Attractions Archive

Three new members of the Florida Aviation Hall of Fame will be honored during induction ceremonies scheduled for December 11, 2009 at noon at the Florida Air Museum at Sun ‘n Fun, Florida’s official aviation museum and education center.
The 2009 inductees include: LeRoy Brown, a native Floridian, had a 29-year career as a National Airlines pilot. [...]

The holidays at Bok Tower Gardens in Lake Wales will be especially joyful this holiday season with “Joy to the World” as the theme for the 15th annual Christmas at Pinewood holiday home tour that runs November 27 through January 3. Christmas at Pinewood has become one of Central Florida’s most popular holiday events. Designers will deck [...]

Thanks to everyone who entered the contest for two pairs of tickets to Sunset and Symphonyat Bok Tower Gardens on November 7. As you can see by the comments that were left, the contest was pretty popular (so look for more contests here in the future). Our two lucky winners were Brian LaFrazia and Monty. [...]

We have already told you about the great event that Bok Tower Gardens hosts in November called Sunset & Symphony, but now we want to give you the opportunity to go to the event and see for yourself how great it is….for FREE. Just leave a comment on this post (make sure to leave your name and [...]

Bok Tower Garden’s Sunset  Symphony event has quickly turned into the highlight of the fall cultural calendar in Sunny Central Florida. Tickets are on sale now for Bok Tower Gardens’ 8th annual Sunset & Symphony picnic and pops concert with the Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra on Saturday, November 7 at 6 p.m. Tickets are $12 for [...]

Because I firmly believe that there are doors on an airplane for a reason, I would never go skydiving, but the Florida Skydiving Center in Lake Wales has seen thousands of people come through their door who don’t feel the way I do. If you are looking for high adventure in Polk County, that is definitely [...]

Fantasy of Flight is set to “Roar and Soar” in November when their Third Annual Roar n’ Soar two-day land, sea and air extravaganza takes place this Nov. 7 and 8.   The All-American-themed, combination air show, classic car show and slalom race, boat show and regatta, water-ski show and extreme sports showcase will be open [...]

Do you have a Cypress Gardens annual pass that you don’t know what to do with now that the park has closed? Well, wonder no more. Fantasy of Flight announced today that it will honor annual passes issued by Cypress Gardens Adventure Park, which closed Sept. 24.  The attraction will honor all valid annual passes until [...]

In a statement from Cypress Gardens today, the historic park announced it will be closing at the end of business today.
“From the earliest moment that our firm purchased Cypress Gardens and Splash Island Waterpark, our highest priority has always been to maintain the park’s beauty and protect its proud traditions as a mainstay of the [...]

This Saturday, September 26,  two of Polk County’s attractions will participate in the 5th Annual Museum Day presented by Smithsonian Magazine. The Florida Air Museum at Sun ‘n Fun, Florida’s official aviation museum and education center and Bok Tower Gardens, will offer free admission to visitors that have the free pass that can be printed [...]