ORLANDO AREA ATTRACTIONS 

ALLIGATORLAND SAFARI ZOO
4580 W. U. S. 192 (407) 396-1012
See 'gators, crocs', and other exotic animals. Petting zoo.

Admission $5.95 adults, $4.50 ages 3-1 1. Open every day from 8:30 a.m. till dark.

CHURCH STREET STATION

129 W. Church Street in downtown Orlando. If you arrive before 5 p.m. admission is free. After 7 p.m. there is a charge to get into the nightclubs, there is no charge for the shopping exchange.

GATORLAND

"The Alligator Capital of the World" On 44 1, just off 192, between Kissimmee and Orlando, (407) 855-5496. Featuring three exciting shows - 'Gator Wrestling', 'Gator Jumparoo and Snakes of Florida. See thousands of alligators plus crocodiles, birds, reptiles and others. Walk over the Alligator Breeding Marsh and Cypress Swamp. Free train ride. Sample 'gator ribs and nuggets. Open daily 8 a.m. to dusk.

GREEN MEADOWS FARMS

10 miles from Disney World. From I-4, exit Hwy 192 east, turn right at Poinciana, go 5 miles, (407) 846-0770. Take a guided tour of Kissimmee's farm and get "hands-on" experience. Milk a cow and have a hayride. Pony rides for kids. More than 200 animals to interact with. Open 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

THE HAUNTED HOUSE OF OLD TO TOWN

5770 W. Irio Bronson Hwy. (192), Kissimmee, (407) 397-2231. In the "dead center" of Kissimmee's Old Town, the Haunted House is a three-story Victorian Mansion with 4000 "scare-feet" of space. The attractions emphasis is on frightening fun rather than grisly gore and includes animated figures, secret passages, rats, bats transformations, unearthly manifestations and a "horrific" finale. Open daily 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. daily.

KISSIMMEE RODEO

Kissimmee Sports Arena, 1010 -Suhl's Lane, off Hoagland Blvd (exit 192 off Hwy 192 going south) Join in the all American fun at Kissimmee Youth Rodeo, held every Friday night and featuring calf-roping, bull-riding, barrel-racing and the "calf scramble". Admission $8 Adults $3 Children (under 12).

LEU BOTANICAL GARDENS

1730 N. Forest Avenue, Orlando (407) 246-2620. A beautiful place to enjoy nature. Adults $3 Children $1. Open every day.

MEDIEVAL LIFE

Vine Street (192), Kissimmee (407) 396-1518. Experience the life of 1000 years past when entering the village of Raymondburg. You will witness actual artisans working on their trades as well as the "Birds of Prey" exhibition. Be warned! As you enter the spine-tingling dungeon and torture chamber, you may not escape with your life. Adults $8 Children $6. Open 4 - 9 p.m.

MERCADO MEDITERRANEAN VILLAGE

8445 International Drive (407) 345-9337. Shop or dine in an authentic Mediterranean Village. More than 60 specialty shops. Dine in the International Food Pavilion or at any of the five major restaurants. Free entertainment nightly in file courtyard. Open daily 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Restaurants stay open later.

MYSTERY FUN HOUSE

5767 Major Blvd. across from Universal Studios (407) 351-3355. Magic floors, laughing doors, game room, magic store, mystery mini-golf and souvenirs. Explore the mysteries of the Eastern Tomb in Forbidden Temple. Enter the future in Starbase Omega, the ultimate laser games. Admission $7.95 Starbase Omega $5.95. Open 10 a.m. - 11 p.m.

SEAWORLD

I-4 and the Bee Line Expwy, Orlando (407) 351-3600. The world's most popular marine zoological park. Delight in Shamus spectacular feats, see the antics of comedian sea lions Clyde and Seamore, see gentle Florida manatees and much more. Admission $34.95 Adults $29.95 Children (3-9) 2 day passes also available. Parking $5.

SPLENDID CHINA

In Kissimmee on U.S. 102, 3 miles west of I-4 (exit 25B) (407) 397-8800. Orlando's newest major attraction offers visitors the chance to see the wonders of the Orient. Replicated are more than 60 of China's best known scenic, historic and cultural sites both in full scale and in miniature. Authentic Chinese cuisine and items for purchase. Admission adults $23.55 children under 12 are free.

SUNSHINE CLASSICS

2676 N. Orange Blossom Trail (441) Kissimmee (407) 932-1844. Find the car of your dreams with their truly international database. Specialists in Corvettes, mopar, high performance, classic and muscle cars. They ship vehicles to Europe and have and an office in Essex, England. Children's playground and gift shop on premises. Open 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. Mon. - Sat.

