Love Aviation? Consider These Special Events And Things To Do In Central Florida
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Chris Harmen
Chris Harmen is a freelance writer who researches wholesale tour companies that offer affordable hotel and cruise packages for travel to Mediterranean countries like Israel, Egypt, Jordan, and Croatia. By Chris Harmen
Published on 10/8/2009
There are many fun and exciting things to do in Central Florida, no matter your interests. The Sunshine State is known for its warm sunny weather, Disney World, and Cape Canaveral, but spaceships aren't the only aircraft important to Florida's culture. Many Central Florida attractions are dedicated to aviation, and can make for an entertaining outing the whole family can enjoy.
Love Aviation? Consider These Special Events And Things To Do In Central Florida
There are many fun and exciting things to do in Central Florida, no matter your interests. The Sunshine State is known for its warm sunny weather, Disney World, and Cape Canaveral, but spaceships aren't the only aircraft important to Florida's culture. Many Central Florida attractions are dedicated to aviation, and can make for an entertaining outing the whole family can enjoy.
Roar n' Soar Event
One of the most exhilarating Central Florida attractions you can look forward to in the fall is the Roar n' Soar event in Polk City. Whether you're into racing machines for land, sea, or air, this event will have your heart racing with excitement. Car fanatics can watch drivers race through a slalom course, view vintage classic cars in a car show, and watch radio-controlled cars compete in a difficult off-road race. Water sport fans can be entertained by watching powerful, stylish boats perform in a course, taking in a radio-controlled model boat race, and seeing vintage watercraft on display. For aviation enthusiasts, be sure to check out aerial demonstrations of rare airplanes, aerobatic shows featuring giant scale model replica aircraft controlled by remote controls, and the opportunity to go hang gliding. Consider the Roar n' Soar event - Central Florida's don't-miss entertainment option for the racing machine fan and the entire family, set for Veterans Day weekend ever year!
Florida Air Museum
If you're more into the history of aircraft, check out the Florida Air Museum in Lakeland. The museum showcases an impressive array of aircraft and artifacts related to the significance of the first 100 years of flight. There are more than 50 aircraft on display, including antiques and warbirds. The Museum honors pioneers of flight like Howard Hughes, Charles Lindbergh, and the Tuskeegee Airmen, and educational programs, workshops, and tours devoted to bringing aviation to life are offered all throughout the year. Any aviation devotee, young or old, will consider the Florida Air Museum one of the most fun things to do in Central Florida.
Sun 'n Fun
Another popular attraction for aviation enthusiasts in Central Florida is the Sun 'n Fun event. Tens of thousands of people come to this event every year to hear aviation lectures, see multi-million dollar aircraft, and take part in one of more than 400 hands-on workshops available. The event is one of the world's largest aviation tradeshow/conventions, with over 40,000 recorded aircraft movements taking place during the event. This makes the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport busier during the convention than Chicago O'Hare or Atlanta's airport! Visitors can enjoy seeing more than 500 commercial exhibitors show off the newest products in the industry, and also get to experience exciting daily airshows, a Friday night airshow, and a balloon race that everyone will enjoy. With plenty of food vendors and daily entertainment, the Sun 'n Fun Fly-In event has something for everyone. The 2010 dates are set for April 13-18, 2010.
Whether you are traveling by land or air, Westgate River Ranch and the Chalet Suzanne Restaurant and Country Inn are must-sees in Central Florida - each with their very own airstrip. A favorite among tourists, the Chalet Suzanne, an enchanting inn with 26 one-of-a-kind rooms on a 100-acre estate. The essence of the Chalet's reputation is their cuisine, with six-course dinners served in five quaint rooms on many levels. Breakfast, lunch and A la carte menu items are also available. At Westgate River Ranch, guests experience life as a cowboy - with a sanctioned rodeo, horseback riding, and cattle drives. Surrounded by 100,000 acres of protected wildlife preserve, the ranch offers luxury accommodations in the midst of nature's paradise.
With so many Central Florida attractions to choose from, the area is truly an exciting place to live. Aviation aficionados in particular will find the region to have everything they're looking for, with an annual boat, racecar, and airplane event full of races, a comprehensive Air Museum to enjoy, and one of the world's largest aviation conventions taking place every year in Lakeland.
Roar n' Soar Event
One of the most exhilarating Central Florida attractions you can look forward to in the fall is the Roar n' Soar event in Polk City. Whether you're into racing machines for land, sea, or air, this event will have your heart racing with excitement. Car fanatics can watch drivers race through a slalom course, view vintage classic cars in a car show, and watch radio-controlled cars compete in a difficult off-road race. Water sport fans can be entertained by watching powerful, stylish boats perform in a course, taking in a radio-controlled model boat race, and seeing vintage watercraft on display. For aviation enthusiasts, be sure to check out aerial demonstrations of rare airplanes, aerobatic shows featuring giant scale model replica aircraft controlled by remote controls, and the opportunity to go hang gliding. Consider the Roar n' Soar event - Central Florida's don't-miss entertainment option for the racing machine fan and the entire family, set for Veterans Day weekend ever year!
Florida Air Museum
If you're more into the history of aircraft, check out the Florida Air Museum in Lakeland. The museum showcases an impressive array of aircraft and artifacts related to the significance of the first 100 years of flight. There are more than 50 aircraft on display, including antiques and warbirds. The Museum honors pioneers of flight like Howard Hughes, Charles Lindbergh, and the Tuskeegee Airmen, and educational programs, workshops, and tours devoted to bringing aviation to life are offered all throughout the year. Any aviation devotee, young or old, will consider the Florida Air Museum one of the most fun things to do in Central Florida.
Sun 'n Fun
Another popular attraction for aviation enthusiasts in Central Florida is the Sun 'n Fun event. Tens of thousands of people come to this event every year to hear aviation lectures, see multi-million dollar aircraft, and take part in one of more than 400 hands-on workshops available. The event is one of the world's largest aviation tradeshow/conventions, with over 40,000 recorded aircraft movements taking place during the event. This makes the Lakeland Linder Regional Airport busier during the convention than Chicago O'Hare or Atlanta's airport! Visitors can enjoy seeing more than 500 commercial exhibitors show off the newest products in the industry, and also get to experience exciting daily airshows, a Friday night airshow, and a balloon race that everyone will enjoy. With plenty of food vendors and daily entertainment, the Sun 'n Fun Fly-In event has something for everyone. The 2010 dates are set for April 13-18, 2010.
Whether you are traveling by land or air, Westgate River Ranch and the Chalet Suzanne Restaurant and Country Inn are must-sees in Central Florida - each with their very own airstrip. A favorite among tourists, the Chalet Suzanne, an enchanting inn with 26 one-of-a-kind rooms on a 100-acre estate. The essence of the Chalet's reputation is their cuisine, with six-course dinners served in five quaint rooms on many levels. Breakfast, lunch and A la carte menu items are also available. At Westgate River Ranch, guests experience life as a cowboy - with a sanctioned rodeo, horseback riding, and cattle drives. Surrounded by 100,000 acres of protected wildlife preserve, the ranch offers luxury accommodations in the midst of nature's paradise.
With so many Central Florida attractions to choose from, the area is truly an exciting place to live. Aviation aficionados in particular will find the region to have everything they're looking for, with an annual boat, racecar, and airplane event full of races, a comprehensive Air Museum to enjoy, and one of the world's largest aviation conventions taking place every year in Lakeland.