{"id":68115,"date":"2018-04-02T08:22:59","date_gmt":"2018-04-02T13:22:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/?p=68115"},"modified":"2018-04-02T11:28:58","modified_gmt":"2018-04-02T16:28:58","slug":"orlando-day-trips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2018\/04\/orlando-day-trips\/","title":{"rendered":"13 epic Orlando day trips less than 2 hours away"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">When most people think of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Orlando.d178294.Destination-Travel-Guides\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orlando<\/a> and Central Florida, they think of one thing: theme parks! While the area is home to some of the best theme parks in the world, there is so much more to do than most people realize. This list of epic day trips less than two hours from the city will definitely make you want to extend your visit.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/2017\/06\/quiz-orlando-theme-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> Quiz: Which Orlando theme park is for you?<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_68122\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68122\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68122\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped.jpg\" alt=\"Things to do in Kissimmee other than the theme parks - GettingStamped\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped-604x340.jpg 604w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-68122\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Take a wild ride through the swamps and backwaters around Orlando | Photo by GettingStamped.com<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">1. Search for \u2018gators in a fan boat<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">How about a hair-raising ride on a fan boat looking for Florida alligators? Head to Kissimmee and grab a seat on a custom built boat made for the swamps with a propeller so big it could almost power a small airplane. A guided tour of the swamp is a great way to spend a morning or afternoon of your vacation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance from Orlando:<\/strong> 40 minutes<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_68120\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68120\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68120\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Hot-air-balloon-ride-Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped.jpg\" alt=\"Hot air balloon ride - Things to do in Kissimmee other than the theme parks - GettingStamped\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Hot-air-balloon-ride-Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Hot-air-balloon-ride-Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Hot-air-balloon-ride-Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Hot-air-balloon-ride-Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Hot-air-balloon-ride-Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-68120\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">There is no better way to start a day than a hot air balloon ride | Photo by GettingStamped.com<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">2. Float over the parks in a hot air balloon<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">One of the coolest things you can do near Disney World is taking a hot air balloon ride. Lift off with Orlando Balloons in Davenport and watch the sun rising over Central Florida. If you\u2019re lucky and the winds are right, you\u2019ll get a one of a kind view of the area\u2019s theme parks. A must do if you are looking for something unforgettable to add on to your next Orlando trip. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance from Orlando:<\/strong> 43 minutes<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_69629\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69629\" class=\"size-full wp-image-69629\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Orlando-manatee-Orbitz-Flickr.jpg\" alt=\"Orlando manatee Orbitz - Flickr\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Orlando-manatee-Orbitz-Flickr.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Orlando-manatee-Orbitz-Flickr-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Orlando-manatee-Orbitz-Flickr-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Orlando-manatee-Orbitz-Flickr-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Orlando-manatee-Orbitz-Flickr-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Orlando-manatee-Orbitz-Flickr-604x340.jpg 604w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-69629\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Get face to face with these guys! | Flickr CC photo by usfwsendsp<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>3. Swim with the manatees of Crystal River<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Jump into the pristine waters around Crystal River to have a swim with some adorable manatees. The area around Crystal River is one of the few places in the country where you can legally swim with these so called &#8220;sea cows,&#8221; and it&#8217;s just a short drive away from Orlando. Plan your trip accordingly, the manatees only hang around from November to March.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance from Orlando:<\/strong> 1 hour, 30 minutes<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_69630\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69630\" class=\"size-full wp-image-69630\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Orlando-Day-Trip-Orbitz-Kennedy-space-Center-Flickr.jpg\" alt=\"Orlando Day Trip Orbitz - Kennedy space Center - Flickr\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Orlando-Day-Trip-Orbitz-Kennedy-space-Center-Flickr.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Orlando-Day-Trip-Orbitz-Kennedy-space-Center-Flickr-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Orlando-Day-Trip-Orbitz-Kennedy-space-Center-Flickr-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Orlando-Day-Trip-Orbitz-Kennedy-space-Center-Flickr-600x401.