Orlando & Central Florida: An Explorer’s Guide

Orlando Explorer's GuideOrlando & Central Florida: An Explorer’s Guide, brings you more details on Central Florida’s best genuine experiences, with greatly expanded information on Daytona Beach, New Smyrna Beach, Cocoa Beach, and Titusville, and a brand new section on Tampa Bay (being moved here from the South Florida guide, since it truly belongs here), with more to explore along the I-4 corridor. Swim with manatees, take surfing lessons, and explore the wilds of the Ocala National Forest with this guide that brings you great hometown eateries, offbeat and authentic places to stay, and a myriad of experiences to enjoy.

Orlando, Central & North Florida: An Explorer’s Guide
ISBN 0-88150-603-6
Countryman Press
2008, $21.95 softcover
494 pages, b&w photos and maps

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CONTENTS
Introduction
Acknowledgements
What’s Where in Florida

The Orlando Metro

Orange County
Seminole County
Kissimmee-St Cloud
Theme Parks

Central Florida
Polk County
Lake County
Nature Coast
Marion County
Ocala National Forest

Atlantic Coast
Daytona Beach & Volusia County
The Space Coast

Tampa Bay
Tampa and Hillsborough County
St. Petersburg/Clearwater: Pinellas County

Index

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