Rogers' Christmas House Village has been in business for more than 40 years. Due to our loyal customers, they have become a "tourist" attraction in the North/Central Florida Area. Located atop one of the many hills in historic Brooksville, Florida, the Christmas House is actually an enchanting village featuring five turn of the century houses filled with an array of gifts for all occasions. They carry a wide assortment of gifts, toys, lights, ornaments, decorations, table linens, crystal, pictures, lamps, home furnishings, mirrors, limited editions, collectivles, dolls and much more. They invite you to stroll through their gardens flourishing with azaleas, dogwood trees, magnolias, and even tulips (if you come early Spring) as you visit each of the five beautifully decorated houses.

ADVENTURE ISLAND: (800) 372-1797. Located in Tampa, approx 1 hour from Hernando County. Thirteen acre outdoor water theme park featuring 72 foot speed slide, numerous other water rides, arcades, games, and a picnic area.

BUSCH GARDENS: (800) 372-1797. Located in Tampa, approximately 1 hour from Hernando County. A 300-acre African theme park with more than 3,000 exotic animals, birds, and reptiles on display; shoping bazaar; shows; and home to the world's largest inverted roller coaster, the Montu.

CLEARWATER MARINE AQUARIUM: (727) 447-0980. Located in Clearwater approximately 1 hour from Hernando County. A nonprofit organization dedicated to the rescue, rehabilitation, and release of injured and sick marine animals. Live and model displays of area marine life on exhibit at this research and rehabilitation facility.

CYPRESS GARDENS: (800) 282-2123. Located near Winter Haven, approximately 1 hour from Hernando County. A 223-acre family-style theme park featuring botanical gardens, exciting theme shows, museum, model railroad, children's ride and game area, electric boats and more.

DISNEY-MGM STUDIOS: (407) 824-4321. Disney's own movie theme park, featuring Sorcery in the Sky Fireworks where "Fantasia" comes to life in an amazing display of fireworks synchronized to music. Popular stars appear daily in Disney MGM's parade.

EPCOT CENTER: (407) 824-4321. Composed of two entertainment worlds: Future World and World Showcase of Nations.

WALT DISNEY WORLD-MAGIC KINGDOM: (407) 8244321. The one and only! Main Street USA, Mickey's Starland, Adventureland, Frontierland, Tomorrowland, Fantasyland and Liberty Square await.

FANTASY OF FLIGHT: (941) 984-3500. Located in Polk City. Florida's only aviation-themed attraction with state of the art flight simulators, a restaurant, and an array of vintage aircraft.

FLORIDA AQUARIUM: (800) 353-4741. Located in Tampa. This is the state's only aquarium offering a dramatic, unique, and educational look at the astonishing world of Florida's diverse water hatitats.

HERITAGE VILLAGE: (727) 582-2123. Located in Largo. A 21-acre, turn of the century Pinellas County village. Sites include restored houses of local pioneers, the Low Barn, and old railroad depot, and some 10 other historical structures.

JOHN'S PASS VILLAGE & BOARDWALK: Located in Madeira Beach. Quaint shopping district with boardwalk offering a scenic view of the waterfront. Also offers motor and sail boats, jetskis, restaurants, and art galleries.

MOCCASSIN LAKE NATURE PARK (727) 462-6024. Located in Clearwater. An environmental and energy education center, part of Clearwater Parks and Recreation Department, located in a 50-acre park featuring a lake, upland forest, wetlands, and most of the plant and animal species native to the area.

PIER 60: (727) 449-1036. Located in Clearwater. Our famous landmark Pier 60 is a place for the whole family to enjoy the hub of Clearwater Beach activity. At 1050 feet, the Pier is an ideal sightseeing promenade featuring sunsets like no place else in the world. The Pier also offers fishing complete with baithouse. The newly opened Pier 60 Park includes concessions, playground, and a covered pavilion as staging for regularly programmed entertainment. One regular program is "Sunsets at Pier 60" Festivals. All summer long, daily, 2 hours before until 2 hours after sunset, visitors can enjoy local artists, crafters and performers on Pier 60 for unique entertainment and shopping, distinctly Clearwater-style.

PINELLAS TRAIL (727) 441-1466. Tarpon Springs to St. Petersburg. Thirty six miles and growing nature trail ideal for strolling, jogging, biking, skating, and exploring. For an electronic copy of the trail guide email the Pinellas County Parks Department at ehaynes@co.pinellas.fl.us

SAWGRASS LAKE PARK (727) 527-3814. Located in St. Petersburg. Three hundred and sixty acre park with nature trails and elevated boardwalk.

SEA WORLD (800) 432-1178. Located in Orlando. The world's most popular marine life park invites the entire family to explore the sea's mystery and wonder.

SILVER SPRINGS (800) 234-7458, (800) 274-7458. Located in Silver Springs. Wild-life park allowing close contact with exotic animals in a natural setting. All new jeep safari, world famous Glass Bottom Boats, Jungle Cruises, Doo Little Petting Park and Classic Car Collection.

SPLENDID CHINA: (407) 397-8800. Located in Orlando. Over 60 miniature famous landmarks of China, such as the Forbidden City and Great Wall. Live performances, acrobatics, and dancing.

SPONGE-O-RAMA: (727) 943-9509. Located in Tarpon Springs. Authentic Greek community and heritage. Boats sail daily to retrieve natural sponges.

SUNCOAST SEABIRD SANCTUARY: (727) 391-6211. Located in Indian Shores. Largest wild bird hospital in the US, dedicated to the rescue, repair, recuperation and release of sick and injured birds.

SUNKEN GARDENS: (727) 896-3186. Located in St. Petersburg. Five acres of tropical exotic fruits, trees and flowers, walk-through aviary with over 500 tropical exotic birds and animals.

UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA: (407) 363-8000. Located in Orlando. The largest movie and TV production studio outside of Hollywood. Experience more than 40 rides, shows, and attractions, over 35 individual movie set streets and more than 40 restaurants and boutiques.

WILD WATERS: (800) 234-7458 (800) 274-7458. Located in Silver Springs. Family water park, exciting water flume rides and expansive wave pool in a natural 100 year old oak grove setting.