Disclosure: My family was invited to spend the day at Boggy Creek Adventures in exchange for a review. Regardless, all opinions are my own.

Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures

This was originally posted in 2019.

When in Florida, you have to see some GATORS and Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures is the perfect place to do so!

I know that a lot of travelers visiting Orlando come for the theme parks, but there is much more to Orlando than parks! There is no shortage of fun activities and many of them have nothing to do with theme parks. Looking for something NEW and EXCITING to do? Give Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures a try! 

We visited Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures on a dreary Florida day but it didn’t spoil our fun. As soon as we arrived at our reserved time, we had a quick check-in and hopped right on one of the first boats of the morning. Our captain then went over safety percautions and provided us with earmuffs before heading out on open waters. Once the fan started up it was loud but feeling the wind in our hair was amazing.

At Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures, you glide across the headwaters of the Florida Everglades at speeds up to 40 mph. During our ride, we took in breathtaking views of aquatic plants and native birds and wildlife.  While animal sightings aren’t guaranteed on all rides, we were able to see alligators, turtles, and birds, all in their natural habitat. I loved that not only did the boat speed over the water, there was also time that it would stop so we could stand up to take pictures or get a better look.

This was the first time my family had gone on an airboat ride and my kids are ready to do it again! We did the 30 minute tour and it was the perfect amount of time to be on the water for the kids in our group ranging from nine to thirteen years old.

TIP: The best time to see alligator’s is early in the morning, before 10AM during hot weather, and later in the day in the cold.

• Half hour tour:      $28.95 for adult and $24.61 for children
• 1 hour tour:          $48.95 for adult and $41.61for children
• Private 1 hour:     $63 per person
• Sunset tour:         $59.95 for adult and $50.96 for children
• You drive:             $349 2 people, 1 hour

While we took the morning tour, Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures offers a night ride for those feeling adventurous! During this ride you’ll glide through the trails of tall grass without knowing what lurks around the bend.

Plan to spend a few hours at Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures because they have more to explore, including all-terrain bicycles to rent, a gator pond with over 30 juvenile alligators, a tiki bar where you can grab a snack or beverage, a delicious restaurant called Boggy Bottom BBQ, and gem mining. We got a couple buckets and the boys had a blast looking for gems, fossils and real shark teeth.

One of our most favorite parts of the day was spending time in the authenic Native American Village that is right on site. Little Big Mountain and his sister share tales of their ancestors and a forgotten way of life. These demonstrations are held at different times during the day so be sure to call and ask when they will be when you book. Believe me, you will not want to miss it!

My family was enthralled with learning all about Native American culture and it was described in a way to hold an adult’s attention while still making it fun and relatable for kids!

If you are looking for an adventure, Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures is where it’s at. It’s a great way to spend the day while still having more than enough time hang at the hotel pool.

Check them out at their Website, Twitter and Facebook.

Boggy Creek Airboat Rides
2001 E. Southport Rd.
Kissimmee, FL 34746
Phone:407-344-9550
Email: helpdesk@bcairboats.com

Disclosure: We were invited on a multi-day media trip. Entry fees were included in our stay. Regardless, all opinions are my own.

Looking for FUN in Fort Wayne, Indiana? A stop at Science Central is a must! This very cool science museum isn’t particularly large, but it doesn’t need to be. There are a couple of floors to explore and it is sure to keep your family busy for hours like it did ours.

Housed inside a former power plant, this museum has an industrial feel. While it’s packed full of fun, it does a good job of incorporating learning exhibits. I love that you can actually see the pipes, gears, and other parts that made the plant work.

Most exhibits at Science Central are set up to be hands on, which is great for learning! This is a “do touch” museum which is perfect for kids (and adults) to mess around with different science concepts. In this museum, you won’t have to shout out, “Don’t touch that!” You can literally try everything out.

Looking for adventure? Try out their two-story slide! To protect your legs they’ll give you leg warmers and long sleeves for protection but you’ll giggle the whole way down! Keep in mind that there IS a height requirement so double-check that before promising your little ones that they can slide. My youngest was just shy of the restriction, so we’ll be back!

If you aren’t afraid of heights you’ll want to check out the High Rail Bike up on the third floor. While it looks scary, don’t worry you won’t fall. Best of all, you can read the signs on the way up and learn why you won’t tip.

Be sure to listen for announcements sharing the times of the science shows. We went to two and both were interactive. We oohed and aahed learning about the planets and were amazed in the demonstration about different types of matter. My youngest even got to be part of the show!

One of our favorite exhibits was the tilted room. I got in there and played with my kids as our center of balance became jumbled. It was an exhibit that they went back to multiple times. This area is located at the back of the bottom floor, so be sure to look for it!

We spent at least two hours at Science Central but could have spent a bit more time there. Science Central is definitely something to see while in Fort Wayne, Indiana. You’ll all have fun letting your imaginations run wild.

Science Central Admission:
Adults (ages 3 & up) – $9
Seniors (65 & over) – $8
Kids (0-2) – Free
Admission discounts are available for military, AAA, ASTC museum members, and more. See all discounts here

Science Central
1950 N Clinton
Fort Wayne
260.424.2400

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