Discover unforgettable adventures at attractions beyond Orlando’s world-famous theme parks.


Updated Jan. 28, 2026

Orlando offers no shortage of things to do. Sure, we’re the Theme Park Capital of the World. But did you know that we also have a vast range of attractions and recreational activities beyond theme parks, including outdoor adventures, standalone attractions and other unforgettable ways to play?

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To guide you, we’ve compiled a list of Orlando’s top outdoor and indoor attractions. Because we know you’re going to want to spend time at our theme parks — but we wouldn’t want you to think they’re the only reason to visit Orlando.

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Outdoor Attractions & Activities Beyond the Parks

The opportunities for outdoor fun in and around Orlando are endless, including ziplining, airboat rides, animal encounters and much more. For additional information on these and other outdoor experiences, visit our Nature & Outdoors, Sports and Golf pages.

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Adventure Outdoor Paddle

Adventure Outdoor Paddle

Discover Central Florida’s beauty with Adventure Outdoor Paddle. Located in Tavares, about 40 minutes north of Orlando, they offer guided kayaking and paddleboarding tours and rentals through the enchanting Dora Canal on the Harris Chain of Lakes, showcasing lush landscapes, diverse wildlife and pristine waters.

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United Arts of Central Florida’s Art Tour in Downtown Orlando’s City District

Art Tours

Orlando’s vibrant art scene offers culture, creativity and lots of local flavor for those who crave something different — and now, you can explore it all with the new Art Tours presented by United Arts of Central Florida. Visiting museums, galleries and sculpture gardens, plus some foodie faves, the outdoor/indoor walking tours started in fall 2024 and include Downtown Orlando, Loch Haven Cultural Park and Winter Park. Experience all three for a different taste of Orlando.

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BK Adventure

BK Adventure

Experience bioluminescent tours near Cocoa Beach, Cape Canaveral and Titusville — just 45 minutes from Orlando — with BK Adventure. Paddle glowing waters in clear kayaks, tandem kayaks or family-friendly rafts for a bucket-list Florida adventure.

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Black Hammock Airboat & Pontoon Rides

Black Hammock Airboat & Pontoon Rides

One of the highlights of any airboat tour is spotting alligators, birds and other native wildlife, and Black Hammock Airboat & Pontoon Rides has them in spades. Tours range from 30 – 60 minutes, with day, night and sunset options available. Private tours are also available by request.

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Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures

Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures

About an hour south of Orlando’s main tourism districts, Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures invites you to glide across the headwaters of the Florida Everglades at speeds up to 40 mph aboard six-passenger airboats. During the 45-minute tour, you’ll encounter areas untouched by man and see a wide range of exotic wildlife. Night expeditions, which last an hour, are also available.

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Catboat Escapes

Catboat Escapes

Captain your own personal catamaran across some of the cleanest waterways in Florida at Catboat Escapes, located in Clermont about 40 minutes west of Orlando’s main tourism districts. Glide across open wetlands, through cypress trees, across vast lakes and down into Cypress Cove, with Spanish moss dangling above you as your personal guide tells entertaining stories about the Crooked River and the community that lives around it.

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Congo River Golf

Play award-winning miniature golf at Congo River Golf in Kissimmee close to Walt Disney World® Resort. As you play, explore the Congo and experience tranquil waterfalls, mysterious caves, tropical rainforests, challenging golf holes and more on an unforgettable African adventure.

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Crazy Gator Airboat Tours

Crazy Gator Airboat Tours

Explore Lake Toho on a guided 1-hour excursion from Crazy Gator Airboat Tours. Learn about native Florida plants and wildlife from an expert airboat captain, then head back to shore for a photo of you holding a baby alligator. Choose from day, sunset or night tours to suit your sightseeing schedule.

