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The Location

Things to See and Do

Attraction

Description

POTENTIAL LARGER GROUP ATTRACTIONS

German Restaurant

Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe - Genuine German Beer, Food, and Entertainment

All the good fun, drinks, and food most experienced in Germany.

This is the place where Gemütlichkeit happens in Historic Downtown Sanford, Florida.

Theo and Linda Hollerbach dreamed of opening their own restaurant in 1981 while working together at a German restaurant in Orlando. After two decades of hard work and planning, that dream became reality on August 1, 2001 with just seven employees.  Since then, they’ve continually expanded the restaurant, added two more businesses, and grown their staff to over 100 employees. The once 70 seat restaurant will be a 665 seat restaurant after the completion of the 2020 Project Hollerblock, which will add a Bar Lodge and Rooftop Biergarten. 

One source of continuing inspiration for the Hollerbach Family has been watching their home of downtown Sanford grow and thrive along with their own businesses. They have always had the mission of making their town a dining and entertainment destination in Central Florida. Through the continued efforts of the neighbors and fellow business owners, Sanford has a great reputation of a strong sense of community that knows how to have fun. 

https://www.hollerbachs.com/

Lake Dora Cruise on the Dora Queen

Dora Queen – Sunset Cruise

Private cruise for sunset on Lake Dora with cash bar.

Dora Queen is a luxury 80-foot New Orleans style paddlewheel boat located in Tavares, Florida.  Dora Queen offers 2 hour cruises and serves as a unique venue for private events. Take in the majestic views of beautiful Lake Dora from the comfort of our lounge style seating while enjoying music and cocktails from our full service bars on the upper and lower decks.

Brian and Brandy Herron wanted a way for locals and tourists to enjoy the beauty of Lake Dora while offering a unique experience. Their goal is to add to the charm of the community with a fun and enjoyable new attraction. 

In 2017, they had the idea to seek out the old paddlewheel boat that was originally parked on the Dead River in Tavares.  This boat was special to them because they had their wedding rehearsal dinner on it almost 20 years prior.  They were quickly connected with Robbie Cunningham, owner of the boat.  After seeing it, they knew they wanted to purchase it and their vision began from there.

The Dora Contessa, the original paddlewheel boat was powered by two 90 horsepower engines and could carry up to 49 passengers.  Now named the Dora Queen she is 80 feet long and 35 feet wide. The Dora Queen is powered by two 250 horsepower engines and has the capacity for 70 passengers.  Commissioned and built by Robbie Cunningham at Trident Pontoons in Tavares, Florida, the construction of the vessel took over two years.  The original paddlewheel and helm are still a part of the vessel today.

The Dora Queen has two levels of lounge style seating, two bars and a state of the art sound system.  So sit back, relax and enjoy all the majestic views that Lake Dora has to offer.

https://www.doraqueen.com/about

Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour

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Boat Tour. Located on Lake Osceola in the quiet suburb less than 10 minutes from downtown Orlando, the boat tour offers hour-long, guided cruises through three of the seven lakes and two, narrow manmade canals on the tranquil Winter Park chain.  On any given tour, participants may observe large cranes swooping waterside to snag a large fish or a lazy alligator languishing on a nearby bank. An occasional water skier or racing shell full of crew members from the areas private liberal arts college, Rollins, are also enjoyable sideshows for tour goers.  Every tour, however, guarantees plenty of swaying palms, towering cypress trees, lush ferns and a variety of flourishing sub-tropical flowers.  Breathtaking views of opulent private homes and exquisite estates sprawling along the shores are also a key feature of the scenic cruise.      https://scenicboattours.com/about-us

Winter Park.  One of Button’s favorite places.  The Orange County city of Winter Park, situated north of Orlando and about 15-20 minutes from the class hotel, was once considered a winter resort. Today, the arts- and culture-filled city includes Rollins College and the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of Natural Art. Winter Park also is a nature lover's destination. Here you will find more than 70 parks, all home to various events, festivals and celebrations throughout the year – and available to anyone looking for a place to sit in the shade and enjoy a beautiful Central Florida day.

 https://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/cities/winter-park.html  

About the Park

The Visitor Center features exhibits on the park's rich history and artifacts on display from the Mayaca. The swimming area is adjacent to a beautiful, shady picnic ground. Canoe, kayak and paddleboat rentals are available for a paddling tour of the spring and spring run. De Leon Springs flows into the Lake Woodruff National Wildlife Refuge where canoeists and kayakers can explore 18,000 acres of lakes, creeks and marshes. An all-terrain wheelchair and a standard wheelchair are provided for visitors who need assistance getting around the park, including the paved nature trail. 