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Orlando-Day-Trip-Orbitz-Kennedy-space-Center-Flickr-509x340.jpg 509w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-69630\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">For some out of this world fun head to Kennedy Space Center | Flickr CC photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/skynoir\/17369285992\/\">Bill Dickinson<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>4. Play astronaut at Kennedy Space Center<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>For wannabe astronauts of all ages, make sure to take the less than one hour trip from Orlando to the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral. The center has one of the largest collections of rockets and space equipment on the planet and you can even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kennedyspacecenter.com\/explore-attractions\/all-attractions\/lunch-with-an-astronaut\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">have lunch with a real astronaut<\/a>. For some education along with entertainment, this is a must.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance from Orlando:<\/strong>\u00a050 minutes<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">5. Hit the links<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Warm and sunny Central Florida is the perfect place to play a few rounds of golf. The area around Orlando has 15 courses, including top spots like<a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Orlando-Hotels-Reunion-Resort.h992499.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> Reunion Resort<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Orlando-Hotels-Waldorf-Astoria-Orlando.h2432727.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Waldorf Astoria Club<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Orlando-Hotels-The-Villas-Of-Grand-Cypress.h3169.Hotel-Information\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Grand Cypress Resort<\/a>. Take out the stress of long park lines while crushing some balls on the course.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance from Orlando:<\/strong> Multiple options within 1 hour<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_68121\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68121\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68121\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kayaking-Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped.jpg\" alt=\"Kayaking - Things to do in Kissimmee other than the theme parks - GettingStamped\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kayaking-Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kayaking-Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kayaking-Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kayaking-Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Kayaking-Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-68121\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hop in a Kayak for a unique Central Florida adventure | Photo by GettingStamped.com<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">6. Paddle through a cypress swamp<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Get your paddles wet in Shingle Creek just outside of Orlando. A short ride away from the theme parks brings you to a whole other world. This peacefully quiet swamp is a great place to take a break from the busy parks. A kayak trip here could bring you all the way to the Everglades if you were up for about two weeks of paddling.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance from Orlando:<\/strong>\u00a035 minutes<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/rewards\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>ALSO:<\/strong> Earn rewards on your Orlando trip and beyond when you join Orbitz Rewards!<\/a><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_69631\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69631\" class=\"size-full wp-image-69631\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Orlando-Day-Trip-Orbitz-Daytona-Beach-Flickr.jpg\" alt=\"Orlando Day Trip Orbitz - Daytona Beach - Flickr\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Orlando-Day-Trip-Orbitz-Daytona-Beach-Flickr.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Orlando-Day-Trip-Orbitz-Daytona-Beach-Flickr-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Orlando-Day-Trip-Orbitz-Daytona-Beach-Flickr-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Orlando-Day-Trip-Orbitz-Daytona-Beach-Flickr-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Orlando-Day-Trip-Orbitz-Daytona-Beach-Flickr-511x340.jpg 511w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-69631\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">If you didn&#8217;t go to the beach, did you even go to Florida? | Flickr CC photo by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/liangjinjian\/11485651765\/\">jinjian liang<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>7. Visit world famous Daytona Beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A trip to Florida would feel a bit incomplete without setting foot on a beach. Make the short drive to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Daytona-Beach-Hotels.d6023995.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Daytona Beach<\/a> and spend the day soaking up the sun and surf. The racing fan in your group will also love a stop at the nearby Daytona International Speedway for a spin around the track.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance from Orlando:<\/strong>\u00a01 hour<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_69628\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69628\" class=\"size-full wp-image-69628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Orlando-Orbitz.jpg\" alt=\"Orlando Orbitz wiki commons Devils den\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Orlando-Orbitz.