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CENTRAL EAST FLORIDA

INSIDER’S ROAD TRIPS a collection of aircraft carriers and artifacts of
TIP Step back in time at the House of Refuge all types from around the world, from pre-
Museum at Gilbert’s Bar in Stuart. The House
World War I to the present.
of Refuge is the only one remaining of the Located in Volusia County’s Port Orange,
Major League Baseball teams have original 10 havens built for shipwrecked Dunlawton Sugar Mill Gardens combines a
been spring training in Florida for more sailors along the Atlantic coast of Florida. history, nature and garden visit all rolled into
than 100 years. Traditionally, spring These houses played a critical role when one. The remains of the sugar cane refinery,
training takes place from late February ships dominated the trade markets of the leftover from the 1800s, is adorned with
through March. The New York Mets world. The House of Refuge is listed on the kitschy dinosaur statues throughout the park,
practice and play at First Data Field in
National Register of Historic Places and offers ensuring fun for the entire family. The
Port St. Lucie. A season pass for
fantastic scenery and photo opportunities. gardens are visually appealing, which is why
Florida’s baseball spring training allows
A road trip for conservationists must many choose this site for marriage
fans to attend games all month long. If
definitely include the Archie Carr National ceremonies. Bring a picnic lunch and make a
you are not available for the entire
Wildlife Refuge, a 20-mile stretch between day of it. Donations are accepted.
month, you can also purchase single-
Melbourne Beach and Wabasso. Best known Take an inland trip to the Stetson Mansion
game tickets on Razorgator.com
starting at US$11. For schedule for sea turtle conservation, this area is a natural in DeLand. This gorgeous Victorian mansion
information, visit: habitat for 25 to 35 percent of all loggerhead was the winter home of the famous milliner
Florida Grapefruit League: and green sea turtle nests in the United States. John B. Stetson and is listed on the National
floridagrapefruitleague.com It’s also a nesting area for leatherback turtles, Register of Historic Places. Tour this spec-
New York Mets, Port St. Lucie: a very rare kind of sea turtle. tacular home and note the intricate parquet
newyork.mets.mlb.com Visit Titusville to explore the Valiant Air floors and more than 10,000 original
Command Warbird Museum, which displays sparkling leaded glass windows.

DINE WITH AN ASTRONAUT, CAPTAIN JON MCBRIDE • KENNEDY SPACE CENTER

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