In addition to parks: 22 unmissable attractions in Orlando

Orlando goes far beyond the theme parks Disney and Universal, offering numerous attractions that attract visitors of all tastes and ages. And I'll prove it to you!

If you're planning your vacation and want to explore some more of this city, So you're in the right place!

In this post, I want to bring you some amazing tips on tours that you can do beyond the parks and thus make the most of your visit to Orlando.

Regardless of whether the couple, family or children are coming, there are incredible attractions for all ages!

Science

Kennedy Space Center

O Kennedy Space Center is one of the most fascinating destinations for those interested in astronomy and the history of space explorations. [ Ensure your online ticket here in advance]

Soon, you can walk among real rockets, see the Atlantis Space Shuttle, participate in launch simulations, and also date veteran astronauts. The complex is divided into several thematic areas, such as Rocket Garden, where you can see real rockets on display, and Heroes & Legends, a tribute to space pioneers.

Located about an hour from Orlando, the site is undoubtedly a must-see attraction for people of all ages!

Address: Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953

Schedules: Daily, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (hours can change according to a few days of the month. Therefore, it is interesting to consult the official website on the day of your visit).

Values: Adults (over 12 years): $75, Children (3-11 years): $65

🔗 Access the official Kennedy Space Center website: www.kennedyspacecenter.com

Orlando Science Center

O Orlando Science Center It is, above all, perfect for families and science enthusiasts of all ages. It offers interactive exhibitions in areas such as physics, biology, and technology, as well as a planetarium and an IMAX cinema. Children can enjoy KidsTown, an area dedicated to children under 7.

Address: 777 And Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803

Timetable: Wednesday to Sunday, from 10am to 5pm

Values: Adults: $29.99, Children (2-11 years): $22.99, Senior (over 55 years): $27.99, Children under 2 years of age do not pay.

🔗 Access the official Orlando Science Center website: www.osc.org

WonderWorks

ICON Park

O ICON Park It is an entertainment complex located on International Drive. It offers a variety of attractions, but the main one is The Wheel, a 122-meter-high Ferris wheel that offers spectacular views of Orlando! No doubt a fascinating ride. Don't let go!

In addition, you can visit the Madame Tussauds Orlando, a wax museum with celebrity figures, and the SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium, where you can see several marine species.

THE ICON Park also has shops and restaurants, so it becomes the ideal place to spend the day! You want to know more about him? I did a single post on him. Here.

Address: 8375 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819

Timetable: Every day from 10:00 to 2:00

Values: Free entrance and parking   /   The Wheel: Adults: $28.99, Children (3-12): $23.99

🔗 Access Icon Park's official website: https://iconparkorlando.com

Crayola Experience

A Crayola Experience It is indeed an incredible place where creativity comes to life! Located next to the Florida Mall (you can also have access inside the mall), it has more than 25 interactive attractions where it is possible to participate in various artistic activities as well as explore the wax chalk manufacturing process. It's a fun experience for the whole family!

Address: 8001 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32809

Timetable: Every day from 10:00 to 6:00.

Values: General Admission: $26.99 (over 3 years) – There are online discounts available on the company's website.

🔗 Access the official Crayola Experience website: www.crayolaexperience.com/orlando

Dave & Buster’s

O Dave & Buster’s It's a really cool entertainment complex for you who wants to spend the day, whether with kids, couples or friends.

The site has over 150 video game machines (as well as the playlands that exist in the malls of Brazil). It has games for all ages and for you to play alone or in group. In addition, the space has a restaurant and a bar, which becomes the ideal place for you who want to watch a football, basketball and others game, since it has TVs scattered all over the corner. It's worth knowing!

Address: 8986 International Drive, Orlando, Florida

Schedule: Gift to have: 10h to 24h, Qua and Qui: 10h to 01h, Sex and sat: 10h to 02h h

Values: Entrance is free and you for the games.

Access Dave & Buster's official website: www.daveandbusters.com

Fun Spot America

O Fun Spot America It's a very popular amusement park in Orlando that remembers those traditional amusement parks a lot. There are two units of him in Orlando: one near International Drive and one near Kissimmee.

It offers attractions for all ages, such as roller coasters, kartodrome, a Ferris wheel, crash carts and carousel.

For the most radical, there is SkyCoaster, a combination of skydiving and hang glider that elevates visitors to a height of almost 76 meters.

Parking is free.

Address: 5700 Fun Spot Way, Orlando, FL 32819

Timetable: Seg a qui: 12:00 at 10:00, Sex: 12 at 24h, Sat: 10h to 24h

Values: $59.95 per person

Access the official Fun Spot America website: www.fun-spot.com

Congo River Golf

Orlando is full of mini golf fields where the whole family can have fun. And the Congo River Golf He's one of them. Inspired by the African jungle, the countryside has rivers, waterfalls, suspended bridges and caves where visitors need to hit holes through different obstacles. Tickets give right to the mini golf, electronic games room, feed the alligators (yes, there you can feed them and learn more about them!) and make basketball pitches.