The Old Spanish Sugar Mill

The Old Spanish Sugar Mill sits beside the spring named for the legendary explorer Ponce De Leon. Originally constructed in the 1830’s to crush sugar cane utilizing the power of the 16 – 18 million gallons of water flowing from the spring daily, the mill features a 30 foot undershot waterwheel. The mill was rebuilt around 1900. A chimney, which remains on the site, was part of the original sugar mill operation, and displays a 1931 DAR plaque proclaiming the date of 1570 as the year of mill construction. This was based on inaccurate information. The mill was destroyed twice over the years. It was destroyed during the Second Seminole War in 1835 and again during the Civil War in 1864 when the mill was being used to provide corn for the Confederate troops. Legend tells of mill stones being thrown into the spring although none have ever been recovered.

The Old Spanish Sugar Mill Grill and Griddle House

In 1961 the mill was again scheduled for destruction. Just an old building to many, but Peter Schwarze felt quite differently. A fifth generation grist miller newly arrived in Florida. Peter saw treasure that must be saved. He arranged to lease and restore the mill, moved his wife and daughter to the “Fountain of Youth” and began once again grinding flour in the mill building. His gristmill was of his own design, an adjustable under runner mill with small French Buhr stones that were electrically powered. The setting was perfect and the restaurant and bakery utilizing his flours began. The Old Spanish Sugar Mill Grill and Griddle House restaurant continues under family operation today. Customers sit at tables with electric griddles in the center and make their own pancakes right on the griddles. They are served two different types of homemade pancake batters, one containing stone-ground corn, wheat, rye, whole wheat and buckwheat flours and the other made from unbleached white flour.  Other standard breakfasts, salads, and sandwiches are also offered.

https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/de-leon-springs-state-park

Kennedy Space Center

Welcome to the Greatest Space Adventure on Earth! Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is the only place in the world where you can see the real space shuttle Atlantis, touch a moon rock, meet a veteran NASA astronaut, tour a NASA spaceflight facility and get an up-close view of a real Saturn V moon rocket all in the same day! Arrive early for this full-day experience to make the most of your visit.  Experience more on your Orlando, Florida vacation with a daytrip to Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, where the sky isn't the limit - it's just the beginning.  Plan your trip in detail online or with the free App.  Visit the website for details and planning your trip. Short of becoming an astronaut, there’s no better way to get a glimpse of Kennedy Space Center than on the Kennedy Space Center Tour (KSC Tour). Take a NASA bus for a drive-by view of the space shuttle launch pad and then experience the historic Apollo 8 launch and marvel at a massive 363-foot-long Saturn V moon rocket at the Apollo/Saturn V Center.

The KSC Tour is included with admission and departs every 15 minutes from the Visitor Complex. The tour is self-guided, allowing guests to get off the bus and spend as much time as desired at each location.

https://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/

Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards

Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards opened its doors in February 1989 in Clermont, Florida and sits on a 127-acre estate in gently rolling countryside some 25 miles west of downtown Orlando. This area was once the center of the State's grape industry. After years of phenomenal growth, Lakeridge ranks as Florida's largest premium winery, and remains a pioneer in the development of premium and sparkling wines from the native Muscadine grape varieties Noble, Carlos and Welder, as well as Vinifera varieties to include Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Petite Sirah and Cabernet Sauvignon.

The winery overlooks 80+ acres of planted vineyards, pioneering the production of native muscadine grapes. Every year, the vines provide an abundant crop of grapes - the building blocks for our award-winning Lakeridge wines.

https://www.lakeridgewinery.com/

Daytona International Speedway

Venture behind-the-scenes and discover what makes Daytona International Speedway the World Center of Racing. On the approximately 90-minute All Access Tour you can explore areas such as the Drivers Meeting Room, NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Garages, Gatorade Victory Lane and the Houston Lawing Press Box seven stories above the Speedway. Embark on an exciting, guided tour through the historical sites of Daytona International Speedway. This tour brings to life how local beaches, businesses, and families shaped NASCAR into the fastest growing spectator sport in the world. From state-of-the-art facilities and unprecedented safety features to the everyday items we buy, NASCAR has helped shape it all. During your field trip to the “World Center of Racing”, get an up-close view of the daunting 31-degree banking in the turns, an exclusive look inside the NASCAR garages and tech inspection stations, take in the entire 2.5-mile Superspeedway from the Houston Lawing Press Box high atop the front stretch grandstands and celebrate in Gatorade Victory Lane!

