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Florida is the premiere attraction state in the United States. Florida has more theme parks, entertainment centers, resorts, sports venues and vacation destinations than any other area in the country - and probably in the world. Vacation opportunities are virtually endless.
Tiger exhibit at Busch Gardens
SeaWorld
Magic Kingdom
SeaWorld
The following is a list of some of the many theme parks and attractions in Florida. Also see our Orlando page for more information regarding the popular Orlando theme parks.
In depth by Awesome Florida
Busch
Gardens - African-themed family entertainment park with world
class live entertainment indoors and out, thrilling rides, roller
coasters, animal habitats and shows.Busch Gardens has several of
the southeast's largest roller coasters including the new Gwazi dueling
wooden roller coaster. This park is always a hit for those on
vacation in the Tampa Bay area.
Discovery
Cove - Secluded tropical paradise with friendly and playful
dolphins - it doesn't get any better! There are limited tickets
offered so plan a vacation here well in advance.
Kennedy
Space Center - Tours and exhibits of the world famous space
port. For those vacationing on the east coast of Florida,
this is a nice alternative to the theme parks.
SeaWorld -
Marine animal adventure park with fascinating and fun dolphin, killer
whale and seal shows. See polar bears, penguins, sting rays in recreations
of their natural habitats. Rides include the awesome Kraken roller
coaster and the Journey to Atlantis. Another vacation favorite.
Universal
Studios - Movie studio based theme park with first-rate exciting
rides, 3-D shows, and movie sets and attractions. Rides and shows
include Terminator 2: 3-D Battle Across Time, Back to the Future
the Ride, Earthquake - the Big One.
Walt Disney World - The theme park and resort center that set the standard.
- The Magic Kingdom® Fantasy park of rides, attractions and shows for kids and grown-up kids.
- Epcot® - High-tech theme park with rides and shows, and cultural showcase of eleven great nations.
- Disney's Hollywood Studios™ - Movie-oriented theme park with rides, attractions and shows.
- Disney's
Animal Kingdom® - Real and fantasy
animal adventure exhibits, rides and shows.
Links to other parks
Adventure
Island (Tampa)
wet and wild, splash and slide at this water play park. Enjoy water
flumes, slides, lagoons, rapids, a wave pool and children's water
playgrounds - a summer time vacation favorite.
Lion
Country Safari (West
Palm Beach) drive-through "cageless" zoo with lions,
ostriches, rhinoceros, giraffes, antelope, bison, chimpanzees and
many other animals. An outstanding open range animal park
that will provide a memorable vacation experience.
The Florida Aquarium (Tampa) an impressive glass-domed facility that is home to thousands of marine creatures and bird life. Several habitats are represented including wetlands, bays and beaches, coral reefs and offshore.
Island
of Adventure (Orlando)
explore timeless stories, myths and legends experience epic adventures.
CityWalk (Orlando)
a dazzling array of restaurants, nightclubs, shopping, cinemas and
live entertainment.
Wet
'n Wild (Orlando)
a premier water park with thrill rides, slides, wave pools, rapids
and play areas. Be sure to include this park to cool off
during your Florida vacation!
Without question, the Orlando Florida area has more theme parks
and attractions than any similar area on earth! But, look
beyond the theme parks for other vacation opportunities. There
are many activities and small attractions that provide good entertainment
and adventure for those looking for less than the full day of theme
park vacation experience.
