While
in Orlando there are a few things you do not want to miss.
Famous landmarks, art, and historical museums are all on the
menu. If you are on business and have a day or two you
would like to fill. or on vacation with the family and would
like to learn a little more about Orlando, the information
below will help you plan an excursion through the history and
makeup of central Florida. If you need to book a hotel
or car rental we can help with that too. Just use the
links to the left and browse for what you need.
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Historic Places & Museums
Flying
Tigers Restoration Museum -
Aviation hanger style museum displaying WWII aircraft in various
stages of restoration. Tours are guided or unguided. 231 N.
Hoagland Blvd. Kissimmee, Fl. Daily 9am - 5pm. 5:30 on Sundays.
$6, 6-12 $5. Guest can also take a ride on a WACO YMF-5 for
$95-180 per couple.
Orlando
Science Center and John Young Planetarium -
Learn about science by involving your self with various
scientific exhibits. Children or adults can interact with the
displays. The stars and sky are featured in the planetarium and
on weekends the planetarium will host a 3d Cosmic Concert laser
light show with rock music. 810 E. Rollins St. Mon - Thurs
9am-5pm. Fri. 9am - 5pm. Sat noon-9pm . Sun. noon-5pm. $6. Laser
light show is $6.50 extra.
Ripley's
Believe it or Not Museum -
Famous museum featuring exotic or even ordinary displays
intended to amuse and amaze you. 8201 International Dr. Daily
10am-11pm. $8.
Medieval
Life -
Chivalry is alive again . Knights, blacksmiths, and villains
roam this abode. Journey back to Medieval times as you witness
all the period events. 4510 Irlo Bronson Hwy. Kissimmee, Fl.
Daily 4pm-8pm. $8.
Orlando
Museum of Art -
American art from the 19th and 20th century. Children have their
own interactive art gallery. 2416 Mills Ave. Tues.-Sat. 9am-5pm.
Sun. noon-5pm. $4
Florida
International Museum - 9am to 8pm daily (last
entry at 6pm). A major international cultural center designed to
house grand scale traveling exhibitions from the world's most
prestigious museums. 100 Second Street North, St,
Petersburg, FL 33701 (813)821-1448
Klassix
Auto Museum
- 9 am to 6pm. 7 days a week, including holidays.
Two-story 55,000 square foot facility presenting every year
Corvette, 'Days Of Thunder' movie cars. Vintage motorcycles,
collector cars, ice cream parlour, and gift shop 2909
International Speedway Boulevard Davtona Beach, FL
3512 (904)252-3800, (800)881-8975
Astronaut
Hall of Fame - The spirit of America's space
program! Relive the glory and hear the stories of
America's first astronauts and train like an astronaut on
thrilling simulators. (407) 269-6100
The
Green Barn - Located on the Overstreet Ranchy, a
working cattle ranch. Enjoy barbecues, ranch tours, hay
rides and much more. (407) 847-3559
Orange
County Historical Museum - This museum offers a
fascinating look back at the people and events that have shaped
Central Florida. Exhibits include a 1926 fire station,
Orlando's oldest standing fire station and museum. (407)
897-6350