Perhaps you can't postpone that long-overdue vacation you've been planning all year round. You've always wanted to get away from it all this winter holidays, and you've chosen to spend your vacation in Florida. However, you simply don't know exactly where to go or what to do there. Don't worry because here are several fun places to check out this coming Yuletide season.
Perhaps you may be a fitness buff itching to get some exercise, or maybe you're kind of homesick and you need some icy fun. There's no better way to do it than to go ice skating. What? Ice skating in Florida? You bet. There are lots of ice skating rinks in Florida, and Countryside Towncenter's Centre Ice in Clearwater is one arena you wouldn't want to miss.
The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra is another treat for music lovers. The show, titled "Holiday Pops Encore", features the long-standing orchestra together with the Jacksonville Children's Chorus and the Jacksonville Symphony Chorus at the Jacoby Symphony Hall. Now that you've relaxed and filled your ears with the soothing melodies of Christmas, you're sure to be in that holiday state of mind.
One place you must really go to while in Florida is Fort Christmas Historical Park. The park is a replica of the fort that was built in 1837 sometime during the Second Seminole War, which started from a battle called the Dades Massacre. History enthusiasts won't want to miss this Fort Christmas recreation.
If you love Christmas carols, don't miss the Historic Bok Sanctuary, where the carillon plays every 30 minutes. There are performances each day of December at 1:00 and 3:00 in the afternoon. Admission is free for everyone.
One place you must really go to while in Florida is Fort Christmas Historical Park. The park is a replica of the fort that was built in 1837 sometime during the Second Seminole War, which started from a battle called the Dades Massacre. History buffs won't want to miss this Fort Christmas recreation.
Visit the Whitehall Flagler Museum in Palm Beach, Florida for that unique historical experience. Henry Morrison Flagler, one of the original partners of the oil giant now called Exxon, had the 55-room, 60,000-square-foot vacation mansion built as a wedding gift for his wife Mary Lily. Whitehall is among the so-called Gilded Age homes that have survived through the years.
The Whitehall Flagler Museum in Palm Beach, Florida is one option you'd really want to consider. Henry Morrison Flagler, one of the original partners of the oil giant now know as Exxon, had the 55-room, 60,000-square-foot winter vacation house built as a wedding gift for wife Mary Lily Kenan. Whitehall is among the so-called Gilded Age homes that exist until today.
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There's really a lot to do in Florida this Christmas season, especially for lovers of history, arts and crafts, and there are activities and events for everyone lined up the whole year round. Whether you live in Florida or you're planning for a visit, you'd surely want to check out this comprehensive calendar of Florida craft shows
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