Creative Action

Journey through the outdoor oasis known as the Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden. This particular botanical garden is home to a large collection of rare tropical plants, including palms, cycads, flowering trees, fruit trees, and a variety of others. With literally thousands of plants in bloom, you could spend hours exploring this garden.

Hold Royal Court with King Henry at the Bay Area Renaissance Festival. Prepare thy self for merrymaking and pleasure on the village streets amongst the merchants, peasants and jugglers. Encounter jousters, minstrels and maidens rollicking in 16th century affairs. Feast on roasted turkey drums and fancy craft maker's ancient wares. Over centuries of family fun awaits in the Kingdom.

Let the people at Everglades Safari Park show you the beautiful Everglades from the best vantage point – on the water! This safari attraction offers airboat rides through the heart of Everglades National Park, so you'll get to see the landscape of Florida's most famous region – if you're lucky, you'll spot an alligator along the way. Safari Park also hosts a wildlife show, and offers the opportunity to hold a real alligator.

Have some fun in the sun at Virginia Key Beach Park. This beautiful park boasts a playground, a miniature train, an antique carousel, a large pavilion and much more. But while you're there, don't forget the park's main attraction – the beach!