Things to Do in Orlando Florida Besides Amusement Parks
- A popular spot for tourists, Orlando, Florida, is known for its amusement parks such as Sea World, Universal Orlando Resort and Disney World. However, visitors and residents of Orlando looking for variety have many activities to choose from. People of all ages can find things to do in Orlando that caters to their interests.
- The renovated Amway Center in downtown Orlando hosts various sporting events including college basketball tournaments, NBA games, Olympic trials, wrestling, Ultimate Fighting, motorsports and bull riding. The Amway Center is also a common stop for concert series and ice shows. Home to the NBA's Orlando Magic and the AFL's Orlando Predators, the Amway Center provides fans with a Budweiser Baseline Bar and food court, Magic Castle kids zone and Club Restaurant. Designed to suit the needs of visitors, the center features 20,000 comfortable seats with optimal sight lines and amenities on every floor of the building. Premium accommodations are offered in the form of suites featuring concierge services and first-rate cuisines.
Amway Center
400 West Church St.
Orlando, FL 32801
407-440-7000
amwaycenter.com - Not a typical shopping mall, the Mall at Millenia offers various services in addition to its 150 stores. The mall features a U.S. Post Office and a Currency Exchange International, which sells and buys currency from 80 countries. The Mall at Millenia contains shops ranging from department stores such as Macy's and Bloomingdale's to home furnishing stores including Pottery Barn and Williams-Sonoma. The mall also attracts visitors from all over the world because of its international stores.
The Mall at Millenia
4200 Conroy Road
Orlando, FL 32839
407-363-3555
mallatmillenia.com - For nature enthusiasts visiting Orlando, Turkey Lake Park, located along the shores of Turkey Lake, offers a 300-acre sanctuary for picnicking, hiking, biking and camping. As of October 2010, the park provided cabins with a capacity of 10 people for $35 a night and sites for trailers and RVs for $15 per night. Sites include water and electricity, and sewer hookups are provided for an additional fee. Primitive sites were $7 per tent and all sites included barbecue pits and picnic tables. Campers can enjoy a playground located across the park, fishing pier, sandy beaches, nature trails, bike trails and large swimming pool. Rental boats were also available for fishing on Turkey Lake at a cost of $15.
Turkey Lake Park
3401 Hiawassee Road
Orlando, FL 32835
407-299-5581
theotherorlando.com - The Orlando Science Center's four floors feature hundreds of exhibits, a domed theater for planetarium shows, cafe, gift store and an observatory. Exhibits at the Orlando Science Center offer hands-on learning experiences in fields from natural science to technology. To enhance children's learning experience in science and math, the center hosts field trips, summer camps, off-site programs, and home-school and scout programs. As of October 2010, admission prices for the Orlando Science Center were $17 for adults, $12 for youths, and $16 for seniors and students with an ID.
Orlando Science Center
777 East Princeton Street
Orlando, FL 32803
407-514-2000
osc.org
Sport Events and Concerts at Amway Center
Visit the Mall at Millenia
Camp at Turkey Lake Park
Orlando Science Center
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