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Orlando By Danny Powell Gamecock Staff Writer Central Florida is the home of many tourist attractions which help bolster the Florida economy while making use of the state's warm climate. Walt Disney World is probably < the biggest and most popular at- j traction the Sunshine State has to < offer; however, there are many ? other fine places to go while you 5 spend your time in Central , Florida. < Sea World of Orlando is \ becoming a very big place to go j after you visit Disney World. The . star of the water showplace is a killer whale by the name of Shamu . who puts on nothing less than a < brilliant performance every time, j Also dolphins, penguins, seals, sea , lions, deer and many other unique ] attractions can be seen at the j aquatic wonderland located a few j minutes away from Disney World. . Another "World" located near , Disney is the Ringling Bros, and < Barnum & Bailey's Circus World, 1 1 i i il _f i _ _ er t * v locaieu souin 01 urianao on 1-4. You can see an entire three-ring j circus projected in a very lifelike y way on a large screen. You can ( also "become" a clown, "fly" on ( MRS Mur l?IP?|p|pi?>jfci(B ; Inkb unr BOTTLE KLOr a visitor's lie trapeze and otherwise parioinate in the pirnis rirrnc WnrlH :an be easily seen from 1-4 because )f its large circus tent of red and white stripes. To the north of Orlando, Silver Springs can show you one the most beautiful sights Florida has to rffer. The crystal-clear water is stocked full of every kind of fish, which can be seen from the world renowned glass-bottom boats of Silver Springs. Also, the jungle cruise offered can give you one of the best guides to Florida nature ana wildlife to be found anywhere. Weeki Wachee Springs are another of Florida's crystal-clear springs which have become tourist .raps. The amazing underwater show of the Weeki Wachee mermaids (they really do exist, you enow) is something that should not :>e passed up. Also, the Birds of Prey exhibition is one of the best wildlife shows performed in the state. Weeki Wachee also has a scenic river cruise to amuse you. For the best water ski show in he world Cvnrpss rinrripns in Winter Haven, 30 miles southwest >f Disney World, is the place to go. Sroup skiing with a pyramid three s/ [ DRINKS BEER- . V 1 m I | >IV4 H | m 1^ J I 4T? 1 V H l ri |^H ^ +^Ec^KSSNHHHHMHEH&*M9HK9BR nararlicn f people high, stunt skiing with a J water clown, barefoot skiing and a i host of other aquatic shows can be seen. The gardens are among the most beautiful in the world, especially this time of year, when everything is in full bloom. A central Florida attraction which is rapidly becoming as popular as Disney World is Busch Gardens of Tampa. "The Dark Continent," as it is known, has risen from just the AnhauserBusch Brewery and a lush garden, to one of the biggest wildlife parks in the state. The Tiger Pit, with five magnificent Bengal Tigers, along with the Nocturnal Tunnel and small animal area team up with the large "reserve" to provide an eaucauon in zoology. The Moroccan Village, with belly dancers and a North African atmosphere, and Stanleyville, with rides and animal shows, complement the Dark Continent's attractiveness. The Gulf Coast beaches are also an attraction one should not miss in Central Florida. The beaches, for the most part, are less crowded than the East Coast beaches, and some consider them preferable. 'Shea 701 ftostwoo Phone 771-9129 -9Qc ^ Friday & ! ! PflVIMUIH II 1,11 ^ |j| j f 11 r??-"CLIP THIS C i dim STB Can II I/J/N /> in 5 POINTS mEDiunr with any sandwich pi tmm mm mm mmm mm mm mm mm tmm mm warn CAUCIICIU aUIIIMIOI and women who are interest girls ages 7-16, guiding th mental, and spiritual deve persons who will dedicate the to help each individual chi potential should apply. One teach in one or more of oui College students, teachers, apply. CAMPTHUNI located 17 miles south of Chi accredited camp member, sports (sailing, water sk canoeing), yet an added emp land sports (general athletic; riflery, and back packing). Hi water canoeing and tripping cellent program. For further ii G. William Climer, Jr., Direcl Route 4, Box 166-A, Clover 2121). \ imByTp \ S BB^F4r? ROUND \ Saturday: EZ 17711?1 :oupon ?????? INI j t Green ! 256-6681 jj 1 COKE irchase (with ad) | 3 opportunities for men ed in serving boys and iem in their physical, Hopment. Only those 5ir wholehearted efforts Id develop his or her j must have ability to ' specialized activities, and coaches should 3ERBIRD, arlotte, N.C., is an ACA specializing in water iing, swimming and ihasis is placed on the 5, tennis, golf, archery, orseback riding, whiteI are extras in our exnformation write or call :or, Camp Thunderbird, , S.C., 29710 (803-831 I dnesday I "hursday: I lOUSE | MWjW I