ss_blog_claim=854d80862c107f9b5745144c4be92d17 Photographic Memories: Florida
Showing posts with label Florida. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Florida. Show all posts

May 1, 2008

Kennedy Space Center Florida


Kennedy Space Center Florida . Now, this is a very interesting place to see. In here, you can actually catch a glimpse on launch areas, giant rockets, and spectacular view of giant Shuttle Launch Pads, get acquainted with an astraonaut, and experience spaceflight simulators. At the Visitor Complex you will be see love action theatrical shows and a lot more. Photo credit by: blile59

April 29, 2008

Universal Studios Florida


Universal Studios, Florida . Its theme is the entertainment industry (movies and television). It has six sections or areas like; Production central (ride the movies like: Jimmy Neutron’s Nicktoon Blast), Hollywood (behind the scenes tour and see the actual sets of Jurassic Park, Mummy et cetera), New York (You will see the exact replica of NY Library and The Palace Theater), Kidzone (family run of Woody Woodpecker’s and other interactive play), World Expo (experience MIB alien attack and Back to the future rides, San Francisco/Amity (offers more attraction and action. Experience Fear Factor Live, Jaws, Bettlejuices’ Graveyard Revenue, and know the secret of making special effects) and Amity games. Photo credit by: derrickb

Islands Of Adventure Florida


Islands of Adventure Florida . This adventure theme park has very excellent and mind-blowing high-tech rides. As you enter the park, you will discover the Marvel Super Hero Island (features “The Hulk”, the fastest roller coaster and Dr. Doom’s Fearfall, where riders go sky-high then free fall all the way down and up again). Then they have a world of cartoon characters and hilarious activities (Dudley Do-Right’s Ripsaw Falls and Bluto’s Bilge Rat Barges). Get ready to get wet in their water-based ride with different ride-through before splashdown. These are just among the 21 attractions the Islands of Adventure. Photo credit by: andrewsteele

April 28, 2008

Hemingway Home Florida


The Hemingway Home and Museum. This was the residence of Ernest Hemingway. Yes, “The Ernest Hemingway”. He is an American novelist, short-story write, journalist and a Nobel Prize winner. The author lived and wrote in this house for 10 years. He lived here with almost 50 cats. Take a tour on his house and you will see glass cabinets that store particular artifacts, books and even his postal mails. Photo credit by: bobindrums

April 5, 2008

Discovery Cove Florida


Discovery Cove is a theme park. Visitors and guests up close and personal with marine animals like the dolphins. Literally you can swim and touch the dolphins and walk with stingrays. For more excitement and escapade you can see sharks and barracuda. And if you are tired just relax in the pool or sit under the waterfall. Photo credit by: thbecker

April 4, 2008

Banyan Tree, Cypress Gardens, Florida


This incredible Banyan tree located in the Cypress Botanical Gardens. They said that it’s already 70-year-old which was planted by Dick Pope Sr. (founder of the Cypress Gardens ). This tree stood still and it made more incredible because of its aerial roots that grows down into the soil and eventually become its trunks that provides sunshades. Extraordinary isn’t it? Photo credit by: EDDIE EMU

March 29, 2008

Cypress Gardens Florida


Cypress Gardens is the first amusement park in Florida . It has improved a lot since it opened in 1936. Aside from its beautiful booming botanical garden, Cypress gardens offer more attractions like their 15 coasters thrill rides for adults. For family bonding, they have 13 classic rides and for kids – 9 perfect delight rides. They almost have 30 kinds of animals (feathered, furry and scaly). Famous for its Cypress Belle (paddle boat), Arcade games, Splash Island Water Park and for more entertainment they have daily shows. Photo credit by: destination360

March 21, 2008

Crystal River, Florida


Crystal River, Florida famous for its crystal bays and crystal waters. It is a great place for diving and fishing. Visitors come to Crystal River to see and even swim with sea cows or manatees. Yes! Swim with the sea cows. That’s the most exciting adventure you’ll ever have while you’re in Crystal River. You can enjoy many water activities such as boating, kayaking, scuba diving, and canoing. Photo credit by: stevenerat

