Planning A Family Vacation In Florida? Read Our Travel Guide
Family vacations in Florida can be rewarding experiences or absolute disasters -- it all depends on pretrip homework. To make planning easier, we've done all the preparation.As part of a Huffington Post Travel serieson traveling with children, here are recommended attractions for those planning Florida family vacations.
Walt Disney World Resort
Address:West Buena Vista Dr., Orlando, FL 32830
Phone:407-939-6244
Hours:Hours vary depending on the park and time of year. Typically, hours of operation are as follows: Epcot from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Hollywood Studios from 9 a.m. to midnight; Animal Kingdom from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Magic Kingdom from 9 a.m. to midnight; Blizzard Beach from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Typhoon Lagoon from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Price:Depending on the park, tickets range from $40 to $90 per day. Children's admissions are slightly cheaper and annual passes may be purchased for roughly $670.
Miami Children's Museum
Address:980 Macarthur Causeway, Miami, FL 33132
Phone:305-373-5437
Hours:Open daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. Also closed at 4 p.m. on Christmas Eve and 5 p.m. on New Year's Eve.
Price:$15 per person; $12 for Florida residents
South Florida Science Museum
Address:4801 Dreher Trail North, West Palm Beach, FL 33405
Phone:561-832-1988
Hours:Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.
Price:General admission for ages 13 and up is $11.95. Admission for children from 3 to 12 is $8.95; seniors 62 and older pay $10.45. Members enjoy free admission.
Panama City Beach
Florida'sPanama City Beachoffers plenty to do in addition to swimming in the ocean. Visitors can entertain themselves by visiting amusement parks, dancing, golfing, playing tennis and watching dolphins.
Address:Panama City, FL 32408
Phone:850-233-5100
Hours:Panama City Beach is open 24/7 throughout the year to the public.
Price:Free admission
Wet 'N Wild Water Park
Address:6200 International Dr., Orlando, FL 32819
Phone:800-992-9453
Hours:Operating hours vary depending on time of year and are subject to change depending on weather conditions. Typically, the park is open throughout the year from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Call 407-351-1800 before your visit to check.
Price:General admission is $47.95 for ages 10 and up. Children under 3 are admitted free, admission for children 3 to 9 is $41.95. Seniors 60 and up pay $41.95.
Anheuser-Busch
Address:111 Busch Dr., Jacksonville, FL 32218
Phone:904-696-8373
Hours:Open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday throughout the year.
Price:Free admission
Everglades National Park
This 1.5 million-acreEverglades National Parkis the second largest in the United States after Yellowstone. Adventure seekers can stomp through south Florida's mushy bogs, enjoy an exciting river rafting or kayaking journey through the swamps, or hike within the park's verdant natural sanctuaries.
Address:40001 State Route 9336, Homestead, FL 33034
Phone:305-242-7700
Hours:Everglades National Park is open throughout the year. Hours vary depending on the entrance and time of year.
Price:$5 per adult and $10 per vehicle.
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