Best things to do non disney

[staceyb]

We go this September (trip number 9)but don't plan on doing any parks except DC, aquatica and legoland. We want to do some beaches (done Anna Marie and honeymood Island in the past) and state parks along with our usual boardwalk evening and celebration visit etc.

Any suggestions for no disney fun with 6 kids much appreciated xx

[Pupbelly]

Posted on a similar thread, but I would say the kids will love this... (If you do it as a package via Debbies Villas it's not overly expensive either if I remember correctly. A full day and you get fed too so nothing to worry about. I'm sure Debbie Villas will be able to give you current prices)

I would certainly recommend a trip to Crystal Rivers so swim with the Manatees. A once in a lifetime experience and is amazing to do, we went with this company who were fantastic: americanprodiving/manateesnorkeltours.php

Also whilst you are up there try Homosassa Springs state park: floridastateparks/pa...ife-state-park

Both well worth a visit.

We booked a tour that took us to both locations and provided transport up there. There are various pick up locations around Kissimmee and the 192 where you'll be driven via minibus (with snacks and drinks) to the Manatee tour, a diner for lunch then to the State park afterwards, then back to your chosen pick up location. We booked this through Debbies Villas and it was utterly brilliant.

[Gryff]

The car show in the old town
Florida wild life drive
Tubbing at Kelly Springs
Lake Louisa state park you can take your own bbq stuff with you
Mini golf look for money off coupons or offers
Look for offers for any of the fun spots like the one at old town
Tree top trek
Go carting
Of course call depending on the ages but search about for coupons for everything
De Leon Springs state park and make your own pancakes at the old sugar mill ours loved that when younger

[pix70]

Have you thought about a rodeo? Can't wait to take my kids as they will now be old enough to do the calf ribbon chase

[FloridaNuts93]

Monster truck safari at World of Citrus on the 27. Quite often have deals on Groupon for this.

[quiddity]

Do you like sports? It's a trip but baseball will still be on then & nfl preseason games, though being superbowl champions I'm guessing prices & availability will have changed!

We've done baseball, nfl & basketball & really enjoyed them all! I'm a fan but DW isn't however she's till loved the experience.
Baseball is cheap as well. Think we only paid $15 per ticket & $10 parking. It is a good drive out but its a fun day

[cornishfrogboy]

Horse riding at the Lazy H ranch (all levels catered for).

Rainbow River at Dunellon.

Fort de Soto at St Petes.

Sharks tooth hunting in the sand at Casperson Beach, Venice.

The Native American Indian presentation at Boggy Creek (after an airboat ride).. you can eat some Alligator there also).

The Valiant Air Command Museum at Titusville (whilst visiting KSC)

A visit to Daytona Speedway and the town area.