Orlando is home to several natural springs that provide beautiful outdoor settings for visitors to explore. These springs offer opportunities for swimming, tubing, kayaking, and snorkeling in crystal-clear waters surrounded by lush greenery. Popular springs in the area include Wekiwa Springs State Park, Blue Spring State Park, and Rock Springs
Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park is an outdoor adventure park located near Kissimmee, Florida. This is the closest attraction to Breezy Oak Villas, located just off of Old Lake Wilson Road. The park offers a variety of courses with zip lines, suspended bridges, and challenging obstacles designed to test visitors’
Leu Gardens is a botanical oasis located in Orlando, Florida. Spread over 50 acres, the gardens offer a variety of themed gardens showcasing over 1,000 plants, flowers, and trees from around the world. The garden features a butterfly garden, scenic walking trails, and exhibits highlighting the cultural and environmental history
The iconic Swan Boats at Lake Eola in downtown Orlando, offer a unique and charming experience for visitors. The swan-shaped paddle boats provide a leisurely and picturesque way to explore the lake, with its majestic fountain and surrounding city skyline. The boats can be rented by the half-hour for a
A driving tour through Lake Apopka, Florida, provides a scenic route for visitors to discover one of the state’s largest freshwater lakes. You can also enjoy a DIY audio tour to guide you along. Get your copy at Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive. The tour takes drivers through birdwatching hotspots and
Sea Life Orlando, located on International Drive, is an aquarium that features a diverse collection of marine life from around the world, including sharks, sea turtles, jellyfish, and rays. Visitors can explore various habitats and interactive touch pools, watch live feeding demonstrations, and learn about marine conservation efforts. The attraction
Discovery Cove is an all-inclusive day resort run by Sea World, where visitors can interact with marine life and enjoy a serene tropical atmosphere. Guests can swim with dolphins, snorkel alongside exotic fish and rays, and relax in a freshwater oasis. The resort provides a personalized and intimate experience for
Welcome Florida visitors! Are you interested in seeing Florida’s majestic manatees in their natural habitats? You’re in luck, as Florida is the only place in the United States where these gentle giants can be found. Here’s a quick introduction to the manatees of Florida and the best places you can
Gatorland is a wildlife preserve and theme park located in Orlando, Florida. The park is home to thousands of alligators and crocodiles, as well as other native Florida wildlife such as snakes, turtles, and birds. Visitors can enjoy shows featuring daring stunts by alligator wrestlers, a zip-line ride over the
The Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens is located in Sanford, Florida, and is home to over 400 animals and 23 acres of lush botanical gardens. The zoo offers various animal exhibits and experiences, including giraffes, rhinos, and big cats. Visitors can also enjoy a train ride, carousel, and aerial
Old Town is a shopping and entertainment complex located in Kissimmee, Florida modelled on a historic district. The area features vintage architecture, specialty shops, and dining options inspired by the 50s and 60s. Visitors can enjoy a variety of attractions including amusement park rides, go-karting, and live entertainment such as
Winter Park is a charming suburb of Orlando, Florida, known for its historic architecture, beautiful parks, and upscale shopping and dining options. Park Avenue, the main street is often referred to as the ‘Rodeo Drive of Orlando’. The area is home to Rollins College, the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of
Icon Park is an entertainment complex and observation wheel located on International Drive. The park features a variety of attractions including the Icon Orlando, formerly known as The Orlando Eye – a huge ferris wheel which provides a 360-degree view of the city’s skyline, as well as other rides, attractions,
International Drive, also known as I-Drive, is a popular tourism destination area located in Orlando, Florida. Running roughly North and South to the North-East of the Disney Resort property, the 11-mile long road is lined with an array of attractions, restaurants, hotels, and shopping centers, making it one of the
Fun Spot America is a smaller-scale amusement park, with two locations located in Orlando and Kissimmee, Florida. The parks feature family rides, go-karts, arcade games, and more. Visitors can enjoy the park’s signature attractions, such as the SkyCoaster and White Lightning coaster, and take in the views of the city
Interesting, as your dates will really only allow you to ‘do’ Universal properly anyway. You would need more time to explore greater Orlando. I recommend that guests allow three days for the Universal Florida Resort Theme Parks. There are two; the original Universal Studios, a theme park based on movies;
This is Part IV (sort of…) of a list of great things to do that are free(!) or nearly there in the villa area. See Part I here, and Part II here. Part III presents details on Osceola County Nature Trails. You may think us boring, but one of the
This is Part III (sort of…) of a list of great things to do that are free(!) or nearly there in the villa area. See Part I here, and Part II here. Part IV presents details on Polk County Walking Trails. You may think us boring, but one of the
Enjoy this list (Part I) of activities and explorations that won’t tap your wallet, courtesy of the Orlando County Convention & Visitor’s Bureau. Part II features more activities in the Kissimmee area, Part III features Osceola County Nature Trails, and Part IV lists Polk County Walking Trails. In a city
This is Part II of a list of great things to do that are free(!) or nearly there in the villa area. See Part I here. For even more interesting things to do closer to home, explore this list of activities and attractions courtesy of the Kissimmee Convention and Visitors
