Guidebook for Christmas
Beaches
Daytona Beach
New Smyrna Beach
North Atlantic AvenueIt is very diverse in Beach landscape on the Atlantic Ocean, yet the setting has: trees, hills, beach, fishing jetty/pier, watch the cruise ships going out, birding, camping, restaurants, Boardwalk, and sunbathing.
40 locals recommend
Jetty Park Pier
Jetty Park PierIt is very diverse in Beach landscape on the Atlantic Ocean, yet the setting has: trees, hills, beach, fishing jetty/pier, watch the cruise ships going out, birding, camping, restaurants, Boardwalk, and sunbathing.
Cocoa Beach
close, free, fishing pier,lots of restaurants nearby.
The Forgotten Florida 100,50, 15, & 8 mile run
This is an annual event, that happens in the month of February.
They have multiple runs.
100 mile, 50 mile, 15 mile, and 8 mile run, through several forest trails, that are sections of the Florida National Scenic Trail.
It takes you through the Little Big Econ State Forest, Charles Bronson State Forest, Seminole Ranch, Tosohatchee Management Area, and more.
It is a really well organized event.
I have had several guests that have participated in this event.
To see many birds, to be surrounded by their environment, alligators, hike a palm forest, learn about water recycling, experience an inlightened feeling of the bird environment, as you shed the many layers of stress.
It's such a peaceful feeling.
A great place to create some plein-air paintings.
12 locals recommend
Orlando Wetlands Park
25155 Wheeler RdTo see many birds, to be surrounded by their environment, alligators, hike a palm forest, learn about water recycling, experience an inlightened feeling of the bird environment, as you shed the many layers of stress.
It's such a peaceful feeling.
A great place to create some plein-air paintings.
Hiking, Horseback riding Trails, Lake, about a 1,000 acres, a section of the Florida National Scenic Trail, almost 2,000 miles, from the Florida Panhandle to the Bald Cypress lake South of Miami, has a variety of ecosystems, wildflowers, habitat, sights, sounds and aromas, such as the Vanilla plant, (red violet flowers, on top, but it's the Leaf, that smells so good, and the smell gets stronger, the older it gets.
You will see Deer Moss, which live for hundreds of years.
Many other plant life to experience.
And it's ONLY 3.5 MILES from
Clear Landing.
Savage Christmas Creek Preserve
Northwest Christmas RoadHiking, Horseback riding Trails, Lake, about a 1,000 acres, a section of the Florida National Scenic Trail, almost 2,000 miles, from the Florida Panhandle to the Bald Cypress lake South of Miami, has a variety of ecosystems, wildflowers, habitat, sights, sounds and aromas, such as the Vanilla plant, (red violet flowers, on top, but it's the Leaf, that smells so good, and the smell gets stronger, the older it gets.
You will see Deer Moss, which live for hundreds of years.
Many other plant life to experience.
And it's ONLY 3.5 MILES from
Clear Landing.
This is about 10,000 acres, it has the national scenic 1800 Florida trail going through it, it has 5 trailheads. The best one is not listed. It's off of 426 on bar street, bar street trailhead. This is the most beautiful views along the river, and if you want to go mountain biking the best trailhead is jones on snow hill.
9 locals recommend
Little Big Econ State Forest
1350 Snow Hill Road This is about 10,000 acres, it has the national scenic 1800 Florida trail going through it, it has 5 trailheads. The best one is not listed. It's off of 426 on bar street, bar street trailhead. This is the most beautiful views along the river, and if you want to go mountain biking the best trailhead is jones on snow hill.
If you have a kayak or canoe this is a nice quiet lake/place with white sandy beach to have some romantic time.
8 locals recommend
Lake Mills Park
1301 Tropical AveIf you have a kayak or canoe this is a nice quiet lake/place with white sandy beach to have some romantic time.
This is a historical as well as enjoyable place to go Horseback riding, Zipline riding.