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA

I000 Universal Studios Plaza (off Kirkman Road) (407) 3 63-8000. The largest motion picture and television facility outside Hollywood, also offering more than 40 rides, shows and attractions and realistic back lot sets. Some of the most famous scenes in cinematic history are recreated as guests literally "ride the movies". Admission: adults $36 children $29 (3-9) all plus tax. Parking $5. Open at 9 a.m.

MAGIC KINGDOM: Features more than 45 major attractions in magical "lands".

EPCOT CENTER: Presents educational and entertaining exhibits, restaurants, and shops in over a dozen "worlds".

MGM STUDIOS: Shows what's involved in the TV and movie-making process.

TYPHOON LAGOON and BLIZZARD BEACH: Are water theme parks.

PLEASURE ISLAND: A nighttime entertainment/dining complex.

Call (407)W DISNEY or (407) 824-4321 for details.

WATER MANIA:

6073 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy (192) in Kissimmee (407) 396-2626. 38 acre water theme park featuring a wave pool, water slides, and raft rides, river and children's playground. Admission adults $21.35 children $19.20 (3-12) Discounts available after 4 p.m.

WET 'N' WILD:

6200 International Drive (407) 35 1-3200. Experience the nation's best-attended water park! Don't miss their elaborate children's playground, the Bubba Tub, a 4 passenger triple-dip ride and The Surge, Wet 'N' Wild's newest. Admission adults $20.95 children $17.95 (3-9) senior citizens $10.45. Afternoon discounts offered all year round.

FURTHER ATTRACTIONS

BOK TOWER GARDENS

Three miles north of Lake Wales, off County Road 17A, (941) 676-1408. The carillon built of Georgia marble and St. Augustine coquina stone, as on the National Register of Historic Places. Admission: Adults $3 Children under 12 free. Open 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

BUSCH GARDENS

Take 1-4 west to 275 north, exit 54 (Fowler Avenue) go west six miles to McKinley. (941) 987-5082. This 300 acre African theme park offers rides, shows, shops, restaurants, live entertainment and one of the world's largest collections of wild and exotic animals. Admission: Adults $30.95 Children $24.95 (3-9).

CYPRESS GARDENS

South West of Orlando off U.S. 27 near Winter Haven (941). This 223 acre family attraction features spectacular water ski shows, world famous gardens, an elaborate model railroad, children's rides and old-fashioned circus and a colorful cast of performing birds. Chrysanthemum, Poinsettia and Spring Flower Festivals held each year. Admission: Adult $26.45 Child $17.40 (3-9) Senior Citizen $22.45. Open daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

DON GARLITS MUSEUM OF DRAG RACING

Located off C. R. 484, off 1-75, exit 67, one hour north of Orlando and minutes south of Ocala. See more than 75 racing cars and memorabilia from the early days of drag racing to the present. You'll find a most unique collection of antique and classic cars put together by "Big Daddy" and friends. Admission: $7.50 Open daily 9 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

KLASSIX AUTO MUSEUM

2909 W. International Blvd., Daytona (904) 252-0940. See in theme settings every corvette model ever made from 1953 to present. Also collectors cars, race cars and motorcycles.

SILVER SPRINGS

(800) 234-7458 Just off 1-75, one mile east of Ocala on S. R. 40 (approximately one hour north of Orlando). A 350 acre multi-theme nature park and national landmark. Major attractions include the Lost River Voyage, Jeep Safari, Glass bottomed Boats, Jungle Cruise, Doolittles Petting Zoo and the new Antique and Race Car Museum. Admission: Adults $24.50 Children $16.50 (3-10) Open Daily 9:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.

SPRING WEEKI WACHEE

(800) 678-9335 Located at the intersection of S. R. 50 and U.S. 19, 45 minutes North of Tampa, Family entertainment park featuring tile Wilderness River Cruise Boat Ride, The Pelican Preserve, Forest Petting Zoo, Bird shows and an underwater theater showing "The Little Mermaid". Admission: Adults $15.95 plus tax Children $10.95 plus tax (3-10) Open Daily: 9:30 a.m.-5:30.

MUSEUMS AND GALLERIES

FLYING TIGERS WARBIRDS AIR MUSEUM

231 N. Hoagland Blvd, Kissimmee, Just off 192, (407) 933-1942. Display and restoration of W.W.II aircraft. Guided Tours. Admission: Adults $6 Children $5 Senior Citizens Free. Open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

MORSE GALLERY OF ART

133 Wellbourne, Winter Park (407) 644-3686. A treasure trove of Tiffany Art Nouveau, priceless paintings, stain-glass windows, lamps, prints, pottery, metalwork, jewelry and other art objects. Telephone for opening times.

ORLANDO MUSEUM OF ART

2416 N. Mills Avenue, Orlando (407) 896-423 1. Permanent collection of 19th and 20th Century American Pre-Colombian and African Art. Admission: Adults $ Children $2.

ORLANDO SCIENCE CENTER