http://www.daytonainternationalspeedway.com/Tours/Tours.aspx

St Augustine

St. Augustine (from Spanish: San Agustín) is a city in the Southeastern United States, on the Atlantic coast of northeastern Florida. Founded in 1565 by Spanish explorers, it is the oldest continuously-inhabited European-established settlement in the contiguous United States.

St. Augustine was founded on September 8, 1565, by Spanish admiral Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, Florida's first governor. He named the settlement "San Agustín", as his ships bearing settlers, troops, and supplies from Spain had first sighted land in Florida eleven days earlier on August 28, the feast day of St. Augustine.^[7] The city served as the capital of Spanish Florida for over 200 years. It was designated as the capital of British East Florida when the colony was established in 1763; Great Britain returned Florida to Spain in 1783.

Spain ceded Florida to the United States in 1819, and St. Augustine was designated the capital of the Florida Territory upon ratification of the Adams–Onís Treaty in 1821. The Florida National Guard made the city its headquarters that same year. The territorial government moved and made Tallahassee the capital of Florida in 1824.

The county seat of St. Johns County, St. Augustine is part of Florida's First Coast region and the Jacksonville metropolitan area. Since the late 19th century, St. Augustine's distinct historical character has made the city a tourist attraction.

https://www.visitstaugustine.com/

THE REAL FLORIDA

Winter Park FL

The Orange County city of Winter Park, situated north of Orlando and about 15-20 minutes from the class hotel, was once considered a winter resort. Today, the arts- and culture-filled city includes Rollins College and the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of Natural Art. Winter Park also is a nature lover's destination. Here you will find more than 70 parks, all home to various events, festivals and celebrations throughout the year – and available to anyone looking for a place to sit in the shade and enjoy a beautiful Central Florida day.

 https://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/cities/winter-park.html  

Mt Dora, FL

Mount Dora, a laid-back, relaxing getaway just an hour from Orlando, offers you the pleasure of Old Florida country living.

Lakes, quiet country inns, shops, an old railroad station, a buffet of tasty dining options – all are within steps of each other in Mount Dora.

The small-town environment caters particularly to antique enthusiasts from across the state, country and world.

Shops in and around Mount Dora's downtown area are full of nostalgic items, valuable antiques and collectibles, and even estate jewelry.

Outdoor cafes, gourmet restaurants, galleries, wineries, and bed and breakfast inns also grace Mount Dora's downtown area.

https://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/cities/mount-dora.html

Mt Dora

Canal Tour

Lunch

One featured group activity is a scenic canal boat tour out of Mt Dora.  Plan is a day trip combining a chance to visit the city, cruise the Lake Dora canals, and have lunch at a popular local eatery. The City of Mount Dora is a charming, one-hundred plus year old historic village in the heart of Central Florida on the shores of beautiful Lake Dora in the Harris Chain of Lakes.  The canal tour includes providing a narrated Eco-tour into the unspoiled Dora Canal, through towering 2,000 year old cypress trees dripping with Spanish moss. Commonly seen on the canal are herons, ibis, egrets, anhingas birds, turtles and alligators. The tour continues onto one of the lakes in the Harris Chain, in search of bald eagles and osprey. The luxury all-weather pontoon boats provide a shaded, stable and dry platform to observe the beautiful surroundings.   http://ci.mount-dora.fl.us/            http://www.doracanaltour.com/

https://www.rustyanchormountdora.com/

Beaches

Florida beaches are a short drive east to the Atlantic coast.  There you can find beautiful beaches in Daytona Beach, Ponce Inlet, and New Smyrna. 

All in-season vehicular beach access ramps will be open to vehicles for beach parking from sunrise to sunset. Free, off-beach parking lots are also available along the county's coast. 

