Top Florida Attractions & Museums

Ever dream of being an astronaut? Turn that dream into a reality on this 20-minute space simulation at SimCenter Tampa Bay. With the world's first, one-of-a-kind space simulator, pilot a futuristic space ship from an orbital carrier and explore the beauty of the Solar System. Choose from one of three flight times, then fly to the International Space Station, visit Jupiter's moons, fly through Saturn's rings, or visit a comet and deep space.

Ever dream of driving a Formula 1 race car? Turn that dream into a reality on this 1-hour simulation at SimCenter Tampa Bay. Formula 1 is the most popular racing series in the world and its cars are the fastest, multi-turn, circuit-racing cars in the world, with top speeds up to 220 miles per hour. Choose from one of two racing experiences, then climb behind the wheel and buckle up. In this full-motion, state-of-the-art simulator, drivers will feel the acceleration of the G-force from the practice lap to the actual race. It’s the full Grand Prix experience.

Ever wonder what it’s like to be the captain of a huge commercial jet? Turn the dream of flying a Boeing 737 into a reality on this 1-hour flight simulation at SimCenter Tampa Bay. With a professional flight instructor riding shotgun, pilot a plane to and from any airport in an ultra-realistic flight experience. Climb aboard the life-size, replica cockpit and see that every switch operates just like the real thing. A 20-minute or a 2-hour flight simulation are also available options.

This living exhibit features hundreds of free-flying butterflies, typically more than 50 species at any given time, birds from around the world and an assortment of other animals including turtles and fish to experience firsthand. Skilled interpretive staff are available to help answer questions and provide visitors with a personal and highly engaging experience. Visitors to Powell Hall will encounter signature permanent exhibition halls that explore the state’s unique habitats and rich cultural history, including information about some of Florida's early Native peoples. Visitors may view a Calusa Indian welcoming ceremony and mammoth and mastodon skeletons from the last ice age.

Zip around the track like a race car driver at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games in Orlando. The indoor facility features thrilling attractions including high-speed electric karts on the world’s longest indoor multi-level track, arcade games, a ropes course and zip line, virtual reality racing simulators, a laser tag arena, bowling lanes, and more.

Observe the city’s most famous landmarks from above, during one full rotation around Icon Orlando. A great experience for all ages, the air-conditioned capsule offers exceptional views of Cape Canaveral, downtown Orlando, and Floridian forests from 400 feet. You can enjoy the city landscapes whenever suits your schedule during opening horus. Upgrade your experience to include a glass of champagne or activities such as tickets to Madame Tussauds Orlando or SEA LIFE.

Escape to Everglades Holiday Park for an airboat tour and alligator show. This adventure is a great way to experience the unique subtropical ecosystem of the Everglades. Skim across the grassy water at speeds up to 40 miles per hour while looking for alligators, wading birds and an abundance of flora and fauna in their natural habitats. This tour includes an alligator presentation by the Gator Boys, alligator trappers from Animal Planet. Complimentary group photo included.

Entertain the whole family with colorful creative play at the Crayola Experience in Orlando. Located inside the Florida Mall, the Crayola Experience offers a variety of interactive crayon-based arts activities, including a live manufacturing show and making your own art pieces with crayons.

Escape to 60 acres of tropical paradise with this admission ticket to Flamingo Gardens Botanical Garden and Everglades Wildlife Sanctuary. The gardens boast more than 3,000 species of rare and exotic, tropical, subtropical and native plants. The arboretum has some of the largest trees in the entire state of Florida. And the wildlife sanctuary is home to native-Florida animals like alligators, bobcats, otters, eagles, bears, panthers, peacocks and, of course, the famous flamingos.

The Adventurer package is perfect for the fearless player. Reach new heights on our indoor high ropes course with over 50 platforms and 75 obstacles that challenge both beginner and advanced climbers. With no time limit on the course, you are free to explore all while looking down at our expanse arcade game room. Plus, enjoy the thrill of combat team play or coop game play in our Laser Tag Room where your stealth and endurance are needed to tag the opposing team. Plus, use your included $20 Arcade Game Card to enjoy simulation games or win big prizes in our arcade game room.

Book your IMAG History and Science Center admission ticket in advance and avoid waiting in the long ticket lines. Perfect for families, this center houses more than 60 hands-on exhibits that make learning fun. See tropical fish, turtles, snakes, frogs, a bearded dragon, prairie dogs, and other ocean life and wildlife as you explore at your own pace during hours of operation.

