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Special
Features |
Contact
Information |
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ADVENTURE ISLAND - Located in Tampa, approx 1
hour North of Hernando County. |
Thirteen acre outdoor water theme park featuring 72 foot speed
slide, numerous other water rides, arcades, games, and a
picnic area. |
(800)
372-1797 |
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BUCCANEER BAY - Located RIGHT here in Hernando County
in Weeki Wachee! |
Come and enjoy the "Fun in the Sun" at
Buccaneer Bay Water park! The only spring fed water park in
the state of Florida where visitors enjoy the constant 72
degree, 99% pure spring water! Soak in the sun as you relax on
the white sandy beach while the kids zoom down Pirates Plunge
water flume. Lil' Mates Caribbean Cove provides the youngsters
with a fun and safe water play area. |
(352) 596-2062 |
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BUSCH GARDENS - Located in Tampa, approximately 1 hour
from Hernando County |
A 300-acre African theme park with more than 3,000 exotic
animals, birds, and reptiles on display; shopping bazaar;
shows; and home to the world's largest inverted roller
coaster, "The Montu". |
(800) 372-1797 |
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CLEARWATER MARINE
AQUARIUM - Located in Clearwater approximately 1 hour
from Hernando County. |
A nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue,
rehabilitation, and release of injured and sick marine
animals. Live and model displays of area marine life on
exhibit at this research and rehabilitation facility. |
(727)
447-0980. |
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CYPRESS GARDENS - Located near Winter Haven,
approximately 1 hour from Hernando County. |
A 223-acre family-style theme park featuring botanical
gardens, exciting theme shows, museum, model railroad,
children's ride and game area, electric boats and more. |
(800) 282-2123 |
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DISNEY-MGM STUDIOS - Located in Orlando, approximately
1 3/4 hours from Hernando County |
Disney's own movie theme park, featuring Sorcery in the Sky
Fireworks where "Fantasia" comes to life in an amazing display
of fireworks synchronized to music. Popular stars appear daily
in Disney MGM's parade. |
(407)
824-4321 |
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EPCOT CENTER - Located in Orlando, approximately 1 3/4
hours from Hernando County |
Composed of two entertainment worlds: Future World and World
Showcase of Nations. |
(407) 824-4321 |
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WALT DISNEY WORLD-MAGIC KINGDOM -Located in Orlando,
approximately 1 3/4 hours from Hernando County |
The one and only! Main Street USA, Mickey's Starland,
Adventureland, Frontierland, Tomorrowland, Fantasyland and
Liberty Square await. |
(407) 824-4321 |
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FANTASY OF FLIGHT
- Located in Polk City. |
Florida's only aviation-themed attraction with state of the
art flight simulators, a restaurant, and an array of vintage
aircraft. |
(941) 984-3500 |
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FLORIDA AQUARIUM -
Located in Tampa, approximately 45 minutes South of
Hernando County |
This is the state's only aquarium offering a dramatic, unique,
and educational look at the astonishing world of Florida's
diverse water hatitats. |
(800)
353-4741 |
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HERITAGE VILLAGE - Located in Largo. |
A 21-acre, turn of the century Pinellas County village. Sites
include restored houses of local pioneers, the Low Barn, and
old railroad depot, and some 10 other historical structures. |
(727) 582-2123 |
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HOMOSASSA SPRINGS WILDLIFE PARK - Located in
Homosassa, approximately 35 minutes North of Hernando county |
Visitors can stroll
along unspoiled nature trails and see deer, bear, bobcats,
otters and cougars at close range. Many varieties of birds,
from colorful wood ducks, and flamingos to birds of prey,
herons and egrets, also make Homosassa Springs their home.
Visitors can also visit rescued Manatees! |
(352) 628-2311 |
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JOHN'S PASS VILLAGE &
BOARDWALK - Located in Madeira Beach |
Quaint shopping district with boardwalk offering a scenic view
of the waterfront. Also offers motor and sail boats, jet-skis,
restaurants, and art galleries. |
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MOCCASSIN LAKE NATURE PARK - Located in Clearwater |
An environmental and energy education center, part of
Clearwater Parks and Recreation Department, located in a
50-acre park featuring a lake, upland forest, wetlands, and
most of the plant and animal species native to the area. |
(727) 462-6024 |
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PIER 60 -
Located in Clearwater |
Pier 60 is a place for the whole family to enjoy the hub of
Clearwater Beach activity. At 1050 feet, the Pier is an ideal
sightseeing promenade featuring sunsets like no place else in
the world. The Pier also offers fishing complete with
baithouse. The newly opened Pier 60 Park includes concessions,
playground, and a covered pavilion as staging for regularly
programmed entertainment. One regular program is "Sunsets at
Pier 60" Festivals. All summer long, daily, 2 hours before
until 2 hours after sunset, visitors can enjoy local artists,
crafters and performers on Pier 60 for unique entertainment
and shopping, distinctly Clearwater-style. |
(727) 449-1036 |
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PINELLAS TRAIL -
Tarpon Springs to St. Petersburg |
Thirty six miles and growing nature trail ideal for strolling,
jogging, biking, skating, and exploring. For an electronic
copy of the trail guide email the Pinellas County Parks
Department at ehaynes@co.pinellas.fl.us |
(727) 441-1466 |
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SAWGRASS LAKE PARK - Located in St. Petersburg |
Three hundred and sixty acre park with nature trails and
elevated boardwalk. |
(727) 527-3814 |
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SEA WORLD - Located in Orlando |
The world's most popular marine life park invites the entire
family to explore the sea's mystery and wonder. |
(800) 432-1178 |
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SILVER SPRINGS -
Located in Silver Springs |
Wild-life park allowing close contact with exotic animals in a
natural setting. All new jeep safari, world famous Glass
Bottom Boats, Jungle Cruises, Doo Little Petting Park and
Classic Car Collection. |
(800)
234-7458 or
(800) 274-7458 |
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SPONGE-O-RAMA - Located in Tarpon Springs |
Authentic Greek community and heritage. Boats sail daily to
retrieve natural sponges. |
(727) 943-9509 |
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SUNCOAST SEABIRD
SANCTUARY - Located in Indian Shores |
Largest wild bird hospital in the US, dedicated to the rescue,
repair, recuperation and release of sick and injured birds. |
(727) 391-6211 |
