Note: I created
this field trip guide in 1997, and donated a copy to a local homeschool support
group. If you would like to add a field
trip to it, or you find an error, or discover that some piece of information is
outdated, please contact me, and I will add it.
Please feel free to print or share this copy.
Alachua County and Surrounding Areas
Very simple
places (like Duck Pond) have been included for those who desire pre-school activities
while older students are on a field trip.
Tours that
state approximate length can vary greatly depending on student interest level,
and the company's schedule. Please allow
flexibility.
Full mailing
addresses have been included in most of the listings. Please remember to have your group send
thank-you notes.
Because we
asked, many of these organizations are opening their doors to student field
trips for the first time. Remember that
we represent not only Christian home schooling, but the Lord Jesus Christ
wherever we go. Families will want to
dress and act accordingly.
Key:
AR:
Advance Reservation, followed by the amount of advance required.
CH:
CHaperon
FTR: Field Trip
Rate;lower than normal admittance rate with minimum number of students
GR:
GRade
HS:
High School tour available. See high school section for
details.
LP:
Subgroup Leader has a Packet with
more details on this trip.
M:
Monday T:Tuesday
W:Wednesday TH:Thursday F:Friday Sa:Saturday Su:Sunday
M/:
Minimum number of students allowed or needed.
MA:
Mailing Address.Included for thank-you notes. May differ
from tour site.
NL:
No Limit
NP:
Not allowed - or not recommended - to bring Pre-schoolers.
PS:
Per Student, or Per Paying Student. Does not include chaperon.
X/:
MaXimum number of students allowed.
GENERAL FIELD TRIPS
AIRPORTS:
Delta Airlines:
Approx 1
hr tour available only early T-W mornings. Includes ticket counter, bag room, ramp
where aircraft is repaired, security, gate house, & depending on last
minute schedule & availability, a chance to board a plane. Call ahead at
last minute to confirm. 39th & Waldo Rd MA:3400 NE 39 Ave Suite D 32609
AR:1wk M/3 X/20 HS #(352) 335-8401
Ken-Air: 45 min tour TH-F only. Might include boarding the UF
& Shands planes if available (request in advance), visiting the hangar
& other charter planes on ramp. Waldo Rd north of 39 Ave MA:3901 NE 49 Dr
32609 AR:1wk M/5 X/30 HS #(352) 373-4000
ANIMAL
CONTROL:
Alachua County
Animal Services offers a 2-hour guided tour. Includes 20 min video, student
interaction with animals & a comprehensive explanation of all phases of
animal control. MA:3400 NE 53 Ave M/5 X/15
#(352) 955-2333
ARCHEOLOGY:
An archeological firm
allows on-site observations on digs for gr 2-8. Best if group divided by age,
but not necessary. NP HS Digs occur sporadically throughout the year.
BAKERIES:
Flowers-Sunbeam Bakery,
Jacksonville: 1-hr tour
includes short slide presentation, tour of bakery from beginning to end,
question & answer period & a bakery treat. M/5 X/30 AR:1mo Gr 3 to 8
only. (800) 771-3771
Uppercrust Productions Bakery
can schedule one 30-45 min tour during each semester. No tours August, November
or December. MA:4116 NW 16th Blvd 32605. AR:1 mo M/5 X/5 NP #(352) 376-7187
Dunkin Donuts can schedule 1
tour per month MA:2111 NW 13th St 32609 AR:1mo
M/3 X/5 NP
#(352) 372-1049
BANK:
Almost all banks give student tours. SunTrust
tours last approx 1 hour. MA:411 N Main St 32601 AR:1mo M/10 X/30 K-12 HS
T-W-Th only. #(352) 374-5532
COURTROOM:
Alachua County Court in session: See Family Court, First Appearance,
Traffic & Civil Court. MA:201 E University 32601 AR:1wk M/5 X/30 NP #(352)
374-3648
Alachua County Courtroom Mock
Trials: Gr 5-6 only. Defendant, victim & jury chosen from students in
courtroom. Tried by actual local prosecutor, public defender & judge. May
question judge, attorneys & bailiff during trial. TH's 12:00-1:00,
Oct-April. MA:1201 E University Ave Rm 400-A 32601 AR:1wk M/1 X/5 #(352)
374-3694
ELECTRIC
COMPANY: GRU no longer
offers Deerhaven Generating Station tours any kind.