Forever Florida Horseback Riding
4755 N Kenansville RdThis is a historical as well as enjoyable place to go Horseback riding, Zipline riding.
Playalinda Beach
Wekiva Island
1014 Miami Springs DrPaddleboard Orlando
1014 Miami Springs DriveFriendly people, beautiful waterway.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Hitching Post Bar & Grill
1485 County Rd 419This is the local Christmas Night Club Bar hangout! It is ONLY 3 miles away.
It's a Casual, Cozy Saloon, Great Cocktails, Live Music, Dancing, Karaoke, Billiards, outdoor seating, occasionally have a Murder Mystery, Robin Hood Theme, Bohemian Style Feast ONLY about 3.2 miles away from Clear Landing.
Hard Racks Inc
24636 East Colonial DriveThis is the local Christmas Night Club Bar hangout! It is ONLY 3 miles away.
It's a Casual, Cozy Saloon, Great Cocktails, Live Music, Dancing, Karaoke, Billiards, outdoor seating, occasionally have a Murder Mystery, Robin Hood Theme, Bohemian Style Feast ONLY about 3.2 miles away from Clear Landing.
If you want a delicious yet healthy pizza, go to Blaze Pizza.
It's a build your own pizza, that you can select what ever you want, and everything is fresh, and the entire process is before your eyes.
Blaze Pizza
If you want a delicious yet healthy pizza, go to Blaze Pizza.
It's a build your own pizza, that you can select what ever you want, and everything is fresh, and the entire process is before your eyes.
Culver’s
Arts & Culture
It gives one a sense of belonging, change, and human acomplishments.
17 locals recommend
Fort Christmas Historical Park
1300 N Fort Christmas RdIt gives one a sense of belonging, change, and human acomplishments.
Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N Mills AveSightseeing
Kennedy Space Center
It takes you beyond our planet. Only 20 minutes away.
Entertainment & Activities
SeaWorld Orlando
7007 Sea World DrIt's got great rides as well.
Walt Disney World Resort
Regal Waterford Lakes & IMAX
541 N Alafaya TrailRegal Oviedo Mall
1500 Oviedo Marketplace BlvdWonderWorks Orlando
9067 International DrUniversal Orlando Resort
6000 Universal BlvdAquatica, SeaWorld's Waterpark Orlando
5800 Water Play WayU.C.F. always has some events going on.
Where it be sports, or performing arts.
78 locals recommend
university of central Florida
12820 Gemini Boulevard SouthU.C.F. always has some events going on.
Where it be sports, or performing arts.
Universal's Volcano Bay
6000 Universal BlvdGreat NEW water park.
This place will take you back in time, from the 1960, pinball machines - to the present!
The Pinball Lounge
376 East Broadway StreetThis place will take you back in time, from the 1960, pinball machines - to the present!
A variety of race events, and is ONLY about 7 minutes from
Clear Landing.
11 locals recommend
Orlando Speed World Dragway
19164 E Colonial DrA variety of race events, and is ONLY about 7 minutes from
Clear Landing.
I've not done this Ghost Tour, but there are 337 Google reviews,
4.8 Stars, and I read many interesting experiences, some recommended the full 4 Hr. Tour verses the 2 hr. tour
American Ghost Adventures
129 W Church StI've not done this Ghost Tour, but there are 337 Google reviews,
4.8 Stars, and I read many interesting experiences, some recommended the full 4 Hr. Tour verses the 2 hr. tour
A 3D flying simulator attraction with Over 4,900 reviews.
19 locals recommend
Avatar Flight of Passage
2901 W Osceola PkwyA 3D flying simulator attraction with Over 4,900 reviews.
I-Drive Virtual Reality Escape Room
6852 Grand National DriveA great activity to do with some friends.
Improv
9101 International DrGreat comedians, only 35 minutes away, only 6 turns from Clear Landing.
It has a variety of selections of excellent award winning performances!
11 locals recommend
Titusville Playhouse
301 Julia StIt has a variety of selections of excellent award winning performances!
Titusville Playhouse
301 Julia StA great selection of award winning performances!
Shopping
One of Floridas largest outdoor malls, with also some good restaurants.
109 locals recommend
Waterford Lakes Town Center
413 N Alafaya TrailOne of Floridas largest outdoor malls, with also some good restaurants.