It is VERY easy to spend money to do things for your vacation, but did you know there are many
worth visiting places that will not blow your budget and really can help extend your vacation. You
might even been surprised to know that a few of these places even exist.
We found them worth while and we think your family would enjoy them as well.
Orlando
Central Florida Railroad Museum
101 S. Boyd Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787
World of Orchids
Located in Kissimmee of Hwy 192
Harry P Leu Gardens
Free Monday's 9 a.m. – noon
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
Free on Fri. between 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sept. – May
Kissimmee Lakefront Park
Located at 71 Lakeshore Blvd., Kissimmee, FL
They have many Festivals here check their events calendar.
Oak Street Park Complex
1500 West Oak St., Kissimmee
Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards
19239 U.S. Hwy. 27 (6 miles North of Hwy 50)
Celebration
Tour the many walking paths and nature trails.
Check the monthly scheduled events for Market Street at
http://www.celebrationfl.com/market_street/plenty_to_do.html
Museum of Seminole County History
300 Bush Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32773
Orlando Fire Museum - Must make an appointment for your private tour.
814 E. Rollins Ave, Orlando, FL
Winter Garden Heritage Museum
1 N. Main Street, Winter Garden
Johnnie Johnson Nature Center
1500 N Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach
Membership has its Privileges
If you are a Member of an AZA reciprocating zoo, you may see these zoos for FREE.
Central Florida Zoological Park, Lake Monroe
Brevard Zoo, Melbourne
Lowry Park Zoo, Tampa
If you are a Member of an ASTC reciprocating Science Museum, you may see these Centers for
FREE.
Astronaut Memorial Planetarium & Observatory, Cocoa
Brevard Museum of Art and Science, Melbourne
Discovery Science and Outdoor Center, Ocala
The Gillespie Museum of Minerals, DeLand
MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry), Tampa
Orlando Science Center, Orlando
Great Explorations, St. Petersburg, FL
***We are members of the San Jose Happy Hollow Zoo & Park. They have reciprocation for both AZA
and ASTC. If you are not already a member and there is a zoo or science center near you, this is a
worth while investment for families. Some years all we could afford to visit were the AZA and ASTC
reciprocating organizations. The kids had just as much fun and it was part of our membership.
Almost Free Things to Do
World Largest McDonald’s Play Place
Located at 6875 Sand Lake Road, Orlando
Look in local tourist books for kid's eat free coupon.
International Drive Trolley (I-Trolley)
Under 12 Free, 1 Day Pass $3.00 Round trip will take about an hour.
Day Pass offers on and off privileges.
The kids love this. Park at the Belz Outlet Center and enjoy International Drive.
I am always looking for new things to do with our family. I would be happy to add any additional finds.
Walt Disney World
Downtown Disney
Interactive Fountains (You will get wet, so bring a change of clothes or Bathing Suit)
LEGO Imagination Center at the Lego Shop is an outdoor play area filled with LEGOs blocks
for your child to create their master piece. There are many LEGO sculptures, including many
that the kids or adults can climb inside and look out from the inside.
The Magic Masters shop has ongoing demonstrations through out the day.
Street Performers
Live animal Demonstrations of Rainforest Cafe
Friendship Boats
Ride the boat. You need to go at least once during the day and once at night. (You will need to
show your passes, but will not be an additional fee, nor do you need to attend the park that day.)
worth visiting places that will not blow your budget and really can help extend your vacation. You
might even been surprised to know that a few of these places even exist.
We found them worth while and we think your family would enjoy them as well.
Orlando
Central Florida Railroad Museum
101 S. Boyd Street, Winter Garden, FL 34787
World of Orchids
Located in Kissimmee of Hwy 192
Harry P Leu Gardens
Free Monday's 9 a.m. – noon
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
Free on Fri. between 4 p.m. - 8 p.m., Sept. – May
Kissimmee Lakefront Park
Located at 71 Lakeshore Blvd., Kissimmee, FL
They have many Festivals here check their events calendar.
Oak Street Park Complex
1500 West Oak St., Kissimmee
Lakeridge Winery and Vineyards
19239 U.S. Hwy. 27 (6 miles North of Hwy 50)
Celebration
Tour the many walking paths and nature trails.
Check the monthly scheduled events for Market Street at
http://www.celebrationfl.com/market_street/plenty_to_do.html
Museum of Seminole County History
300 Bush Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32773
Orlando Fire Museum - Must make an appointment for your private tour.
814 E. Rollins Ave, Orlando, FL
Winter Garden Heritage Museum
1 N. Main Street, Winter Garden
Johnnie Johnson Nature Center
1500 N Atlantic Avenue, Cocoa Beach
Membership has its Privileges
If you are a Member of an AZA reciprocating zoo, you may see these zoos for FREE.
Central Florida Zoological Park, Lake Monroe
Brevard Zoo, Melbourne
Lowry Park Zoo, Tampa
If you are a Member of an ASTC reciprocating Science Museum, you may see these Centers for
FREE.
Astronaut Memorial Planetarium & Observatory, Cocoa
Brevard Museum of Art and Science, Melbourne
Discovery Science and Outdoor Center, Ocala
The Gillespie Museum of Minerals, DeLand
MOSI (Museum of Science & Industry), Tampa
Orlando Science Center, Orlando
Great Explorations, St. Petersburg, FL
***We are members of the San Jose Happy Hollow Zoo & Park. They have reciprocation for both AZA
and ASTC. If you are not already a member and there is a zoo or science center near you, this is a
worth while investment for families. Some years all we could afford to visit were the AZA and ASTC
reciprocating organizations. The kids had just as much fun and it was part of our membership.
Almost Free Things to Do
World Largest McDonald’s Play Place
Located at 6875 Sand Lake Road, Orlando
Look in local tourist books for kid's eat free coupon.
International Drive Trolley (I-Trolley)
Under 12 Free, 1 Day Pass $3.00 Round trip will take about an hour.
Day Pass offers on and off privileges.
The kids love this. Park at the Belz Outlet Center and enjoy International Drive.
I am always looking for new things to do with our family. I would be happy to add any additional finds.
Walt Disney World
Downtown Disney
Interactive Fountains (You will get wet, so bring a change of clothes or Bathing Suit)
LEGO Imagination Center at the Lego Shop is an outdoor play area filled with LEGOs blocks
for your child to create their master piece. There are many LEGO sculptures, including many
that the kids or adults can climb inside and look out from the inside.
The Magic Masters shop has ongoing demonstrations through out the day.
Street Performers
Live animal Demonstrations of Rainforest Cafe
Friendship Boats
Ride the boat. You need to go at least once during the day and once at night. (You will need to
show your passes, but will not be an additional fee, nor do you need to attend the park that day.)
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