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Crystal River Watersports

Crystal River Watersports

A family-owned tour center, Crystal River Watersports has two decades’ experience providing sustainable, eco-responsible opportunities to enjoy Florida’s Nature Coast — including the chance to swim and snorkel with manatees. They’re northwest of Orlando on Florida’s west coast.

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Dinosaur World

Dinosaur World

Explore more than 200 life-size dinosaurs in a natural setting at Dinosaur World, located about an hour west of Orlando in Plant City. Exhibits and activities include a museum with real artifacts and an animatronic dino display, a Boneyard and Skeleton Garden, two shows, fossil dig and gem excavation, and more.

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Discovery Kayak & SUP

Discovery Kayak & SUP

Relax in style in a kayak or on a stand-up paddleboard (SUP) as you paddle and float downriver from Silver Springs State Park to Ray Wayside Park with Discovery Kayak & SUP. Expert guides and naturalists will instruct and educate you along the 5.5-mile path through the heart of the Florida jungle.

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Epic Paddle Adventures

Epic Paddle Adventures

Epic Paddle Adventures invites you to explore crystal-clear springs, search for marine life on the intercoastal, and enjoy some local sunshine on one of Orlando’s many gorgeous lakes. They pride themselves on providing hands-on, intensive instruction so you can feel comfortable on the water and focus on having the journey of a lifetime.

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Florida Paddle Excursions

Florida Paddle Excursions

Explore the pristine waters of one of Central Florida’s most picturesque gems, the Emerald Cut, via an inflatable paddleboard tour with Florida Paddle Excursions. They’re in Apopka about 30 minutes from downtown Orlando.

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Fun Spot America

Fun Spot America

Fun Spot America is Central Florida’s only family-owned theme park, and it has two locations: International Drive, aka I-Drive, in Orlando and Kissimmee near Walt Disney World. Both provide the same level of fun, but they are distinct enough to allow for completely different experiences. Whether you’re a thrill-seeker or someone who prefers the lights and sounds of an arcade, these parks offer plenty of excitement for the entire family, including multi-level go-kart tracks and Orlando’s only wooden roller coaster.

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Gatorland

Gatorland

Situated on more than 100 acres, one of Orlando’s oldest attractions provides affordably priced family fun. See thousands of alligators and crocodiles, along with an aviary, a breeding marsh with observation tower, Florida panthers, a petting zoo, and a splash pad for younger visitors. Gatorland also offers one-of-a-kind reptilian exhibitions and special up-close encounters, as well as the separately ticketed Screamin’ Gator Zip Line and Stompin’ Gator Off-Road Adventure.

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Get Up and Go Kayaking at Rock Springs Run State Reserve

Get Up and Go Kayaking

About 40 minutes north of Orlando’s main tourism districts, Rock Springs at Kelly Park boasts a free-flowing spring that Mother Nature keeps at a consistently cool 68 degrees. It’s an ideal location for a memorable family adventure — and there’s no better way to really see it all than renting 100% clear kayaks from Get Up and Go Kayaking. They also offer tours on the the Winter Park Chain of Lakes, Rainbow Springs and Silver Springs.

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Green Meadows Petting Farm

Green Meadows Petting Farm

Close to Walt Disney World® Resort, Green Meadows Petting Farm offers engaging and educational experiences that are perfect for all ages. Enjoy hands-on experiences with friendly animals while enjoying the beauty of nature.

Hollywood Drive-In Golf at Universal CityWalk

Play two state-of-the-art, 18-hole courses that pay homage to creature classics of yesteryear: “The Haunting of Ghostly Greens,” based on vintage horror, and “Invaders From Planet Putt,” focusing on “little green men”-style science fiction. Hollywood Drive-In Golf is part of Universal CityWalk, the open-air dining, entertainment and shopping district at Universal Orlando Resort.

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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex

Walk among iconic flight-flown spacecraft, meet a real astronaut, go behind NASA’s gates, and feel the rumble of a live rocket launch at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, about an hour from Orlando on Florida’s east coast. Though the complex itself is primarily outdoors, it also features numerous indoor exhibit halls when you’re ready for a break from the weather.

