Green Meadows is a petting farm 30 miles from downtown Orlando where you and your family can see and touch over 300 animals. The farm offer guided tours, pony rides, a train ride and the chance to milk a cow.
Green Meadows Farm
1368 South Poinciana Blvd.
Kissimmee, FL 34746
407-846-0770
greenmeadowsfarm.com
The Orlando Science Center strives to make education entertaining. Kids can take part in interactive exhibits, and the family can watch movies in the Dr. Phillips CineDome.
Orlando Science Center
777 E. Princeton St.
Orlando, FL 32803
407-514-2000
osc.org
Take a tour of the Winter Park lakes and take in the natural beauty the area has to offer. You'll enjoy glimpses of alligators and views of the luxury homes on the Lake Osceola shoreline during the hourlong tour.
Scenic Boat Tours
312 East Morse Blvd.
Winter Park, FL 32789
scenicboattours.com
The Harry P. Leu Gardens offers an escape to nature with 50 acres of Southern gardens to walk through. Features include a butterfly garden, palm, bamboo and rose gardens.
Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Orlando, FL 32803-1537
407-246-2620
leugardens.org
The Holy Land Experience is a theme park with a serious message. It teaches visitors about the Bible in a modern and interactive way.
4655 Vineland Road
Orlando, FL 32811
407-872-2272
holylandexperience.com
Visit the Kennedy Space Center just an hour east of Orlando. Meet veteran astronauts, try the launch or spaceflight simulators, experience the 5-story IMAX cinema and take a guided tour around the facility.
Kennedy Space Center
Route 405
Orlando, FL 32899
866-737-5235
kennedyspacecenter.com
Experience the Florida Everglades with an airboat tour and see the local wildlife, including Florida alligators. Nighttime tours are also available.
Boggy Creek Airboat Rides
2001 E. Southport Road
Kissimmee, FL 34746
407-344-9550
bcairboats.com
