To Do in Orlando
Unique Orlando Activities!
Ever wonder is there is more to Orlando then Mickey Mouse and Shamu? Well, you’ve come to the right place! We’ve listed below our top choices for dinning and entertainment here in Orlando, and as a Florida native, I can tell you there is a lot out here to be experienced and discovered! Whether you’re looking for a quiet dinner, or an exciting day adventure, we’ve listed some of our personal favorites below!
- Maria McKee-Gandy
Swing Dance
Swing Era Productions
http://orlandoswingdance.com/
An Orlando favorite for over five years! Grab your friends and family and come out and cut a rug at the twice-a-month Saturday dance offered by Swing Era Productions! They’ll be playing the best in swing, big band, blues, jump blues, and early rock-n-roll for your dancing enjoyment. From slow tempos to fast, there is something for everyone. This is a family friendly event, in a smoke and alcohol free environment. It offers tons of energy in a social atmosphere!
The Orlando Swing Dance An Orlando favorite since 2001! The Orlando Swing Dance was founded by local Instructors Rob & Dawn Shrewsbury of Flying Footwork Productions to provide quality swing dance events and lessons to the Central Florida area.
In 2008 Rob & Dawn retired from event productions and transfered the dances to Swing Era Productions. Our goal continues the vision set in motion by Rob & Dawn, to keep the spirit of the swing era music and dancing alive! We hope to share our excitement and enthusiasm of this art form with you through The Orlando Swing Dance!
Looking to get started with swing dancing? This is your chance! These dances features a free beginner swing dance class (8 to 9pm) that covers all the essentials from footwork to lead/follow.
For more info visit http://orlandoswingdance.com/
Phone: 407.947.8218
Email: info@OrlandoSwingDance.com
Forever Florida – Florida Eco Safaris
www.ForeverFlorida.com
4755 N. Kenansville Road
St. Cloud, FL 34773
Tel: 1-888-957-9794
Forever Florida offers a fascinating look at Wild Florida, for families and groups wanting to leave Orlando’s theme parks far behind!
Florida Eco-Safaris at Forever Florida invites families and fun-loving people to discover Old Florida. Spend a fun-filled day enjoying Eco-Safaris, Horseback Safaris, Nature Trails, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, and just relaxing and rocking on the veranda. Country-dine for Brunch or Lunch in the beautiful one-of-a-kind Cypress Restaurant or outside on the Heron Deck.
Truly one of the best “Florida” experiences you can have, come be a Florida Native for the day!
Restaurants
Season’s 52
7700 Sandlake Road
Orlando FL 32819
407-354-5212
Seasons 52 is a casually sophisticated grill and wine bar that invites you to discover the sensational flavors of our seasonally changing menu. Their passion is to serve highly flavored meals that are better for you and focus on the best of each season; using natural cooking techniques such as grilling over open fires to give their food exceptional taste with fewer calories than similar restaurant meals. To complement the flavor and aroma of your meal, they offer an adventurous international wine list of more than 140 outstanding wines, with 70 available by the glass.
Seasons 52 offers a warm and welcoming adult atmosphere you’ll want to return to often. Come enjoy the pleasures of outstanding food expertly prepared, great wines and the company of good friends.
For more info visit www.Seasons52.com
Yellow Dog Eats Cafe
1236 Hempel Avenue
Gotha, FL
Phone: (407) 296-0609
Right in the center of tiny Gotha, in Southwest Orange County and right around the corner from Windermere and International Drive, sits the Yellow Dog Eats, a unique eclectically-styled gourmet cafe. Sydney (my Border Collie) and I agree it’s Orlando’s most unique dinning spot.
The Yellow Dog offers a canine themed atmosphere and menu, with such dishes as the Retriever’s Roast and the Black Lab’s Lunch. The dining room, which is nestled in a century old farmhouse, is a cozy mix of rustic, bow-wow, and shabby-chic. Guests can also enjoy the back yard garden, the selection of wines and quality-made jams and sauces, be sure to check out the pooch pictures and scribbles from previous guests on the walls and tables. Any dog lover will feel right at home!
O’Doherty’s Irish Pub
www.ODohertyPub.com
918 New York Ave.
St.Cloud Florida 34769
(407) 892-7709
O’Doherty’s is by far one of the best Irish Pubs in Central Florida, offering Traditional Irish food, live music and entertainment such as Irish dance, this local pub blends the traditions of Ireland with the local flair of a small Florida town.
Orlando Area Theme Parks
Walt Disney World
www.disneyworld.disney.go.com
Mickey Mouse… Need we say more?
Sea World
www.SeaWorld.com
Again… Shamu, ‘nough said! One of my personal favorites…
Universal Studios & Islands of Adventure
www.universalorlando.com
This park is great for those who love rides and roller coasters!
Central Florida Zoo
www.centralfloridazoo.org
Enter the enchanted, tropical world of the Central Florida Zoo, a relaxing, entertaining and educational experience for the entire family.
Gatorland
www.Gatorland.com
14501 South Orange Blossom Trail, Orlando, FL 32837
Toll Free: 800.393.JAWS
This is a must stop for those who want to see something other then the Mouse! A bit of “real” Florida in the middle of it all…
Known internationally as the Alligator Capital of the World, Gatorland is a 110-acre alligator theme park and wildlife preserve, located just minutes away from Sea World, Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, near the Orlando – Kissimmee border. Providing affordable family entertainment since 1949, Gatorland has been a vacation destination for millions of visitors from all over the world with its incredible display of huge alligators and crocodiles, train ride, aviary, breeding marsh and bird sanctuary, petting zoo, nature walk, gift shop, and one-of-a-kind shows such as the world famous Gator Jumparoo.
So c’mon over… your adventure awaits!
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