Restrooms and showers on the beach and in county-operated coastal and inlet parks are open at full capacity.

https://www.volusia.org/services/public-protection/emergency-management/pin/coronavirus/beaches.stml

Black Hammock Air Boat Rides

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Black Hammock Adventures operates three large U.S. Coast Guard approved 18, 15 and 12 passenger state of the art airboats plus a smaller 6 passenger airboat. All of our Captains are U.S. Coast Guard Licensed. Hearing protection will be provided as well as life vests for children. Adult life vests are available upon request. Every ride is different as the scenery and wildlife changes with every season. Are you an avid bird watcher? Our Airboat Rides include a tour of Bird Island; believed to be the largest colony of wading birds in the county according to the Seminole Audubon Society.  Guests can expect to encounter alligators, turtles of all sizes and thousands of species of bird life, including the majestic Bald Eagle.  Meet Spikey, Chewie, Ziggie, Chloe, Grumy and Peaches. These are our American Alligators that were chosen as show gators from a local alligator farm. Ziggie has eyes for Chloe and you may find them snuggling up together around alligator mating season; which takes place around March and April.  Black Hammock is an award-winning restaurant. Home of the BEST fried gator tail in town! Black Hammock is a full-service restaurant known for it's fried gator tail, catfish, and homemade desserts!    

https://www.theblackhammock.com/

Lone Cabbage Fish Camp & Air Boat Rides - x

Glide thru the grassy marsh of the ST. Johns River & Lake Poinsett at speeds of up to 45 M.P.H. As the boat slows down to an idle you will have several photo opportunities to take photos  of our local wildlife, such as alligators, eagles, and several species of wading birds by the hundreds, and visit a natural cypress swamp.

http://www.twisterairboatrides.com/

Blue Springs State Park

Blue Spring State Park covers more than 2,600 acres, including the largest spring on the St. Johns River. Blue Spring is a designated Manatee Refuge and the winter home to a growing population of West Indian Manatees.
For centuries, the spring area was home to Native Americans. In 1766 it was visited by Colonial American botanist John Bartram, but it was not until 1856 that it was settled by Louis Thursby and his family. The Thursby house, built in 1872, remains standing. The spring´s crystal clear, 73 degree water can be enjoyed by swimmers, snorkelers, and certified scuba divers with a partner. The river is popular for fishing, canoeing, and boating. River boat tours are available; for reservations, call St. Johns River Cruises at (386) 917-0724. The park has plenty of picnic areas and a hiking trail.

http://www.floridastateparks.org/bluespring/aboutthepark.cfm

Explore one of America’s largest and best loved springs from the park’s famous glass bottom boats and see an underwater world.  The main spring is surrounded by serene gardens and historic structures reminiscent of the days when Silver Springs was a major destination for Northerners arriving by steamship.  The Silver River allows kayakers to experience a primeval forest wilderness surrounded by some of the state’s best managed sandhills, accessible by trails and dotted with friendly campgrounds.

As Florida’s oldest attraction, the Glass Bottom Boats showcase the crystal clear springs and the underwater life that naturally inhabits Silver Springs.  Come enjoy one of the many daily trips up and down the Silver River where guests have the unique opportunity to see below the surface of the water and enjoy the river’s wildlife, vegetation and historical and cultural artifacts.  Glass Bottom Boats have wowed visitors to Silver Springs since the 1870s with breathtaking views of underwater life and the many springs that feed the Silver River. In fact, the Glass Bottom Boat was invented here! Take a tour aboard one of our historic Glass Bottom Boats and marvel at the beauty and sheer size of Mammoth Spring, the river’s head spring. You’ll explore many other beautiful feeder springs and see countless species of fish, ancient Native American and Spanish artifacts and even underwater movie props from the days when Hollywood productions flourished at the park!                 https://www.floridastateparks.org/silversprings

PERFORMING ARTS

Cirque du Soleil and Disney - Drawn to Life

Cirque du Soleil and Disney - Drawn to Life

Set your imagination in motion and get ready for a first-of-its-kind creative collaboration between iconic memory makers Cirque du Soleil® and Disney.

Drawn to Life invites you into an astounding world where the art of Walt Disney Animation is experienced like never before. Gather your whole family for an unforgettable leap into this amazing new show—a live acrobatic journey where our stage is transformed into a giant animation table. The art of classic Disney animation is reinterpreted through innovative design, acrobatic performances, dazzling choreography, eclectic costuming, all-new Disney animation and an original score inspired by timeless Disney music. The show is absolutely alive with all the high-flying, mind-blowing exuberance that Cirque du Soleil is famous for.

