There are countless recreational activities in Orlando, Florida. In addition to the world-famous theme parks, shopping outlets and countless fine dining destinations, you'll find championship golf courses, state-of-the-art movie theaters, beautiful parks and gardens and so much more.

There are countless parks and gardens throughout Central Florida. Whether you are looking to slow the pace and want to enjoy the beautiful weather, go swimming and enjoy a picnic or barbecue lunch with friends or family or take in the wondrous sites of places like Discovery Cove and Gatorland, it is all here! Below is just a small sample of the possibilities.

Harry P. Leu Gardens

Enjoy fifty acres of southern style gardens that include three acres of idea gardens for weekend projects, the largest formal rose garden in the state, a house museum dating from the 1880s, a butterfly garden and much more. All this while soaking in the beautiful Florida sunshine! Group tours, weddings and facility rentals are available with reservations. Address: 1920 N Forest Avenue - Phone: 407.246.2620

Gatorland

Your alligator adventure awaits at Gatorland! Our protected habitat and nature conservatory offers 110 acres of unbelievable exhibits with gators, crocodiles, birds, bears and much more. You can even become part of the show with new Adventure Tours! Address: 14501 South Orange Blossom Trail - Phone: 800.393.5297

Discovery Cove

Discovery Cove, located across from the SeaWorld Orlando attraction, is a tropical paradise where guests can swim with dolphins, snorkel with fish and hand-feed exotic birds. Discovery Cove is an all-inclusive, reservations-only adventure that includes a full day of activities plus a seven-consecutive-day pass to either SeaWorld Orlando or Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

Wet 'N Wild

More than water slides, wild water fun includes floating the newly renovated Lazy River attraction where you'll coast leisurely through reaching palms and flowering hibiscus. Drift through thousands of bubbles and discover what made Ponce de Leon think he found the Fountain of Youth and splash in a waterfall spilling down a rocky hillside. You'll never want to return to shore!

When the Big Screen Is Calling

Orlando is home to an abundance of incredible movie theaters where you can take your pick of first run movies, many featuring wall-to-wall screens and state-of-the-art projection and digital sound.

Cinemark Theater

20 Screens
5150 International Drive
407.352.1042

Regal Pointe Orlando Stadium & IMAX

20 Screens and IMAX
9101 International Drive
407.248.9045

Universal Cineplex

20 Screens
6000 Universal Boulevard
800.326.326

Orlando Science Center

People of all ages love the hands-on fun and interactive exhibits at the Orlando Science Center. Enjoy giant-screen films, live programming and hours of educational fun. Be sure to give them a call for show times.  Address: 777 East Princeton Street - Phone: 407.514.2000

Golf

Tee off at any number of area championship golf courses available throughout Orlando.

With more than 150 challenging golf courses located within a 45-minute radius of downtown Orlando, ranging in lakeside, Scottish, flat, hilly and artificially mounded designs, Orlando is a golfer's ultimate dream come true.
 
Many of the area's courses have been designed by world-renowned golf course architects including Arnold Palmer, Jack Nicklaus, Greg Norman and Robert Trent Jones Sr., so golf enthusiasts are sure to find a favorite among the destination's array of golf course designs. Below is just a small sample of area courses:

Dubsdread Golf Course

549 W Par Street
407.246.2551

Osprey Ridge Golf Course

3457 Golfview Boulevard
407.939.4653

Winter Park Golf

761 Old England Avenue
407.599.3341

Winter Pines Golf Club Inc.

950 S Ranger Boulevard
407.671.1651

The area-savvy professionals at our hotels and resorts will help you find whatever type of recreations you're looking for in Orlando!