FIRE
ENGINES: Emergency One,
Ocala.
See fire engine assembly. 3 tours available:½ hr for age 5 & under; 45 min
for age 6-10; full 1½ hr tour covering 2 miles walking-distance age 11 &
up. 8-3 PM, M-F weather permitting. AR:1wk M/15 X/20 Min 1 chaperon per 5
students. (352) 854-3524
FIRE
STATIONS:
Tours include
walk through fire station, explanation of truck equipment & fire-gear,
& boarding a fire truck. Come prepared to ask questions. A fire engine will
visit at your home to conduct an engine tour upon request. 30m-1 hr. No poles
at any stations. MA:Stn#1 427 S Main St 32601; Stn#2 2210 SW Archer Rd 32608; Stn#3
900 NE Waldo Rd 32601; Stn#4 10 SW 36 St 32607; Stn#5 1244 NW 30 Ave 32609;
STN#6 3301 NE 49 Dr (Airport) 32609; Stn#7 5601 NW 43 St 32653. AR:6wk M/1 X/20
HS All station tours scheduled through #(352) 334-5000 X5467
FIRE
SAFETY: Division of Forestry
Smokey
the Bear Presentation for K-3. 30 min talk includes fire-safety, use of
matches, how wildfires start, a short video & a visit from Smokey the Bear.
MA:1600 NE 23 Ave 32609 AR:1wk M/5 X/NL #(352) 955-2010
GOVERNMENT:
POLITICS IN ACTION:
Gainesville City Commission
Meetings:
2nd & 4th
Mondays 3PM.
MA:GRU Bldg
301 SE 4 Ave 32601 AR:0 NP HS 334-5015
Alachua County Commission Meetings:
2nd & 4th Tuesdays 6pm.
MA:County
Administration Bldg 12 SE 1 St Rm 209 32601 AR:0 NP HS 374-5210
State Legislature, Tallahassee:
Contact your State Representative or State Senator for details on arranging a
tour during the March-April legislative session, or during the rest of the
year. Call 374-5252 for name & numbers of current legislators.
GROCERY
STORES: Most Grocery
stores offer tours. Publix offers 45 min tours covering every aspect of
the store: cake decorating, watching a pineapple be cored in produce,
registers, receiving, recycling, freezers. K-5 AR:1wk M/5 X/20 Dean Kelly @
Hunter's Crossing Publix (375-5310) says that his store only tours T-Th-F.
Other stores vary.
HOSPITALS:
Alachua General Hospital currently offers very limited 30 min
tours to ages 13 & under. Visit emergency room & radiology only. MA:801
SW 2nd 32601 AR:3wk M/5 X/12 NP HS 372-4321 X3051. AGH may eliminate these
tours.
Shands Hospital offers a tour
which includes the hyperbaric chamber, newborn nursery, neonatal unit, MRI
area, occupational therapy, computer lab with 3D anatomy, & pharmacy. Warning: An emergency room visit
& slide presentation is also available which depicts actual emergencies
& trauma, including gunshot wounds & car accidents. Must specify
whether you DO or DO NOT want to visit ER on the tour. MA:1600 SW Archer Rd
32608 AR:2wk M/10 X/25 NP HS Volunteer Services 395-0111
JAIL:
Alachua County Jail:
1½
hr guided tour includes visiting First Appearances court-room, observing
booking process, male & female in-mates, juvenile inmates bound over as
adults, visitation areas, laundry & commissary. Under 8 not allowed. W only
MA:3333 NE 39 Ave 32609 AR:2wk M/5 X/12-incl.CH
#(352) 491-4692
LANDFILL:
1 hr tour will observe Class 1
Sanitary-lined landfill, leachate treatment plant, methane gas processing,
class 3 waste & more. MA:PO Box 1188 32602-1188. AR:1wk M/5 X/30 NP HS Call
Public Education Coordinator 495-9215. On Archer Road in Archer
LIBRARY:
