Whether you have
small children, are in search of adrenaline-rush thrills, love nature,
shopping or world-class golf, there’s no shortage of things to do
in Orlando! Our vacation homes are located in the heart of the theme park/attractions
area of Orlando, convenient to all of the action! Read our descriptions
of all the best things to do below, with tips, tricks, and info you won’t
find anywhere else!
Nature: Florida has so much to offer in the way of nature. Check
out our top picks below!
Tubing/Canoeing/Kayaking: Wekiwa Springs State Park and Blue Springs
State Park are both within a 60-70 minute drive from Orlando, and both
parks offer swimming, canoeing, and kayaking in gorgeous, crystal clear
springs and rivers. If you’re willing to drive about 2 hours,
you can go floating down the Ichetucknee River in an innertube, which
is located just north of Gainesville near High Springs.
Wildlife: Crystal River Manatee Tour and Dive offers scuba
diving and snorkeling, swimming with manatees, wildlife identification
trips, and tours on airboat. They even offer deep sea fishing trips!
Check them out at www.manateetourusa.com.
Hiking: The Nature Conservancy's Disney Wilderness Preserve
is a remarkable place for nature lovers of all ages and interests.
The preserve is home to hundreds of wildlife species and is bordered
by one of the last remaining undeveloped lakes in central Florida.
A 1-mile trail, 3-mile hiking trail and off-road buggy tours are
available to visitors who want to learn about the preserve’s
resident plants and animals and the Conservancy’s efforts to
restore and protect them.