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King’s Landing

King’s Landing

Located on Rock Springs Run, one of three main tributaries that feed the Wekiva River Basin, King’s Landing offers crystal-clear water, and abundance of wildlife and breathtaking views around every bend. Choose from self-guided rentals, eco tours and nightly camping escapes, all about 35 minutes north of Orlando.

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Nona Adventure Park

Nona Adventure Park

Make a splash at Nona Adventure Park with water-based, family-friendly adventures. Between the inflatable aqua park and obstacle course, wake cable course, ropes course, climbing tower, and rock walls, it’s one of many unique experiences awaiting you in the forward-thinking Lake Nona community, minutes from Orlando International Airport.

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Orlando Helicopter Adventures

Orlando Helicopter Adventures

Experience Orlando from a breathtaking new perspective with Orlando Helicopter Adventures, which is headquartered close to Walt Disney World® Resort. Soar up to 1,000 feet above our world-famous theme parks while taking in sweeping views of the surrounding landscape.

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Orlando Kart Center

Orlando Kart Center

Located about halfway between our main tourism districts and Orlando International Airport, Orlando Kart Center (OKC) offers outdoor go-karting on a 6/10-mile track and an 8/10-mile track, both with real curbing and bumps. Their karts are gas-powered and can go up to 45 mph, and there’s even an option to race your own go-kart if you have one.

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Orlando StarFlyer at ICON Park®

Orlando StarFlyer & Orlando SlingShot

Standing 450 feet tall, Orlando StarFlyer gives you the chance to zoom over International Drive at speeds up to 60 mph — if you dare. Close by, the Orlando SlingShot will catapult you 450 feet in the air at speeds reaching 100 mph, followed by a brief feeling of weightlessness before you come back to Earth. Prioritizing safety, the family-friendly thrill rides are two of many things to do at ICON Park® in the International Drive Entertainment District.

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Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park

Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park

Practice your best Tarzan yell before heading to Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park, which is minutes from Walt Disney World in Kissimmee. It features 97 challenges for climbers of every skill level, including swings, nets, ropes, a trapeze and other ways to show off. Safety is never an issue, either, as you’ll be securely clipped to a safety cable, and all guests receive a safety demonstration from trained instructors.

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Paradise Cove Watersports

Paradise Cove Watersports

Explore beautiful, 450-acre Lake Bryan close to the Orange County Convention Center aboard a brand-new fleet of Jet Skis at Paradise Cove Watersports. You can also ski, wakeboard and surf behind a top-of-the-line competition boat, hop on a tube, or sit back with some lakeside serenity.

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Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf

Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf

Ahoy, mateys — and fore! The affordably priced Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf on I-Drive has two nine-hole courses with lots of piratical flair, including cascading waterfalls, dungeons, tropical vegetation and an actual pirate ship.

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PopStroke

Spearheaded by golf legend Tiger Woods, PopStroke is an experiential golf and casual dining concept that merges a dynamic, technologically advanced, competitive golf environment with mouthwatering food, craft beer and handcrafted cocktails. They have locations in Orlando’s Waterford Lakes community east of downtown and in west Orlando.

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Revolution Adventures

Revolution Adventures

An off-road motor and fishing venue set in 230 acres of Florida countryside, Revolution Adventures is close to all major tourist attractions. You’re invited to jump in the driver’s seat for the guided adventure of a lifetime on all-terrain vehicles, dune buggies or even ARGO amphibious Mucky Ducks. Revolution also offers bass fishing on its private lake, as well as archery lessons and clay shooting. All equipment is included.

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Sailing Orlando

Sailing Orlando

Experience a daytime sail or sunset cruise aboard a 25-foot MacGregor sailboat on Orlando’s Lake Fairview with Sailing Orlando. Designed to be both entertaining and educational, the tours teach some sailing fundamentals while enjoying the Florida sun.