All branches offer tours from Story Hour
for young children to instruction on using computers to locate books for gr K-8
Main Branch 401 E University Ave 32601 #(352) 334-3931 or #(352)
334-3930; Millhopper Branch: Beginning Jan 1997 will offer school tours
@ 10:30 on 1st T of ea month ONLY. K-5. 3145 NW 43 St 32606. #(352) 334-1272. Tower
Rd:3020 SW 75 St 32607 333-2840. AR:1wk M/5 X/20 HS
MOSQUITO
CONTROL:
A field trip in
a swamp! Students will learn the life cycle of the mosquito, release mosquito
fish, use a dipper to collect mosquito larvae, distribute briquettes used to
keep larvae from becoming adult mosquitos. Separate into elementary
age/middle-school. AR:2wk M/10 X/30 NP HS #(352) 334-2287
NEWSPAPER:
Gainesville Sun. All steps of newspaper
production from selecting ads to writing stories to the press room. Prefer
children be familiar with newspaper & prepared to ask questions before
tour. Ages 9 & up. AR:2 wk MA:PO Box 147147, 2700 SW 13 St. 32614-7147 M/5
X/15 NP HS #(352) 374-5009
NUCLEAR
POWER PLANT:
Florida
Power Corporation's Crystal River energy complex (The Power Place). History of
energy, hands-on exhibits, energy museum. Open M-F 9:30-4:00, free. No AR
needed for self-guided tour. For free guided tour: AR:2-3mo M/10 X/25 MA:PO Box
306, Crystal River 32693. (352) 563-4490 LP
PIZZA HUT:
1½ hr mid-morning tour lets students see
the kitchen & create their own personal pan pizza & eat it in the
dining room. $3.50 PS ('96 rates) Drinks extra. CH may buy pizza & eat with
students. M/5PS X/15 #(352) 332-4383=7608 NW 8 Ave 32607; #(352) 372-5295=2109
NW 13th St 32609; #(352) 376-1681=3515 SW Archer Rd 32608; #(352) 373-6699=2320
NW 43rd St 32606
POLICE
STATION: Gainesville Police Department. See the inside of a police car, communications, records,
detective division, fingerprint technician & forensic lab. Request same-age
tours (elementary, MS or HS. AR:2wk M/1 X/20 1 hr NP HS Identification Program
tour also available for elementary students ONLY which includes ID card with
photo & vital data. AR:1mo+ M/1 X/10 NP MA:721 NW 6 St 32601 Ask for Staff
Assistant for either tour 334-2441
POST
OFFICE: "The
smaller the group, the more fun we have!" says Cheryl Beville, Tour
Coordinator. She suggests children write a letter to themselves or to each
other & they will follow it through each machine & understand the
envelope markings when it is delivered next day. Best if AFTER 6 PM, since
machines don't start until after 2PM. Coloring books given out. Daytime tour
AR:2day. Evening tour AR:1wk Bring postage for evening tour, or buy stamp at PO
for daytime tour. 1 hr M/1 X/30 #(352) 334-1815
RADIO
STATION: WUFT
See
newsroom, control room, production, music library, & TV studios. 1 hr Enter
from North-South Drive, get Parking pass, go east on Stadium Dr; can park in
O'Connell Center. Located behind football stadium. Allow EXTRA time for
parking. MA:2206 Weimer Hall, 2nd Floor, 32611 AR:1wk M/5 X/30 NP HS #(352)
392-5200 X116
SHIP:
Mayport Naval Station,
tours
of ships in port. Open Sat 10:00-4:30, Sun 1-4:30. (904) 270-5011
TELEVISION
STATION:
WCJB Channel 20: See general offices, newsroom, studio
& control room. 30-45 min. MA:6220 NW 43 St 32653 AR:1mo M/7 X/25 NP HS
#(352) 377-2020, X224
WUFT Television -- see
