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Things to do in Central Florida

Orlando in Central Florida is known for its theme parks and attractions. Very few people are unaware of other things to do in Central Florida besides the theme parks.

For Shopping Lovers

Church Street Station , a multi-level shopping and amusement center, with shops, eating places, clubs and bars.

O utdoor World on International Drive is so large it contains a 17,000 gallon aquarium and you could spend all day there.

The Mercado Center on International Drive is the home to the Titanic Exhibition where you are treated like a tourist traveling onboard the Titanic Ocean Liner; this is a really moving and eerie experience which includes many original objects from the Titanic.

For Nature Lovers

Central Florida Zoological Park in Sanford was opened to the public in 1975 and houses a collection of over 400 hundred animals. Even though it is privately owned, it is run by a charitable group with the intention of providing classes for children and protecting species that are only found in Florida and other world wide exotic animals.

Amazing Exotics is not a theme park or a zoo. Visitors can have a true Exotic Animal Educational Experience on this 85 acre exotic animal compound.

Historic Bok Sanctuary with its majestic moss-covered oak trees and sweeping vistas offers visitors Central Florida’s most abundant opportunities for aesthetic, cultural and personal enrichment.

Cypress Gardens features world-acclaimed water-ski performances, an enchanting butterfly conservatory, Southern Breeze, an authentic paddle wheel boat, breathtaking seasonal floral festivals, world-class European variety acts, a classic Russian ice skating revue, scenic floral boat rides, educational reptile and birds of prey shows, fascinating museums, authentic Southern Belles, charming shops and restaurants, and children’s rides and games are among its many attractions. Green Meadows Petting Farm offers an ideal country setting that you and your family can enjoy.

Florida Eco-Safaris offers a fascinating look at Wild Florida, for families and groups wanting to leave Orlando’s theme parks far behind. Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens, a relaxing, entertaining and educational experience for the entire family.

Gatorland is a one-of-a-kind unique nature walk through a native cypress swamp. Ten acres of natural habitat populated with 100 female and 25 male gators. Get a birds-eye view from a three-story observation tower. Gatorland Discount Tickets

For Museum Lovers

Louis
Tiffany whose famous collection is housed here in the Morse Museum of
American Art. Tiffany glass, clayware and ornaments are all on display here
including a specially designed chapel interior shown at the Columbian
Exposition back in 1893.

Don Garlits Drag Racing and Antique Museum - See vehicles from 1908 to the 1970s in the Classic Car Collection in this 50,000 square feet facility.

Fantasy of Flight for fun and adventure of flight at the World’s Greatest Aviation Attraction. You can climb inside the cockpit of a Corsair fighter for a battle over the Pacific and then take a spin on our state-of-the-art hang glide simulator in our Fun with Flight area.

The Mennello Museum of American Folk Art is owned and operated by the City of Orlando and was created to house and exhibit the paintings of the primitive genius, folk painter, Earl Cunningham (1893-1977).

For IMAX and Science Lovers

Orlando Science Center is the place to go and experience IMAX to it’s fullest. This 207,000 square-foot learning center also have "hands-on" learning with hundreds of interactive activities for all ages. Great for the whole family.

You can also read individual articles about some of the above in Non Disney Stuff of things to do in Central Florida.