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The Showcase of Citrus

The Showcase of Citrus

Located in Clermont about an hour east of Orlando’s main tourism districts, The Showcase of Citrus is a family-owned and operated, 2,500-acre estate that cultivates over 50 varieties of citrus. From U-pick citrus to monster truck tours to gem mining to simply enjoying a relaxing picnic, there are activities for everyone of all ages.

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Showdown ATV

Showdown ATV

Get wild at Showdown ATV in Brooksville, about an hour west of Orlando. Embark on a thrilling, unforgettable — and safe — journey across the rugged terrains of Central Florida

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Spirit of the Swamp Airboat Rides

Spirit of the Swamp Airboat Rides

Glide through a beautiful, natural paradise of swamps, marshes and incredible wildlife at Spirit of the Swamp, about 30 minutes southeast of I-Drive. This operator uses small, six-passenger boats for an intimate experience, and private airboat rides are also available.

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Tom & Jerry’s Airboat Rides

Tom & Jerry’s Airboat Rides

Glide through hidden swamps and canals on a thrilling journey from Tom & Jerry’s Airboat Rides. Located one hour west of Orlando, this natural attraction features hour-long tours with prime gator-spotting opportunities day and night.

 

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Tank America

Tank America

Want to drive a tank but not prepared to join the military? Visit the only place in Florida where you can do so: Tank America. Take command of a real Abbott Self-Propelled Gun tank and conquer a half mile of obstacles, turns and hills with lots of surprises along the way.

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Venture Outdoors

Venture Outdoors

Get fully immersed in the natural beauty of Central Florida on a hike or kayak excursion with Venture Outdoors, which specializes in small group outings. Options include kayaking down the Wekiva River and Rock Springs Run, a Manatee Discovery Kayak Tour, and unforgettable hikes into the natural habitat of local wildlife.

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Wallaby Ranch Hang Gliding Flight Park

Wallaby Ranch Hang Gliding Flight Park

Using the latest tandem aerotowing techniques, Wallaby Ranch Hang Gliding Flight Park provides the safest, most enjoyable hang-gliding experience possible. Located southwest of Walt Disney World, they offer their signature Discovery Tandem Flights and hang-gliding instruction throughout the year.

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Wekiva Island

Wekiva Island

Located on the wild and scenic Wekiva River, Wekiva Island offers craft beer and wine, watercraft rentals, private cabanas, a food truck, an art gallery, and education center, and more. You can experience this slice of “real Florida” in Longwood, about 25 minutes north of downtown Orlando.

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West Orange Trail in Winter Garden (Courtesy West Orange Trail Bikes & Blades Co.)

West Orange Trail Bikes & Blades Co.

Stretching from Winter Garden in the south to Apopka in the north, the paved, 22-mile West Orange Trail is a must-visit for nature-lovers who come to Orlando — and Winter Garden’s West Orange Trail Bikes & Blades Co. puts it all in reach with hourly, daily and weekly rentals of road bikes, sport comfort bikes, kids bikes and trailers. They’ll even deliver to your hotel. Winter Garden is west of Orlando’s main tourism districts.

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Wild Florida Airboats, Gator Park & Drive-Thru Safari

Wild Florida Airboats, Gator Park & Drive-Thru Safari

At Wild Florida, travel deep into 4,200 acres of protected swamps, marshes and rivers that make up the headwaters of the Florida Everglades. On your journey, you’ll get an in-depth look at the gators, birds, eagles, trees and plants that can be found in the area’s beautiful wetlands. What’s more, airboat tickets include complimentary admission to the wildlife park and a hands-on gator demonstration. And now, you can drive a car through their Safari Park for a self-guided tour with more than 100 exotic animals and native Florida wildlife, just 45 minutes south of I-Drive.

