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After you're done playing at Orlando's theme parks, get away from the big city and enjoy a little bit of nature. Relax at one of the state parks, bike, golf, fish, or take in the beauty of botanical gardens.
Nature Parks, Bike Trails, Orlando Golf, Bike Trails, Fishing, Botanical Gardens, Airboat Tours
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 | Nature Parks
Blue Spring State Park
Blue Spring State Park is a wooded area of palm and hardwoods, with a nearly circular pool about 100 ft in diameter. Activities include swimming, snorkeling, scuba, hiking, camping, fishing, canoeing, tubing, and nature study.
Minutes from Oak Plantation: 1 hour 12 min
Contact: 2100 W. French Avenue
Orange City, FL 32763
Tel 386-775-3663
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| Wekiwa Springs State Park
Wekiva Springs State Park comprises of approximately 7,000 acres of wild scenery where Timucuan Indians left a number of mounds that are still visible today. Activities include camping, picnicking, fishing, swimming, canoeing, hiking.
Minutes from Oak Plantation: 48
Contact: 1800 Wekiwa Circle
Apopka, Florida 32712
Tel 407-884-2008
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| Kelly Park
This 248-acre park is built around one of the Apopka area's crystal clear springs. Beginning at a cave, Rock Springs in Kelly Park flows from the base of a 17-foot limestone cliff. Activities: Tubing, swimming, picnicking, camping.
Minutes from Oak Plantation: 52
Contact: 400 E Kelly Park Road
Apopka, Florida 32712
Tel 407-889-4179
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 | Bike Trails
West Orange Trail
A comfortable, paved 19-mile point-to-point route, the West Orange Trail is a great easy ride. The rails-to-trails parkway is extremely popular with bladders, joggers and cyclists. The trail takes you through a butterfly garden and the Winter Garden Historical Museum. |
| Blanchard Park
Blanchard Park winds along Little Econ River with 135-acre park including activities like tennis, baseball, skating, volleyball and basketball, fishing and plenty of trails for biking and horseback riding. |
| Cady Way Trail
Cady Way Trail travels from the Orlando Fashion Square Mall to Cady Way Park in Winter Park, FL. This paved, 3.5-mile, 12-foot-wide urban has a variety of terrain and environments, offering plenty of water fountains and rest areas for the bikers, joggers and skaters who ride the trail. |
 | Orlando Golf
Remington Golf Course*
*Oak Plantation Resort guests receive a 20% discount at this golf course.
At Remington Golf Club all pricing includes "All U Can" practice, play and eat. The one rate includes unlimited use of the unique aqua driving range and expansive practice areas, unlimited golf on the outstanding 18-hole championship layout, and all-you-can eat in the Remington Bar and Grill.
The additional time and attention taken to walk-mowing the greens, translates to the finest conditioned greens in the Orlando Area and makes the "All You Can" experience the greatest golf experience you will ever have. The Four Star Rating given by Golf Digest's Places to Play for 2000-2001 is testimony of the experience that awaits you. Remington Golf Course is just nine miles from Oak Plantation Resort.
Minutes from Oak Plantation: 16 |
| Kissimmee Bay Country Club*
*Oak Plantation Resort guests receive a 20% discount at this golf course.
Century-old oaks, towering cypress trees, a dozen unique water hazards and friendly sand hill cranes provide the back drop for a first-class golf experience at Kissimmee Bay Country Club. Lauded by the media and golfers alike, Kissimmee Bay offers some of the finest facilities and services in Central Florida, including exceptional catering and special event coordination for corporate outings, tournaments and weddings.
The spacious clubhouse features the landmark Langley Golf Museum, exhibiting an interesting variety of antique balls, clubs and golf memorabilia. Kissimmee Bay Country Club is just eight miles from Oak Plantation Resort.
Minutes from Oak Plantation: 15 |
| Champions Gate Golf Resort
Located a short distance from Disney World, this golf facility offers two 18-hole championship courses. This course was designed by architect and golfer Greg Norman and is kept in tournament condition all year round. Book a tee time online.
