ORLANDO, FLORIDA
QUIKLIST
We all know the Orlando, Florida area as being the approximate home to Disney World! And Universal Studios! And all the theme parks associated with each!
But, Orlando has so much to offer in addition to the parks! It is a great stand-alone destination even if you aren’t in the area to visit the parks!
We will eventually have more Magic Kingdom, Universal Studios, LEGOLAND, and SeaWorld specific pages; but for now, we’re starting with Orlando, and we’ll branch out from here!
When it’s all said and done, make sure you also read and bookmark the pages for:
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
Celebration, Florida
Kissimmee, Florida
St. Cloud, Florida
Winter Haven, Florida
And more!
And, be sure, of course, to check out our main FLORIDA page if you haven’t already!
ATTRACTIONS
GREAT FOR KIDS!
NATIONAL PARKS
STATE PARKS
Florida State Park Junior Ranger Program
AMUSEMENT PARKS
- Magic Kingdom
- EPCOT Center
- Animal Kingdom
- Hollywood Studios
- Disney Springs
- ESPN Wide World of Sports
- Typhoon Lagoon Water Park
- Blizzard Beach Water Park
- Disney’s BoardWalk
- Universal Studios
- Islands of Adventure
- Volcano Bay
- Universal CityWalk
- The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™: Diagon Alley™ (Universal Studios)
- Hogsmeade™ (Islands of Adventure)
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
- The Wheel At ICON Park Orlando
- Madame Tussauds Orlando
- SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium
- Museum Of Illusions Orlando
- Orlando StarFlyer
- Pearl Express Train
- 7D Dark Ride Adventure
- Arcade City
- Slingshot
- Drop Tower
- In The Game
- WonderWorks
- Wonder Zones
- 4D XD Motion Theater
- Indoor Ropes Course
- Laser Tag Orlando
- The Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show
Andretti Indoor Karting and Games
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
MUSEUMS, LIBRARIES, AND HISTORIC HOMES
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition Orlando
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando
Mennello Museum of American Art
Wells’ Built Museum Of African American History
Larry E. Smedley National Vietnam War Museum
The Orange County Regional History Center
World of Chocolate Museum and Café
Louis Comfort Tiffany Collection – The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts (Eatonville, FL)
Hannibal Square Heritage Center (Winter Park, FL)
Winter Park History Museum (Winter Park, FL)
Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum (Winter Park, FL)
Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens (Winter Park, FL)
HISTORIC LANDMARKS AND BUILDINGS
Tinker Field History Plaza at Camping World Stadium
PARKS, PLAYGROUNDS, GREENSPACES, AND BEACHES
Lake Eola Park and Playgrounds
Dr. P. Phillips Community Park
Cherry Tree Park and Playground
Bill Frederick Park and Pool at Turkey Lake
Split Oak Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area
Airport Lakes Park and Playgrounds
Colonel Joe Kittinger Park and Playground
Lake Fairview Park and Playground
Lake Ivanhoe Park and Playground
SPORTING VENUES AND EVENTS
Addition Financial Arena at University of Central Florida
Bounce House at University of Central Florida
Orlando City Soccer Club MLS Soccer
OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES AND ADVENTURES
Lake Eola Park Orlando Swan Boats
Native Bass Fishing Charters Orlando
Close Encounters Fishing Charters
Central Florida Sight Fishing Charters
iOutdoor Fishing Adventures Orlando
Adventures in Florida Kayaking
Florida Kayaking Tours and Adventures
BK Adventure – Bioluminescence Tours, Biking and Kayaking
Painted Horizons Hot Air Balloon Tours
Air Force Fun Helicopter Tours
Battleground Orlando Tactical Laser Tag
Paintball World Sports Complex
Wilderness Back Trail Adventure Segway Tour
Fort Gatlin Recreation Complex
Hawaiian Rumble Adventure Golf
Grand Cypress Golf Club at Evermore Resort
The Ritz-Carlton Golf Club, Orlando, Grande Lakes
International Orlando HeliTours
Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge
Disney’s Lake Buena Vista Golf Course
Disney’s Oak Trail Golf Course
Tranquilo Golf Course at Four Seasons Resort Orlando
Disney World Guided Fishing Excursions
Harmony Golf Preserve (Harmony, FL)
