OT: .... what to do in Florida?

[kalli]

Hi all, i'll be in florida for a few days on my way to Jamaica. although i would have loved to meet up with a few of you there my girlfriend put her foot down. she's sick of petrol talk :-) However I'll defiently go over to NPD (they're quite close to orlando where I'll land) Summit and Jegs unfortunately don't have a store there. I hired a Mustang convertible (on of the new ones from budget) to travel in style. Anything else I should do while i'm there (and my girlfriend might tolerate)? Kalli

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[THUMPIN455]

You're from Ireland and going to be in Florida. One thing you will do is sweat, most probably profusely. There is always the theme parks you can go to if she is into huge crowds, long lines, and the same music being played over and over and over and over and over and over and... you get the idea.

I avoid Florida, but Jamaica sounds quite nice, especially since its 35F outside.

[Piraya33]

Depends on what you like to do. NPD is located in Ocala, FL just over an hour north of Orlando. It is right off of I-75 so it's very easy to find. I live about 10 minutes from it. If you are into nature, one cool thing to do while you are in Ocala is to check out Silver Springs. They are famous for their glass-bottom boats and it is also where a lot of older movies, including Tarzan were filmed. If you are more into partying you might as well stay in Orlando because Ocala is more of a laid back town. I wouldn't recommend any of the large amusement parks unless you really want to. They are very overpriced and not worth it unless you have wanted to go since you were a kid and this is your one time chance. Let me know what you like to do and I can give you some info on where to go. When are you coming over?

[my77stang]

Piraya where the hell do you live man? I'm in citrus county like 30 min from ocala.

Kalli, dude if we have to duct tape your girl and throw her in the trunk so be it..... you come to ocala we better at least have lunch together. for reals man, at least a damn meal somewhere.

also on the way up from orlando to ocala in bellview there is the don garlits museum and there is a crap ton of AWESOME cars in there.

http://www.garlits.com

shoot me a PM, we gotta talk

[Piraya33]

Originally Posted by my77stang

Piraya where the hell do you live man? I'm in citrus county like 30 min from ocala.

Kalli, dude if we have to duct tape your girl and throw her in the trunk so be it..... you come to ocala we better at least have lunch together. for reals man, at least a damn meal somewhere.

also on the way up from orlando to ocala in bellview there is the don garlits museum and there is a crap ton of AWESOME cars in there.

http://www.garlits.com

shoot me a PM, we gotta talk

77, I can't believe I forgot to tell him about Don Garlit's. I took my in-laws there earlier this year and we had a great time. You are right, there is a crap-load of cars there and they all have a place in racing history. Truly a place to see while in FL.

I live in Ocala on the NE side close to Silver Springs. If you are familiar with the area, I live behind Booster Stadium where Vanguard High School has it's football games.

[MustangMagazineBrandon]

Here's a list of interest for Mustangers. (attractions, resto-shops, restaurants, etc) Its part of our collecting for Mustang Nation which is in the magazine and the first series we covered our home territory (FL) in the 2nd issue. It will be posted online on our brand new website when we launch in a matter of hours at mustangmagazineonline.com

ATTRACTIONS
Past Gas
308 Willard St
Cocoa, FL 32922-7640
(321) 636-0449

Daytona Int’l Speedway
1801 W International Speedway, Daytona Beach, FL‎ - (386) 254-2700‎

Edison & Ford Winter Estate
2350 Mcgregor Blvd, Fort Myers, FL‎ - (239) 334-7419

Old Town
5770 W Irlo Bronson Meml # 324, Kissimmee, FL‎ - (407) 396-4888‎

Don Garlits Museum
13700 SW 16th Ave, Ocala, FL‎ - (352) 245-8661‎

Disney World
Orlando, FL

Universal
Orlando, FL

Sarasota Classic Car Museum
5500 North Tamiai Trail, Sarasota, FL‎ - (941) 355-6228‎

Tallahassee auto museum
3550 Mahan Dr, Tallahassee, FL‎ - (850) 942-5134

Busch Gardens
9202 N 30th St, Tampa, FL‎
(813) 987-5082‎

St. Augustine Lighthouse and museum
81 Lighthouse Ave, St Augustine, FL‎ - (904) 829-0745‎

