Things to Do in Orlando Florida
Lake Eola Park, situated in downtown Orlando, provides a tranquil retreat that boasts gorgeous city skylines. Relax by its soothing fountain or rent one of its swan boats for a scenic lake cruise.
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition offers visitors an exclusive tour through 17 galleries that feature exact replicas of the ship’s decor and memorabilia.
Crayola Experience
Crayola fans must visit this colorful attraction at Florida Mall! Offering creative activities suitable for kids of all ages – including spinning melted wax and designing fashion outfits – this experience provides plenty of ways for creativity to blossom. Furthermore, special events such as school groups, summer camps, scouts groups religious organizations and corporations (yes adults may join in!) also take place there regularly.
Bluetiful, the world’s largest crayon, stands out as the centerpiece of the Crayola Experience. Weighing 1,352 pounds and 15 meters long, visitors can take pictures with this impressive object and learn all about its creation process. There are also unique activities such as Glow in the Dark coloring rooms and live shows about Crayola products – not forgetting a live show about their science!
Crayola Experience offers exciting activities as well as shopping. Their store stocks toys, coloring books and all manner of other Crayola-branded products. Furthermore, there’s also a cafe that serves kid-friendly items like hotdogs and pizza!
Crayola Experience stands out for its dedication to inclusivity: all activities are ADA-compliant and the attraction hosts Sensory Sundays that adapt the experience for children with sensory needs.
The Crayola Experience is an ideal option for families with children of all ages. There are activities designed specifically to keep everyone entertained at reasonable prices. In addition, this attraction can be purchased as part of the Go City discount pass which also grants access to other Orlando attractions.
The Crayola Experience is an essential experience for visitors to Orlando with young children, particularly families. It offers visitors an engaging way to learn and discover color in its many forms while creating unforgettable memories at Florida Mall – admission costs $25 per person!
Gatorland
Gatorland, known worldwide as the Alligator Capital of the World, offers affordable family entertainment with thousands of alligators and crocodiles including four rare leucistic white alligators. Additionally, this park features a petting zoo, free-flight aviary, one-of-a-kind animal shows, natural breeding marsh as well as the thrilling Screamin’ Gator Zip Line for additional thrills and spills!
The park provides visitors with an ideal place to gain knowledge about natural environments, conservation efforts and reptiles. Visitors are invited to walk the swamp boardwalk, climb an observation tower and observe birds and wild cats from an observation platform. There’s even a petting zoo where visitors can feed animals! Additionally, educational and entertaining wildlife shows such as Gator Jumparoo Show, Alligators: Legends of the Swamp Gator Wrestling Shows and Up-Close Encounters provide entertaining insight into anatomy, behavior and habitats of resident alligators and other creatures found throughout this park.
Gatorland is home to Florida Panthers, bobcats and a Serval. All three were brought into the park as orphaned cubs and all are very active members of their species – particularly engaging for visitors! At night time, their Gator Night Shine show offers guests an immersive viewing experience unlike any other theme park in the region.
After working up an alligator-sized appetite, Pearl’s Smokehouse offers delicious barbecue and other delectable treats that are sure to please. Their menu has something for everyone in your family including kid friendly options.
If snakes are your passion, check out the Gator and Snake Photo Area where visitors can pose with Burmese Pythons and Southern Copperheads – my traveling partner absolutely loved this part of the park and could not get enough photos! Additional charges apply but she thought they were well worth it! For even more excitement take the Gatorland Express Train ride or Stompin’ Gator Off-road Adventure; both activities require good physical condition to enjoy these activities.
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Orlando may be best known for its theme parks, but this city offers much more. A trip to a museum or gallery can provide an enjoyable and relaxing way to spend the day; many offer free admission during specific times – check their websites for details!
An aquarium tour can be both educational and entertaining for visitors of all ages. Staff will give an overview of fish, their habitats and interactive activities that demonstrate how aquarium employees keep animals alive. After their tour is over, visitors can enjoy viewing exhibits featuring beautiful marine creatures.
Gatorland offers an activity you can enjoy all year-round – with alligators and reptiles living freely behind a protective barrier, making Gatorland safe from attacks by humans. There are other activities designed to get you close to these animals without risk of attack.
Barnett Park features an 18-hole disc golf course for you to try your hand at frisbee golf (also known as disc golf). Or visit CityArts in downtown Orlando which features six galleries presenting rotating exhibitions, making this an excellent spot to take a date and explore local art culture.
Heading out to the beach can be a delightful and rejuvenating experience, perfect for families as well as individuals alike. There are beaches that cater specifically to families as well as restaurants and bars nearby; additionally, surfing or snorkeling will give you a glimpse of life under the sea!
Orlando gardens provide the perfect way to escape into nature and unwind, including Harry P Leu Gardens – an exceptional property covering 50 acres, including vegetable, butterfly and mansion gardens that offer breathtaking sights to be seen.
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At its center of Downtown Orlando lies this interactive museum filled with fun activities for you and your children to do together. There are over 26 exhibits designed to engage all children; try your hand at painting with melted crayons or using Color Magic Augmented Reality Display – plus there is even a sculptural garden and indoor playground to visit!
Orlando Florida offers many things to do beyond museums and art galleries. A popular and unique attraction is Cassadaga Spiritualist Camp – commonly referred to as the World’s Psychic Capital – offering classes and tours for those interested in metaphysics as well as peace and quiet from daily life.
Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens is another interesting hidden gem that should not be missed. This breathtaking property houses an extensive collection of Albin Polasek sculptures from his career as an artist; guests can also explore its picturesque grounds which include a butterfly garden and two water gardens.
Orlando boasts many picturesque parks that make for ideal picnic spots, while East End Market provides visitors with access to locally made products such as gourmet cheese, fresh fruit and coffee at competitive prices. Furthermore, East End Market allows them to meet fellow Orlando residents while experiencing local culture first-hand.
For a traditional shopping experience, visit the Mall at Millenia. As one of Central Florida’s first upscale malls, this mall remains a destination for luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Hermes, and Emporio Armani stores.
No matter your interests – history, science or fantasy – Orlando offers something to satisfy everyone! This city offers numerous interesting and unique attractions ranging from historical sites and museums featuring ancient Egyptian relics to theaters and entertainment venues of every kind.