We are off to Florida for the fourth time in feb 08. Done the parks and some other stuff what else is good?

We have been to:-



Gatorland

riplays believe it or not

Dixie Stampede

Clearwater Beach

Cocoa Beach

Kennedy Space Centre

Swam with manitees

Air Boat ride

Old Town

Shopping Galore

Miami (3hrs there)

Florida Keys (just one night in key largo to swim with dolphins)

Arabian Nights ( please dont go to this show!! Animal Cruelty)





Im sure we MUST have not seen loads so does anyone have any suggestions for another great day out or night???



Thanks in advanceWe are off to Florida for the fourth time in feb 08. Done the parks and some other stuff what else is good?
I agree with every one who advises spending time down in the Keys! I've stayed in Marathon several times and adore the entire area. Key West is fun too, but I like staying in the Middle Keys.



OK, I'll share one set of my secret hidey-holes. These places are all north of Orlando.....and you'll need a rental car for sure...



Stay some place like this:



Ocklawaha Canoe Outpost and Resort

http://www.outpostresort.com/accomodatio鈥?/a>



Make one day trip here:

You could climb down a Florida Sinkhole at

Devil's Millhopper

State Geological Site

This huge sinkhole was formed when an underground cavern roof collapsed, creating a bowl-shaped cavity 120 feet deep. Small streams tumble down the steep slopes of the sink, disappearing through crevices at the bottom. The lush growth of plants and many of the animals of the park are similar to those of the Appalachian Mountains region. The sinkhole may be explored from the boardwalks and stairways or from the 4-foot wide nature trail that follows the rim.

http://www.visitgainesville.com/photogal鈥?/a>

http://www.floridastateparks.org/devilsm鈥?/a>



Another Day trip here:

Silver Springs

http://www.silversprings.com/



Be sure to do at least one Canoe or Kayak trip at the Ocklawaha Resort.
Thank you! I think it's fun to share some of the places my family and I enjoy. Remember, it can get cold February.

Here is another link for you, there are other places that would be fun with the kids:

Ocala and Marion County Florida, Visitors and Convention Bureau

http://www.ocalamarion.com/

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We are off to Florida for the fourth time in feb 08. Done the parks and some other stuff what else is good?
To be honest, just seeing Key Largo does not mean you've seen the Florida Keys, it's basically an extention of Miami. Within the Florida Keys, there's the Dolphin Research Center, Marathon, Key West is loaded with activities, like Ernest Hemmingway's House/Museum, Southern-Most Point, Key West Aquarium(I pet a shark when i went there). Miami has a great zoo. There's also the Miccosukee Indian Village. Have you thought of doing the everglades? I have some very fond memories of just walking through and finding some endangered animals(wood storks, alligators, roseate spoonbills, etc) I am sure you could find some new and interesting things to do.
I agree with the others about the Keys.



I've stayed in Key Largo and in Key Islamorada. I'm ready to go down to Key West now.
Rent a car and head south to the Keys and The Everglades.

Mother Nature is better than any man made attraction you will ever see.
The Billy Buck Swamp show west of Ft. Lauderdale. Key Largo isn't the Keys. Go to Key West too.
I live here and I haven't even seen some of the things you listed. go down to the keys again and stay longer. if you want a expensive circus then go to downtown Disney.
I'm a native Floridian, and I've got to tell you, the Keys are just awesome. You can stay in Marathon and get to Key West in no time. The Butterfly Observatory there is just unbelievable.



Staying in Marathon allows you to easily go deep-sea fishing, snorkeling, parasailing, etc., etc., and is more family friendly than Key West proper.



You've done all the tourist things, now do what we Floridians do!
The Circe De Soliel show, La Nouba, in downtown Disney is the best show ever! I had been to Disney many times and never saw this show because of the price. But when I finally gave in and went, I was amazed! I've seen lots of Broadway shows but this was much better. Well worth the money.
When you're in Key Largo eat out at Coconuts - fabulous Conch, good music and the original 'African Queen' is moored nearby. If you want to hydrofoil the Everglades - find Captain Cramer on Alligator Alley - he's a renegade Everglade guide - will make you sign a disclaimer [recorded] before he takes you where others won't! Indian Mounds, paddling on the coral, watching him feeding the 'Gators' he'll show you his scars and tell you he's been 'workin with these critters for ??? years!' Ask around Key Largo - they know how to contact him. It's a bit of a drive but worth the excitement. You will probably be out there at dusk by the time he's finished with you so take your mozzie stuff and wear trousers [roll up type if you take up the invitation to paddle - I didn't!] Enjoy!