In other words, the Congo River Golf is a great ride option for the whole family!

Oh, and it's worth remembering that there are several units scattered around Orlando. We leave only one here, but it's worth a look at their website to see if there's any closer to your preference.

Address: 5901 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819

Timetable: Dom a Qui: from 10h to 23h, Sex and sat: 10:00 at 24:00.

Values: Adults (over 10 years): $17.99, Children (up to 9 years): $15.99. Children up to four years don't pay.

Access the official Congo River Golf website: www.congoriver.com

Leu Gardens

Harry P. Leu Gardens is an oasis of tranquility in the middle of the city. With over 50 acres of theme gardens, including a rose garden, a butterfly garden as well as a tropical garden, the site offers a relaxing experience for you who want to escape from the rush and crowd of parks and shopping malls.

O Leu Gardens still has a historic house-museum that offers guided tours for those who want to learn more about local history.

Thus, it is a destination very frequented by people who want to take a quiet walk or even a family picnic.

Address: 1920 N Forest Ave, Orlando, FL 32803

Schedules: Daily, from 9am to 6pm / Thursday: from 9am to 8pm.

Values: Adults: $15, Children (4-17): $10

🔗 Access the official website of Leu Gardens: www.leugardens.org

Gatorland       

Whether you're going to Orlando for the first time or not, surely you already know that the city is the habitat of numerous crocodiles and alligators.

Therefore, the Gatorland It becomes a destiny, say, almost mandatory! It is a theme park that offers a unique experience where you and your whole family will be able to get to know these nearby animals!

Thus, Gatorland brings live shows, natural trails as well as an exciting Tyrolean that passes over lakes full of alligators, the Screamin’ Gator (do you have courage?).

Address: 14501 S Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32837

Timetable: Every day from 10:00 to 5:00.

Values:   Adults (from 13 years): $34.99, Children (3-12 years): $24.99, Senior (over 60 years): $31.98

🔗 Go to Gatorland's official website: www.gatorland.com

Lake Eola Park

In downtown Orlando, the Lake Eola Park It's a lovely place to spend the day with family in the middle of nature. So you can rent swan-shaped bikes, walk the trail around the lake, or simply relax and enjoy the landscape. In addition, the park is also the scene of cultural events and festivals, such as the farmers market that happens on Sundays.

Address: 512 And Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801

Timetable: Every day from 6:00 to midnight

Values: Free entrance (Pedalinhos: $15 for 30 minutes)

Access Lake Eola Park's official website: www.orlando.gov/Parks-the-Environment/Directory/Lake-Eola-Park

Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour

Less than 10 minutes from downtown Orlando, on Lake Osceola, you can not only enjoy a boat ride but also explore the beautiful landscapes of Winter Park.

O Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour offers a walk through the lakes and canals of the region where the guides tell about the history of the area as well as the magnificent houses and gardens along the banks.

It's a very different ride, but it's really worth it!

Address: 312 And Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32789

Timetable: Every day from 10:00 to 4:00.

Values: Adults: $20, Children (2-11 years): $10

Access the official Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour website: https://scenicboattours.com

Wekiwa Springs State Park

O Wekiwa Springs State Park is undoubtedly the ideal destination for nature lovers. It offers hiking trails, picnic areas as well as the possibility of swimming in the crystalline springs. In addition, you can also rent kayaks and canoes to explore the watercourses, camping, cycling and even fishing.

If your trip is scheduled for the American summer, it is worth keeping an eye out, for in days of great movement, the park can temporarily close when it reaches a certain capacity.

Address: 1800 Wekiwa Circle, Apopka, FL 32712

Timetable: Every day from 8:00 to 8:00.

Values: Vehicle entry (2-8 persons): $6

Access the official website of Wekiwa Springs State Park: www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/wekiwa-springs-state-park

Museums and Culture

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando

O Ripley’s Believe It or Not! It's a museum full of unusual objects, but full of curiosities. From wax figures to interactive exhibitions and rare pieces, the museum is undoubtedly a fascinating adventure for those who like strange and surprising things.

It's worth taking the kids and spending the day in this place!

Address: 8201 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819

Timetable: Every day from 10:00 to 10:00.

Values: Adults (over 12 years): $27.99, Children (3-11 years): $19.99

Access Ripley's Believe It or Not!: www.ripleys.com/orlando

The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

Located in Winter Park, this museum is known for its collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany. This American artist and entrepreneur became well known during the Art Nouveau movement for his works with glass mosaics and stained glass windows. The space brings together works of this artist as well as a chapel – Tiffany – one of the most impressive pieces of the museum.

Address: 445 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789

Timetable: Tuesday to Saturday, from 9:30 to 4:00, Sunday, from 1:00 to 4:00.