Radio
Station
VETERINARIANS:
see ANIMALS/NATURE/SCIENCE
WASTE WATER
PLANTS:
Gainesville Regional Utilities Main
Street Waste Water Plant:
Follow the
process of waste water from start (raw sewage) to finish (effluent). Sludge,
biological & chemical treatment tanks. 20 min to 1 hr. MA:200 SE 16 Ave
32601 AR:3dy M/3 X/25 NP HS Mr. #(352) 334-3504
Kanapaha Water Reclamation
Facility: Includes 15 minute video geared to gr 3-8.1 hr MA:3901 SW 63 Blvd
32608. AR:1wk M/5 X/25 NP. #(352) 334-2645
Murphy Water Treatment Plant: This
is the drinking water plant. Observe lime-softening process, chlorination,
fluoridation, filtration & infiltration. Learn how water begins in the
environment & ends up in your home. 8 minute video. Prefer children be
grouped in same level of scientific knowledge, but not necessary. MA:1600 NE
53rd Ave 32609 AR:3dy M/1 X/25 NP HS #(352) 334-2865
ANIMALS/NATURE/SCIENCE FIELD TRIPS
ALL
CREATURES WILDLIFE SANCTUARY
Newberry. Endangered, threatened & rare cougars, wolves, cats, deer, hawks,
owls, prairie dogs, etc. Ed Tour w/FTR M/5 X/25
#(352) 472-4700
BIVENS ARM
NATURE PARK: Observation
platforms, nature trails, restrooms. Cultural & nature programs, free. 9-5
daily. 3650 S Main St 334-2056. #(352) 334-2170
DEVIL'S
MILLHOPPER: Giant
sinkhole with trail & stairs to bottom. Exotic plants, exhibit area. NO
picnicking. Vehicle entrance fee waived with letter stating educational &
mailed 1 wk in advance. Copy of letter must appear in dash of each vehicle.
MA:4732 Millhopper Rd 32653 AR:1mo M/5 X/60 Guided walks on Sa by reservation
904 462-7905
DUCK POND at North Florida Regional Hospital:
Picnic, feed the ducks, walking trails
DUCK POND 600 block N.E. Blvd. Feed very tame
ducks in historic area of Gainesville
FLORIDA
MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY:
Largest natural history museum in SE. Native animals, 5 Florida ecosystems, Florida
cave filled with simulated rocks, & 1000's of artifacts. Museum Rd. Op M-Sa
10-5; Su 1-5, free MA:PO Box 117800, 32611-7800. 392-1721
FRED BEAR
MUSEUM: Archery
artifacts & hundreds of specimens collected over 58 years, short video,
free archery ranges. Open 10-6 W-Su, Closed M-T. FTR; AR:1wk M/15PS-for FTR
X/30 MA:4600 SW 41 Blvd 32608; by Archer Road & I-75 376-2411
HORSE FARM
TOURS: Some of the 400
thoroughbred horse farms offer free tours in Ocala area. Double Diamond 1:00-3:00
M (352) 237-3834; Ocala Stud 7:00-10:30; 2:00-3:30 M-Sa (352) 237-2171; Bridlewood
2:00 W (352) 622-5319; Hooper Farm 2:00 F (352) 237-2104. Fee tours
available (352) 624-9191 LP
JACKSONVILLE
ZOO: AR:2wk M/10PS X/NL
FTR NL/CH Open 9-5 Daily. MA:8650 Zoo Rd, Jacksonville 32218 (Heckscher Rd off
I-95) (904) 751-5550 LP
KANAPAHA
BOTANICAL GARDENS: Herb
garden, bamboo forest, boardwalk to sinkhole, lily pond, exotic plants, rock
garden. M-T-F 9-5; W-Sa,Su 9-dusk. FTR/Free guided tour on advance request.
MA:4625 SW 63 Blvd 32608 AR:2wk M/10 X/NL 372-4981
K-9
DIVISION of Alachua
County Sheriff's Office will do two 1- to 2-hr demonstrations for
homeschool groups per year. Students can interact with dogs trained to do
tracking, bomb detection, article searches, narcotics searches, aggressive
protection & more. Reservations 1 mo in advance by letter ONLY to: Capt.
