Florida is the ideal destination for family vacations with a variety of adventurous and educational activities, tours, attractions and exhibits. Florida is not just the Disney theme parks and the attractions in the Orlando area. There are plenty of other spots that both children and adults can enjoy. Below are just few places what Florida has in store for families.
Walt Disney World Resort
This world famous park starts with a walk down Main Street USA with shops, restaurants, and street performances. This park is perfect for all ages with rides and shows catering to every age group. Walt Disney World's Epcot Center takes a trip through different nations with rides, performances, and hands-on activities. Disney MGM Studios is a backstage pass to see how and where Disney/MGM movies are made.
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Visit the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex at Cape Canaveral where veteran NASA the only place on Earth where you can tour launch areas, meet an Astronaut, see giant rockets, train in space flight simulators, and even view a launch.
Universal Studios
Universal Studios and Universal Studios Islands of Adventure cover all the bases with rides, shows, good eats, performances, and great characters while letting their visitors "experience the movies". Enjoy the roller coasters at Islands of Adventure while Universal Studios takes you behind the scenes. Get lucky on Jaws, watch Indiana Jones save the day, and experience Earthquake-The Big One.
Miami Seaquarium
Miami Seaquarium's attraction consists of a two-level pirate ship located at the center of a shark-filled moat. The pirate ship, featuring water blasters, cargo nets, punch bags, padded areas and a spiral slide, is made for kids aged two to twelve. In addition to this, two more play areas have been added surrounding the pirate ship; one for kids ages five through twelve; and another for children ages two through five.
Parrot Jungle
You can spend a relaxing time at Parrot Jungle Island enjoying entertaining shows and fascinating exhibits. Kids can participate in Parrot Jungle Island's one-day Ed-Venture Camp. Ed-Venture is a unique experience allowing kids to interact with different animals and birds while teaching them the importance of animal conservation. Other activities include arts and crafts, educational sessions and daily animal shows.
Seaworld
Seaworld Adventure Park will thrill the kids with tanks, aquarium, and exhibits about sea life and thrill the older crowd with rides and roller coasters. The Waterfront is Seaworld's own seaside community with restaurants, entertainment, and shops.
On your next trip to Florida, experience all that the Sunny State has to offer; with the world's most popular theme parks, the nations most waterparks, abundant natural habitats to explore and learn about.
Jolana Klobouk is a former travel agent who has traveled extensively for work and vacations with her family. For more information visit her website: Best Family Beach Vacations.
