Grab your hiking boots and visit the Disney Wilderness Preserve located just south of Orlando.
The preserve protects the head waters of the Everglades ecosystem. The 12,000 preserve is one of the largest off-site wetlands mitigation projects ever undertaken in the United States. Before you head out on your hike you must first register at the self-serve stand. It is recommended for your safety that you bring drinking water, a hat, sun protection, bug repellant and wear appropriate footwear. The trail provides a up close and personal look at the preserves resident plants and animals. The trail leaves from the Conservations Learning Center and includes a one-mile trip to Lake Russell, one of the last remaining pristine lakes in the Orlando area. If you wish to hike longer the trail continues beyond Lake Russell, covering a 2.5-mile loop.
For a view of Orlando’s natural wonder head out for a hike at the Disney Wilderness Preserve.
Ever wanted to see the costumes that your favorite actors and actresses wore in those movies we love? They are here in Orlando at the Orange County Regional History Center.
This exhibit features more than 40 costumes, props, and models that span 60 years of film and television. From movies like “Star Wars,” “Blade Runner,” Indiana Jones,” Ghostbusters II,” “Batman,” and many more. The Out of this World exhibit examines how costume design incorporates color, style, scale, materials, historical traditions and cultural cues to help performers and audiences engage in the way the characters are being portrayed. Some of the exciting costumes you will see include the jacket worn by Harrison Ford as Indian Jones, the leather jacket worn by Arnold Schwarzenegger in the film “The Terminator”, and Darth Vader’s cape, Jedi robe and light saber from the “Star Wars” trilogy and much more.
So check out this exhibit at the Orange County Regional History Center in the heart of Orlando.
Take some time out of your day and treat yourself at Orlando’s newest day spa Woodhouse Spa. The staff at the spa pride themselves in exceeding guest expectations, making each visit unique. The spa offers 70 distinct treatment options for both men and women including massages, microdermabrasion, hand and food treatments, body treatments and Shirodhara scalp massage. The spa is housed in a 6,000 square feet space that is decorated in Victorian style. Some of the features include 16 private guest treatment rooms, men & women’s quiet rooms, duet massage room, and bath & massage room. The Woodhouse is the perfect place to get away from it all in Orlando.
Experience natural Florida only a short drive from Orlando, you can see Florida the way the founding settlers did-on horseback. You will be riding on historic trails first used by Native Americans back in the 1500’s. They offer rides that are one, two or three hour adventures through the 4700 acre wildlife area. This area covers nine distinct Florida ecosystems. Your guide from Florida EcoSafari will provide insight and commentary about your encounters along the way. This will be a real safari though unspoiled Florida ecosystems.
Horseback safaris are available daily and can be arranged for riders with varying levels of experience. They will match you personally with your horse based on skill level and the person individual’s personality.
Take a safari right near Orlando and see this unspoiled area.
Drivers start your engines and head on over to The Exotic Car Gallery in Orlando. The Gallery is now open to the public, this exhibit will delight a car enthusiast. This is a unique and unforgettable experience where you will be able to admire some of the finest and rarest automobiles ever made.
The automobiles that rotate regularly include Ferrari, Lamborghini, Bugatti, Maserati and more. The Gallery also includes a one-of-a-kind shopping experience, where you can purchase designer eyewear, toy RC cars and other car related gifts.
Drive on over to the Exotic Car Gallery in Orlando for a unique auto experience.
Enjoy a night out at the Ballet in Orlando. You will be dazzled by the Orlando Ballet as they perform Le Corsaire. Le Corsaire premiered in Paris in 1856. This show was Choreographed by Robert Hill after Marius Petipa and has original music by Adolphe Adam. Experience this great ballet with it’s swarthy pirates and sensual harem dancers.
The Arts are alive in Orlando at the Orlando Ballet. Show runs from April 23-25, 2010.
Head over to Blue Springs State Park for one of the most popular nature oriented tours in the Orlando area. The St. Johns River Cruise will take you along the shallow backwaters of the St. Johns River. Your trip will begin when you board the Native II, with it’s average cruising speed of 6 mph you will not miss anything on this tour. Keep an eye out for Alligators, Bald Eagles, and Manatee. Bring your camera because your tour guide will be stopping along the way so you can photograph this fragile ecosystem.
Take a break from your normal Orlando routine for this exciting cruise down the St. Johns River cruise.
This is one restaurant you will not want to miss in Orlando. Texas de Brazil is fashioned after the Gauchos, or the South American cowboys. Traditionally they would prepare a feast for their families of different types of meat cooked over an open pit. They would then bring the meat around to serve. The meats were served with seasonal vegetable dishes, along with rice and beans.
Your dining experience at Texas de Brazil will include a 50-60 item seasonal salad area including appetizers, soups, salads, and traditional side items. When you turn your card to green you will be amazed at how quickly a troop of carvers come to serve you various cuts of seasoned beef, lamb, pork, chicken, and Brazilian sausage.
To complete you dinner order one of their many dessert selections, then sit back and relax with an after dinner drink, cup of espresso, or a hand rolled cigar in the ambiance that is Texas de Brazil.
Bring a hearty appetite and a few friend for a memorable evening out in Orlando at Texas de Brazil.
Enjoy an aerial tour of Orlando with International HeliTours. They are committed to providing quality service, safety and value. A scenic flight is the perfect way to explore Orlando and it’s diversity in nature. You will see Orlando, Kissimmee, Disney, Universal and much more.
They offer tours to fit everyone’s needs and budgets. Some of the specialty tours include the Alligator tour, Celebrity tour, Epcot fireworks tour, or if romance is on your mind try their Cupids Escape Tour.
You will really appreciate the area surrounding Orlando after one of this exciting tours.
Are you looking for an adventure in Orlando? Then Boggy Creek airboat tours is just what you are looking for. Your tour will start with a leisurely idle down a natural canal viewing exotic birds, turtles and the Florida alligator in their own natural environment. Then hold on to your hat while the airboat travels at speeds up to 45 miles an hour through the swamps. You will find that this is the best way to experience the beautiful Central Florida Everglades near Orlando. Boggy Creek airboat tours offer three different airboat tour choices. A 30 minute airboat ride on their 17 passenger airboat, a 45 minute private airboat tour on their 6 passenger airboat and a 1 hour night airboat ride.
You will be amazed by the wonderful wildlife so close to Orlando. So gather your family and head on over to Boggy Creek where you will get to experience Florida’s wildlife in it’s natural habitat.