What to Visit in Orlando Besides the Parks

Orlando, FL is home to some of the best parks in the world, but it is also home to many attractions and unique experiences. From shows to zip lines, there are so many places to visit in Orlando besides the theme parks! We do like parks–we love Disney World, Universal Orlando, and SeaWorld Orlando–but for those days you need a break from the parks, here we share a list of 50 things to do in Orlando that you will love all with your family:

“From shows to zip lines,

there are so many places to

visit in Orlando besides

the theme parks!”

Entertainment

Drive on the best go-kart tracks in Orlando and fun roller coasters at Fun Spot America
Get the best view of the city at ICON Orlando
Challenge your mind with educational and exciting attractions at WonderWorks
Be surprised by incredible rarities at Ripley’s Believe It or Not
Go on an epic mini-golf adventure at Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf
Go back in time and get to know a classic Florida city in Old Town Kissimmee
Create your own custom crayon in the Crayola Experience
Explore the galaxy and become an astronaut for a day at the Kennedy Space Center
Learn the art of magic in The Great Magic Hall

Nature and Parks

Admire 50 acres of beautiful trees, palm trees, vineyards, roses, camellias and more at Harry P. Leu Gardens
Go for a walk in Lake Eola Park or rent a pedal boat
Explore the ocean and feed sea creatures at Sea Life Orlando Aquarium
Interact with beautiful native Florida animals with Exotic Animal Experience
Meet the amazing ecosystem of Florida in Tibet-Butler Preserve
Get up close to unique animals like zebras and many more at the Safari Wilderness Ranch
Become a trainer for a day in Gatorland!

Purchases

Go shopping, have lunch with your family, go to the movies or ride a balloon at Disney Springs
Find some of the brands of your favorite designers in Mall at Millennia
Shop at one of the most popular shopping centers in the area, The Florida Mall
Watch a movie, buy or dine near some of the best attractions in Pointe Orlando
Play golf, buy souvenirs or lunch at Universal’s City Walk

Outdoor activities

Rent a rowing table on the beautiful island of Wekiva or Lake Killarney with Paddleboard Orlando
Create beautiful memories from on high with Orlando Balloon Rides
Enjoy the best jetski experience in Orlando with Extreme Jet Ski of Orlando
Explore mangrove tunnels or tour the Everglades with Florida Everglades Airboat Tour
Swim with manatees in Crystal River!
Horseback riding along one of the best trails in the area with Florida Wildlife Horseback Safari
Enjoy the tropical climate of Florida at ShipWreck Island Water Park

Museums

See more than 40 exhibitions and 400 animal skeletons in SKELETONS: Animals Unveiled
Get closer to some of your favorite celebrities and historical figures at Madame Tussauds Orlando
Research, discover and awaken your curiosity at the Orlando Science Center
Learn the history of America through paintings at the Orlando Museum of Art
See some of the artifacts and objects found at the Titanic The Artifact Exhibition
Try different types of chocolate at The World of Chocolate Museum

Concerts and Shows

Escape to an out of this world experience with the amazing acrobats of La Nouba Cirque Du Soleil
Celebrate art, technology, and music with an incredible performance from Blue Man Group
Become part of a battle between knights in the Medieval Times
Watch a Broadway Show at the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Browse and enjoy an exciting and tasty adventure at Pirate’s Dinner Adventure
Become a detective and solve the great mystery in Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show

Adventure

Have an indoor skydiving experience like no other at iFly Orlando
Solve puzzles and puzzles and try to escape in Escapology
Compete against your friends and become the last NASCAR Kart Racing I-Drive champion
Travel through a military base full of zombies and survive the mission in Zombie Outbreak
Stroll through 220 acres with an ATV with Revolution Off Road
Enjoy a 1,200ft high-flying trip on the Screamin ‘Gator Zip Line
Jump all the more in a place full of trampolines in AirHeads Trampoline Arena

What are your favorite things to do in Orlando?

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