LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is Designed for children 2 to 12 years old. As the largest LEGOLAND® Park in the world, the 150-acre property offers a unique mix of more than 50 rides, shows and attractions; plus restaurants, shops and a beautiful botanical garden (the former Cypress Gardens). Spectacular LEGO® models are found throughout 11 themed zones which include Miniland USA, LEGO Kingdoms, Imagination Zone, Pirates' Cove and DUPLO® Village. The resort offers a new five-story, 152-room LEGOLAND® Hotel, located just steps from the theme park entrance. Rooms and suites feature décor in four themes: Pirate, Kingdom, Adventure and LEGO Friends. Guests of the hotel enjoy early access to LEGOLAND Florida Resort, free full breakfast daily, interactive play areas, daily and nightly entertainment, disco elevators, resort pool and exclusive access to a Master Model Builder Workshop. In addition to the new hotel, the park has upgraded with several expansions since opening in late 2011, including the LEGOLAND Water Park, LEGO® Star WarsTM Miniland Model Display and The World of ChimaTM presented by Cartoon Network. The newest land, Heartlake City, is based on the popular LEGO® Friends line of toys. New in 2016 is "The LEGO® Movie™ 4D A New Adventure" that picks up where the smash-hit movie left off in a dazzling all-new story created exclusively for LEGOLAND. Opening May 2016 LEGO NEXO KNIGHTS 4D: The Book of Creativity is a 12½-minute, immersive experience combines 3D computer animation with "4D," real-world effects that bring the high-tech action bursting off the screen and into the audience as five young knights battle against the evil Jestro and his sidekick.www.Florida.Legoland.com.

Safari Wilderness has been named one of the "Top 10 Best Safaris in the U.S." by Fodors.com. Witness the dramatic landscapes of the Serengeti without setting foot on an airplane. At Safari Wilderness Ranch, you will be guided through lush wetlands and open grasslands, and enjoy spectacular close-up encounters with huge herds of exotic hoofstock. This 260-acre preserve is surrounded by Florida's Green Swamp, an 870 square mile pristine watershed that is source to five of Florida's finest rivers. Tours are available by safari vehicle, camelback, kayak or horseback. Reservations are required and tours operate Wednesday through Sunday at 9 am and 1 pm. Optional extras include lemur (see photo at left) and budgie feedings. Safari Wilderness Ranch is a family-run agritourism venture, www.SafariWilderness.com.

Bok Tower Gardens - Completing Largest Expansion in it's 85-Year History. Voted "Florida's Best Garden," this National Historic Landmark was dedicated in 1929 as a gift to the American people from Dutch immigrant and world peace advocate Edward Bok. Nearly 700 acres of conservation lands and gardens surround the 205-foot neo-Gothic and art deco "Singing Tower" carillon and the Pinewood Estate, a 20-room, Mediterranean-style 1930s winter retreat. A haven for wildlife, Bok Tower Gardens sits on one of peninsular Florida's highest points and is home to more than 120 bird species, the threatened gopher tortoise and rare plants found nowhere else in the world. Opening throughout 2016 are newly created gardens that are a part of a $12 million capital improvement project. So far several new garden areas have opened including a pollinator garden, wild garden, wetland boardwalk and the outdoor kitchen and edible garden. In September 2016, the Bok Tower Gardens extensive children's garden will open. www.BokTowerGardens.org

Westgate River Ranch Resort - Largest dude ranch East of the Mississippi. Rooted in the history of the nation's first cowboys, Westgate River Ranch lies on 1,700 lush acres in the heart of Florida's cattle lands, offering cowboy-themed accommodations from tents and Glamping (glamour camping) up to luxurious two-bedroom cabins. Recreational activities include horseback riding, swimming, golf, a petting farm, nature hikes, trap and skeet shooting, airboat and swamp buggy rides, hayrides, cookouts and a full-service marina complete with boating and fishing. Westgate River Ranch also features the River Ranch Saloon and the longest-running Saturday night championship rodeo in the United States, showcasing trick riding, bull riding, calf roping and barrel racing at a 1,200-seat rodeo arena. Newly opened in 2016 are the new Luxe Teepees centered in the new "Takoda Village" embody the warm spirit of the Native American word "Takoda" or "friend to everyone " and are sure to become as popular as Westgate River Ranch's glamping (glamorous camping) accommodation offerings. www.WGRiverRanch.com

Circle B-Bar Reserve—Named one of the "Top 50 Places to see Wildlife" by USA Today. Circle B-Bar Reserve includes freshwater marshes, hardwood swamps, oak hammocks, creeks and lakes are found on this property, which is home to waterfowl, ospreys, eagles and alligators. Once a functioning cattle ranch, Circle B Bar Reserve has been restored to its original natural state as one of the most impressive bird habitats in Central Florida. Complete with numerous trails and unique treasures like a freshwater marsh and hardwood swamp, Circle B Bar Reserve offers something for everyone in your family. Bicycling, horseback riding, fishing, hiking, and picnicking are all encouraged at this free admission reserve. The Polk Nature Discovery Center helps visitors of all ages understand the delicate ecosystem of Central Florida with indoor and outdoor classrooms and numerous exhibits. The free Discovery Center has exhibits specifically designed to engage and excite young minds, making it a great choice for families. www.PolkNature.com

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