Leon Caffie, PO Box 1210, 32602. Include requested date, time, place (outdoor),
# of students, contact person & telephone #. Specify if you would like a
longer (2 hrs or more) demonstration. M/20 X/NL
KENNEDY
SPACE CENTER:
NASA's Exploration Station Program offers a free 1 hr program which
includes 30min classroom lecture, & 30min hands-on. Choose either
Propulsion program (fundamentals of rocketry) (MS/HS ONLY); or Living in Space
Program (life aboard a space shuttle) all ages, or Propulsion Program. Best to
schedule this tour first, then call the Visitor's Center (below) to schedule
shuttle tours & discount theater tickets. Both programs in the same
complex. MA:Education Station, Educator's Resource Center, Mail Code ERC,
Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899 AR:2mo or more (books quickly) M/15 incl CH X/45
incl CH NP M-F 8-5 (407) 867-2959
Visitor Center: Multi-media
exhibits explaining US space programs, moon rocks, space craft, free entrance.
FTR for movies: The Dream is Alive, The Blue Planet, Destiny in Space
FTR for shuttle tour. 1 CH for each 10 PS @ Student Rate. Extra CH pay regular
rates. Open 8-sunset. MA:Delaware North Park Services, Mail Code DNPS, Kennedy
Space Center, FL 32899 AR:1 wk M/10 X/NL. (407) 452-2121
Launch Information: Updated
launch times 1-800-KSC-INFO
Launch Reservations: FTR for
a shuttle to site 6 miles from launch. Can be reserved 1 week prior to launch, but
MUST BE PICKED UP IN PERSON PRIOR TO LAUNCH DAY.
Launch Viewing Free car pass allows 1 private vehicle
inside the Space Center to a viewing site 6 miles from launch area. Write NASA
3 months in advance: Nasa Visitor Services, Mail Code: PA-PASS, Kennedy Space
Center, FL 32899
MARINELAND: Oceanarium with 1,000 species of ocean
life in 2 aquariums. Dolphin show, multi-dimensional film, play area. Picnic
lunch area. Open 9-5 year round. FTR/No CH limit @ same rate. AR:1wk M/10PS
X/NL MA:9507 Ocean Shore Blvd. Marineland, FL 32086 (Exit 93 off of I-95) (904)
471-1111 X122
MORNINGSIDE
NATURE CENTER: Wildlife
Sanctuary, authentic 1800's Florida farm, barn & barnyard animals. Guided
walks, workshops, barnyard chores, nature trails. 9-5, daily, free. 3540 E
University Ave 32601. Cultural & nature programs. #(352) 334-2170
PAYNES
PRAIRIE STATE PRESERVE:
Cultural & natural history exhibits, observation tower, nature trails,
swimming, fishing, picnic area w/restrooms, campground, backpacking, horseback
trips. Park open til sunset. Visitor's Center open 9-5, has a variety of
educational programs, free. AR:2mo Entrance fee waived for educational field
trips with written advance request. Ranger available on request for Ranger-led
hikes. 466-3397. Ranger-led hikes every Sa/Su Apr-Nov are: Wildlife Walk (2
miles) & Rim Ramble (4 miles around rim of prairie) free (no entrance fee).
Overnight Ranger-led campout on first weekend of each month Apr-Nov, Regular
entrance fee per vehicle (limit 8). MA:Rt 2 Box 41 Micanopy 32667. 10 mi S of
Gainesville on US 441. 466-3397 Ranger; 466-4110 Visitor Center
RAILS TO
TRAILS:
Old train tracks
starts at Boulware Springs Park (off SE 15th St) & ends in Hawthorne.
Partially paved for bikes. Open 8 to sunset, daily, free. 334-2170
REPTILES: Mr. Pete Howard educates students about
reptiles from all over the world, using slide presentations, live snakes &
live baby alligators, which students can handle. Teaches how to identify
poisonous snakes in Florida & what to do. Prefers 8-20 children. Mr. Howard
is an evolutionist, but does try (sometimes unsuccessfully) to tailor his
presentation to a Christian group. Accept a small donation to cover gas expense
to the meeting place. 378-5456
SAN FELASCO
HAMMOCK:
Mile long
nature trail, guided hiking & horseback tours. 3½ mi w of Devil's
Millhopper on Millhopper Rd. Open 8 to sunset, daily. Vehicle entrance fee
waived with letter stating educational field trip & mailed 1 wk in advance.
MA:4732 Millhopper Rd 32653 Copy of letter must appear in dash of each vehicle.
