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Family Fun in Polk County
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Polk County Family Fun Directory

Amusement Parks
Cyprus Gardens (Winter Haven)
Florida's first theme park - originally opened in 1936. It was reopened in 2004 and offers great rides with short l
Discovery Cove (Orlando)
Swin with dolphins at Sea World's sister park.
The Holy Land Experience is a living biblical museum and park that brings the world of the Bible alive.
State-of-the-art theme and thrill ride park at Universal Orlando
Old Town (Kissimmee)
A strip mall filled with gift shops that grew into a very fun mini-amusement park.
Arcades
The video arcade/virtual theme park/entertainment center of the future located at Downtown Disney
Dinner Shows
Root for either the North or the South in this fun-filled, action-packed show.
Capone's is a mix of Broadway show, nightclub cabaret, sketch comedy revue, and all-you-can-eat Italian buffet.
MurderWatch Mystery Theater (Lake Buena Vista)
Whodunit shows every Saturday night with crimes, clues, detectives, and interactive twists
Part pirate movie and part Broadway musical, this is a great place to take the kids.
Sleuths presents a rotating menu of a dozen hilarious whodunits served up with relish before, during, and after dinner.
Ghost Tours
Take a moonlight stroll through historic Greenwood Cemetery.
Orlando Ghost Tours is a dedicated organization, committed to pursuing the truth as it pertains to paranormal phenomena and educating the public on the proper ways of conducting a paranormal investigation. It is our hope to provide you with an experience like no other and to challenge your mind to forge new questions and search for new answers. We invite you to join us as we journey into paranormal realms, the likes of which few have witnessed, and ask you…Do You Believe?
Historical Interest
Take a moonlight stroll through historic Greenwood Cemetery.
Miniature Golf
Congo River Golf (Kissimmee)
from high atop giant waterfalls and rocky summits to the depths of mysterious caves, Congo River Golf delivers the best
This course is based on Disney's classic animated film "Fantasia" and features 18-holes of interactive obstacles from the film's most famous scenes.
Includes two courses - the snow course and the sand course
Two cleverly laid out 18-hole course miniature golf courses with a Gold Rush theme.
A river bubbles up at the top of an artificial hill and tumbles down through a number of rocky streams to a placid lagoon below.
Museums
Fantasy of Flight (Polk City)
Home to over 40 rare and vintage aircraft many of which have been restored to flyable condition.
The only permanent exhibit on the ill-fated liner.
A hands-on place of learning, where kids can discover the world of science in fun and interesting surroundings
Specializes in World War II planes and features numerous antique aircraft and memorabilia on display
Provides a historical glimpse into our military heritage, with heroic accounts of bravery and sacrifice from those who have fought to maintain our freedom.
Petting Zoos
Pick Your Own Oranges
Ridge Island Groves (Haines City)
Take a tour of our orange groves and pick your own fruit straight from the tree!
Located Just 10 Minutes From Disney! Over 50 Varieties. 7000 Trees on 35 acres.
Tour scenic groves aboard a tram ride at this citrus farm. You can also pick your own citrus. Free juices and citrus samples are available and a gift shop is on site.
Luke's Grove (St Cloud)
U-pick fresh fruit - 20 citrus varieties. Open October 15 - April 30
Pick your own citrus from Nov thru May
Roadside Attractions
Citrus Tower (Clermont)
From the observation tower you can see 35 miles in all directions -- what used to be orange groves but is now homes
Scenic Cruises
The Original #1 Narrated Nature Tours of the Beautiful Dora Canal
Cruise along the scenic Clermont chain of lakes
Lake County's Premier Boat Tours offer up to to 5 ECO Narrated Nature Tours
Watch Florida's Natural Beauty Unveil Itself As You Relax On The Most Scenic River Boat Cruise You've Ever Had The Pleasure of Boarding
Boat located minutes from Orlando theme park attractions near Downtown Kissimmee at "Big Toho Marina"
Water Parks
Wet n Wild (Orlando)
Voted by Amusement Business magazine as America's number one water park
Disney's Blizzard Beach (Lake Buena Vista)
The most slushy, slippery, exhilarating water park anywhere
Disney's Typhoon Lagoon (Lake Buena Vista)
Disney's water park themed in a tropical island setting.
Zoos & Aquariums
Our facility offers guided,educational tours by advance reservation.
Enter the enchanted, tropical world of the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens, a relaxing, entertaining and educational experience for the entire family.
Amazing Exotics (Umatilla)
Interact with exotic animals. Reservations required - no walk ins
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