Leading Edge Helicopters (Kissimmee, FL)
Wallaby Ranch Hang Gliding (Davenport, FL)
ZOOS AND ANIMAL EXPERIENCES
Back to Nature Wildlife Refuge
Soul Haven Ranch Miniature Horses (Winter Garden, FL)
BOTANICAL GARDENS AND NATURE CENTERS
Tibet-Butler Preserve Nature Center
PERFORMING ARTS
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre
Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra
Central Florida Community Arts
Florida Symphony Youth Orchestra
CREATIVE AND CONTEMPORARY ARTS
Orlando Florida West Art District (Street Art)
WestART Walls (Street Art)
COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCES
- Addition Financial Arena
- Bounce House
- Baseball
- Men’s Basketball
- Women’s Basketball
- Cheerleading
- Women’s Cross Country
- Football
- Men’s Golf
- Women’s Golf
- Women’s Rowing
- Men’s Soccer
- Women’s Soccer
- Softball
- Men’s Tennis
- Women’s Tennis
- Women’s Track & Field
- Women’s Volleyball
FACTORY TOURS, PRODUCT EXPERIENCES, AND TASTINGS
Chocolate Kingdom – Factory Tours
AGRICULTURAL EXPERIENCES
SHOPPING AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICTS
- Central Business District
- City District
- Creative Village
- Lake Eola Heights
- Lake Cherokee Historic District
- North Quarter District
- Parramore Heritage Neighborhood
- South Eola
- Thornton Park Main Street District
INDOOR ENTERTAINMENT
World’s Largest Entertainment McDonald’s & PlayPlace
Universal Cinemark at Universal CityWalk Orlando
iFLY Indoor Skydiving – Orlando
Cinemark Artegon Marketplace and XD
Putting Edge – Glow-in-the-Dark Mini-Golf
Boardwalk Bowl Entertainment Center
Kings Entertainment Orlando (21+ After 10pm)
RELIGIOUS SITES, SHRINES, AND MONUMENTS
Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe
St James Roman Catholic Cathedral
St Jude Maronite Catholic Church
St Issac Jogues Catholic Church
Cathedral of St. Luke, Orlando, Florida
HISTORIC MEMORIALS AND CEMETERIES
Woodlawn Memorial Park & Funeral Home
GROWN UP FUN!
Castle Church Brewing Community
Hourglass Brewing at Hourglass District
Orange County Brewers (Lake Mary, FL)
Axe On Axe Off (Age 10+)
Epic Axe Throwing (Age 13+)
Stumpy’s Hatchet House – Axe Throwing (21+)
Mama’s Comedy Show (R Humor, Older Teens+)
SPECIAL EVENTS!
Orlando International Guitar and Music Expo
OTHER GREAT IDEAS!
Princess Carriage Tours of Orlando (Winter Garden, FL)
Aerophile – The World Leader in Balloon Flight
Orange County Convention Center
Polynesian Fire Luau Dinner Show
Wantilan Luau – A Festive Feast with Fire Dancers
The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue
NEARBY CITES TO EXPLORE
PLANNING RESOURCES
RECOMMENDED PRODUCTS
Read Around America: Florida Book List
SHOPPING
Gypsy Crystals Herb & Metaphysical Shoppe
Avalon All Things Rare and Magickal
Orlando International Premium Outlets
Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets
Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores
M&M’S World Orlando at Disney Springs
DINING
LOCAL FLAVOR
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ASIAN CUISINE
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MEXICAN CUISINE
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LATIN CUISINE
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ITALIAN CUISINE
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OTHER GREAT MEAL IDEAS
World’s Largest Entertainment McDonald’s & PlayPlace
FRUITS, JUICES, BOWLS, & SHAKES
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VEGAN & VEGETARIAN FRIENDLY
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COFFEE SHOPS
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BUBBLE TEA
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SWEET TREATS
World of Chocolate Museum and Café
Chocolate Kingdom – Factory Tours
Farris and Foster’s Chocolate Factory
The Ganachery at Disney Springs
Goofy’s Candy Company at Disney Springs
LODGING
HOTELS / MOTELS
CONDOS / APARTMENTS
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PRIVATE HOMES / CABINS
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BED & BREAKFASTS
Soul Haven Ranch Victorian Guest House (Winter Garden, FL)
RV PARKS / CAMPGROUNDS
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OTHER IDEAS
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