462-7905
SANTA FE
COMMUNITY COLLEGE TEACHING ZOO:
Free tour with reservation. MA:3000 NW 83rd ST 32606 AR:3day M/1 X/30 Open
Sa/Su 9-2 & during the week by reservation. 395-5604
SCIENCE
CENTERS:
Membership
honored at these Centers:
Discovery Science Center Ocala. Hands on Science Center. 2
hr program includes workshop on a scientific principle. FTR/K-8. Picnic on
grounds by request. Can do overnight excursions on F/Sa for FTR/10 PS. Pilot
program sponsors homeschooler workshops last Th of each month; fees may vary.
MA:50 S Magnolia Ave, Ocala 34474 AR:2wk M/10 X/50 Teacher Packets available (352) 620-2555
Jacksonville Museum of Science
& History: Aquariums, live animals, hands-on science exhibits, planetarium,
laser light show, Egyptian mummies, Florida history. Age 3-12/M/10 FTR/X/100
AR:2wks; Special Programs FTR/CH free AR:Programs book months in advance Open
T-F 9-5 MA:1025 Gulf Life Drive, Jacksonville 32207 (904) 396-7061 LP
Orlando Science Center Astronomical
observatory, John Young Planetarium, hands-on science exhibits. FTR which can
include planetarium show. 1 free CH per 5 elementary PS; 1 free CH per 10
PS/MS. MA:810 E Rollins St, Orlando 32803 (Loch Haven Park) AR:2wk M/5
elementary PS;(407) 896-8672 or fax (407) 896-1795 LP
SEA WORLD:
1 CH in each group of 3 PS admitted @
FTR; plus 1 CH free in each group of 10 PS. Xtra CH pay gate price. AR:1mo+
M/10PS X/NL Preschoolers & strollers strongly discouraged by Sea World on
educational field trips. 9-2 on selected Education days during school year.
Parking pass mailed in advance MUST be displayed on dash to waive parking fee.
Picnic on grounds. MA:7007 Sea World Drive Orlando 32821-8097 (407) 351-3600.
Ask for Education.
SILVER
SPRINGS
offers
educational field trips year round for all ages:½ day or full day FTR. 1 free
CH per 15 PS. Earth Lab (2 hrs hands-on) ½ day & full day FTR; specially
designed labs for K-3, gr 4-8 & high school. Largest limestone artisan
spring formation in the world. Glass-bottom boats tour the springs. Giraffes,
zebras & monkeys. Deer, sheep, llamas & goats can be petted & fed.
Reptile exhibit. Open 9-5:30 daily. (800) 234-7458, Education. MA:5656 E Silver
Springs Blvd, Silver Springs 34488; AR:2wks M/15 X/30 for labs; X/NL on field
trips. LP
SPRINGS -
see RECREATIONAL FIELD TRIPS
UF
ASTRONOMY TEACHING OBSERVATORY:
UF campus, S of Reitz Union parking lot. F 8:30-10 PM, by reservation only,
free 392-5294 or 392-1016
UF COLLEGE
OF ENTOMOLOGY & NEMATOLOGY:
Over 14,000 insects to view, 2 slide presentations available. Specify any
special interests when making reservation. 392-1901. M/10 X/120 NP
UF
COLLEGES:
Various
colleges at UF have been willing in the past to accommodate school tours. Check
with the college or department of student interest for details.
