A AWESOME AIRBOAT RIDE:

Tours are launched in the St. johns River, Hwy. 50 west of Titusville, 15 minutes from Kennedy Space Center, 407-568-7601. Niety minute private guided tours on real airboats, like locals ride. see Florida wildlife and beautiful cypress up close! See the St. Johns and adjacent marshland. By appointment only: tous available 24 hours daily.

 

A AFFORDABLE AIRBOAT RIDES AT LOUGHMAN LAKE

1955 Harbill Rd., south of Daytona on hwy. 46 (4 miles west of I-95), 321-268-2277, Seven days a week, no appointment necessary. Licensed tour comany in operation for 12 years. Explore lakes, wetlands, marshes and the river with guaranteed gator sightings. Amenities include safe, secure parking with attendant, clean restrooms, lounge and cold drinks and snacks. Enjoy private tours for up to six passengeers. Half-hour, one-hour or longer tours available.

 

JUNGLE ADVENTURES:

26205 E. Hwy. SR 50, Christmas, 407-568-2885, Less than 60 miles South of Daytona. Take I-95 to Highway 50, go West about seven miles. It's a jungle out there, full of Florida adventures! An exciting cruise around the island provides a close-up of native Florida wildlife. The endangered Florida panther, alligators and many other native animals are featured during daily wildlife shows. Go back in time with your guide on tour fo the primative Native American village. Open daily 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Admission $14.50 adults, $11.50 seniors, and $8.50 children (3 to 11).

 

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER

Southeast of Titusville on SR 405, 321-449-4444. See up close Space Shuttle launch pads at the new LC-39 Observation Gantry. Check out the International Space Stateion Center; experience the Aplool/Saturn V Center and other exhibits. Open 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.. Call 800-KSC-INFO for launch and visitor center.

 

TROPICAL KAYAKS:

200 Club House Dr., at Palm Coast Golf Resort and Marina, Palm coast, 386-931-0132. Rentals, guided tours, sales and accessories. A wonderful place from which to kayak, access canals, marsh creeks and beaches. See egrets, herons and ibises. Ospreys soar high as you watch manatees and dolphins.

 

UNVERSAL ORLANDO:

1000 Universal Studios Plaza (I-4 exits 29B or 30A), Orlando. You can Ride the Movies® at Universal Studios® theme park. Experience technologically advanced rides and attractions at the new Islands of Adventure theme park. have fun at City Walk®, Orlando's hottest spot for entertainment. Theme parks open daily at 9:00 a.m., closing times vary. Admission $50.88 adults, $40.28 children 3 to 9, children 2 and under free.

 

3-D WORLD

Corner of San Marco Ave., and Castillo Dr., St. Augustine, 904-824-1220. Voyage beyond reality at this new attraction. Enjoy the 3-D motion picture movie or experience the thrill of a motion simulator ride. Rain or shine, the perfect way to enjoy your day. Open Sunday to Thursday 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Friday and Saturday to 10:00 p.m.

 

ANCIENT CITY TOUR / SPANISH MILITARY HOSPITAL

Museum located at 3 Aviles St. (ghost tours start at the plaza nightly at 8:00 p.m., St. Augustine, 904-827-0807. Let their licensed guides in period dress light and protect your way as they take you on the 1 to 1 and a half hour walking tour emphasizing Ghostly Encounters. Get a glimpse at the medical techniques and medicines of an earlier era.

 

DISNEY WORLD

I-95 South of Orlando, (407) 939-7675, Magic Kingdom®, EPCOT®, MGM Studios, and Disney's Animal Kingdom.

 

RIPLEY'S BELIEVE IT OR NOT!

19 San Marco Ave., 904-824-1606. "The Original Mueseum" offers hours of fun for all ages. Experience the threll of an adventure while exploring three floors of reality based interactive exhibits. Banquet room avqailable. Open daily.

 

ST. AUGUSTINE ALLIGATOR FARM:

On Highway A1A, two mises south of the Bridge of Lions, 904-824-3337. See crocodiles, alligators, monkeys, exotic birs and giant tortoises and enjoy alligator reptile and bird shows. Open daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

 

ST. AUGUSTINE HISTORICAL TOUR:

167 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, 904-829-3800. Narrated seven-mile trolley tour will acquaint you with the nation's oldest city. free parking.

 

VICTORY III SCENIC CRUISE:

Departing from the City Marina just south of the Bridge of Lions in downtown St. Augustine, 904-824-1806. Enjoy a one-hour and 15 minute scenic cruise along the St. Augustine waterfront and beautiful Matanzas Bay, no reservations necessary. Cruises leave at 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m., 2:45 p.m., 4:30 p.m., and 6:15 p.m.