You’ve finally been convinced there is life beyond Epcot Center in Orlando,Florida. If you decide to forego the crowds and dare to be different, you will need options. Here is a short list of hotels in Orlando but more importantly, things to do should someone entice you to visit the home of Disney World.
Greenwood Urban Wetlands
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Space and Galaxies at the Kennedy Space Center
Most everyone has some memory of the spaceships launching from Kennedy Space Center. A visit to Orlando offers the perfect opportunity to visit this incredible place. Tour NASA’s launch and landing facilities, fiddle with the interactive simulators, and possibly even meet a member of NASA’s Astronaut Corps. Buy a Space Pass Plus, which is valid for two days and includes the Space Center Visitors Complex, IMAX® space films, all exhibits and shows.
Alligators and Everglades on a Swamp Excursion.
There is no point asking whether you’ve ever contemplated eating fried alligator if you’ve never even seen a real alligator. At the Orlando 45 Swamp Excursion in Central Florida’s Everglades, you can spend 45 minutes under the guidance of an experienced Master Captain in the Florida wetlands where cypress trees grow. Wildlife is overhead and all around as birds make their way from the north. You will speed through the water in a Certified Coast Guard Airboat with the wind blowing through your hair.
Window Shopping at the Mall at Millennia
Rarely does one get away without at least one day of window shopping while on vacation. Purveyors of fine shopping who are generally disinterested in this sport will love the Mall at Millennia. Described as upscale yet accessible, this is a destination where more than half of the 150-plus shops are unique within the Orlando market. This Mall ranks among the world’s Top Ten performing shopping centers which means there are gems to be found. Save a little money for shopping.
Professional Football Without the Tailgating
If you have been unsuccessful at getting ideal tickets for your hometown football team, consider attending Arena Football with the Orlando Predators. This team is part of the third longest-running professional football league in North America, founded in 1987. You’ll see the highest level of professional indoor American football in the United States.
Rebounderz for Trampoline Exercise
Come out of your comfort zone and visit Rebounderz of Orlando for some exercise. Rebounderz features trampoline rebounding floors and angled rebounding side walls with a state of the art foam pit. The Rebounderz Indoor Trampoline Arena includes dodge ball and fitness programs. Get your waiver before arriving to save time, as all jumpers must sign a waiver, no exceptions.
Even though you may consider this a nontraditional list, it is guaranteed to stave off boredom.
This post is part of the Hipmunk City Love Project. I was compensated for this post but the opinions are my own.
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