Local 6 summer activity picks

Looking for fun summer activities to do with your family and friends? Local 6 has rounded up some of the news team's favorite picks, along with viewers' top picks shared on the Local 6 Facebook page.

Matt Austin's picks:

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  • Blue Springs State Park in Orange City. Open from 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year. Admission is $6 per vehicle, $4 single occupant vehicle, $2 pedestrians, bicyclists, extra passengers. http://www.floridastateparks.org/bluespring/
  • Fun Spot in Orlando and Kissimmee. Open 10 a.m. to midnight during summer months. Free parking, free admission, pay per ride or unlimited armbands start at $29.95. Annual passes are $89.95. http://fun-spot.com/

Erik Sandoval's picks:

State Parks:

  • Florida Caverns State Park in Marianna. Park is open from 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year. Cave tours not available Tuesday, Wednesday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Admission is $5 per vehicle, $4 for single occupant vehicle and $2 for pedestrians and bicyclists. http://www.floridastateparks.org/floridacaverns/
  • De Leon Springs State Park in De Leon Springs. Park is open from 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year. Admission is $6 per vehicle, $4 for single occupant vehicle and $2 for pedestrians and bicyclists. http://www.floridastateparks.org/deleonsprings/
  • Wekiva Springs State Park in Apopka. 8 a.m. until sundown 365 days a year. Admission is $6 per vehicle, $4 for single occupant vehicle and $2 for pedestrians and bicyclists. Park officials recommended going early on weekends before maximum capacity is reached. http://www.floridastateparks.org/wekiwasprings/

Canoes and Kayaks:

  • King's Landing in Apopka. River run trip is 8.5 miles is $40 for canoe and one-seater kayak. $50 for 2-person kayak. Canoe/Swim pass is $20.  http://kingslandingfl.com/
  • Wekiva Island in Longwood. $1 entry fee on weekends with options to rent canoes, kayaks, paddle boards or cabanas for an extra fee. No food or drinks brought in. Sunday-Thursday 8 a.m. - 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday 8 a.m. - 11 p.m. http://www.wekivaisland.com/
  • Cracker Creek in Port Orange. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday 8 a.m. to 5-p.m. Canoe, kayak and bike rentals available for extra fee.  http://www.crackercreek.com/

Airboat Rides:

  • Lone Cabbage Fish Camp in Cocoa. Airboat rides available 7 days a week 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. Ride packages for 30 minutes and 60 minutes starting at $24.  http://twisterairboatrides.com
  • Black Hammock Adventures in Oviedo. 30 minute rides available starting at $26.95, also 60 minute rides, leave every 30 minutes. Call for reservations. Lazy Gator Bar and Black Hammock Restaurant to dine at, along with a wildlife exhibit. http://www.theblackhammock.com/
  • Boggy Creek Airboat Rides in Kissimmee. 30 minute to 1 hour rides offered every 30 minutes, 365 days a year from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Rides start at $26.95 for adults. https://www.bcairboats.com/

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