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Orlando-Orbitz-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Orlando-Orbitz-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Orlando-Orbitz-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Orlando-Orbitz-453x340.jpg 453w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Orlando-Orbitz-632x474.jpg 632w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/03\/Orlando-Orbitz-536x402.jpg 536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-69628\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Go for a dip with the Devil | Photo by Eric Beach &#8211; Eric Beach, copyright 2007 &#8211; all rights reserved, <a title=\"GNU Free Documentation License\" href=\"\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Wikipedia:Text_of_the_GNU_Free_Documentation_License\">GFDL<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/w\/index.php?curid=14907139\">Link<\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>8. Enter the Devil&#8217;s Den<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>Dive into this prehistoric hole in the ground in Williston for an unforgettable Central Florida day trip. Here you can snorkel or dive in crystal clear water that is 72 degrees year round. The den has ancient rock formations, stalactites, and fossils dating back over 33 million years.<\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<p><strong>Distance from Orlando:<\/strong> 1 hour 40 minutes<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_68117\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68117\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68117\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Celebration-bike-rentals-Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped.jpg\" alt=\"Celebration bike rentals - Things to do in Kissimmee other than the theme parks - GettingStamped\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Celebration-bike-rentals-Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Celebration-bike-rentals-Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Celebration-bike-rentals-Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Celebration-bike-rentals-Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Celebration-bike-rentals-Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped-560x315.jpg 560w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Celebration-bike-rentals-Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped-604x340.jpg 604w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-68117\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Rent a bike and check out oddly perfect Celebration | Photo by GettingStamped.com<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">9. Bike through the real-life town that Disney built<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Rent a bike and pedal your way through the bizarrely perfect town of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Celebration-Hotels.d602896.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Celebration<\/a>, Florida. You may think you\u2019ve somehow ended up on a movie set it\u2019s so perfect and quiet. Bike paths wind their way through the city and around the small lakes in the community. It\u2019s the perfect places to unwind for a few hours.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance from Orlando:<\/strong>\u00a035 minutes<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">10. Take a helicopter ride<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Take to the skies in a helicopter for unparalleled views with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orlandohelitours.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Orlando Heli tours<\/a>, with locations in both Orlando and Kissimmee. Cruise over wetlands, cityscapes, and the parks of Central Florida. This is sure to be a day trip full of memories and amazing pictures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance from Orlando:<\/strong> Multiple locations under 1 hour<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">11. Learn the ropes at Orlando Tree Trek Adventures<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">In <a href=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/Kissimmee-Hotels.d7927.Travel-Guide-Hotels\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span class=\"LrzXr\">Kissimmee<\/span><\/a>, you can get back in touch with nature while strapped into a ropes course-inspired adventure center. Take on one of the craziest obstacle courses you\u2019ve ever seen or just coast down one of the many zip lines. Whichever you choose, it will be a breath of fresh air outside of the theme parks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance from Orlando:<\/strong> 35 minutes<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_68119\" style=\"width: 810px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-68119\" class=\"size-full wp-image-68119\" src=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Gators-Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped.jpg\" alt=\"Gators - Things to do in Kissimmee other than the theme parks - GettingStamped\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Gators-Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Gators-Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Gators-Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Gators-Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.orbitz.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/Gators-Things-to-do-in-Kissimmee-other-than-the-theme-parks-GettingStamped-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-68119\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Come face to face with real Florida &#8216;gators! &#8211; Photo by GettingStamped.com<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">12. Pay a visit to Gatorland<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">A Central Florida classic, this unique Orlando park lets you get up close to Florida\u2019s most feared and famous reptiles. Here you\u2019ll find live shows along with educational displays about the alligators and their habitat.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Distance from Orlando:<\/strong>\u00a035 minutes<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"p1\"><strong><span class=\"s1\">13. Skydiving<\/span><\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"s1\">Forget the roller coasters; their drops are nothing compared to jumping out of a plane from a few thousand feet up. The guides at Skydive City in <span class=\"LrzXr\">Zephyrhills<\/span> will get you ready to make the leap of faith and get you back down safely to their USPA drop-zone. 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