North America Travel Guide

Kissimmee

Kissimmee is a town south of Orlando, located just next to the entrance to Disney World. Kissimmee is one of the gateways to the parks and resorts of Walt Disney World® (including the Magic Kingdom, Disney-MGM Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom and Epcot), the city offers a jumping-off point to the outdoor activities of Florida’s freshwater lakes. Fishing, hiking, camping and boating vacations can easily be accommodated from Kissimmee. After touring the Kissimmee area, take in one of the evening, Broadway-styled dinner shows.

Kissimmee Attractions

Arbird Air Museum
Osceola Center Arts League
Mel Fisher’s Treasure
Galleria Portofino Inc
Liberty Foundation
Alying Tiger Warbird Restoratn
Osceola County Historical Society
Boggy Creek Airboat Rides
Non Stop U S A Inc
Disney Sports & Recreation

Lake Wales

Founded in the early part of the 20th century, the City of Lake Wales grew quickly in Florida’s boom years, attracting visionaries and investors from futher north. Here Edward Bok chose to build his fabled carillon tower and magnificent gardens.

Lake Wales Attractions and Events
Florida Skydiving Center
Spook Hill
Historic Bok Sanctuary
Lake Wales Art Center
Regal Eagle Ridge Mall 12
Life of Christ Passion Play
Lake Wales Little Theatre

Ocala

Once the backdrop for the 1941 film “Moon Over Miami,” Ocala’s trailing Spanish moss and stunning rolling hills still make it a site to see. The town, located in Marion County, has a population of 50,000 residents and has even been ranked as one of Forbes magazine’s top twenty best small towns to live. Ocala sits in the middle of Florida’s horse country and is home to 400 area farms, many of which are dedicated to thoroughbred breeding and training. The city hosts the Horse Show in the Sun, an annual festival that showcases hunting and jumping competitions. The area has even produced six Kentucky Derby winners. Ocala, which is flanked by rolling blue grass fields and lush forests, offers a gentile Southern charm. The Ocala Historic District features a 55-block long area of both Victorian and Queen Anne homes. Other easily accessible attractions include Silver River State Park, Ocala National Forest, the Appleton Museum of Art, and Garlit’s Museum of Drag Racing. Plus, water fun is only 80 miles away in Daytona Beach.

Attractions in Ocala
Easy Street Family Fun Center
Wild Waters Water Park
Appleton Museum of Art
Ocala National Forest
Brick City Park & Discovery Science Center
Coehadjoe Park
Regal Hollywood 16
Central Florida Symphony Orchestra
Ocala Civic Theatre

Orlando

Orlando is one of the world’s premier travel destinations. More than 45-million people visit our area every year, enjoying the many attractions, beaches, and events that make Central Florida a great place to visit and live. Orlando has become magical in its own right, with a rapidly expanding economy, vast cultural offerings, a melting pot of dining establishments, high-end golf courses and some of Florida’s most popular freshwater fishing locales. It feels young, both in terms of its energy level and its many new or restored neighborhoods. With 95 theme parks and attractions, it would take a visitor more than two months to see everything in Orlando. You probably won’t have that much time, so let us help you find just the right attractions to fit your schedule.

Orlando Attractions
Walt Disney World
Universal Orlando
Sea World Orlando
Blizzard Beach
Typhoon Lagoon
Wet ‘n Wild
Water Mania
Adventure Island
Downtown Disney
Cirque Du Soleil La Nouba
La Nouba’s 5th Anniversary Celebration
Pleasure Island

Educational Attractions
Kennedy Space Center
Orlando Science Center
WonderWorks
Silver Springs
Gatorland
Historic Bok Sanctuary
Orange County Regional History Center
Central Florida Zoological Park
Brevard Zoo
Orlando Museum of Art

International Drive Attractions
Magical Midway
Titanic: The Exhibition
Skull Kingdom
Fun Spot Action Park
SkyVenture Orlando
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando Odditorium

Other Orlando Attractions
Busch Gardens
The Richard Petty Driving Experience
Daytona International Speedway
The Holy Land Experience
Universal CityWalk
SkyCoaster of Florida
Old Town, Kissimmee
Cypress Gardens

Winter Haven
Winter Haven is spring training home to the Cleveland Indians. Nearby, visitors enjoy Historic Bok Sanctuary and Fantasy of Flight Air Museum… both just minutes away. The community is an excellent location to raise a family or to retire and enjoy a wonderful climate. Several industrial parks and an excellent transportation network of roads, railways and air travel attract new businesses. A Wal-Mart regional distribution center, State Farm Insurance and Sherwin-Williams Paint Company have their Florida headquarters here.

Winter Haven is located in Polk County southwest of Orlando between Orlando and Tampa along Highway 17/92 near Lakeland and Lake Hancock. Winter Haven is part of the Lakeland-Winter Haven, Florida metro area.

Winter Haven Events and Attractions
Polk County Historical Museum
Cypress Gardens Adventure Park
Southern Breeze
Continental Mugs & Movies 2
Ritz Theatre, The
Theatre Winter Haven
Cleveland Indians Baseball Club

Winter Park

Winter Park is a nature lover’s dream location. The Parks Division is currently in charge of over 70 parks, all home to various events, festivals and celebrations throughout the year.Winter Park offers golf, fishing, canoeing, soccer, tennis, swimming, basketball, baseball, and so much more in outstanding facilities through the area.

Winter Park Attractions
Winter Park Public Library
Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens
Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
University 8
Regal Winter Park Village 20
Winter Park Playhouse
Pinocchio’s Marionette Theater