Orlando Guide - Other Activities - Page 1A trip to the beach (Gulf Coast near Bradenton)
Having experienced the wonders and thrill of the theme parks, we decided to take it easy and head off to the warm waters of the Gulf Coast. We packed the maps, bags; surfboards and the all-important cool box and started our journey. Our destination... Try a baseball game!
As well as visiting the many theme attractions Central Florida has to offer we decided we’d like to watch a baseball game – a traditional American game. We found out that the Tampa Rays played at Tropicana Field, St Petersburg and that... ICE at Gaylords
I know that we go to Florida for sunshine but it is sometimes a pleasure to get really cold.Every year Gaylord Palms produce ICE, which is a spectacular celebration of ice sculpture on a large scale.The temperature is maintained at 9... Kissimmee Old Town
If you fancy going somewhere a little different while you are in Florida, you can’t do better than a trip to Kissimmee Old Town. On our last visit we were determined to see some of the places we hadn’t seen before & we had a great afternoon... "Are we nearly there yet?"
This is something that always makes our family laugh when we recall the story. It happened on our first trip to Orlando in Aug. 2004, we had been there about a week and had decided to give the parks a rest and do a days shopping. It was a... Surfs Up Dude !
Next time you are over in Orlando why not use the opportunity to learn a new skill and have a great family day out at the same time – have a go at Surfing.You will need to get yourself over to the East Coast where the bigger waves are which... Gatorland - A Relaxing Alternative to the Parks!
If you’re sick of the parks would like to get a taste of the real Florida, go to Gatorland! We went in May, and what a great place it is! Much more than just alligators, the property is over 100 acres. We started off walking on the boardwalk, where... Historic Bok Santuary - Gardens – BellTower – Estate
The Historic Bok Sanctuary with its magnificent Tower and gardens is one of Polk Counties best kept secrets. Having visited the Orlando area over 18 times this is the first time we had heard of this place! The sanctuary is situated on one of... Non-Disney things to do in Florida
We came to Florida last year needing relaxation: after the flight we had spent an extra hour and a half stewing on the plane and then another two hours in the airport after that! There was nothing to drink or eat and temperatures were in the... See orlando by Helicopter
There can be little doubt that the best way to get a feel for a place is from the air and a helicopter is the ideal way to do it. There are a number of Helicopter companies operating in the Orlando area. There are two operators on Irlo Bronson... “Ice” At Gaylord Palms Resort and Convention Centre
The “Ice” spectacular at Gaylord Palms features a real Winter Wonderland for all ages. Everything has been created out of ice (two million pounds of it, if you read the literature provided). So, if you thought that Florida was just sunshine, palm... Golfing in Florida for all Ages
When you’re fed up of lying by the pool all day (or at least the kids are!), you know its time for some activity & Florida is the ideal place for those with their eye on golf! Up until now our sport mad twelve-year-old has only played on... A Day at the Beach (Sometimes you need a break from Mickey!!)
Florida boasts 663 miles of beaches and our favourite is Anna Maria Island on the Gulf coast. It takes about 2 hours to drive there from Orlando so we usually leave about 8am and set off home when the sun goes down (spectacular sunsets! ).... Sea Screamer at Clearwater
We drove to Clearwater on our last visit to Florida as I saw advertised on the Forum for a boat called the sea screamer. I called first to make a reservation but was told that the quay office opened at 10. 00 am and it was first come first serve.... Discovery Cove - A Review
Visiting Discovery Cove was a Christmas present for the whole family. With prices around $259 plus tax per person it is an expensive day out for a family of five. However, we had an amazing time and with some of the add-ons, it turned out to be... Champions Gate Golf Academy
Golf Lesson at the Champions Gate David Leadbetter Golf Academy-1 Hour Private LessonLocated at Champions Gate in Orlando the David Leadbetter Golf Academy is a brilliant academy where you can learn from some of the best golf instructors in... Crazy Golf
During every holiday we have ever had – from Bridlington to Florida (oh excluding Hong Kong) we have always played crazy golf with the kids. It has always been a fun way for all of the family to participate, although I have to say hubby does take it... Boggy Creek
If you want something to do for half a day whilst visiting Central Florida that’s a bit different from the large commercial theme parks, visit Boggy Creek and take an airboat ride.It’s about 30 minutes drive out into the local Florida... Kissimmee State Arena Rodeo - KSARodeo
Every Friday night, except in December, at the Kissimmee Sports Arena on South Hoagland Blvd there is a Rodeo. The Rodeo has a local feel rather than a staged theme park show as it’s a competition between riders rather than a show.After... Wet n Wild
Located just five minutes from Universal Studios, Wet n Wild is quickly becoming Orlando’s best water park. With over thirty rides for all different ages it has something for everyone. The Bomb Bay. Guests enter a bomb like capsule only to... 20 articles found
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