Lots of antique shops, restaurants and small businesses in a cute setting!
One of our favorites and definitely unique to Florida! It may be a little cool, but it is a great spot for swimming, kayaking, and canoeing. A short paddle away is Wekiva island, a nice spot for lunch and a drink, and along the way you might see some classic Florida wildlife (yes this might mean a gator)
Another very Florida locale- Blue Springs offers a large boat tour of the area and when water gets cool there are MANATEES!
The first themed attraction in Orlando and it’s as good as it sounds. A favorite of both our fathers and one of the first places our families spent time together. Experience the “Gator Jumpin Jamberoo” (yes really) and walk down a boardwalk through a gator-ful Florida wetland!