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Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour
Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour

Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour

One of the area’s best hidden-gem attractions, the Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour offers a relaxing, narrated, one-hour cruise through the gorgeous waterways of Winter Park, about 30 minutes north of our main tourism districts. Along the way, you’ll see Rollins College, Kraft Azalea Gardens, Winter Park’s Isle of Sicily, multimillion-dollar mansions and an abundance of wildlife.

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Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

Zoos

Nestled in lush, tropical foliage, Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens is home to 23 acres of native gardens and more than 500 animals. It also features an insect zoo, a reptile house, a children’s area with animals you can feed and pet, a splash playground, and the Seminole Aerial Adventures zip-line attraction. The zoo is located in Sanford, about 40 minutes north of our main tourism districts.

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Other zoos in the Central Florida area include Brevard Zoo on Florida’s east coast, notable for offering kayak tours that go past live animal exhibits. And on the west coast, ZooTampa is ranked among USA Today’s 10 Best Zoos.

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Indoor Attractions Beyond the Parks

Orlando has indoor activities for all ages and interests — from making your own Crayola crayon or indoor skydiving, to experiencing an upside-down “amusement park for the mind” or putting pedal to the metal on high-speed go-karts. Visit our AttractionsArts & Entertainment, and Shopping pages for even more ideas on ways to have indoor fun in Orlando.

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Activate Games

Activate Games

New to Pointe Orlando, Activate Games invites you to jump, dodge, throw and problem-solve your way through high-energy challenges designed to test the mind and body. Between cooperative and competitive modes, plus multiple difficulty levels, no two visits are the same.

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Andretti Indoor Karting & Games

Andretti Indoor Karting & Games

Race with a legend at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games — the only indoor karting experience endorsed by Mario Andretti. Adjacent to International Drive and the Orange County Convention Center, this 150,000-square-foot facility features multi-level indoor karting, 12 lanes of boutique bowling, more than 120 arcade and prize games, two-story laser tag, six virtual-reality racing simulators, a motion theater, and an extreme ropes course with a curved-rail zipline, as well as a full-service restaurant and bars.

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Beer Spa

Beer Spa

Enjoy frosty mugs of local brews while you unwind in the signature beer soak hot tubs at Beer Spa, part of the International Drive area. The tubs get filled with beer’s main ingredients — water, hops, malty and brewer’s yeast — helping to relax tight muscles, purify the skin, lock in moisture and reduce stress. Speaking of reducing stress, admission includes unlimited brews from the self-service taps right next to your tub. Bottoms up!

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Chocolate Kingdom — Interactive Factory Adventure Tour

Chocolate Kingdom — Interactive Factory Adventure Tour

Embark on a delicious journey at Chocolate Kingdom — Interactive Factory Adventure Tour in Orlando’s I-Drive entertainment district. Joined by a handsome prince and his dragon sidekick, your personal tour guide will take you through a Cacao Tree Greenhouse, a one-of-a-kind Chocolate Museum, a Mystical River of Chocolate, and a Bean-to-the-Bar Micro Batch Factory that uses old-world machinery. You’ll even have the opportunity to create a customized chocolate bar.

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Crayola Experience at The Florida Mall®

Crayola Experience

Enjoy a full day of creative play and colorful fun with more than two dozen hands-on activities at the family-friendly Crayola Experience, located at The Florida Mall®. Covering two stories and 70,000 square feet, Crayola Experience invites you to name and wrap your own Crayola crayon, and learn how crayons are made in a fun live show. You can also sculpt colorful creations at the Crayola Model Magic compound, watch as your digital art comes to life on a huge interactive wall, and melt crayons down into shapes.

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Crush Yard

Crush Yard

Pickleball, food and drinks, events, and social connection come together at Crush Yard, close to Walt Disney World® Resort in Kissimmee. Players of all levels are welcome, and their versatile spaces can accommodate groups of all sizes.

