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Family- and kid-friendly outdoor opportunities put roses in the cheeks and promote a good night's sleep for everyone. Check out our listings for amusement parks, playgrounds, gardens, boat and train rides, farms and farmer's markets, nature centers, zoos, ski slopes, and more.Aquatica SeaWorld's Water ParkParent rating:  Location: 5800 Water Play Way, Orlando, FL Situated right across the street from SeaWorld Orlando Adventure Park<...
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Disney's Kim Possible World Showcase AdventureParent rating: Location: Walt Disney World Resort, Orlando, FL For years the World Showcase at Disney's Epcot has been considered the WDW resort's mos...
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Green Meadows Petting FarmParent rating: Location: 1368 South Poinciana Boulevard, Kissimmee, FL "Everyone milks a cow" at Green Meadows Petting Farm, where you'll interact with more than 300 animals during a two-hour guided tour throughout the farm. Every person is encourag... |
Disney's Blizzard Beach Water ParkParent rating: Location: 1534 West Buena Vista Drive, Orlando, FL Swimming suits and ski slopes? Sure! At this water park, it's the perfect combination. This is Central Florida's version of snow sports! The concept behind Blizzard Beach - that... |
Disney's Typhoon LagoonParent rating:  Location: 1195 East Buena Vista Drive, Orlando, FL A tropical paradise in the land of Mickey Mouse, Typhoon Lagoon is one of the area's best water parks - with something for every member of the family. Known world-wide for its gigan... |
Capehart ParkParent rating: Location: 715 Capehart Drive, Orlando, FL One of the area's hidden gems, Capehart Park offers some of the best recreation opportunities for families. Located at the end of a residential street, the entrance to the park's offic... |
Wickham ParkParent rating: Location: 2500 Parkway Drive, Melbourne, FL One of Brevard County's best inland outdoor locations, Wickham Park is a great stop for a casual afternoon, or a top destination for scout group camping trips. There is really somethin... |
Dr. Phillips ParkParent rating: Location: 8249 Buena Vista Woods Boulevard, Orlando, FL Dr. P. Phillips Community Park features basketball and volleyball courts, soccer and baseball fields, a playground, dog park, picnic facilities, and a splash pad. Splash pad sessions r... |
Reptile Discovery CenterParent rating: Location: 2710 Big John Drive, Deland, FL The Reptile Discovery Center bills itself as a combination nature and educational center, zoological facility, museum, conservation sanctuary, and working farm that allows visitors to view turt...
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Jim Beech Recreation CenterParent rating: Location: 1820 A.D. Mims Road, Ocoee, FL The City of Ocoee maintains this popular recreation center and aquatic facility, which offers an array of programs and activities for city residents. In addition to the public pool, the cente... |
PartyTrains.com - Party EntertainmentParent rating: Location: Cocoa, FL PartyTrains.com provides hand-operated and motorized trains and other forms of railroad-themed entertainment for birthdays parties, grand openings, festivals and more throughout east Central Fl...
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Magic KingdomParent rating: Location: 311 World Drive, Orlando, FL Nothing quite compares to the original Disney theme park in Florida, the Magic Kingdom, winner of our 2009 Parents' ...
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Disney's Fort WildernessParent rating: Location: Orlando, FL Disney's Fort Wilderness, located in the Magic Kingdom area, is a camping/RV zone...
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Forever Florida Zipline SafariParent rating: Location: 4755 North Kenansville Road, Saint Cloud, FL Florida Ecosafaris at Forever Florida offers a one-of-a-kind way to see Florida's natural beauty. The Zipline Safari - a 2 1/2-hour treetop nature tour - gives visitors a bird's eye view of the...
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Wekiwa Springs State ParkParent rating: Location: 1800 Wekiwa Circle, Apopka, FL One of the most beautiful spots to swim in all of Central Florida, the constant 72 degree natural spring water is refreshing in the summer and almost warm - at least to visitors from the north ...
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