VETERINARIANS:
Dr. Terry Tomlin, Town &
Country Veterinarians Students will observe all areas, including surgery
& kennels. 30min 11 AM Tues. AR:1wk 1 CH for each 3 students. MA:6900 SW
Archer Rd, 32608; 378-6027 M/5 X/10 NP HS
UF SMALL ANIMAL HOSPITAL
Overview of hospital, & tour of Wildlife Ward & Small Animal Clinic. Gr
4+. 1 hr. 3 PM on 2 Friday afternoons per month ONLY. Books quickly. AR:2-3mo
M/10 X/30 NP HS #(352) 392-4700 X5206
WILDLIFE
MUSEUM Tony's Taxidermy
2 mi. S of Hawthorne on US 301. Op M-Sa 8-6 481-2429
HISTORICAL/CULTURAL/ARTISTIC
APPLETON
MUSEUM has over 6,000
works from Classical Greece, Imperial Rome, Pre-Columbian America, & 19th
Century Europe, sculpture, paintings, ceramics & antique furniture. Closed
M & holidays. Admission fee. Adjacent to Ocala National Forest MA:4433 E
Silver Springs Blvd, Ocala 32670 (352) 236-5050
CAMP
BLANDING MUSEUM & MEMORIAL PARK
10
mi.E of Starke on SR 16. Open T-F 9-4,
Sa-Su 1-5,
closed M. Free (352) 533-3196
CASTILLO DE
SAN MARCOS:
Massive
stone fortress built in 1672 authentically maintained by the National Park
Service. Many historical exhibits &
artifacts. Open daily. Under 16 free. Rt A1A, St. Augustine 32084 (904)
829-6506
CRYSTAL
RIVER STATE ARCHEOLOGICAL SITE:
preserved
Indian mound complex from 200 BC to 1400 AD. Temple & burial mounds,
museum. Open daily, small fee. (352) 795-3817
DE LEON
SPRINGS RECREATIONAL AREA:
Site
of legendary Fountain of Youth, oldest sugar mill in operation, & Indian
burial mounds. Swimming, picnicking & fishing. Open daily, admission fee. MA:3100 S. Old
Floral City Road Inverness 32650 (off Hwy 41) (904) 726-0315
EPCOT:
FTR, plus 1 CH @ FTR and 1 CH free for
each 10 PS. Xtra CH pay gate price. AR:1mo+ M/10 X/NL-some educational programs
have maximum limits. 407 828-4442 LP
FLORIDA
SPORTS HALL OF FAME:
Historic
sports memorabilia museum. FTR 1/PS; CH free. Ratio of at least 1 CH to 5 PS
requested. Open 9-5 M-F daily. MA:PO Box 1630 Lake City 32056 AR:1wk M/1 X/NL
as long as a minimum of 1 CH per 5 PS. Exit 82 on I-75; left on Rt 90 to Hall
of Fame Drive, turn right. (800) FLA-FAME
FORT
CAROLINE NATIONAL MEMORIAL:
Site
of 1st Protestant colony in United States. Founded in 1564 by French Huguenots.
Has replica of the original fort & a museum with French & Indian
artifacts. Nature trail. Open 9-5 MA:12713 Fort Caroline Rd Jacksonville. Free.
I-10 to St Johns Bluff Rd, then E on Ft Caroline Road. (904) 641-7155
FORT CLINCH
STATE PARK:
Rangers, dressed
as Union privates, man the Civil War fort, & carry out duties of the
garrison soldiers who occupied the fort in 1864, when it was an outpost in the
terrain of the Confederacy. Fernandina Beach Open 8-sunset
FORT
MATANZAS NATIONAL MONUMENT:
A
stone tower built by the Spanish in 1742. Ferry from Anastasia Island. Open
daily, free. 14 mi. S of St. Augustine on A1A (904) 829-6509
HARN MUSEUM
OF ART:
SW 34th Street
& Hull Road. Open 11-5 T-F, 10- 5 Sat, 1-5 Sun, Closed M. Free 392-9826
HISTORIC ST
AUGUSTINE:
Oldest city
in the U.S. )904) 829-5681 for more information.
JACKSONVILLE
ART MUSEUM:
Permanent
collection includes paintings (a Picasso exhibit), sculpture, & one of the
best Oriental porcelain exhibits in US. Open T-W-F 10-4, TH 10-10, S-S 1-5,
Closed M's & August. Free. MA:4160 Boulevard Center Drive (904) 398-8336
KINGSLEY
PLANTATION STATE HISTORIC SITE:
One
of the few remaining examples of plantation system of territorial Florida.
Oldest plantation house in the state.
Open daily 8-5. Guided tours available. Admission fee. MA: Ft. George
Island, P.O. Box 321, Ft. George 32226 (904) 251-3122
MARJORIE
KINNAN RAWLINGS STATE HISTORIC SITE:
Restored
cracker home of author of The Yearling. Guided tours Oct-July w/FTR.