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This love letter to the art of Disney animation celebrates life in all of its motions and emotions. The show tells the story of a determined girl who discovers one last gift left by her animator father: a sequence of unfinished drawings. Guided by a magical pencil and a quirky troupe of imaginative muses, she embarks on an inspiring quest filled with her childhood Disney memories. We’ll follow her as she leaps into a whimsical world of animation and discovers new possibilities that animate the story of her future. Drawn to Life Presented by Cirque du Soleil & Disney. World Premiere April 17, 2020.

https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/drawn-to-life#about-the-show

Bob Carr https://www.drphillipscenter.org/explore/about/Performing Arts Center

Bob Carr Performing Arts Center

The famous auditorium, Bob Carr Theatre is a performing arts theater in Orlando, Florida also commonly known as the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center. The auditorium boasts a modest seating capacity of 2,518. The Bob Carr Theater has been one of Orlando's top theaters since 1926!

If you love classical music, the theater is home to the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra and the Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra. If you haven't seen either, we highly recommend a visit. Both are phenomenal.

This site is not affiliated or sponsored by the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts or the Bob Carr Theater. This site links to resale tickets to events at Bob Carr Performing Arts Center.

http://www.bobcarrperformingartscenter.net/

Dr Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

 We believe a performing arts center should be more than a beautifully designed building. We believe in creating experiences that educate as much as entertain. And we believe in inspiring creativity with programming our entire community can enjoy.

We believe in making the arts accessible to people from all walks of life—all over the world. And we invite you to join us on this journey.

To support our vision, Arts For Every Life®, Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts has become a hub for the best international, national and local artists, for community outreach and for arts education.

Our two-block downtown Orlando destination includes:

·         Walt Disney Theater

·         Alexis & Jim Pugh Theater

·         DeVos Family Room

·         Seneff Arts Plaza

·         Dr. Phillips Center AdventHealth School of the Arts

·         Steinmetz Hall and The Green Room

Since opening the arts center in 2014, we’ve even been named one of Travel + Leisure magazine’s “25 New Tourist Attractions Worth Adding to Your Bucket List” and one of Southern Living magazine’s “50 Best Places in the South Now.”

So from ballet to Broadway, comedy acts to kids’ shows and educational programs to outdoor festivals, you’re always in for an amazing experience—here at the arts center.

https://www.drphillipscenter.org/explore/about/

Orlando Shakespeare Theater - x

With Shakespeare as our standard and inspiration, the Orlando Shakespeare Theater produces bold professional theater, develops new plays, and provides innovative educational experiences that enrich our community.

http://www.orlandoshakes.org/

Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue

Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is an old-fashioned dinner show that includes foot-stompin' music, nostalgic comedy and an all-you-care-to-eat dinner at Pioneer Hall in Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground. Get ready for good, ol' country fun!A long-time family favorite, the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is hosted in a rustic dance hall, with rousing Wild West dancing, singing, and zany vaudeville comedy. You never know what to expect from the high-spirited Claire de Lune, Johnny Ringo, Dolly Drew, Six Bits Slocum, Flora Long and Jim Handy.As the Pioneer Hall Players perform skits and early song standards, equally sassy Cast Members serve your countrified feast. Between laughs, chow down on pails of all-you-care-to-eat American favorites like fried chicken, smoked BBQ pork ribs, seasonal vegetable, baked beans, fresh baked corn bread and strawberry shortcake. Unlimited draft beer, wine, sangria and soft drinks are included for Guests 21 years of age or older (proper ID required). Celebrations are acknowledged in the show.As the performance rounds out, you may be asked to join in the finale—a musical tribute to Davy Crockett. Your inner bumpkin just might emerge.Bring your whole clan of kin folk and join the frolicking fun of this folksy extravaganza.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/cabins-at-fort-wilderness-resort/hoop-dee-doo-musical-revue/

MUSEUMS

Orlando Science Center

For more than 65 years, Orlando Science Center has been a place that inspires curiosity and exploration. Truly one of the great activities for Orlando families, the Science Center encourages learning in a fun way. There's no better place that combines fun and knowledge all under one roof! For visitors from out of town, Orlando Science Center is a must for your "things to do in Orlando" list. With four floors of exciting exhibits, amazing giant screen and 3D films as well as engaging live programming, the Science Center is the perfect family destination. We're also the ideal rainy day escape!

https://www.osc.org/

Orlando Museum of Art

Founded in 1924, the Orlando Museum of Art is a 501(c)(3) educational institution whose mission reflects the continued growth of Florida, ardent community support for the arts and the OMA’s role as a leading cultural institution in the region.

