Monthly Archives: August 2011

Bok Tower Gardens: A National Historic Landmark

Posted on August 1, 2011 by john

Open every day of the year, Bok Tower Gardens is located in Lake Wales on peninsular Florida’s highest elevation. It’s hardly a mountain, but it does offer beautiful views and easily-navigated paths through wonderful gardens designed by famed landscape architect … Continue reading →

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Cheetah Hunt at Busch Gardens

Posted on August 1, 2011 by john

Busch Gardens in Tampa has opened Cheetah Hunt – the latest addition to its lineup of roller coasters. Check its website at http://buschgardens.com/bgt/Explore/Rides.aspx?id=2104 for more information.

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Small Attractions Offer Great Vacation Opportunities

Posted on August 1, 2011 by john

A recent article in the Orlando Sentinel called attention to the wonderful variety of attractions in the Orlando area that are upgrading or expanding. These include Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium, Gatorland, Fantasy of Flight, Dinosaur World, Florida EcoSafaris, … Continue reading →

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