER PARK
https://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/cities/winter-park.html
WINTER GARDENS
A beautiful little historic town – lovely to walk round
https://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/cities/winter-garden.html
MOUNT DORA
https://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/cities/mount-dora.html
FLEA MARKETS
Many Flea Markets that are worth a visit:
http://www.maingatefleamarket.com
KISSIMMEE OLD TOWN
The Old town of Kissimmee is a lovely district for waking around with little shops, unique restaurants, attractions and rides.
If you love classic cars there are Friday and Saturday cruises around the town.
Take a look at their website for all the information.
https://myoldtownusa.com/
WATER PARKS
There are many Water parks in Florida
https://www.thecrazytourist.com/15-awesome-water-parks-florida/
https://www.islandh2olive.com/
CRAYOLA EXPERIENCE
Great for families
https://www.crayolaexperience.com/orlando
Enjoy a family fun day at Crayola Experience in Orlando, FL! A perfect place for creativity, fun and family. Visit the Orlando Crayola Experience today!