World Golf Village
St Augustine, FL 32092

Cypress Gardens
Winter Haven, FL 33884

RESTAURANTS
Margaritaville
500 Duval Street, Key West, FL‎ - (305) 292-1435‎
Cruisers Malt Shop
9853 Tamiami Trail N. Ste.109, Naples, FL‎ - (239) 598-3088

S&S Diner
4000 SW Red Rd, Miami, FL‎ - (305) 668-2526‎

Route 46 Smokehouse & Entertainment
4316 W State Road 46, Sanford, FL‎ - (407) 268-5208

Desert Inn Hotel & Restaurant
5570 S Kenansville Rd, Yeehaw Junction, FL‎ - (407) 436-1054‎

MUSTANG PARTS & SERVICE
Blow By Racing
199 NW 28th St
Boca Raton, FL 33431-6637
(561) 417-5555

Sunstate Mustang Supply
14200 60th St N, Clearwater, FL‎ - (727) 535-9158‎

Brothers
Performance Cir, Deland, FL‎ - (800) 486-2681

Manatee Mustang
715 Ixora Ave, Ellenton, FL‎ - (941) 722-3151‎

Rusty Acres
1932 Lane Ave N, Jacksonville, FL‎ - (904) 786-1777‎

UPR Products
750 S Eastcoast Street, Lake Worth, FL‎ - (561) 523-0815

Classic Creations of Central Florida
3620 US Highway 92 E, Lakeland, FL‎ - (863) 665-2322‎

Heacock Insurance
100 E Main St, Lakeland, FL‎ - (863) 683-2228‎

Silverhorse Racing
700 S John Rodes Blvd # B10, West Melbourne, FL‎ - (321) 722-2813

Eddyson Enterprises
3335 NW 48th St, Miami, FL‎ - (305) 638-5534
March Performance
16160 Performance Way, Naples, FL‎ - (239) 593-4074‎

NDP
900 SW 38th Ave, Ocala, FL‎ - (352) 861-8700‎

Powered by Ford
1516 S Division Ave, Orlando, FL‎ - (407) 843-3673‎

Steeda
2201 Hammondville Rd, Pompano Beach, FL‎ - (954) 960-0774

Hydro-E-lectric
5530 Independence Ct, Punta Gorda, FL‎ - (941) 639-0437

JW Performance Transmission
1826 Baldwin St, Rockledge, FL‎ - (321) 632-6205

Classic Auto Air
4901 W Rio Vista Ave # A, Tampa, FL‎ - (813) 251-2356

Shafer’s Classic Reproductions
5407 24th Ave S, Tampa, FL‎ - (813) 628-0092‎

MUSTANG RESTORATION SHOPS
Restomod Plus
13730 50th Way N # B, Clearwater, FL‎ - (727) 573-9696

Mustang Collection
10355 SW 187th St, Cutler Bay, FL‎ - (305) 256-1966

Orlando Mustang
2475 Reed Ellis Road
Osteen, Fl 32764

Orangeman Customs
745 Airport Rd, Panama City, FL‎ - (850) 215-2879


Florida Mustang
1808 Turkey Creek Road
Plant City, FL 33566
813-752-0689

Harbor Auto Restoration
2121 Rockledge Dr, Rockledge, FL‎ - (321) 633-3227

MUSTANG PUBLICATIONS
Trader
Clearwater FL

Mustang Magazine
2500 Drane Field Rd, Ste105
Lakeland FL, 33811

Mustang Times
2500 Drane Field Rd
Lakeland FL, 33811

Mustang Monthly
9036 Brittany Way, Tampa, FL‎ - (813) 675-3500

[JamesW]

The Kennedy Space Center is a couple hours drive. Pretty cool if you've never been there.

[Piraya33]

Don't forget Daytona. Not the beach, but the track. They give tours and it is pretty interesting. Last time I went they were testing new motorcycles (Yamaha, Kawasaki, Honda, Suzuki, Ducati, etc...) around the track. They were hauling arse around that track! It was awesome!!!