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20 Things You Must Do In Orlando, Florida - Besides Theme Parks!

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Beyond the theme parks, Orlando, Florida, bursts with diverse attractions for every traveler. From thrilling outdoor adventures and unique animal encounters to nostalgic entertainment districts and interactive indoor fun, this collection offers a taste of the city's vibrant non-park offerings. Discover hidden gems and exciting activities that showcase the true spirit of Central Florida.

  • Old Town Kissimmee

    Old Town Kissimmee has been around for years and features shops, kid-friendly attractions, live music, car shows, and restaurants.

  • Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

    The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, located 30 minutes north of Universal, features over 100 animals, a train ride, zip lines, and gardens.

  • Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour

    The Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour offers a one-hour guided tour of the lakes of Winter Park, where visitors can see wildlife, beautiful homes, and canals.

  • Congo River Golf

    Congo River Golf is a mini golf course that is recommended to play at night when it's not as hot.

  • Marsh Landing Adventures

    Marsh Landing Adventures offers airboat rides with tours lasting from 1 hour to 2 hours or longer.

  • The Orlando Starflyer

    The Orlando Starflyer is the world's tallest standalone swing ride that takes riders up 400 ft above International Drive.

  • Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park

    Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park features 97 different aerial challenges and a 425 ft long zipline.

  • Wekiva Island

    Wekiva Island offers canoes, kayaks, paddle boards, food, drinks, and live music.

  • Gatorland

    Gatorland offers close encounters with gators, live demonstrations, zip lines, kid activities, and a petting zoo.

  • Discovery Cove

    Discovery Cove is an all-inclusive paradise featuring dolphin encounters, unlimited food and drinks, and the grand reef.

  • WonderWorks Orlando

    WonderWorks Orlando offers over 100 exhibits that will challenge the mind and spark the imagination, including an extreme weather zone.

  • Andretti Indoor Karting & Games

    Andretti Indoor Karting & Games offers go-karts, laser tag, interactive bowling, and more.

  • Main Event Orlando

    Main Event Orlando offers bowling, escape rooms, rope climbs, blacklight mini golf, billiards, and arcade games.

  • SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium

    Sea Life Orlando Aquarium features Florida's only 360° ocean tunnel.

  • Orlando HeliTours

    Orlando HeliTours offers views of the theme parks and the International Drive area from 1,000 ft above sea level.

  • Dezerland Park Orlando

    Dezerland Park is Florida's largest indoor attraction featuring ax throwing, a movie theater, go-karts, bowling, a trampoline park, and the Orlando Auto Museum.

  • The Escape Game Orlando

    The Escape Game Orlando features seven different escape rooms.

  • Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show

    The Outta Control Dinner Show is Orlando's longest running dinner show and includes pizza, salad, beer, wine, soda, and dessert.

  • iFLY Indoor Skydiving - Orlando

    iFly Orlando Indoor Skydiving offers the experience of floating in a wind tunnel.

  • The Wheel at ICON Park

    The Wheel at Icon Park is a gigantic Ferris wheel that takes riders over 400 ft above International Drive.