Who can suggest some things to do other than theme parks?

[stepmead]

We will be doing Disney when we go in November, but only for 6 days. I have thought of some other things to do, such as:-

Gulf coast for a couple of days
Cocoa Beach and shuttle launch if possible
Peabody hotel ducks
Celebration
State parks
Old Town Kissimee for DH who loves cars

Is there anything else you can recommend? We will be travelling with two children - one aged 4 and one 7 months.

Thanks!

[joshmadty]

down town disney
chilling by the pool
shopping
farms / state parks
mini golf

can't think of anything else sorry
we like to shop or chill if not doing a park.

[Guest]

I haven't posted this in a while so I'll add it here. This is just a list of random things around the area that might be of interest to you or another DIBBer reading your thread.

Monkey Joe’s and Indoor inflatable play center

Putting Edge Fun Center Glow in the dark mini golf.

Vans Skate Park Indoor skateboard and rollerblading park.

Cinemark Cinema located at Festival Bay

Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Located on International Drive

Wonderworks Let your imagination run wild. Located on International Drive

Titanic The exhibition just relocated back to International Drive.

Skyventure Indoor skydiving located on International Drive

Orlando Science CenterLocated near to downtown and easy to get to from I-4.

Cinedome An amazing cinema located at Orlando Science center

Morse Museum Located in Winter Park and home to one of the largest Tiffany Glass collections in the world.

World Bowling Center Located on Canada near to International Drive

Orlando Paintball Indoor/Outdoor paintball center located near to downtown

The Florida Aquarium Located in Tampa

Orlando History Center Located downtown

Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour Located in Winter Park

and River Cruise located in Deland

Bok Tower and Spook Hill located in Lake Wales

Florida Eco Safari Located in St. Cloud

Showcase of Citrus Located in Clermont

Mission Inn Sunday Brunch Located in Howie-In-The-Hills and a great golfing option (pricey!)

Boggy Creek Airboat Two locations in Orlando providing a great option to see area wildlife.

Keila Glasswords A local artist who has been featured on the travel channel. You can go to their shop and they will show you how to blow glass and you can create your own drinking glass or even a Christmas ornament[/url]. Located in the downtown area.

Old Sugar Mill Located inside of DeLeon Springs where you can also take a boat tour, swim in the springs, canoe, etc. Located in DeLeon Springs near to Daytona.

Daytona 500 Experience located at the Daytona International Speedway. A GREAT day out even for non race fans. Combine this with some time on the beach.

Rebounderz Indoor jump center located in Longwood (just north of downtown, before Sanford).

Green Meadows Farm a great option for families with young children. Located off the 192 on Poinciana Boulvard. Really good fun!

Orlando Water Sports Visible from the 528 as you come from the airport. A great outdoor water center for those who have experience and for those who don’t.

Big Cat Rescue A fantastic place to visit for any cat fan. Located in Tampa. (A member of their staff is a member here on the DIBB and is happy to give personal tours if he is available)

[TinkTatoo]

Here are trip reports of three things that we did this summer and I can highly recommend all of them

Citrus Tower

Kissimmee Swamp Tour

Big Cat Rescue

[Guest]

Hi,

We went para-sailing over the lake behind the contemporary resort, it was fantastic and the view was amazing.
joanne

[DisneyD]

Coco Village - near coco beach and the police museum at tutsville

[eeyore88]

Swimming with Manatees on the crystal river or a Basketball Game

[Sneezy]

If you are into flight and old planes at all this is a great day out.
Went there last month, met the owner had a great day and saw a very rare plane fly.

[Guest]

A day out in Mount Dora North of Orlando.This is a great little place with plenty of good eating places lots of little shops.We went last year and the people were very friendly.You can also go on a boat trip reound Lake Dora. Visit the information place in the town centre and they will fill you in.A much slower pace wich is sometimes welcome.
ps they have a shop that only sells Crocs every make you can imagine.

[Guest]

we did the kissimmee swamp tour with captain dave,had our own boat and it was a great thing for us all to do as a family
saw loads of gators and birds,dave was so informative and a great laugh too
we thoroughly enjoyed it,the trip was an hour on the boat and about half an hour away from where we were staying
everyone should try this its brill!
he was the number one attraction on things to do in kissimmee on trip advisor