{"id":556,"date":"2018-04-13T10:51:00","date_gmt":"2018-04-13T14:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/travel-trends\/the-other-orlando-a-city-beyond-the-theme-parks\/"},"modified":"2019-04-24T08:00:57","modified_gmt":"2019-04-24T12:00:57","slug":"orlando-beyond-the-theme-parks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/orlando-beyond-the-theme-parks\/","title":{"rendered":"The Other Orlando: A City Beyond the Theme Parks"},"content":{"rendered":"

Many potential vacationers wishing to go to Orlando\u00a0might instantly think Disney World, and either dismiss it right away or decide that’s where their next trip will be. But, what many travelers don’t know is that there’s so much more to Orlando than theme parks and Mickey Mouse. The city has plenty to offer all types of travelers looking for a vacation destination in this sun-kissed part of the country. Here’s a list of activities for you to add to your itinerary that are beyond the world famous theme parks!<\/p>\n

Experience the Florida Swamp Lands<\/h2>\n

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The city of Orlando is brimming with natural attractions; it has a unique blend of sunny beaches and backyard swamp lands where alligators roam. Head out for a fun-filled day to Gatorland<\/a> to get up-close and personal with some giant reptiles, and don’t forget to go on the Screamin’ Gator Zip Line where you soar through the air above alligators and crocodiles!\u00a0 For a different type of swampland excursion, go on an airboat tour of the Central Everglades — you might\u00a0even come across a nice gator or two in the process.<\/p>\n

Get Out in the Water<\/h2>\n

There are more than just a bunch of water parks in the Orlando area. Join the aquatic fun and hop on a jet ski, or go out for a scuba diving adventure. For you fishermen (and women) out there, you can enjoy a day of deep-sea fishing aboard a proper boat or even rent a nice boat to cruise in for the day.<\/p>\n

Join the fun! Search for flights to Orlando right here\u00a0to save on your trip!\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

See Orlando from\u00a0Great Heights<\/h2>\n

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If you’re not afraid of heights,\u00a0add a bit of excitement to your trip by seeing the city of Orlando from above. A number of operators run hot air balloon rides, hang gliding services, and skydiving. If you’d rather enjoy\u00a0a\u00a0bird’s eye view of Disney World and this central Florida area in general from a more enclosed space, small plane air tours, such as those from Mauiva Air Tours (located on\u00a0Kissimmee Ranger Aviation\u00a0Airport), will give you that opportunity.<\/p>\n

Experience the Artsy Side<\/h2>\n

From mystery dinner shows to museums, performing arts, and galleries,\u00a0Orlando offers a more artistic flair to that standard Mickey Mouse vacation. Head out for a day of history, an afternoon orchestra, or try an evening at the Orlando Ballet<\/a>. For entertainment, check out\u00a0The Orlando Shakespeare Theater<\/a>, which offers a mix of Shakespeare, Broadway, and local productions for all types of audiences.<\/p>\n

Plan a Night Out on the Town<\/h2>\n

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The nightlife ranges from comedy clubs to nightclubs, so pack your sense of humor or a party dress and nap up in advance!\u00a0 The Corona Cigar Company and Diamond Crown Cigar Lounge<\/a> is a place where you try out new cigars with a glass of whiskey. You can find a little bit of Vegas in the Seminole Hard Rock Casino over in Tampa or in the Victory Casino Cruises over in Cape Canaveral. Finally, nothing beats the Florida humidity better than a stop at the ICEBAR<\/a>, where everything is served in ice cube glasses amidst ice sculptures and North Pole signs.<\/p>\n

Know of any other\u00a0activities\u00a0(other than\u00a0<\/strong><\/em>theme parks) to do in Orlando? Tell us in the comments!\u00a0<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Many potential vacationers wishing to go to Orlando\u00a0might instantly think Disney World, and either dismiss it right away or decide that’s where their next trip will be. But, what many travelers don’t know is that there’s so much more to Orlando than theme parks and Mickey Mouse. The city has plenty to offer all types […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":35,"featured_media":98893269,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[37,156],"tags":[1471,761],"class_list":["post-556","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-adventure-travel","category-orlando","tag-orl","tag-travel-guide"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/556","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/35"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=556"}],"version-history":[{"count":13,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/556\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":98899993,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/556\/revisions\/98899993"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/98893269"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=556"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=556"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.onetravel.com\/going-places\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=556"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}