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Childen's Corner
Orlando Annual Events Click Here for a Calendar
 Kissimmee Lanes
4140 West Vine Street, Kissimmee Fl 34742
(407) 846-8844
www.kissimmeelanes.amfcenters.com
Cost: All ages $3.75 per game ($3.25 before 6:00 p.m.)
Hours: Daily 9:00 to midnight (2:00 a.m. on weekends)
Location: East of Medieval Times on US 192
This is a friendly neighborhood place that draws a lot of tourists to its 32 lanes. There is a full snack bar and a bar to slake that deeper thirst. The web site often has dollars-off coupons for both bowling and food.
World Bowling Center
7540 Canada Avenue, Orlando, 32819
(407) 352-2695
www.worldbowlingcenter.com
 Aiguille Rock Climbing Center
999 Charles Street, Longwood 32750
(407) 332-1430
www.aiguille.com
Kartworld
4708 West Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee 34746
(407) 396-4800
Fun Spot
Find the big ferris wheel on International Drive and you've found Fun Spot! Family go-karting has been taken to new extremes here, with 4 different tracks all challenging drivers in different ways. Racing up and over and around and around with your derriere inches from the ground is a lot of fun! If you desire some contact there are also bumper cars and bumper boats and of course a huge video arcade! Smaller children have their own mini adventures on 7 rides and it's fair to say that all ages will thoroughly enjoy their visit.
5551 DelVerde Way, Orlando 32819 (407) 363-3867 www.fun-spot.com
Old Town 5770 West Irlo Bronson Highway, Kissimmee 34746
(407) 396-4888 www.old-town.com
 Orlando Watersports Complex
8615 Florida Rock Road, Orlando 32824
(407) 251-3100
www.orlandowatersports.com
The Orlando Watersports Complex is a unique watersports park designed for wakeboarding, wakeskating and waterskiing. Only 7 years old, OWC has quickly become the premiere locale for riders of all levels. From beginning riders just wanting to try the sport for recreation, to the professional wakeboarders and skiiers from all over the world, OWC caters to all.
The most beneficial aspect of the park is the immense amount of time you can spend on the water. OWC is the only facility in the United States to have two cableways; our beginner/intermediate cable park and our slider park. The cableways allow for unlimited riding time to improve the foundation skills for wakeboarding, wakeskating and skiing. We are constantly changing and improving our sliders - making OWC the premiere slider park in the world. 
In addition to the cableways, OWC is a great place to train behind Ski and Air Nautiques, headed up by our professional coaching staff. Riders of all skill levels come here to ride and train.
 Vans Skatepark
5220 International Drive, Orlando 32819
(407) 351-3881
Part of a nationwide chain, Vans Skatepark in Orlando is the second largest indoor skateboard facility in the world. This is the place to come to practice your skateboarding and extreme skating skills on a bewildering array of ramps, jumps, and chutes, ranging from beginner to professional level. An elevated walkway affords easy viewing and makes a visit to Vans a fun excursion even for those who would never think of attempting the wild stunts going on below. Sessions last two hours, with the more expensive ones between 2:30 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. weekdays and all day on Saturday and Sunday. Bring a report card and for every “A” kids get $1 off a single session. Safety gear is mandatory and if you don’t have your own you can rent helmet, elbow and knee pads for $5 a session. You can also rent a skateboard for $5.
SkyVenture
6805 Visitors Circle, Orlando, 32819
(407) 903-1150
www.skyventure.com
Skydive Lake Wales
Lake Wales Airport
440 South Airport Road, Lake Wales 33853
(863) 678-1003
www.skydivelakewales.com
QuestAir
6548 Groveland Airport Road, Groveland 34736
(352) 429-0213
www.questairforce.com
 Ice Factory of Central Florida
2221 Partin Settlement Road, Kissimmee 34744
(407) 933-4259 www.icefactory.com
 Turkey Lake Park
It's amazing that this park, more commonly known as Turkey Lake, is so close to the theme parks and yet feels so far away. It is by far one of the best parks in the Orlando area.
The location is beautiful and offers picnic areas, disc golf, hiking trails, a bike path, and shaded areas. Three large children's playgrounds offer hours of fun for kids of all ages. Swimming is available in a pool overlooking the lake.
If you ask anyone "in the know" where to take your kids fishing, the answer is almost always Turkey Lake Park. The lake is stocked with bass and other species of fish, so little ones have an easy time making their first "catch." Bring your own poles, or rent equipment at the Bait Shop, which is open Thu-Sun, 7am-11am, and has almost everything you need... the exception, believe it or not, being live bait - you'll have to bring that on your own. While kids don't need a license to fish, anyone over 16 needs to obtain a fishing license. Most bait-and-tackle shops and sports retailers (like Wal-Mart, K-Mart, and Sports Authority) sell licenses.
