Explore the Everglades
Explore the Everglades and all its abundance of wildlife while traveling over the water aboard one of the 18 passenger airboats at Boggy Creek Airboat Rides in Kissimmee. Ride with a certified U.S. Coast Guard Captain. Keep an eye out for alligators while crossing the surface of the water at speeds up to 45 miles per hour.
Boggy Creek Airboat Rides
2001 E. Southport Rd.
Kissimmee, Florida 34746
(407) 344-9550
bcairboats.com
Balloon and Biplane Rides
Experience flying in a classic, open-cockpit biplane from Biplane Rides Over Kissimmee. The company offers the chance to take in the spectacular view from a fully-restored 1942 Waco. You can even pilot the plane yourself.
Biplane Rides Over Kissimmee
Attractions Jet Center
606 N Dyer Blvd. Kissimmee, FL 34741
(407) 473-9143
biplaneridesoverkissimmee.com
Go up, up and away on a hot air balloon ride. Since 1983, Orange Blossom Balloons has been offering hour-long rides to thousands of visitors each year. The balloon rides take the visitors thousands of feet in the air, enabling them to see a unique perspective of the Central Florida scenery.
Orange Blossom Balloons
7769 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
Kissimmee, FL 32830
(407) 894-5040
orangeblossomballoons.com
Natural Wonders
The Hal Scott Preserve in Orlando offers 9,000 acres, including miles of hiking trails along the Econlockhatchee River. Enjoy camping, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing and wildlife watching at the preserve.
Hal Scott Preserve
5150 Dallas Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32833
(407) 836-6200
orangecountyfl.net/dept/cesrvcs/parks/ParkDetails.asp?ParkID=17
The Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake in Orlando offers 300 acres for recreational opportunities. Hike along seven miles of nature trails. Ride your bicycle along a three-mile bike path. Picnic along the lake.
Turkey Lake Park
3401 Hiawassee Road, Orlando 32835
(407) 299-5581
cityoforlando.net/fpr
Water Sports
A privately owned recreational facility, Buena Vista Watersports is located on Lake Bryan in Orlando. At Buena Vista Watersports, take advantage of the natural spring lake by renting jet skis, water skis and wakeboards. You can also enjoy the lake by chartering a boat for bass fishing or renting a pontoon for a leisurely day in the sun.
Buena Vista Watersports
13245 Lake Bryan Dr.
Orlando, Florida 32821
(407) 239-939
bvwatersports.com