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Batmobile at Orlando Auto Museum, Part of Dezerland Park

Dezerland Park

Part of the I-Drive Entertainment District, Dezerland Park is a destination in its own right with numerous indoor attractions to enjoy. Things to do include Orlando Auto Museum, The Pinball Palace, Arcade Orlando, Bowling Orlando, Jump Start Trampoline Park, Karting Orlando and Axecelsior Axe Throwing, among others.

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Drive Shack

Drive Shack

Leave Lake Nona with the perfect golf swing courtesy of Drive Shack, where you’ll play from climate-controlled, covered driving bays. Offering an innovative take on the sport, this venue turns golf into fun games like ShackJack, which is based on classic blackjack, and Monster Hunt, where you destroy monsters to save a princess. After your game, take a break with mouthwatering food and beverages on the outdoor deck overlooking Lake Nona.

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EDGE Escape Room

EDGE Escape Room

Located in Kissimmee near Walt Disney World® Resort, EDGE Escape Room features state-of-the-art puzzles, immersive themes, family-friendly rooms and a team dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences.

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The Escape Game Orlando

The Escape Game Orlando

Located in the heart of I-Drive, and rated as Orlando’s No. 1 escape room by TripAdvisor, The Escape Game offers immersive, 60-minute adventures that bring epic stories to life in a one-of-a-kind tactile experience. You and your team will work together to find clues, overcome challenges and ultimately complete a mission. Escaping will require teamwork, communication, wits, a sense of adventure and most importantly: you.

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Escapology

Escapology

At Escapology on International Drive, you and up to seven companions race against the clock to find clues, solve puzzles and escape inside of 60 minutes. Scenarios include Scooby-Doo and the Spooky Castle Adventure, Murder on the Orient Express, Antidote, 7 Deadly Sins, Mansion Murder, Narco, and Under Pressure, with Star Trek: Quantum Filament and Lost City coming soon.

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ICON Park® Indoor Attractions

The adventures continue at ICON Park with indoor attractions for the whole family to enjoy.

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The Orlando Eye by Merlin Entertainments at ICON Park®

The Orlando Eye by Merlin Entertainments

Technically speaking, The Orlando Eye is outdoors, but you’ll experience it in climate-controlled comfort aboard one of the roomy, Wi-Fi-enabled capsules. Towering over International Drive, the 400-foot-tall observation wheel will give you an unbeatable view of Orlando.

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Madame Tussauds Orlando at ICON Park®

Madame Tussauds Orlando

At Madame Tussauds Orlando, you can rub shoulders with lifelike stars from film and television, music, sports, pop culture, and history. You can even meet some of the world’s best-known superheroes as part of Justice League: A Call for Heroes featuring the stars of DC Entertainment’s Justice League motion pictures, including Batman, Wonder Woman, Superman, Aquaman, The Flash and Cyborg — and photography is always welcome.

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Museum of Illusions at ICON Park®

Museum of Illusions

Billed as a brain-bending “edutainment” experience, Museum of Illusions boasts more than 50 incredible exhibits. Dive into a wild collection of interactive, immersive and decidedly incomprehensible exhibits based on math, science and psychology, all designed to blow your mind.

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SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium at ICON Park®

SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium

Dive deep into an underwater world of wonder at SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium. Soak up incredible views from Orlando’s only 360-degree underwater tunnel, where sharks and rays swim overhead, and gaze at breathtaking creatures as you walk through themed habitats. It also features a special play area for younger guests.

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iFLY Orlando Indoor Skydiving

iFLY Orlando Indoor Skydiving

If you’ve always wanted to experience skydiving but aren’t too keen on the whole “jumping out of a plane” aspect, head to iFLY Orlando on International Drive. There’s no parachute and no jumping. Instead, you’ll float on a cushion of air thanks to iFLY’s innovative, vertical wind-tunnel technology. It’s safe for guests as young as 3, and you’ll be guided by a personal flight instructor.

