I was at the Osceola county welcome center on a Sunday morning to meet up with a walking group. I…read morewas hoping to visit inside however dogs are not allowed therefore I was not able to enter unfortunately

This place is such a nice stop, especially for families! The place is clean, welcoming and full of…read morehelpful info about the local area, its also a small museum that shows about the history of Osceola County and they have scavenger hunt that my kids really enjoyed. The best part is the play space for kids especially great during summertime when you need a cool spot indoor. Definitely worth a visit if you want a local info and a kid friendly break!

Right off of the beach along the main street is a small visitor information center that is worth a…read morestop. My eight-year-old daughter and I popped in and chatted with the friendly staff person. We were given brochures and my daughter got stickers and an impressive coloring book. They also had free coffee out. In the back are free public restrooms.

This environmental education center located inside Jonathan Dickinson State Park. It was named in…read morehonor of Elsa Kimbell, 26 year resident of Jupiter. Mrs. Kimbell was a founding member of MacArthur Beach State Park Citizens Support Organization. At Jonathan Dickinson State Park where she was President of the Friends of Jonathan Dickinson State Park. She was also the Secretary for Friends of Florida State Parks and the first Ambassador for Florida State Parks Citizens Support Organization. During her years of service she amassed more than 20,000 hours of volunteer service over 22 years at Florida State Parks. The new Elsa Kimbell Environmental Education and Research Center was dedicated in her honor on September 28, 2006, the day she passed away at the age of 66. The Elsa Kimbell Environmental Education Center offers educational programs and exhibits for visitors. Some of the programs include camping and hiking classes, and nature hikes. I really liked the display about Trapper Nelson, Wildman of the Loxahatchee. You can visit the Kimbell center 9 to 5 daily.

The Florida turnpike is the Florida turnpike. It was constructed in 1957 and expanded again in the…read moreearly 60s. It was initially built using bond money from numerous sources that were voted on by the people; in the year 2000, the tolls were supposed to have paid off the highway and removed, and to this day, 20 years later, the tolls remain. The voters that voted The expulsion of the turnpike fees in the year 2000 or are most likely dead and can't speak for themselves. Consider that when you vote for a long-term bond, once they got your money, they never let go. In defense of the politicians, the turnpike has expanded from the original 262 miles stretcher from Miami to Wildwood, and the roads are in pretty decent shape

Before I came to the place. I was scared from all of the reviews. But when I came to the place…read moreAndrea was the representative that helped me. She was great. I don't know about all of the reviews. But my visit was great. Fast and easy. The center was clean. They played great music. Andrea made it very easy to enjoy the time. Ask for Andrea when you come to the location. She's awesome.

Wonderful place for seeing wild birds. There are many different trails that explore different…read morehabitats. I saw the iconic Roseate Spoonbill here, but there are hundreds of other species to see. The visitor's center and gift shop are very nice, and I met some friendly and dedicated volunteers there.

The Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge was created in 1951 because of the migratory bird…read moreconservation act. There are 143,874 acres in this northern Everglades habitat. This area provides water storage & flood control. It is a natural habitat for fish, alligators, heron, storks ... There is a Nature Center with all kinds of displays, clean bathrooms, and a store. The trails are well maintained and meticulous. Admission is free with my national parks pass; without a pass it's $10

Looking for the next fun thing to do or the next great meal in Pompano Beach? Stop in at the…read morePompano Beach Visitor's Center on the first floor of the Pompano Beach Pier Garage. The Visitor's Center is located next to How You Brewin Coffee Company on Pier Street. This small but well stocked Visitors Center has all of the information on the latest and greatest happenings in Pompano Beach. Even if they aren't open I like how they have a digital board out front to let you know about upcoming events. For instance there are is a whole schedule of movie nights. I had a nice chat with Mark who steered me towards some helpful magazines and brochures so I can add even more content to Yelp. LOL, stay tuned! Even if you are a local and not a tourist, sometimes it is fun to vacation in your own backyard. The visitor's center has some great resources about places and events you may not even know about. Pompano Beach is Florida's "Warmest Welcome."

