What Else is there to do when You go to Florida?

We are approaching 6 months since our offer was accepted by the seller on the house. While I patiently wait for an update this week I thought I'd put down some of the great things to do in Florida. We missed getting to see Star Wars weekends (maybe next year), so I need to have a list of other things we can do this time we visit.  Just about everyone knows about Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando, Busch Gardens and more recently LEGOland Florida but what else can you do to fill some time while on vacation. Below I'll list some things I've come across or know of through friends and family.

1. Gatorland (www.gatorland.com)
    My nephews had a blast here and where else can you sit on a gator and get your picture taken?
    They also have a nice water play area for the kids.
    It's about 17 miles and 25-30 mins from Windsor Palms.

2. Lets go to the BEACH
    Coco Beach (www.cityofcocobeach.com), about 90 minutes (75 miles) from Windsor Palms. This
    beach is very near NASA (another great destination) and Cape Canaveral.
    Clearwater Beach (www.clearwaterflorida.com), beautiful white sand beach and among other
    things, you can visit the Clearwater aquarium to visit Winter the dolpin -of Dolphin     Tale fame
    (www.seewinter.com). About 90 minutes and 87 miles from Windsor Palms.

3.  One of my favourite things to do is MINI GOLF.
     Florida has some of the most amazing mini-golf courses I've ever seen (although I'm sure there
     others elsewhere). Here are a few to check out: Winter Summerland and Fantasia at Disney
     www.disneyworld.com, Hollywood Drive-in golf at Universal Orlando,                                           
     www.universalorlando.com;  Pirates Island Golf in Kissimmee is fun with 2 different courses, find
     them at www.piratesislandgolf.com; finally there is Congo River Golf, www.congoriver.com.

4.  OLD TOWN (www.myoldtownusa.com)
     Kind of like a year round amusement park there is quite a bit to do. There is a ferris wheel and one
     amazing looking go-kart track. A good way to spend a couple of hours if you want to get out but
     don't want to make a whole day of it. About 15 mins and 8 miles from Windsor Palms.

5.  ECO Safaris (www.floridaecosafaris.com)
     I think I've mentioned this one before, but I think it looks like a lot of fun. (About an hour away
     from Windsor Palms.

I think that gives you a few more things to mull over when planning your trip.  There are tons of things you can do. I remember as a teenager going to Sarasota and visiting the Barnum and Bailey museum....maybe you'd see Nick Wallenda while you're there! 

Hopefully I'll have another entry later this week with an update on the house. Until then have a great week!