Values: Adults: $6, Children (12 and less): Free, Seniors (60 years or more): $5

Access the official website of The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art: https://morsemuseum.org

Orlando Museum of Art

O Orlando Museum of Art is a great option for art lovers, with contemporary, modern and American art exhibitions. In addition, they also have educational programs and special events throughout the year. It is worth taking a look at the official website during your visit to check out the attractions that are on display at that time.

Address: 2416 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803

Schedules: Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 4pm

Values: Adults: $20, Children (4-17): $12

Access the official Orlando Museum of Art website: www.instagram.com/OrlandoMuseumOfArt

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

This art center is above all a great place to enjoy theatre, music and dance shows. With a varied programme that includes Broadway musicals, concerts and cultural events, Dr. Phillips Center is a cultural highlight in Orlando.

Address: 445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

Timetable: Variable according to events

Values:   Variable according to events

🔗 Access Dr. Phillips Center: www.drphillipscenter.org

Earth Illuminated

O Earth Illuminated is an attraction that offers an interactive and immersive experience that combines art, science as well as technology to present a fascinating view of our planet.

With various instagramable scenarios, visitors can explore various installations that use lights, projections and other visual technologies and also have an educational and inspiring experience on environmental aspects, ecosystems, climate and biodiversity.

Address: 9101 International Drive Suite 2300, Orlando, FL 32819          

Timetable: Qui: from 3:00 to 10:00, Sex: from 3:00 to 11:00, Sat: from 12:00 to 11:00

The tours are self-guided and take about 60 minutes and there are sessions every 30 minutes.

Values: Adults (12 years or older): $37.71, Children (6-11 years): $26.94

Access the official Earth Illuminate website: www.earthilluminated.com

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition

It is an exhibition that takes visitors to the historic and exciting journey by the Titanic, the famous ship that sank in 1912. Located on International Drive, it gathers over 300 authentic artifacts recovered from the shipwreck site, as well as recreations of parts of the ship. Thus, it provides an immersive and unique experience to visitors.

The exhibition is organized to tell the story of the Titanic from its construction to the tragic shipwreck.

To make the experience even more exciting, on Fridays and Saturdays the venue promotes a gala dinner where guests make a real immersion, simulating the dinner that is held on the ship. This dinner is three hours long. However, a reservation must be made in advance. Remember that only children over 7 years old can participate.

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Address: 7324 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819

Timetable: Sun to Qui: 10:00 at 6:00, sex and sat: 10:00 to 5:00.

Values: Adults (over 12 years): $26, Children (5-11 years): $19, Seniors (over 65 years): $22

Access the official Titanic website: https://titanicorlando.com

Promenade at Sunset Walk

If you want to enjoy a tasty walk and enjoy Orlando's gastronomy you can also visit the Promenade at Sunset Walk. It is a kind of open-air promenade, with several options of shops, electronic games room as well as an exhibition of old and sports cars.

In addition, the site also brings together several restaurants, bars and cafés, becoming a point for those who want to spend the day.

The tip is to visit on Sundays, as there are several free events with live music.

Address: 3251 Margaritaville Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34747

Timetable: Daily, from 8:00 a.m. to 02. h

Values: Free entry

🔗 Access the official Promenade at Sunset Walk website: www.sunsetwalk.com

Church Street Station

In Downtown Orlando you have the opportunity to meet Church Street Station. The venue was very trendy in the '90s with several theme shows. It was closed for a period but then restored and reopened with a complex of bars and restaurants. The old train station – Old Orlando Railroad Depot – still works and, on the site, you can also check the next train departure times. For you who want a different tour of downtown Orlando, it is worth knowing.

Address: 99 West South Street, Orlando, FL 32801

Access the official website of The Church Street Station: www.sunrail.com

Celebration

One of the things you shouldn't miss in your script is no doubt visiting Celebration. Located in Osceola County, it was developed by The Walt Disney Company in the 1990s as a model city designed by Walt Disney.

Its architecture and all its infrastructure was carefully thought out and designed to be attractive, functional and, above all, harmonic.

It even works independently from the rest of Orlando. Its centre is a point that brings together various shops, restaurants and cafes, as well as hosting several events throughout the year. At Christmas, for example, the venue is the scene of attractions such as artificial snow show, ice skating and carriage rides and train.

Address: 610 Sycamore St, Suite 320, Celebration, FL 34747

Schedules: Shops: usually between 10am and 9pm, Restaurants and cafes: most open for breakfast and close late, around 10pm and 11pm.

Did you see how much fun and interesting you can do in Orlando outside the main parks? Therefore, when planning your trip, the days of parks with other attractions like these are worthwhile.

Oh, and it is noteworthy that in the case of paid attractions, most offer significant discounts if you buy them by the site! So, I highly recommend, on the day of your visit, you make the direct purchase on the company website to save on your tour! :)