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Blue Spring State Park
Blue Spring State Park contains a spring run that maintains a temperature of 73 degrees Fahrenheit. Manatees come here mid-November through March to escape the cooler waters of the St. Johns River. Viewing platforms, ranger interpretation programs and a video presentation introduce visitors to these gentle creatures. While visitors may not swim with or feed the manatees, swimming is allowed from mid-March to mid-November as long as manatees are not present. Call (386) 775-3663 for more information.
2100 W. French Ave., Orange City, FL 32763
Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, 445 N. Park Ave., contains a comprehensive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany, a celebrated and influential designer of the late 19th and early 20th century. Many of the stained-glass windows on exhibit were installed at Laurelton Hall, Tiffany's country estate on Long Island. A highlight is the chapel Tiffany designed for the 1893 Chicago World's Fair. The museum also houses art and historical documents including works by Tiffany's contemporaries, a collection of American art pottery and American paintings from the late 19th century to the early 20th century. Call (407) 645-5311 for more information.
445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park, FL 32789
Florida Carriage Museum
On a 400-acre horse farm in Florida's horse breeding and training country, this museum displays one of the largest known collections of two- and four-wheeled conveyances. The European Gallery features a chariot owned by Emperor Franz Josef of Austria, Phaeton carriages made for European aristocrats, and coachman-driven vehicles. The American Gallery includes a prairie schooner, chuck wagons, runabouts and city carriages. Two additional galleries hold more examples of European- and American-made vehicles. The bucolic grounds include carriage paths, a Chinese garden, sculptures, wildlife and a variety of horses. Golf cart and carriage tours are available, as are carriage driving lessons. Hoedowns featuring live music also are presented. Call (352) 750-5500 for more information.
3000 Marion County Rd., Weirsdale, FL 32195
National Presidents Hall of Fame
National Presidents Hall of Fame features changing exhibits of memorabilia related to U.S. presidents and their first ladies. Among displays are campaign and inaugural artifacts, first ladies' evening gowns, replicas of china place settings and miniature re-creations of White House rooms. Videotape presentations include a tour of the White House and presidential biographies. Call (352) 394-2836 for more information.
123 US 27N, Clermont, FL 34711
Universal Orlando Resort
The resort brings movies to life through rides and shows at Universal Studios® , visits the universe of myths, legends and superheroes at Universal's Islands of Adventure® , and offers Universal CityWalk® for shopping, dining and nighttime entertainment. The theme parks, entertainment complex and on-site hotels are within walking distance of each other. All shopping, dining and entertainment facilities are available to all guests. Call (407) 363-8000 for more information.
1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, FL 32819
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