Across the park, an “all children’s” playground offers an enormous wood and car-tire wonderland that will offer little ones hours of exploration and fun. Shaded gazebos nearby keep Mom and Dad out of the sun. No eating here, however, as food draws rats and other not-so-welcome wildlife. Next door is a “Cracker” farm featuring an authentic 100-year-old barn, to give kids an idea of what pioneer Florida looked and felt like.
(407) 299-5581, (407) 299-5594
www.cityoforlando.net/fpr
Admission: $4 per car ($2 if it’s just the driver)
Hours: Daily 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. November to March; 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. April to October
Take I-4 to exit 75 and take Kirkman north. Turn left onto Conroy, right onto Hiawassee and follow to park entrance.
Witness your car going uphill in neutral!
One of Florida's best-known free attractions is Spook Hill, in Lake Wales. Located on North Wales Drive (Fifth Street) just a few blocks from the National Historic District, this mystery of nature attracts many thousands of visitors each year.
Children and adults get a thrill as the family car rolls uphill while in neutral, tugged by invisible forces which defy the laws of gravity.
Fort Christmas Historical Museum and Park
 Visit the full size replica of Fort Christmas. Seven restored historical homes preserve the 'Cracker' architecture of East Orange County.
On December 25, 1837, a force of 2,000 U.S. Army Soldiers and Alabama Volunteers arrived near this spot to construct a fort which was aptly named, Fort Christmas. This fort was only one of over 200 forts built during the Second Seminole Indian War, 1835 - 1842. The fort houses exhibits and a video presentation on the Seminole Indian Wars.
Location: 1300 N. Fort Christmas Road Orlando, FL Tel:407-568-4149
Summer -- 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Winter -- 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Hours change when the clock changes
 Wekiwa Springs State Park
Located at the headwaters of the Wekiva River, the beautiful vistas within this park offer a glimpse of what Central Florida looked like when Timucuan Indians fished and hunted these lands. Just one hour from most central Florida attractions, Wekiwa Springs offers visitors the opportunity to relax in a natural setting, enjoy a picnic, or take a swim in the cool spring. Canoeists and kayakers can paddle along the Wekiva River and Rock Springs Run. Thirteen miles of trails provide opportunities for hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding. Options for camping include a full facility campground and primitive camping areas. Canoe and kayak rentals are available. For information about rentals, call (407) 884 4311.
Admission Fees
Vehicles with 2 to 8 people..........$5.00 Single Occupant Vehicles.............$3.00
Central Florida Zoo
 No matter what your age, you will find a relaxing, entertaining, and educational experience for children-of-all-ages at the Central Florida Zoo. You can watch towering elephants, catch a glimpse of zoo babies, search for the elusive cheetah, jump like a kangaroo, and listen to the song of the kookaburra. Or if you dare, meet some of the world’s most venomous reptiles in the Herpetarium. You can explore the creepy crawling Insect Zoo and if you feel like a spin, ride the rails with Champ the Train or jump on our animal carousel.
3755 NW Highway 17-92, Sanford 32771 - view map
Phone: 407-323-4450
Website: http://www.centralfloridazoo.org
Magical Midway Thrill Park
 Experience EXTREME Go-Kart tracks at Magical Midway. Test your skills on these fast tracks as you whip around corkscrew turns and feel the jolts at high speeds. Magical Midway features two elevated go-kart tracks, a fast track, thrill rides and a collection of classic midway rides. Experience the Space Blast Tower; hold on to your seat as you lift off at over 3 G’s to a height of 180 feet. Make a splash
Phone:1 407 370-5353
web Site:http://www.magicalmidway.com/
 The Orlando Odditorium appears to be sinking into one of Florida's infamous sinkholes. For over 40 years, Robert Ripley-- the modern Marco Polo and the real-life Indiana Jones-- traveled the world collecting the unbelievable, the inexplicable, the one-of-a-kind. All of it amazing and much of it extremely amusing. His collection is housed in over 27 museums in 10 countries. Each museum’s collection is 90% unique and different. As Ripley’s ghost says ..."Come in... look around... and see if you Believe It or Not!®"
Phone:1 407 351-5803 Web Site:http://www.ripleysorlando.com
Blue Spring State Park
http://www.floridastateparks.org/bluespring/
The largest spring on the St. Johns River, Blue Spring is a designated Manatee Refuge and the winter home (mid-November through March) to a growing population of West Indian Manatees. For centuries, the spring area was home for Native Americans. In 1766 it was visited by Colonial American botanist John Bartram, but it wasn´t until 1856 that it was settled by Louis Thursby and his family. The Thursby house, built in 1872, remains standing. The spring´s crystal clear, 73 degree water can be enjoyed by swimmers, snorkelers, and certified scuba divers with a partner. Swimming or diving with the manatees is not permitted; this rule is strictly enforced. The river is popular for fishing, canoeing, and boating. River boat tours are available; for reservations, call St. Johns River Cruises at (386) 917-0724. The park has plenty of picnic areas and a hiking trail. For overnight stays, air-conditioned cabins, a full-facility campground, and primitive campsites are available.
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