De-stress in Orlando with real wrestling and more — including the chance to drive a tank.

Coming to Orlando to de-stress? We have you covered. Check out our tips for a tranquil wellness retreat if that’s your style — or keep reading if you crave action-packed ways to turn stress into smiles. From hard-hitting wrestling to throwing axes, and breaking a room full of stuff to driving a real tank, here’s your guide to beating stress into submission in Orlando.

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Get in the Ring

Located in Longwood north of downtown Orlando, House of Champions gives you two ways to enjoy — and participate in — authentic wrestling. First, they offer 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.

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If that’s not enough action, book an hour or two of private ring time so you and your friends can throw down. They also have a Pro Wrestling School with a free first session — perfect for anyone dreaming of glory in the squared circle.

Drive a Tank … Over Cars

No current or previous military service is needed to drive a real tank at Tank America — and it’s the only place in Florida where civilians get the opportunity. Take command of a 17-ton FV433 Abbot tank as you negotiate hairpin turns and barrel through a 75-foot-long mud hole. You can even drive over and crush a car!

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Tank America also features a 2,100-square-foot, air-conditioned facility packed with authentic military decor, props and memorabilia. You’ll find them east of downtown Orlando and north of Orlando International Airport.

Throw Axes

Unleash your inner lumberjack, fantasy hero or slasher flick villain at axe-throwing attractions throughout Orlando. One of the best can be found at Dezerland Park: The Brass Axe & Darts, where you can book anywhere from 30 minutes to two full hours of axe-flinging fun. Other local axe attractions include Bananas Axe Cabana, The Axe Trap, Epic Axe Throwing, Rockstar Axe Throwing and others.

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Part of the International Drive (I-Drive) Entertainment District, Dezerland is an indoor amusement park with tons of other things to do. Choose from go-kart racing, bowling, arcade games, pinball and much more — including the Orlando Auto Museum, a 250,000-square-foot collection of rare vehicles.

Host a Rager

No, we’re not suggesting you throw a wild party (though they can also relieve stress) — we’re talking about booking time at one of Orlando’s rage room attractions. Also known as smash rooms, wreck rooms or even anger rooms, these unique venues invite you to safely destroy a wide range of objects, including glass, using baseball bats, sledge hammers and other blunt weapons. The emphasis is on “safely,” as you’ll have to don protective gear before you start smashing.

Some of the top choices include Rage Room Orlando north of Universal Orlando Resort, plus Orlando Rage Room and Bigfoot Axe Throwers & Rage Room in Kissimmee near Walt Disney World® Resort.

Get Batty

Rage rooms aren’t the only place where you can de-stress with a bat in Orlando, as we also have more batting cages than you can, well, swing a bat at. West of downtown Orlando and north of the theme parks in Winter Garden, D-BAT and Gradum Gswing are great places to start.

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You can also get in the swing of things at Baseball Paradise close to Universal Orlando, while R5 Baseball has the hits close to Orlando International Airport. Select Orlando resorts offer batting cage facilities, too; check with your preferred properties to learn more.

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