March 20, 2008

Fort Lauderdale Florida


Fort Lauderdale Florida . Early morning you will see joggers, rollerbladers, and people riding their bikes along the beach walls. When we think about Florida , it is always the beaches. There are sports areas for volleyball, basketball and exercise like U.S. fitness trail. During the month of May they feature Air Show. You will see an aircraft carrier in the Sunrise Blvd. Sail boats clustered together along the Isle of Venice. There’s a lot more in store for you in Fort Lauderdale like pier fishing and catching lobsters. Photo credit by: floridabeachblog

Florida Everglades


Everglades is an alligator farm. They keep small alligators. If they are big enough they are moved in a larger area. In everglades they have alligator shows like grabbing the alligator’s jaws (where the handler holds its upper and lower jaws), under the chin (literally placing the nose of the alligator under the persons chin), hand quick (placing ones hand in the alligator’s mouth and tap it’s tongue. Don’t wait for the jaw to snap or else – not fingers to count for you), and of course feeding demonstration. They also have other reptile shows. Photo credit by: Traci L.A.

Busch Gardens Tampa, Florida


Busch Gardens Tampa, Florida is recognized for its amusement park. A perfect place to have an adventure for adults and children. They have the best roller coaster ride which they named Gwazi with two separate coasters (tiger and lion). It is the fastest and largest double wooden roller coaster ride. Land of the Dragon an outstanding playground for kids. King Tut’s tomb (replica of King Tut’s burial site). Skyride (cable car – offers a perfect view of the park), Serengeti Railway (you will see beautiful sites and African animals roaming freely in the area). Speaking of animals, they have bird gardens, hippos, hyenas, crocodile, rhino, gorillas, chimpanzees, and donkey. They have five adventure camps. Photo credit by: uknemesis

March 10, 2008

Clearwater Beach, Florida


Clearwater Beach , Florida provides its visitors white-sand broad beaches. It is well-liked for its watersports like parasailing, water biking and jet skiing. One of the tourist attractions in Clearwater Beach is the Clearwater Marine Aquarium its main mission is to rescue, rehabilitate and release of sick/injured marine animals. The most thrilling adventure is riding a boat to Caladesi Island where you can do a lot of activities here like shelling, kayaking, fishing, and even boating. Photo credit by: manfredoroma

Walt Disney World Florida


Walt Disney World Florida is not just a theme park but also a resort with a variety of things to do. It has four theme parks with different activities like Magic Kingdom , EPCOT, MGM studios, and animal kingdom. Walt Disney World provides fun activities, adventure, fantasy, entertainment and informative pastime. Animal Kingdom is there newest park -- don’t forget to take a ride in there rollercoaster. Photo credit by: mrchriscornwell

Gatorland Florida


Gatorland Florida. From the name itself Gatorland (land of gator). Its entrance is a wide-open (man-made) mouth of a gator. Very interesting isn’t it? It features almost 3,000 alligators and 89 crocodiles. They have an animal show that includes alligator wrestling. Whew! They also have fun zone for children like splash parks, barnyard, express railroad, and aviary. Photo credit by: vsolanoy

Florida Keys


Florida Keys perfect place to visit if you are looking for a tropical vacation. Key Largo (best for diving and snorkeling – you will be able to visit the first ever subaqautic park in the U.S. John Pennekamp State Park). Islamorada (sport fishing). Marathon Key (The heart of the Florida Keys and offers perfect vacation resorts. Big Pine Key (you can do boating here and one of its trip is to Looe Key which is a reef). Key West (Cayo Hueso or Bone Island . It offers guest more attractions and historical sites). Photo credit by: therisa

SeaWorld Orlando Florida


SeaWorld Orlando , Florida . This is one of the major theme parks in Orlando that you should never miss. You want talent and skills? Then don’t miss the SHAMU (killer whale), sealion and dolphin shows. Within the park you will also discover their aquarium that has different marine animals. They have also water and roller coaster rides. Photo credit by: evie22