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Neat parks in Downtown Orlando
The first is Dickson Azalea which was originally a watering hole for cattle ranchers and was donated to the City in 1924 by State Senator...
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This is where the fun begins outside of the Theme Parks! A little bit of the real Florida and a taste of what this part of America is all about (& what many people unfortunately do not necessarily get to see). Florida was once known as "a most inhospitable place" and is now one of the top travel destinations in the world. Delve a little deeper here to see unique things this State has to offer...
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Oldest Fort in the US...
The most iconic landmark and one of the main attractions of St Augustine must be the Castillo de San Marcos. It overlooks St Augustine...
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A Winter Retreat
This historic home isn’t far from I4, along the St John’s River, and when visiting here we combine it with a visit to nearby Gemini...
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Tampa Bay Hotel... back in the day
If you’re driving through downtown Tampa you may see a slightly unusual building, Moorish Revival in style and striking against the...
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Athens of Florida...?
The small City of DeLand lies 34 miles north of Orlando, in Volusia County. I do like to visit this town, with several restaurants (one...
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Sink hole in Downtown Orlando...
At the heart of Downtown Orlando, in between the Business District and Thornton Park (residential area), lies amazing Lake Eola Park. It...
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