Since its inception, the Museum’s purpose has been to enrich the cultural life of Florida by providing excellence in the visual arts. To meet this objective, the Museum has dedicated itself to collecting, preserving and interpreting notable works of art; to presenting exhibitions of local, regional, national and international significance; to developing first-rate educational programs; and to presenting creative and inclusive programs to reach every segment of a diverse community.

http://www.omart.org/pages/about

Orange County Regional History Center

The Orange County Regional History Center, housed in a restored historic 1927 courthouse in downtown Orlando, showcases the vast collections of the Historical Society of Central Florida. Three floors of permanent exhibits showcase 12,000 years of Florida history. The museum, a Smithsonian Institution affiliate and AAM accredited museum, also presents nationally important limited-run exhibitions.

https://www.thehistorycenter.org/

Museum of Arts & Sciences (MOAS)

Daytona

The Museum of Arts & Sciences (MOAS) is the primary art, science and history museum in Central Florida. Located on a 90-acre Florida nature preserve, the 100,000 square foot facility is host to over 30,000 objects including the finest collection of American art in the Southeast, one of the most significant collections of Cuban art outside of Cuba, a Chinese art collection, Florida's prehistoric Giant Ground Sloth, a large Coca-Cola®and Americana collection, a rare Napoleonic Collection and our new Visible Storage Building. The MOAS collection also includes a wealth of historic paintings and African artifacts. The museum’s auditorium, planetarium, and Charles and Linda Williams Children's Museum make for a truly interactive experience.                     https://www.moas.org/

Leu Gardens

Each garden in this 50-acre botanical oasis just minutes from downtown Orlando is designed to inspire visitors to appreciate and understand plants.

http://www.leugardens.org/

Titanic:  The Artifact Exhibition

When you visit the amazing Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition, you embark on a journey back in time to April 1912, when the ship embarked on its maiden voyage! You receive a replica boarding pass, assume the role of a passenger, and follow a chronological journey through life on Titanic. The Exhibition features more than 300 artifacts and historical items as well as full-scale room recreations.

Learn about the world’s most infamous ship and its passengers while strolling through galleries featuring the Grand Staircase, First Class Parlor Suite, Verandah Café, and more. Walk out onto the Promenade Deck and feel the chill of the cold Atlantic air. Touch an iceberg that is the same temperature as the water on that fateful night. See the second largest piece of Titanic ever recovered, the “Little Big Piece,” a 3-ton section of the original ship’s hull!

https://titanicorlando.com/

Ripley’s Believe it or Not

Marvel at hundreds of rare and unusual artifacts and get hands-on with unbelievable interactives at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando. Inside, you’ll be greeted by 10,000 square feet of amazing, hair-raising, truly unbelievable exhibits. With 16 unique galleries and hundreds of displays, there are artifacts, interactive experiences, and just plain weird stuff sure to entertain the entire family!

https://www.ripleys.com/orlando/

THEME PARKS

Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World is both the largest vacation resort in the world and most visited theme park resort in the world. At over 25,000 acres, the massive property features four world-renowned theme parks, twenty-four on-site resorts, two water parks, four mini-golf courses in two locations, an interactive/video game park, a shopping and nighttime entertainment area, and 5 professional golf courses and outdoor recreation. 

This world-famous Resort consists of four Theme Parks (Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park), two Water Parks (Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park), over 25 Resort hotel properties, and a variety of additional entertainment offerings.

https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/

Universal Orlando Resort

Universal Orlando Resort is an American theme park and entertainment resort complex based in Orlando, Florida. Universal Orlando is the second-largest resort in Greater Orlando, after the Walt Disney World Resort which is nearby, covering 541 acres of land.^[2]

Universal Orlando consists of two theme parks (Universal Studios Florida, Universal's Islands of Adventure), and the Volcano Bay water theme park, a night-time entertainment complex (Universal CityWalk Orlando).

