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Cypress Gardens

Heralded as "Florida's Original Theme Park", Cypress Gardens has been delighting visitors since the 1930's. A great place for kids and adults alike, this attraction lacks the large crowds and frantic pace of Orlando's larger theme parks. Though missing the spectacular thrill rides and special effects, there are plenty of things to see and do. The Original Gardens are a blaze of color year-round, and over 8,000 varieties of plants from 90 different countries are featured. Renowned for its world-class water skiing shows since it's opening, this tradition continues and the shows are more daring than ever. Island in the Sky, a revolving platform that rises 15 stories, offers an unbelievable view of the gardens. The new ice-skating show, Fairy Tales on Ice, will delight children of all ages. The amusement also features "Wings of Wonder", a butterfly conservatory with over 1,000 free flying butterflies, and a European Circus Magic Show with everything from fire-eaters to clowns. In the Birdwalk, lories and lorikeets fly free and can be hand fed. A petting zoo, model train display; kiddie rides and paddleboat tour round out the activities.

Itinerary:

Leave Orlando - 9:00 a.m.

Arrive Cypress Gardens - 10:00 a.m.
From Orlando, take I-4 west to Exit 23, US-27. Turn right onto US-27 and travel 15-4/10 miles to FL-542. Turn right onto FL-542 and travel 1-8/10 miles to FL-550. Turn left onto FL-550 and travel 2-8/10 miles to FL-540. Turn left onto FL-540 and travel 5/10 mile to CR-540. Turn left onto CR-540 and follow the signs to Cypress Gardens.

Visit Cypress Gardens - 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
You should allow 6 hours to fully enjoy all of the attraction's activities. Be sure not to miss "Calling All Animals", a live action animal show featuring slithering snakes and other reptiles. If you have a little girl with you, she'll get a kick out of dressing up in one of Cypress Garden's famous Southern Belle costumes. Lunch can be enjoyed at one of many self-service restaurants, and if you're in the mood for something sweet, a bakery, fudge shop and ice cream parlor offer numerous choices. For a more substantial meal, the Crossroads Restaurant offers a full service menu with seating amid the gardens.

Leave Cypress Gardens - 4:00 p.m.

Arrive Orlando - 5:00 p.m.

Hours of Operation

Open 9:30 a.m. daily, 365 days per year. Closing times vary from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., depending on season.

Information

Cypress Gardens
2641 S. Lake Summit Drive
Winter Haven, FL 33884
(863) 324-2111

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