From the owner: Located on the ground level of the Pompano Pier Parking Garage, the Visitor Center can provide…read moreinformation on events, restaurants, attractions and hotels, in and around Pompano Beach and Greater Fort Lauderdale. Pick up free guides, maps and discount coupons, or just stop in to say hi to the friendly staff.

Just returned from Japan cruise, All the Shore Excursions…read moreprivate guides were on time, very helpful and knowledgeable and got us back to the ship on time. Will book them again for my next trip.

We have done multiple excursions through Shore Excursions and had a awesome experience. This time…read morewe did Discover Nassau Town and Atlantis. We had an amazing driver. He went into the Rum store and brought out samples for a few people who didn't want to get off the van. He was very informative. Great excursion. Atlantis was beautiful.

This place is so great! Completely free. We did donate some money because we had a great time…read more Mostly shaded which was great for my mom who can't stay out in the sun for long. The nature walks are short too. And it's very accessible. Even a ramp all the way up to the look out point so people in wheel chairs can view too. It's shaded from all the mangroves and palms. And the tree that it's named after gumbo limbo! Which is a red tree that peels We attended the free 10:00 am tour which lasted an hour. It was mostly the tour guide talking who is a volunteer and very nice. Very enthusiastic. It was a little drawn out and we stoped every 10 steps but worth it. I took the stopping moments to take everything in and even spotted huge spiders. I forgot what they are called but there are the biggest ones I have seen and they are all over. He said they can bite but it's like a bee sting and not poisonous. And they stay off the path anyway. There are huge tanks of really big fish. The barracuda is huge and has the cleanest teeth. These fish are fed well. The place is kept very clean, there are a lot of staff to answer your questions. And there is someone even cleaning the outside of the tanks. They also have a sea horse tank. The butterfly garden is small, saw some zebra butterflies and I think a cardinal bird. You can walk towards the inlet and there is a small peaceful beach and picnic area that is covered. Parking lot is small but plenty of parking on a Tuesday morning at 9:30, but the time we left at 11:30 it was filled and there was a school bus. Figure 1.5 to 2 hours here. They also have a fish feeding at 12:30 but we were done before then. Would come back again!

I'm not sure how I've never been here before but leave it to social media to hype up the new…read moreJacob's Overlook and prompt a visit. This small but mighty facility rescues and researches turtles and other marine life but turtles mainly. Staff/volunteers are very friendly, informative, and eager to help. They have fish feeding and turtle talks not sure if daily or just weekends but check their website for schedule. Also check the weather because if there is lightning, they will close. This spot is free but you can make a donation in the main building to help support the education and research provided here. There is free parking but it gets full quick. However the place is not that large and it may take only a couple loops to line up with someone leaving. If not there is paid beach parking across the street along the road there. There isn't a food or beverage but maybe bring a water bottle if you plan on doing the overlook (especially as it gets hotter). They have a butterfly garden but we only saw one butterfly at the time. They have two tall tanks where they do the feedings that have fish, rays, and a couple turtles. They also have two smaller tanks, one with really large fish and another with smaller. There are some outdoor tortoises as well as a college Marine research area where you can watch them being studied and ask questions of the students there. The overlook is beautiful and provides a nice view of the intracoastal and a slight view of the ocean. There are a few interactive educational boards along the walk up the ramp. If you want a more direct route up or down, they also have stairs. The path also extends into the mangroves and along the way back to the main building.

This is a great little stop in Lake Wales. Sample some juices, watch some information videos, check…read moreout the antiques, and visit the gift shop. Check out some of the orange trees up close that are growing around the building. The staff was friendly. No crowds. Just a pleasant place to visit. Not a tourist trap.

If you are visiting Florida you should go to this tourist place. In Lake Wales it's free. The…read moreattention is good, the bathroom clean. You can try orange juice , and see how the Florida Oranje Juice plant works. We learned in the movie information that I did not know. You can also buy things from the store and take all the photos you want.

This was a great tour and we had a lot of fun. Very knowledgeable staff ! We recommend this placeread more

Awesome time! My family of 4 loved it. Captain Wayne did a great job explaining the ecosystem and…read moreanswering our questions. Highly recommend.