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Cypress Gardens

Address
2641 S. Lake Summit Drive, near Winter Haven, FL 33884

Directions
Off U.S. Hwy. 27 just 22 miles south of I-4 between Orlando and Tampa. From Orlando or Tampa, take I-4 to U.S. Hwy. 27 south, to state road 540 west, towards Winter Haven, Fla. Easy access to Atlantic and Gulf beaches.

The Experience:
Cypress Gardens enters the new millennium celebrating its 65th anniversary with traditional grace and grandeur. The charm of the old South comes alive with new highlights for 2001. The lineup features The FloraDome, a covered botanical exhibit that changes seasonally, an enhanced concert series, 2001 Ski Odyssey show, Gator Gulch alligator habitat and Moscow on Ice presents Skate the States ice show. The everyday loveliness of the original gardens and the elegance of a serene lake cruise aboard the Southern Breeze* paddle wheel boat brings guests back year after year. See over 1,000 free-flying butterflies in Wings of Wonder?, the Butterfly Conservatory or laugh at the antics of the lories and lorikeets in the 'Birdwalk' aviary delighting guests of all ages. Bedazzling world-class seasonal floral and lighting festivals; scenic floral boat rides; wildlife sanctuary; NEW! Summer Wacky Water Park and so much more! *Restrictions apply.

Opening Times:
Cypress Gardens open at 9.00 - different closing hrs.

Admission:
$ 32.95 Adults
$ 16.95 Children
F.o.C. Children under 5 free

Phone: 863-324-2111

Website: http://www.cypressgardens.com