Pre-book your admission tickets, round up the family, and get hands-on with science, industry, and technology at Tampa's Museum of Science and Industry (MOSI). Go wild and create your own invention, explore the future in the Connectus exhibit, and immerse yourself in interactive experiences. Upgrade at the door to gaze at a starry night sky in the Saunders Planetarium, tackle the 36-foot (11-meter) high Sky Trail Ropes Course, or visit space in the Virtual Reality Simulator.

Machine Gun America in Orlando offers a safe and fun way to test out some of the world’s most impressive firearms. With this shooting package, choose any five guns from the vast collection and have chance to fire off some rounds in the purpose-built shooting range. Learn shooting tips and safety procedures from the dedicated Range Safety Officers, then take aim with automatic weapons such as an AK-47, MP40, Tommy Gun, or M3A1 "Grease Gun". Plus, receive an extra magazine for two guns of your choice.

Machine Gun America in Orlando offers a safe and fun way to test out some of the world’s most impressive firearms. With this shooting package, choose any four guns from the vast collection and have chance to fire off some rounds in the purpose-built shooting range. Learn shooting tips and safety procedures from the dedicated Range Safety Officers, then take aim with automatic weapons such as an AK-47, MP40, Tommy Gun, or M3A1 "Grease Gun". Plus, receive an extra magazine for the gun of your choice.

Visit the Medieval Torture Museum and the Micro Masterpieces Art Gallery with this combo package. Choose which activity you’d like to do first. At the museum, get a fully immersed experience and explore the interactive exhibits at your own pace. At the art gallery, see some of the tiniest art in the world.

St. Augustine’s Micro Masterpieces Art Gallery is a hidden gem often missed by visitors and locals alike. Look through a magnifying glass to find elaborate works of art, often as small as the eye of a needle. Buy your admission tickets in advance for easy entry to the museum, open daily with morning and evening hours.

Get your ticket in advance, and explore the Medieval Torture Museum at your own pace. Immerse yourself in the interactive, hands-on displays, and unique photo opportunities in the 4,000-square foot building. Learn about the dark side of history on a self-guided tour, and see historically accurate devices and weapons used during the Medieval era.

Buckle up for your wildest car ride yet! Travel down gravel paths within our Drive-thru Safari Park and discover more than 100 native and exotic animals roaming freely. During your journey, you’ll have the opportunity to observe a variety of animals often only found around the world. Enjoy identifying species from as far away as the African savanna to others from the deciduous forests of North America, all from the comfort of your own car.

Ensure a fun-filled family day out by booking your general admission ticket to Zoo Miami in advance. Inside the cageless zoo, animals such as elephants, koalas, monkeys, and rhinoceroses roam freely in habitats separated by moats. Upgrade your ticket to include an all-day monorail pass and entry to a feeding session involving either camels, giraffes, parrots, or tortoises.

Add some imagination and invention to your Florida vacation on a visit to LEGOLAND® Florida Resort. Breeze past the queue with your pre-purchased entrance ticket to get the fun started right away. The park features live interactive shows, wild rides, amazing characters, and lots of opportunities to build, climb, and play. Good times for the whole family!

Journey back to the Miami of the early 20th century on this half-day tour of Vizcaya Museum and Gardens. Nestled in Miami's lush Coconut Grove neighborhood, this former private estate is a masterpiece of Mediterranean Revival and Italian Renaissance style. Spend hours exploring the house — including the dairy, stables, greenhouse and staff quarters — and wandering through the stunning gardens.

Visit Jungle Island from Miami without the need to rent a car by booking this package that includes admission and round-trip transportation. This half-day activity is perfect for families and gives you access to all of the animal exhibits as well as the NEO Splash water slides. You'll see and learn about animals such as cassowaries, lemurs, parrots, and orangutans.

See the site where the odd, the unusual, and the downright unbelievable call home at the original Ripley's Believe It or Not Odditorium at its location in St. Augustine, Florida. This self-guided tour includes access to Robert Ripley's private collection, in addition to three stories of fun and interactive exhibits. Use your voucher anytime during normal operating hours.

Discover an important part of Florida’s history with admission to the Harry S. Truman Little White House. This former naval base compound is now a treasured museum, open to educating the public about its past and present. See where President Truman retreated for rest and relaxation during his term in office. Learn about the notable people who visited, including Thomas Edison and Dwight D. Eisenhower. And listen to the stories told by those historians who not only know what happened here, but when and why.