Universal Orlando is one of the most visited resorts in the world, with an annual attendance of 21 million in 2017.

https://www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us 

Discovery Cove

Discovery Cove is a one-of-a kind experience where you can interact with bottlenose dolphins, feed tropical birds, play inches from a family of otters and even walk on the Grand Reef floor-all in one day. Between adventures, recharge with unlimited island fare and refreshments. With this all-inclusive experience your family can unwind, explore, learn, and create memories that will last a lifetime.

https://discoverycove.com/orlando/

Old Town

Old Town is located in Kissimmee, FL and is next door to Fun Spot Kissimmee, one mile from Celebration and five miles east of the main gate of Walt Disney World. Open seven days a week, the hours are 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. for shops and 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. for restaurants. Built in 1986, Old Town is a 10-acre walking district containing a collection of shops, restaurants and family-friendly amusements. There are free vehicle shows, car cruises and live entertainment Wednesday through Sunday. The brick streets come alive on Friday and Saturday nights, when people line the sidewalks to admire a parade of hot rods, street rods and antiques. Throughout the year, Old Town hosts a variety of Americana-themed and seasonal events.

https://myoldtownusa.com/

Legoland

LEGOLAND Florida Resort is a 150-acre interactive theme park dedicated to families with children between the ages of 2 and 12. With more than 50 rides, shows and attractions, LEGOLAND is geared towards family fun. Located in Winter Haven, FL and just 45 minutes from the Orlando theme parks and downtown Tampa. LEGOLAND is a brand of interactive theme parks dedicated to families with children between the ages of 2 and 12.

https://www.legoland.com/florida/

OTHERS

Attraction

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Winter Park, FL

The Orange County city of Winter Park, situated north of Orlando and about 15-20 minutes from the class hotel, was once considered a winter resort. Today, the arts- and culture-filled city includes Rollins College and the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of Natural Art. Winter Park also is a nature lover's destination. Here you will find more than 70 parks, all home to various events, festivals and celebrations throughout the year – and available to anyone looking for a place to sit in the shade and enjoy a beautiful Central Florida day.

 https://www.visitflorida.com/en-us/cities/winter-park.html  

Renninger’s Antique Mall

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Historic Mt Dora, FL

Located on 117 acres of scenic, rolling land in beautiful Lake County, the heart of Central Florida; amid spreading oaks, garlands of Spanish moss waving gently from their branches, you will find Renninger's Twin Markets in Mt. Dora. Two large buildings and a number of open air shopping areas house a wide variety of dealers from produce stands, clothing shops, and oddity vendors, to high quality antiques and collectibles.

 https://renningers.net/

The City of Mount Dora is a charming, one-hundred plus year old historic village in the heart of Central Florida on the shores of beautiful Lake Dora in the Harris Chain of Lakes. The historic downtown offers a wide array of shopping, dining, lodging, activities, wellness and entertainment... there's something for every taste.

 https://www.whattodoinmtdora.com/

The Barn Antiques

The Barn Antiques, established 1969, is a large, family-run antique shop in rural Central Florida, about one hour from the class hotel. We sell a wide variety of items, most of them dating from the early 19th through early 20th centuries. We are proud to keep two spacious showrooms, an extensive area for stained glass, and an all new area featuring unusual outdoor items such as antique chimney pots and iron gates.  Since The Barn was founded, it has expanded within the family to include a variety of shops.

The Barn has long been a landmark in the Central Florida area. If you've never come to see us, you can read about our history and our stores here. During regular trips abroad, we hand-pick the best pieces for the showrooms from our wide network of well-established contacts. Along with our extensive local buying, this lets us always have on hand a fresh selection of the highest quality, most affordably priced antiques - big and small - to be found.

http://www.barnantiques.biz/

Gatorland

Gatorland features 3,000 gators and 89 crocodiles, as well as a number of bird and snake exhibits.

http://www.gatorland.com/

Our Hotel

Homewood Suites by Hilton – Orlando/Maitland

290 Southhall Lane, Maitland, Florida, 32751, USA, Opens new tab

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https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/homewood-suites/

Off Maitland Boulevard and on the shores of Lake Lucien, the hotel is less than 15 minutes from the buzz of downtown Orlando, Winter Park, and Altamonte Springs. Fill up on free hot breakfast and drive 30 minutes to Disney Springs® – or make a beach day of it at Daytona, 50 minutes’ drive from our door.

Enjoy WiFi and Wednesday early evening socials.

CLASS SPECIAL

1 Bedroom King Suite

Special Rate - $139/night

ADDITIONAL OPTION

1 Bedroom 2-Double Suite

$199/night

Very limited availability

RESERVATIONS

Number of rooms is limited – so make your reservation as soon as you can after I send you the instructions.

You can cancel a reservation later, but if you wait you may not be able make a reservation.

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