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While Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld
Orlando are all essential ingredients for any family's
Orlando itinerary, you will definitely want to take at least a
day trip during your vacation to escape from all the crowds,
hectic pace and total madness of these world-class theme
parks. Fortunately, Orlando lies within an hour or so of a
variety of diverse attractions where you can spend an
afternoon far from the madding crowd. The following list
features 10 of the best Orlando day trips: 1. Busch
Gardens Africa: Sure Busch Gardens in Tampa is another
theme park but it draws fewer visitors (4.3 million in 2006)
than Disney World, Universal Orlando or SeaWorld
Orlando. In addition, Busch Gardens features some eclectic
thrill rides and attractions such as SheiKra, Florida's first
dive coaster, which boasts two 90º drops at 70 miles per
hour.

2. Cypress Gardens Adventure Park: Opened in 1936 as
Florida's first theme park, Cypress Gardens in Winter
Haven still features its beautiful botanical gardens and
spectacular water-ski shows, but has added thrill rides, live
concerts and the Splash Island Water Park over the past
few years.

3. Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex: Just 45 minutes
East of Orlando, the Kennedy Space Center gives you and
your family the once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the
incredible history of American space flight and view rockets
and exhibits, tour launch areas, watch a 3-D space movie at
an IMAX theater and much more.

4. Silver Springs: Billed as "Florida's Original Theme Park,"
Silver Springs lies near Ocala and boasts colorful botanical
gardens, animal habitats, live shows, rides, specialty shops
and the world-famous glass bottom boat rides.

5. Florida Aquarium: Opened in 1995, the Florida Aquarium
in Tampa is home to more than 10,000 aquatic animals and
plants from all over the world such as alligators, tropical
fish, sharks, stingrays and sea turtles, as well as interactive
exhibits.

6. Lowry Park Zoo: Approximately 1,600 animals can be
viewed in their natural habitats at Tampa's Lowry Park Zoo,
which also features a Florida wildlife center, aviary, petting
zoo, live shows and more.

7. Canaveral National Seashore: One of just 10 National
Seashores in the United States, Canaveral National
Seashore is the longest stretch of undeveloped beach
along Florida's East Coast. Popular activities here include
sunbathing, swimming, surf fishing, surfing and hiking.

8. Central Florida Zoological Park: Just a short drive up
Interstate 4 in Sanford lies the Central Florida Zoological
Park, which is home to hundreds of animals, including
alligators, cheetahs, leopards, elephants and monkeys.

9. Daytona USA: Adjacent to the Daytona International
Speedway, Daytona USA features racing exhibits, motion
simulator rides, the World Center of Racing Visitors Center
and behind-the-scenes tours of the speedway.

10. Salvador Dali Museum: Nestled in downtown St.
Petersburg, the Salvador Dali Museum boasts the most
comprehensive collection of permanent works by famous
surrealist painter Salvador Dali.

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