Explore Orlando: Unique Things To Do and Best Places to Stay
Orlando, Florida is well known as the place where magic lives and dreams come true. As the home to attractions such as Walt Disney World, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Islands of Adventure, and more, there is no reason to doubt why it is the best place for your next family vacation. However, there is much more magic to be experienced in Orlando than what you currently know.
As a hotspot for incredible experiences, you can find the perfect activity for anyone in Orlando regardless of your interests. To go along with those great experiences, you will also need equally incredible accommodations. We highly recommend booking with our 100 Collection partner, Element Vacation Homes for the perfect Orlando rentals!
Things to Do in Orlando
Wekiwa Springs State Park
Located just north of Orlando in Apopka, Florida, Wekiwa Springs State Park features an incredible natural spring where you can enjoy the wonders of mother nature. This beautiful spring is fed by Emerald Springs and is surrounded by miles of beautiful trials that can be easily explored on foot, bike, or even horseback. This park also offers canoe and kayak experiences that are fun for all. Directly next to Wekiwa Springs is it’s sister park, Kelly Park, here you can enjoy more trails, lazy rivers, options for canoeing, and more.
Aerophile
This hot-air balloon adventure is a must when traveling to Orlando. This 8-minute adventure is located in Disney Springs, Disney’s center for shopping and fine dining. This experience is open to all ages and is a memory you will never forget.
Disney Springs
As the center for various incredible experiences and adventures, Disney Springs is the perfect place to go for those of all ages to have a great time. Home to places such as The House of Blues, Cirque Du Soleil, Vintage Amphicar tours, Enzo’s Hideaway, and much more. Whether you are looking for the perfect restaurant, a great place to shop at all your favorite stores, or an experience of a lifetime, Disney Springs is the perfect place to be.
Celebration, Florida
Celebration is an entire community planned and developed by Disney. This incredible community is the true definition of beauty and magic. Featuring various events throughout the year, and a beautiful downtown area on the lake, this town is the perfect place to enjoy a more neighborly part of Disney. This is a fully-functioning town and is considered a suburb of Orlando, enjoy in all of the shopping, dining, and activities it has to offer.
Get Up and Go Kayaking
These luxury clear-kayak tours are a great way to get up close and personal to nature in Orlando. This guided tour offers daytime, sunset, and a nighttime glow-in-the-dark adventure that is perfect for everyone. This incredible tour features some of the best views Orlando has to offer; this experience will be one your family will love and cherish for a lifetime.
Orlando Science Center
This incredible museum features a wide array of exhibits perfect for a family looking for a great time that is also educational. With four floors of interactive exhibits, experiences, labs, and workshops, this award-winning museum serves as a center where knowledge and fun meet and thrive. To add to its amazing exhibits, the Orlando Science Center also constantly hosts events and festivals perfect for individuals of all ages. This museum also takes giving back to the community very seriously through their educational programs and their Community Impact Report.
Supporting the Orlando Science Center is support for the entire Orlando community.
Medieval Times
This wonderful dinner show is the best way to end any day in Orlando. This show mimics a medieval festival with all of its exhibits and competitions, all while serving an incredible feast. You will have the opportunity to join a noble house, and cheer on your knight as he fights in your honor. This experience is great for families and adults alike. You will not leave this show disappointed!
Best Places to Stay in Orlando
Element Vacation Homes is the perfect choice when choosing a place to stay for you and your family during your next trip to Orlando. These spacious homes include all of the amenities you need to make for a perfect stay.
These homes feature incredible themed rooms so that your family can truly immerse themselves into the magic of Orlando. With enough space for every family member, resort-style pools, chef’s kitchens, and spacious open floor-plans, these homes will not leave you disappointed. They are also located in a beautiful community filled with incredible restaurants and local attractions for you to enjoy.
The home you choose to stay in is just as important when experiencing a trip of a lifetime in Orlando, FL. As partners of The 100 Collection, quality is guaranteed with Element Vacation Homes!
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