Orlando Attractions
Congo River Golf & Exploration Co.
Play golf on either of two 18-hole courses furnished with waterfalls, caves, live alligators and tropical flora.
4777 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee. (407) 396-6900.
Dolly Parton’s Dixie Stampede
See the largest of the Stampede chain, and enjoy equestrian acrobatics, fireworks and a four-course meal, accompanied by Dolly Parton’s original songs.
8251 Vineland Avenue. (407) 238-2777.
Fantasy of Flight
Flight simulators, an Aircraft of the Day show featuring rare aircraft, the world’s largest collection of private aircraft and daily tours of the restoration shop are highlights of this tribute to early flying.
1400 Broadway Boulevard, Polk City. (863) 984-3500.
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Flying Tigers Warbird Restoration Museum
Engines, warplanes, and other military artifacts are exhibited, tours are given of the restoration process, and open-cockpit bi-plane air tours also are available.
231 North Hoagland Boulevard, Kissimmee. (407) 933-1942.
Gatorland
In addition to daily alligator wrestling shows, the park also features a petting zoo, water park and bird sanctuary.
14501 South Orange Blossom Trail, between Orlando and Kissimmee. (407) 855-5496.
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Green Meadows Petting Farm
The children will enjoy milking a cow, riding a pony and petting some of the over 300 farm animals during this two-hour tour. Picnic grounds also are available.
1368 South Poinciana Boulevard, Kissimeee. (407) 846-0770.
International Trolley and Train Museum
Model railroad train exhibitions, riding in full-scale models of antique trollies and trains, and museum exhibits of the earliest trollies and trains are highlights.
8990 International Drive, Orlando. (407) 363-9002.
Orange County Regional History Center
History of Central Florida, from 12,000 years ago to occupation by the Seminole Indians to the present is chronicled in this amazing four-story regional museum.
65 East Central Boulevard. (407) 836-8500.
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Volenti Waterpark Beach
Water slides, boat rentals and assorted water rides and other amusements highlight Austin’s main waterpark and amusement center.
16107 FM 2769, Leander. (512) 258-5109.
SkyVenture
Experience sky-diving at 120 m.p.h safely indoors under controlled conditions in a high-energy vertical wind tunnel, as you are kept aloft on a column of air. This is the perfect adventure for those who wish to experience the thrills, without having to jump from a plane.
6805 Visitors Circle. (407) 903-1150.
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