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Kings Dining & Entertainment

Kings Dining & Entertainment

Between 22 ten-pin bowling lanes, four full-size billiards tables, numerous table games, more than 60 giant HDTVs and other dynamic diversions — not to mention a full-service, chef-driven restaurant and two premium bars — a good time is easy to find at Kings Dining & Entertainment. It’s part of the I-Drive Entertainment District.

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K1 Speed Orlando

K1 Speed Orlando

Part of the I-Drive Entertainment District, K1 Speed Orlando is a single-track racing center with performance-focused electric go-karts that can reach speeds of 45 mph. It also features a miniature bowling alley, arcade games, pool tables, a full bar, an ice cream parlor, and a full-service, made-to-order kitchen.

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Main Event Entertainment at Pointe Orlando

Main Event Entertainment

Eat, bowl and play at Main Event Entertainment, part of the Pointe Orlando entertainment and dining district near the Orange County Convention Center. Explore over 55,000 square feet of fun with state-of-the-art bowling, laser tag, high ropes adventure courses, billiards and over 100 interactive video games. Top it all off with dining experiences ranging from fast-casual to chef-inspired as well as a wide selection of creative cocktails, beer and wine.

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Real Wrestling Experience

Real Wrestling Experience

Located in Longwood north of downtown Orlando, House of Champions offers Real Wrestling Experience parties where your group can witness a private wrestling show, complete with WWE-style entrances for you and all of your guests. You can even make an in-ring appearance if desired, and lessons are also available.

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Ripley’s Believe It or Not!®

Ripley’s Believe It or Not!®

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! on I-Drive looks like it’s falling into a massive Florida sinkhole — but don’t worry, it’s not going anywhere. Inside the 10,000-square-foot venue, be amazed, astounded and thoroughly entertained as you explore unusual and fascinating exhibits collected by world-famous traveler Robert Ripley and his successors.

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Sandbox VR

Sandbox VR

Part of Pointe Orlando, Sandbox VR is a futuristic VR experience for group of up to six people, inviting you to see and physically interact with everyone inside, just like the real world. Built by video game industry veterans, these exclusive worlds will make you feel like you’re living inside a game or movie.

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Think Escape Games

Think Escape Games

Close to Walt Disney World, Think Escape Games offers immersive, story-driven escape room adventures — plus outdoor games that let you explore the heart of Old Town. Choose from indoor scenarios like Bubba’s Basement Bargains, Two Can Keep a Secret, Exit Protocol, and Smoke and Mirrors, or take the fun outdoors with Bachelor Royale and Operation Mindfall, all of which are ideal for team building, birthdays and parties.

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition

At Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition on I-Drive, step back in time to April 1912 and learn the stories of real passengers and crew who sailed on the Titanic, told through more than 300 real artifacts and historical memorabilia recovered from the wreck site plus full-scale room re-creations. A Titanic Dinner Gala experience is also available.

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Topgolf Orlando

Topgolf Orlando

Just off I-Drive and adjacent to the Orange County Convention Center, Topgolf Orlando offers a fresh spin on golf using climate-controlled driving bays where you can use the provided clubs or bring your own. Play matches elements of traditional golf with darts, and the action is complemented by a chef-inspired menu and full-service bars.

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Will to Escape

Will to Escape

Close to the Orange County Convention Center, Will to Escape has challenges for all ages. The whole family can have fun working together to solve puzzles, uncover clues and achieve a common goal — all without their cellphones.

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WonderWorks at Pointe Orlando

WonderWorks Orlando

Billed as an indoor amusement park for the mind, WonderWorks offers 35,000 square feet of “edu-tainment” with more than 100 hands-on exhibits designed to challenge the mind and spark the imagination. Just look for the famous upside-down building at Pointe Orlando on International Drive — the result of a once top-secret laboratory in the Bermuda Triangle that wound up in Orlando following an experiment gone awry. It’s also home to the Outta Control Magic Comedy Dinner Show.

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