Central Florida streches from the oak-lined horse farms of Marion County, to one the top tourist destinations in the world, Orlando, to the fragrant orange groves of Polk County. Home to perhaps the most famous mouse on the planet, as well as the largest sand pine forest in the world, Central Florida is a thrilling combination of modern man-made attractions and centuries-old natural beauty.
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Central Florida is a particularly unique region of Florida because the region blends the traditional culture of the Deep South, still experienced in many of the rural areas of the region, with the mega-culture of a metropolis, complete with theme parks, various dinner shows, outlet and designer shopping, countless dining options, golfing, recreation, themed attractions, a thriving arts and culture community, sports, and more. Some of the most recognizable and world-famous attractions find their home in Central Florida.
Central Florida also has a wide variety of natural attractions including the St. Johns River, the Ocklawaha River, the Econlockhatchee River, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge and more than 1,500 lakes and ponds. The region also boasts an extensive network of recreational trails for jogging, biking, equestrian activities and more. Major trails include the Cady Way, Cross Seminole and West Orange Trails.
The region boasts a strong and diverse arts and culture community. A hub for the entertainment industry as well as featuring a passionate grassroots arts community, the Central Florida region continues to draw attention for its cultural character. Theaters, art museums, galleries, festivals, beautiful gardens, a history museum, cafes, a science center and observatory, as well as many local music and concert venues, Central Florida provides an original artistic flavor found nowhere else.
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