Sweet spot for fun and sun
Central Florida is the epicentre of Florida family fun. Experience adventure around every corner
When it comes to holiday destinations, it doesn’t get any sweeter than Central Florida. Home to more than 550 freshwater lakes, historic landmarks and theme parks, this bucket-list location has a little bit of everything under the Florida sun.
If clients are looking to get outside for family adventure, ‘Florida’s Sweetest Spot’ has anything from water skiing and air boating to hiking, biking and kayaking – but that’s just the start.
Go for the golf
For the serious golfer, playing a round at Streamsong Resort is a must. This awardwinning destination, which is in harmony with its natural surroundings, is renowned for its three Top 100 U.S. courses and is the highest-rated golf collection in Florida.
Streamsong Black will push your game to its limit, while Streamsong Blue and Red’s Mach 1 turf, with their fast greens, will challenge your putter. Here, it’s just you, your friends and the game you love – the way golf was meant to be played.
LEGOLAND® Florida Resort
Made just for families (with kids age two to 12), LEGOLAND® Florida is home to 150 acres of interactive, child-friendly fun built around the historic Cypress Gardens.
This must-visit family attraction offers more than 50 rides, a water park and a 4-D movie theatre. Some highlights including The LEGO® MOVIE Masters of Flight, The Great LEGO Race, LEGO NINJAGO® The Ride and Unikitty’s Disco Drop. Its most recent addition, Pirate Island Hotel, is the first LEGO® pirate-themed hotel in North America and is located just steps away from the entrance to the park. This five-story hotel also houses the renowned Shipwreck Restaurant, Smuggler’s Bar for adult swashbucklers, an entertainment area with kid-friendly nightly programming as well as LEGO® play areas.
Peppa Pig Theme Park
Located steps from LEGOLAND® Florida Resort’s front gate, Peppa Pig Theme
Park is perfect for kids and adults who are kids at heart. Opening to the public on February 24, 2022, this one-of-a-kind attraction places guests right in the world of Peppa Pig and her friends.
Guests will be able to enjoy six new rides – designed specifically for pre-schoolers – character meet and greets and a familyfriendly adventure that lets mummy pigs and daddy pigs ride along with their little ones on almost every ride.
Westgate River Ranch
The largest dude ranch east of the Mississippi River, Westgate River Ranch resort & rodeo is an all-inclusive resort featuring glamping tents, RV campsites, luxe teepees and new Luxe Conestoga Wagons. Visitors to this untouched area will enjoy airboat tours, golf, archery and a chance to experience a piece of Florida’s history – where the American cowboy tradition began. Every Saturday guests can relive the days of the Old West with horseback riding, rodeos and singing cowboys at the River Ranch Saloon.
Bok Tower Gardens
Add a little ‘wow’ to your holiday with a trip to Bok Tower Gardens. A National Historic Landmark and bird sanctuary, this beautiful location features 50 acres of gardens, a 20-room Pinewood Estate and a 205-foot art deco and neo-Gothic Singing Tower carillon. Visitors can observe bell concerts at the tower each day at 1:00pm and 3:00pm. A recent addition is Hammock Hollow, 2.7 acres of childhood delight featuring water areas, bridges, tunnels and an indigo snake sculptured sand box.
“If you’re looking to get outside for some family adventure, Florida’s Sweetest Spot has anything from water skiing and air boating to hiking, biking and kayaking”
U-Pick season
At Ridge Island Groves, a family run farm in Haines City, visitors can tour the citrus groves and pick their own oranges, peaches or blueberries whilst learning about the farm-to-shop process. The fruit is sorted by size and all the ‘ugly’ ones find their way to the juicer. visitors can buy the freshest OJ and ice cream.
We can’t wait to see you and your family soon. Explore everything we have to offer at VisitCentralFlorida.com •