Orlando Golf Breaks
Kennedy Space Centre at Cape CanaveralKennedy Space Centre is like an Orlando-style space-travel theme park - only it's real! It's a great day out for the whole family, and only 45 minutes from Orlando. You'll need to plan on spending at least a full day to explore NASA's launch headquarters, located on a huge island wildlife refuge eight times the size of Manhattan.
SeaWorld® Orlando
Spend the day at SeaWorld® Orlando, and come face-to-face with the ocean's most fascinating marine animals. With over 30 attractions, show and rides, this family-friendly SeaWorld Orlando admission ticket has something for everyone!
Busch Gardens
One of the top zoos in North America, Busch Gardens brings you face-to-face with more exotic and endangered animals than any destination outside of Africa. Live shows, including the Broadway-style KaTonga - Musical Tales from the Jungle, carry you to the heart of the jungle through music and dance. And prepare yourself for heart-pounding excitement with SheiKra - America's first dive coaster.
Aquatica
Introducing Aquatica - a whimsical, one-of-a-kind waterpark that's only in Orlando and could only come from SeaWorld. One river floats you through an undersea world of colorful fish, and another races you into rolling rapids. Slides spin and soak you, and the incredible signature ride of two enclosed tube slides sends you speeding through a lively lagoon filled with playful, black and white Commerson's dolphins.
Clearwater Beach
Relax and unwind at Clearwater Beach on Florida's west coast, far from the hustle and bustle of Orlando.
Clearwater Screamer
Ride the open waters of the Gulf of Mexico on a wild and awesome one-hour boat ride aboard the Sea Screamer! Watch out for the wild dolphins that leap in and out of the wake as you make your way up the coast.
Deep-Sea Fishing
Cruise for approximately four hours into the Gulf of Mexico to go deep-sea fishing in some of Florida's most productive natural reefs. You can expect to catch a variety of reef fish including gray snapper, sea bass and perhaps even a shark.
Kennedy Space Center and Everglades Airboat Safari
Start your day with a fascinating visit to the Kennedy Space Center, then zip across the Florida Everglades on a thrilling airboat adventure. You'll experience the spills and thrills of space travel and Florida's swamps on this fun-filled combination day trip.
45 minutes outside of Orlando you'll take a thrilling 40-minute airboat ride to discover the beauty and diversity of the Everglades. Look for exotic plants, flowers and wildlife such as the Everglades' main inhabitants the famous alligators of Florida. Next, take a 20-minute drive to Kennedy Space Center.
Your visit to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex includes a tour of NASA's launch headquarters, the Shuttle Launch Experience, two IMAX films (Magnificent Desolation: Walking on the Moon 3D narrated by Tom Hanks, and Space Station 3D), all shows and exhibits, and a visit to the Astronaut Hall of Fame. The tour includes a stop at the LC-39 observation gantry for a bird's-eye view of the Space Shuttle launch pads.
You'll also stop at the Apollo/Saturn V Center to walk beneath a massive Saturn V rocket, relive Neil Armstrong's first steps on the moon and experience the thunderous rumble of a Saturn V moon rocket lift-off. Other shows and exhibits at the Visitor Complex include a chance to meet an astronaut at the Astronaut Encounter Show.
Nightlife
The Roxy is another popular Orlando nightlife spot. The music at Roxy is an eclectic mix that varies, depending on the night. Top local and international DJs spin several nights a week, and reggaeton and Latin nights are also very popular. The dress code varies from night to night, ranging from casual to the expectation to dress to impress. Consult the Roxy's website before you go to check dress code details, as well as to see drink specials.
Tabu
For an upscale alternative to these other Orlando nightlife hotspots, consider Tabu. It features an adult atmosphere and a sophisticated interior, along with a lot of well-dressed regulars who will more than appreciate your company if you don't embarrass yourself. This is a classy location, and everyone likes it that way. The service is top notch, you'll even find celebrity DJs offering up the most popular beats.
Firestone Live
Firestone Live, formerly known as Club Firestone, is arguably the best Orlando nightlife spot for live music. Firestone Live features an eclectic mix of well-known acts, having hosted Tech N9ne, LMFAO, Paul Oakenfold, Stephen Marley, and Of Montreal. If you're looking for live music in the city of Orlando, this is the place to go.
Atlantic Dance
While parents will appreciate the plethora of nightlife options in the city, they'll be even happier to find out that the theme parks themselves also provide great Orlando nightlife entertainment. If you and your family are staying in a Disney resort, you'll only be a short ride away from Downtown Disney, which offers a number of adult-oriented entertainment options.
Get your groove on at Atlantic Dance, a 21+ club that plays top 40 and retro hits. The clientele here is typically of the business traveler variety, so depending on your scene, this might be a better fit than the rambunctious youth of the clubs in Orlando itself. Jellyrolls, a saloon with dueling pianos, is home to a more raucous atmosphere. It too is 21+, and it is open from 7 pm to 2 am.