2 Great Ways to Discover Florida
By Tim Burton
Ways to Discover Florida
For fun and adventure and culture, yes culture! Read on
Here are Some Great Ways to Discover Florida.
# 1. Fun and Adventure
With over 34 million visitors each year, Orlando is the undisputed theme park capital of the world. But if you are after more fun and adventure after visiting the theme parks at Disneyworld, Universal Orlando Resort and Seaworld, you should try the sensational Busch Gardens in Tampa, the world famous Daytona International Speedway and exploring the Everglades national park.
Dont Miss a Space Shuttle launch
Cape Canaveral on Floridas Space Coast is the only place in the West where people are launched into space. Being there when the Space Shuttle blasts into space is a truly incredible experience.
Dont Miss Floridas largest and fastest roller coaster
Is Busch Gardens, Tampa
Prepare for the thrill of your life on Sheikra, Floridas tallest roller coaster and the worlds tallest dive coaster. 70mph of pure adrenaline-pumping excitement. Travel 200 feet up and then plunge to the depths of an underground tunnel, with water!
Dont Miss Bush Gardens ZooWith over 2600 animals, the zoo at Busch Gardens is one of Americas top zoos
# 2. Culture
Look beyond the more obvious tourist attractions and you will be surprised at what you find.There is an abundance of architecture, museums, forts, art galleries.
Dont Miss Historic Wrecks
Pensacola has fascinating wrecks to explore. This includes the 500-foot World War 1 battleship USS Massachusetts, the Russian freighter San Pablo and an A-7 Corsair aircraft that fell off the deck of the USS Lexington.
Dont Miss Art Deco Buildings
Take a stroll down Ocean Drive, Miami, and enjoy South Beachs Art deco buildings. Painted pink, lavender and turquoise, they line the palm-fringed walkway.
Dont Miss a Driving Tour
If you have a car whilst visiting Miami, do yourself a favour, and take a driving tour of Coral gables. Coral Gables Driving Tour isnt just one of the countrys richest neighbourhoods, its a separate city within Greater Miami. Known as The City Beautiful for good reason, its elegant homes line winding avenues shaded by banyans and live oaks. This driving tour winds its way along the lush peaceful lanes and is both relaxing and cultural.
Along the tour are these beautiful sights:
1.The Granada Entrance a replica of the gate to Granada in Spain.
2.The Country Club Prado Entrance complete with ornamental pillars.
3.Alhambra water Tower built in 1925.
4.Coral Way lined by live oaks and Spanish-style houses.
5.Venetian Pool a beautiful public swimming pool.
6.Coral Gables Congregational Church built in Spanish Baroque style.
7.Biltmore Hotel one of the most stunning hotels in the country, beautifully restored to its 1920s century grandeur.
8.The Lowe Art Museum contains European and Native American Art.
9.French City Village one of several international villages built to add variety to the city.
10.Dutch South African Village.
11.French Country Village.
12.Chinese Village.
13.French Normandy Village.
14.Coral Gables City Hall
15.Miracle Mile the districts most important shopping street.
Other Bits of Culture:
- Hemingways House in Key West, where the novelist lived from 1931-1940.
- Little Havana in Miami 3.5 square miles of Cuban culture and life.
- The Ringling Museum of Art and Ringling Museum (Sarasota).
- Fernandina Beach on Amelia Island a charming Victorian resort.
- Salvador Dali Museum, St Petersburg.
About The Author:
Tim Burton writes travel articles for the popularOrlando Villas Florida website at http://www.milkriver.co.uk andVacation Rentals Worldwide website
Copyright 2006 by Tim Burton
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