The slogan for the City of Winter Haven in Polk County could easily be “water, water everywhere.” Known as Central Florida’s inland coast, Winter Haven’s fabled Chain of Lakes – a series of 16 lakes connected by navigable canals – is just a portion of the 50 lakes within or bordering the city limits. Thanks…
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There’s no secret to Florida’s main claim to fame. It is rightly called the Sunshine State for a very good reason. But that reason also becomes just a little too much in the height of summer, and Real Florida Adventures has some tips to get you through it. To put it bluntly, this can be…
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With the ticket prices for attractions and things to do in Florida’s top theme and water parks rising each year, local and out-of-state families are finding it harder and harder to find affordable things to do while on vacation in Florida. With the average worker’s paid time off being two weeks, no one blames families…
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Anyone who’s spent a day at the beach in the summer on Florida’s Space Coast has seen the yellow signs alerting them to watch out for turtle nests from May to October. Seeing an actual sea turtle in person, however, can be more challenging. These wild animals are on their own schedule, and your best…
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Summer season in the Naples area means reduced room rates, wide-open beaches, and easy access to the most desirable attractions, restaurants, bars, and clubs. Fees for a round of golf go down, too, and our many semi-private clubs open up to the general public. With summer temperatures averaging in the 80s and 90s, you might…
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Dad, we see you. Lugging around all that beach gear. Patiently teaching them how to boogie board. Refereeing the inevitable squabbles. Fathers (and father figures) are the super champs of the summer vacation. Celebrate Dad this Father’s Day or any day, with one of these fun things to do in Palm Coast and the Flagler…
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Orlando North, Seminole County is home to a full spectrum of local, Black-owned businesses, from fashion-forward boutiques to flavor-filled restaurants. If you’re looking for ways to support Black-owned businesses while shopping local and contributing to the Central Florida community, here’s a list to keep you busy! Check out as many as you can to find…
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WonderWorks Orlando is one of the most iconic sights on I-Drive. Inside the giant upside-down building are three floors of interactive, hands-on fun for the whole family. WonderWorks combines entertainment and education for an experience that challenges the mind and sparks the imagination. With so many things to do, there is something for everyone. Here…
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The future of space travel will come to life at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex with the opening of its brand-new attraction on June 15, Gateway: The Deep Space Launch Complex, which will feature the spaceport of the future, Spaceport KSC, and an all-new restaurant, Space Bowl Bistro. With a focus on the present…
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Independence Day is cause for celebration throughout the U.S., and of course, there are few better places nationwide to celebrate America’s birthday than at the beach. This Fourth of July weekend in Daytona Beach, there’s a long list of festive events on tap where you and your patriotic crew can let your red, white and…
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