Central Florida

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Central Florida is a favorite destination for visitors due to the theme parks, NASCAR races, natural springs, golf courses, and the NASA facilities that put a man on the moon.

[edit] Regions

  • East Central Florida - The portion of Central Florida that is oriented toward the Atlantic, generally everything east of and including the Orlando area. It includes Brevard, Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, Volusia counties.
  • West Central Florida - The portion of Central Florida that is oriented toward the Gulf of Mexico and the Tampa area. May also be referred to as the Suncoast or the Tampa Bay area. It includes Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk and Sumter counties.
  • I-4 Corridor - The I-4 corridor overlaps the above and links the major population centers of Central Florida, stretching from Daytona Beach on the Atlantic coast, southwest through Deltona, Seminole County, Orlando, Lakeland, and into Tampa.

[edit] Cities

Some of the major cities are:

[edit] Other destinations

Central Florida is home to many natural springs. Many have been incorporated into state parks. The springs are great during the summer months because the water stays at a constant 72 degrees and the water is perfect for cooling off. Many visitors also go to the springs to spot manatees and alligators and to go boating. Some of the more popular natural springs destinations are listed:

  • Alexander Springs - Lake County
  • Blue Spring - Volusia County
  • DeLeon Springs - Volusia County
  • Juniper Springs - Lake County
  • Rock Springs - Lake County
  • Weeki Wachee Springs - Hernando County
  • Wekiva Springs - Orange County
  • Zolfo Springs - Hardee County

[edit] Understand

[edit] Talk

English is the official language of the state. However, the Spanish language is making inroads throughout the state. Native-born Floridians will usually speak in a southern accent. However, after the migration of millions of Americans from other states to Florida, the southern dialect is becoming diluted with other accents.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By plane

  • Daytona Beach Int'l Airport (DAB)
  • Melbourne Int'l Airport (MLB)
  • Orlando Int'l Airport (MCO)
  • Orlando-Sanford Int'l Airport (SFB)
  • Saint Petersburg-Clearwater Int'l Airport (PIE)
  • Tampa Int'l Airport (TPA)

[edit] By Bus

Central Florida is served by Greyhound Bus Lines, which has scheduled stops in Orlando and other cities. The Greyhound routes connect with other major cities in the United States of America.

[edit] Get around

[edit] By car

Interstate 4 spans nearly the entire Central Florida region, stretching from Daytona Beach, through Orlando, and ending in Tampa. The Florida Turnpike connects South Florida with Orlando's theme parks.

[edit] By train

Commuter Rail [1] - The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT), in cooperation with local government officials in Orange, Seminole, Volusia and Osceola counties and the federal government, are currently working on a 61-mile commuter rail project, using existing Amtrak and CSX freight rail lines. The commuter rail line will roughly parallel Interstate 4, and is projected to start service in 2010.

[edit] By bus

  • LYNX - Public transportation by Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority. [2] With the main hub centered on Orlando, bus service provided in Osceola, Orange, and Seminole Counties. Some buses link to neighboring counties. Service to Disney World is available.
  • VOTRAN - Volusia County Transportation service. [3] Offers buses, shuttles, special services for the disabled and elderly. Connection offered with LYNX to reach Orlando.

[edit][add listing] See

[edit] Itineraries

[edit][add listing] Do

  • Theme Parks
  • Canoeing and Kayaking
  • Horseback Riding
  • Beaches
  • Swimming
  • Diving
  • Boating
  • Fishing

[edit][add listing] Buy

ATMs can be found thoughout Central Florida. Usually larger hotels and convenience stores will have a "generic" ATM machine available; however, be forewarned about hidden service fees.

[edit][add listing] Eat

[edit][add listing] Drink

  • Orange Juice

[edit] Stay safe

[edit] Get out

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