Fun things to do in Orlando
If having fun is your aim, Orlando is definitely the place to achieve your goal.
Walt Disney World
In Orlando, the first words in the business of having fun would be "theme parks". No matter the day of
the week or the time of year, Orlando's spectacular collection of theme parks serves up the fun by the bucket.
Walt Disney World is at the top of the formidable list. Whether you're taking the kids to visit the Magic Kingdom,
learning something of scientific value at the Epcot Centre or marvelling at the antics of the Cirque de Soleil cast,
it's an all-round fun experience that'll excite and delight the whole family. Thanks to its perennial popularity,
you won't get all the rides and shows all done in just one day, so don't be surprised if you end up spending a few
days within its walls.
Water sports
When the screaming masses at the theme parks become a bit much, there's nothing like a few hours on a
jet ski to set you straight. Lake Buena Vista is the site for this kind of activity and where you'll find
watersports facilities to indulge your wilder side. Take advantage of the jet ski rentals for a trip on the
lake, or charter a boat for a waterski or wakeboarding session. Tubes can also be pulled behind the boats and
are a fun option for kids who want to experience the sensation of being in the boat's wake. The Buena Vista
Watersports facility caters to all these activities, and it's also where you can view boat shows or host a private event.
Enjoy the nights
When the sun goes down and the mad screams from the theme parks fade, the Orlando night owls make their
way into the city. Besides the clubs and bars inside the International Drive resorts, there is a thriving
nighttime entertainment scene fitting of any prominent city teeming with young tourists out to party. Asking
the locals would be the easiest way to locate a bar to suit your taste and style. It also helps to research the
scene online before heading out. If you're taking taxi cabs around the city, take down addresses of the bars you're
interested in beforehand (and also make sure to memorise the address of your hotel or camping area for making your way back).
The Corona Cigar Bar and Diamond Crown Lounge, FinnHenry's, Dragon Room and Ember are some of the venues that feature
high on Orlando's list of top bars.
Nature trips
Get in touch with a part of Florida that the theme-parkers probably won't get around to seeing. Yes, giant
mechanical rides can be a rush, but so can kayaking along the Loxahatchee River Canoe Trail or leaping from
a plane with the people from Skydiving Orlando. Take in the tranquil beauty of Orlando with one of the air-boat
operators where you can enjoy a sunset cruise and a chance to see alligators and some of the local birdlife.
Go horseback riding along the beach or on the trails close to Disney World. Pack a picnic lunch and head
to Blue Spring State for a day of swimming and other water sports. For an all-day nature excursion, book
a place on the Gainesville Day Trip that takes visitors to the Florida Museum of Natural History, the Butterfly
Rainforest, Devil's Millhopper Geological State Park and Payne's Prairie Preserve State Park.