Minutes from Oak Plantation: 17 |
| Magnolia Golf Course
Located at Walt Disney World, the Magnolia Golf Course is the longest golf courses at Disney World. Designed by Joe Lee, this course was named for the fragrant flowers that found along the course. Book a tee time by calling: 407-938-GOLF (938-4653)
Minutes from Oak Plantation: 20 |
| Osprey Ridge Golf Course
Up for a challenge? Pros consider Osprey Ridge to be the toughest links course in the Orlando area. Tom Fazio designed this course following traditional Florida landscape. Book a tee time by calling: 407-938-GOLF (938-4653)
Minutes from Oak Plantation: 20 |
| Oak Trail Golf Course
Located at Walt Disney World, this nine-hole, par-36 public course is relatively short and family oriented. This course is perfect for both the experienced and developing golfer. Book a tee time by calling: 407-938-GOLF (938-4653)
Minutes from Oak Plantation: 20 |
| Palm Golf Course
Joe Lee's masterpiece features sparkling lakes and tropical sand. Located at Walt Disney World, t his golf course is rated one of America's top 75 resort courses. Pro and novice golfers will face challenges at this course. Book a tee time by calling: 407-938-GOLF (938-4653)
Minutes from Oak Plantation: 20 |
 | Fishing
Champion Bass Guide Services
A full-time professional fishing guide service just minutes from Oak Plantation. They specialize in bass, flats, fly and offshore fishing. Contact: 1-888-715-7661 |
| Central Florida Guide Service
Bass fishing guide that will handle all the details of your fishing trip in Central Florida including Lake Kissimmee. Contact: 1-877-274-8433 |
| Fishin' Fun Guide Service
Full time guide, offering trophy bass fishing on Florida's freshwater lakes in Kissimmee. They'll provide everything to make your day as pleasant as possible. Contact: 1-888-621-1184 |
| Ace Bass Guide Service
Experienced bass guide service serving Orlando and surrounding areas. Interesting in flats fishing? They've got that too! Contact: 1-866-881-1563 |
| Trophy Bass Only
Fish with a guide that has 42 years experience on private lakes throughout Central Florida. You are guaranteed to catch fish! Contact: 407-831-8512 |
 | Botanical Gardens
A World of Orchids
Visit the largest display of orchids in the world! Explore the 22,500 square feet conservatory with thousands of orchid plants in various stages of growth. Marvel over the huge collection of awe-inspiring flowering orchids awaiting you at A World of Orchids. Waterfalls, Koi fish, exotic birds and African chameleons complete a rain forest setting. The permanent indoor display is enhanced by dozens of graceful palms, heliconias, bamboos, gingers, temperate ferns, colorful bromeliads, and other flora.
Minutes from Oak Plantation: 17
Contact: 2501 Old Lake Wilson Rd , Kissimmee, FL 34747
Tel 407-396-1887 |
| Historic Bok Sanctuary
Historic Bok Sanctuary offers visitors an inspirational experience through the lush landscapes of the Olmsted gardens, the majesty of the Carillon, the Gothic style singing tower and the splendor of Pinewood Estate.
Minutes from Oak Plantation: 56
Contact: 1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales, FL 33853
Tel 863-676-1408 |
| Cypress Gardens
Rediscover Florida's first theme park! Guests will encounter nature in the historic botanical gardens and the famed butterfly arboretum. Stroll along the boardwalk over a magnificent sea of vibrant flowers. Gasp in wonder at gravity-defying water-ski shows. Revisit the past as graceful Southern Belles stroll the picturesque grounds or visit Snively Mansion and a turn-of-the-century working village. Ride the 4 roller-coasters and the world's tallest spinning rapids ride.
Minutes from Oak Plantation: 48 |
| Harry P. Leu Gardens
Explore nearly fifty acres of peaceful grounds that let you enjoy "Old Florida". Take a guided tour of the Leu House Museum and enjoy the view romantic of Lake Rowena. Stroll along meandering paths shaded by ancient oaks, forests of camellias and giant camphor trees.
Minutes from Oak Plantation: 38
Contact: 1920 N. Forest Ave , Orlando, FL 32803
Tel 407-246-2620 |
 | Airboat Tours
Boggy Creek Airboat Rides
Glide through the wetlands viewing Florida's Native wildlife. Keep an eye out for exotic birds, turtles and alligators as you travel down a natural canal. Please call 1-407-344-9550 to make a reservation. |
| Bill's Airboat Adventures
Join Captain Bill as he conducts tours on the Historic St. Johns River via airboat in Seminole County, located just northeast of Orlando.
Please call 407-977-3214 to make a reservation. |
| Horse World
Ride the 750 acres of horse world with a trusty steed. After that visit the petting zoo, gift shop or play a game of horse shoes. Prices vary depending on length of ride.
Minutes from Oak Plantation: 15
Contact: 3705 Poinciana Blvd , Kissimmee, FL 34758
Tel 407-847-4343 |
 | Epcot DiveQuest
Swim with the sharks at Disney's Living Seas. In this 6-million-gallon indoor aquarium you will find more than 65 species of marine life, including sharks, huge sea turtles, playful eagle rays and schools of colorful tropical fish. Get ready for a dive of a lifetime! Guests ages 10 and up are welcome to participate and must have a SCUBA certification. Guests between 10 and 14 must to be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. Younger guests will need Jr. SCUBA certifications. Duration: 3 hours with the in-water experience lasting 40 minutes. All required equipment is provided, including mask, fins, tank, buoyancy compensator, regulator, weightbelt and a 2.5mm shorty wetsuit.
Minutes from Oak Plantation: 20
Contact: 407-939-8687 for reservations |
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