Field trip tours T-W only FTR: free with
letter stating educational field trip mailed in advance. MA:Rt 3 Box 92
Hawthorne 32640 AR:2mo M/10 X/40. On Hwy 325 in Cross Creek. Open daily 9-5.
(352) 466-3672
MATHESON
HISTORICAL CENTER: Learn
about Alachua County & Florida History. Students should bring pencils for
history handouts. Geared to 4th gr; 2nd+ gr ok. 30m-1hr. MA:518 E University
Ave 32601 AR:1wk M/5 X/30 NP FTR (1 adult free per group). Picnic area. Park @
Kirby Smith. #(352) 378-2280
MICANOPY
HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM:
Cholokka
Blvd & Bay St, Micanopy. Open F-Su 1-5
PIONEER
SETTLEMENT FOR THE CREATIVE ARTS:
Historical folk museum, candle-dipping, wool carding, weaving, cane grinding,
quilting, basketry, blacksmithing. 2 hr morning tours only. Picnic area. Just
west of Hwy 40 & Hwy 17, 50 mi e. of Ocala. MA:PO Box 6 Barberville 32105
AR:MONTHS in advance for school groups; fills quickly! M/15 X/NL FTR (904)
749-2959
SIX FLAGS
OVER GEORGIA:
plans a Home
School Day each spring & fall. Incl instructional day from 10-6, free
meal, free parking, & free rides from 6-10PM. FTR MA:PO Box 43187 Atlanta,
GA 30378 AR:postmarked by deadline; no tickets @ gate M/1; processing fee per
order, so bulk ticket orders suggested X/limited (770) 739-3419 LP
THOMAS
CENTER:
Exhibits of historical
& contemporary Florida artists. 2 galleries. Changes every 5 wks. Op 8-5
M-F, 1-4 Sa-Su. Free. MA:302 NE 6th Ave 32602 334-2197
THOMAS
CENTER TOUR & WALKING TOUR:
Thomas Center Tour includes a short slide presentation.
Children sample 1900's period costumes (arm bands, jewelry, etc). 1 hr. Given
Th-F only during school year. Picnic area. Geared to 3rd gr, but can book older
ages. Free. MA:302 NE 6th Ave 32602 AR:1wk M/15 X/25 NP #(352) 332-0318
Walking Tour begins at Thomas
Center & includes homes & buildings from 1860's in NE historic district
& Southeast Gainesville area, free. Call for Walking Tour maps in advance.
D.A. Fosser 334-2197
SANTA FE
GALLERY:
National &
regional art gallery. Open 10-3 M-F; 2-4 Su. Free. Bldg P, Rm 201, Santa Fe
Community College MA:3000 NW 83rd St 32606 395-5621
UNIVERSITY
OF FLORIDA GALLERY:
Modern
art from all over the world. Free. MA:SW 13th St 32601 392-0201
RECREATIONAL FIELD TRIPS
Sports, Swimming, State Parks, Springs
SPORTS
ARCHERY:
Public archery range, rifle range, skeet
& trap range. Airport Industrial Plaza. Free. Waldo Rd north past 39 Ave.
Take first right into General Aviation. Turn left at first stop sign. Turn
right at next stop sign. Turn right at next intersection (no stop sign).
BASKETBALL:
Public Basketball Courts
-- see PARKS
BIKING:
Mr. Chandler Otis of Campus Cycle
Works offers beginner, intermediate & advanced bike rides for
individuals, families or groups. Must have bicycle helmet & bike (10-speed
preferred) in very good working condition (good brakes, tires full, etc.) Under
18 need parental approval, under 12 need CH. Beginners ride 15 miles round-trip
from UF Plaza of the Americas to Newnan's Lake 2 hr. Free. Chandler Otis 376
6729 or 377-1728
BOWLING:
Alley Katz FTR:2 hrs bowling w/shoes FTR; Daytime
only. MA:3705-1 SW 42nd Ave 32608 AR:1wk M/5 X/NL Kathy 373-3833
Palm Lanes FTR: MA:2606 NE
Waldo Rd Steve Brazo 373-2695
EPCOT:
see
HISTORICAL/CULTURAL/ARTISTIC