© St. Petersburg Times, published May 9, 2002
Some places offer special Mother's Day deals. See Get Away calendar for hours, admission prices and other details:
CYPRESS GARDENS: Moms admitted free Sunday with one paid admission. Off U.S. 27 and State Road 540, near Winter Haven. Toll-free 1-800-282-2123 or www.cypressgardens.com.
FLORIDA AQUARIUM: Moms are admitted free Sunday with another paid admission and coupon from newspaper or Web site, www.flaquarium.net. 701 Channelside Drive, Tampa. (813) 273-4000.
FLORIDA GULF COAST RAILROAD MUSEUM: Moms ride free Sunday when accompanied by children and one other paid adult fare. 83rd Street E (behind post office), Parrish. Toll-free 1-877-869-0800 or www.fgcrrm.org.
FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM: Moms admitted free Sunday. 100 Second St. N, St. Petersburg. (727) 822-3693 or www.floridamuseum.org.
GREAT EXPLORATIONS: THE HANDS-ON MUSEUM: Moms admitted free with child's admission Sunday; craft included. Third floor of the Pier, 800 Second Ave. NE, St. Petersburg. (727) 821-8992.
LOWRY PARK ZOO: Moms get in free Sunday with a paid child's admission. 1101 W Sligh Ave., Tampa. (813) 935-8552 or www.lowryparkzoo.com.
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY (MOSI): Moms get discounts in Science Store and free lunch with purchase of one meal at regular price in Galaxy Cafe Sunday. 4801 E Fowler Ave., Tampa. (813) 987-6100 or www.mosi.org.
MARIE SELBY BOTANICAL GARDENS: Free admission for moms Sunday. 811 S Palm Ave., Sarasota. (941) 366-5731 or selby.org.
SUNKEN GARDENS: Moms get in free with paid child's admission, and anyone wearing a tropical shirt gets half price admission Sunday. 1825 Fourth St. N, St. Petersburg. (727) 551-3100.
WEEKI WACHEE SPRINGS: Moms get in free Sunday with a paid child's admission. U.S. 19 S at State Road 50, Weeki Wachee. Toll-free 1-877-469-3354 or www.weekiwachee.com.