Orlando, Florida

Walt Disney World and Universal Studios are major theme parks located in Orlando. They have attractions that will keep you busy for most of your trip, but there is more to Orlando than the Disney and Universal theme parks. I am going to share with you some must dos on your next trip to Orlando.

Kennedy Space Center: The shuttle launch experience allows visitors to experience the unique sights, sounds, and sensations of a space launch.

Journey to Mars, Cosmic Quest, IMAX Science on a Sphere and many more

55-minute drive from Orlando

Merritt Island: If fishing, bird tours and hiking interests you then a trip to Merritt Island is a must.

Bird watching is best October to April.

Museums

Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) omart.org

Orlando Science Center osc.org

Holocaust Memorial & Edu Center

Off the Beaten Path

Forever Florida zipline: take a tour on horseback or fly above he trees on a zipline foreverflorida.com

Boggy Creek Airboat Rides: speed through the wetlands and marshes of the headwaters of the Florida Everglades 

Golf Courses

There are many golf courses in Orlando, four of the best are located at Disney. If you are interested in golfing you will have plenty of options for tee time. 

Things to do at Night

Orlando Shakespeare

Orlando Philharmonic

SAK Comedy Club

Orlando Ballet

Mad Cow Theatre

Live Music

The Social

House of Blues

Hard Rock Live

Blue Martini

The Plaza Live

Clubs

Icebar

Monkey Bar

Mango’s Tropical Café

Venue 578

The Beachan

Dinner Shows

Wantilan Luau Dinner Show

Outta Control Magic Comedy

Capone’s Dinner & Show

Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue

Sleuth’s Mystery Dinner

Pirate’s Dinner Adventure

There are tons of hotel accommodations in Orlando to meet any needs you may have and budget. My personal favorite is the Hyatt Regency & Conference Center. The rooms and staff were top notch. Have you been or are planning to visit Orlando? Tell us your experience in the comments section below.