EXCITING PLACES
TO VISIT WHILE STAYING at
THE OASIS at COUNTRYSIDE MANOR |


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Guests not booking The Oasis are also welcome to use this service to book discount
Attraction Tickets.
And now we are also pleased to announce that you can now also book Hot Air Balloon Rides in Orlando, Florida. Fly over beautiful landscapes and lakes of sunny Orlando.
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BOK TOWER GARDENS
Visit this magnificent garden and historic carillon tower now a National
Historic Landmark. Daily carillon recitals; visitor center; cafe; gift
shop; picnic area.
Open daily 8 a.m.-5p.m. U.S. 27 and S. R. 60 at Lake Wales. (813)676-1408
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BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA
Guests of all ages have a variety of experiences exploring this
300-acre family entertainment park. The most popular attraction on Florida's
west coast. Visitors experience a unique combination of thrilling rides,
zoological habitats and live entertainment. Open 9:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. (extended
in summer and selected holidays). (813)987-5082 |
Boggy
Creak Airboats
Imagine flying like the wind into the swamps experiencing the awesome
feel of the airboat ride traveling in speeds up to 45 miles per hour.
Imagine this unforgettable journey right here in the Orlando attraction
area at Boggy Creek
Airboat Rides because
we are. "The Central Florida Everglades"
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DISCOVERY COVE
Located in Orlando, Discovery Cove, provides the perfect back
drop for memorable family vacations. Everyone can experience the thrills
of interacting with amazing animals, swim and play with dolphins and
snorkeling through a coral reef, all in a tropical setting with no crowds
and no lines. Reservations and information are available by calling toll-free
(877) 4-DISCOVERY. |
GATORLAND
"Alligator Capital
of the World". Three exciting shows - Gator Jumparoo, Gator Wrestlin'
and the Snakes of Florida. Ride Gatorland Express Railroad. Try gator
ribs and gator nuggets at Pearl's Smokehouse. Open daily 8 a.m. till
dusk. 14501 S. Orange Blossom Tr. (Hwy. 441) between Orlando and Kissimmee.
(407)855-5496 or (800)393-JAWS |
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GREAT EXPLORATIONS,
THE HANDS ON MUSEUM
There's always something new at this fascinating "hands on" museum
with a variety of exciting interactive exhibits: a 96-foot pitch black "Touch
Tunnel", "Think Tank", "Phenomenal Arts", "Body Shop", "Explore Galore",
unique museum store, changing exhibits. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Mon. - Sat.;
Noon - 5 p.m., Sun. 1120 4th St. S., St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (813)821-8992 |
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GREEN MEADOWS
FARM
A "hands-on" two-hour guided tour of over 300 farm animals. Everyone
milks a cow; pony rides for children; hay rides for all. Picnic area
under "grandfather
oaks". Seasonal events. Continuous tours: 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., open
till 5:30 p.m. Five miles south of Hwy. 192 on Poinciana Blvd., Kissimmee,
FL 32742. (407)846-0770 |
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Horseworld Stables
A good horse beneath you. A blue sky above. And hundreds of acres to
explore with good folks who like you. No stress! No phones! Just the
creaking of saddle leather and the smell of clean fresh air. That's the
beauty of a visit to Horse World Stables, just south of Orlando
in the Walt Disney World Resort area.
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HOMOSASSA
SPRINGS STATE WILDLIFE PARK
Walk underwater in the natural spring and meet our friendly manatees.
Stroll nature trails and see and learn about Florida's wildlife. Daily
educational programs and Children's Education Centre. Open 9 a.m. - 5:30
p.m. Ticket counter closes at 4 p.m. Located on U.S. 19 in Homosassa
Springs, FL 34448 (904)628-2311 |
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTRE
SPACEPORT USA The official visitor center at Kennedy Space
Center, the world's only
launch and landing base of America's Space Shuttle. Two hour bus tours
and three different IMAX movie presentations available. Open everyday
except Christmas. SPACEPORT USA, Mail Code: TWRS, Kennedy Space Center,
FL 32899 (407)452-2121 |
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Medieval
Times Dinner & Tournament
Travel back to the days of yore at central Florida's #1 dinner attraction,
near Disney on Highway 192. Guests will feast on a regal banquet inside
the 1,000 seat, 11th-century, European-style castle and cheer for daring
knights on horseback competing in tournament games, sword fighting and
jousting matches. (407)396-1518 |
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MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & INDUSTRY (MOSI)
Fun for "kids" 1 to 101! Over 400 "minds-on" activities-planetarium,
space simulators, hurricane chamber, butterfly garden. More than you
ever imagined. Coming in Spring 95 - Florida's first IMAX� DOME Theatre
and Star Trek�: Federation Science exhibit. 4801 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa,
FL 33617 (813)987-6300 |
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RIPLEY'S BELIEVE
IT OR NOT! MUSEUM - ORLANDO Hundreds of unbelievable exhibits and displays will entertain
groups of all ages! A wonderful, low-cost option in the heart of the
tourist sector. 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. daily; suggested visit: 60-90 min.
8201 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819 (407)363-4418 |
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SALVADOR
DALI MUSEUM One of Florida's foremost cultural attractions and home to the world's
most comprehensive collection of works by the late Spanish surrealist
Salvador Dali. Recommended by AAA. Great gift shop. Tours daily. Open
9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. daily except Sun. and Mon. Noon - 5:30 p.m. 1000
Third Street South, St. Petersburg, FL 33701 (813)823-3767. |
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SEAWORLD ORLANDO
The world's premiere marine adventure park with 200 acres of world-class
shows, thrilling rides and unforgettable animal encounters. Experience
new state-of-the-art rides such as "Kraken" and "Journey To Atlantis" twist,
turn, and drench guests with unprecedented thrills, while amazing animal
encounters include killer whales, dolphins, sea lions, stingrays and
more. For information on show schedules, pricing and park hours please
call (407)351-3600. |
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Universal Studios Florida
Thrill to 400+ acres of incredible rides, shows and attractions at the
#1 movie studio and theme park in the world! Experience Back To The Future® The Ride, the E. T. Adventure®,
Kongfrontation®, and JAWS®! Daily 9 a.m.
Located at I-4 and FL Turnpike, Orlando, FL 32819 (407)363-8000. |
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U.S.
ASTRONAUT HALL OF FAME
Visit nation's only facility dedicated to telling stories of America's
space heroes. Experience astronaut adventure first hand. Take a trip
into the future aboard full-scale orbiter mock-up, be whirled in a centrifuge,
and more! Daily, except Christmas from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. West of Kennedy
Space Center. (407)269-6100 |
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Weeki Wachee
Springs -The "City of Mermaids"
Features a live underwater production of Hans Christian Andersen's "The
Little Mermaid". Other attractions include the Wilderness River Cruise,
exotic and birds-of-prey shows and the animal forest petting zoo. Located
45 min. north of Tampa on U.S. 19 (800)678-9335 |
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