Places to Vacation in Orlando

Every city has those little known places that all the locals know are the best ways to spend time.  No matter how big the tourist attraction it is they always know about those things that seem to be overlooked in typical vacation plans.  A vacation in Orlando is no different.

The Orlando Museum of Art is not typically a place one would hear about.  But it really should not be missed.  This is a varied museum that is always featuring something new.  From watercolors of Aesop’s fables to an exhibition of South American sculpture, their guest exhibits change frequently.  Not only that, they always have a special program to enjoy.  The Florida Artist of the Month celebrates a gifted local artist that may get no other exposure.  The annual Antiques Show and sale directly benefits the educational programs of the museum.

Another great spot to vacation in Orlando is the Orlando Science Center.  It’s fun for the kids and you’ll likely still learn something even when you’re eighty.  The Science Center does boast visiting exhibits that tend to change every few months, but are most renowned for their regular exhibit halls.  For example their NatureWorks exhibits has been the most popular attraction since it began.  The DinoDigs attraction is also very popular and comes complete with a replica fossil dig where you can uncover your very own replica fossil.  And if it all becomes a bit too complicated for the little ones head on over to KidsTown.  Specially designed for kids, all the interactive experiments and exhibits are ideally placed just at their eye level.  The water table is likely to keep one entertained for hours by itself.  Truly a good time for the whole family and something that is definitely worth a visit.

Another great way to spend a vacation in Orlando is the Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour.  Winter Park is a small town outside Orlando, but their 17 lakes are a perfect way to spend the day.  Not to mention this one-hour boat tour will be very easy on your wallet.  There is plenty of wildlife to see, just as in all of Florida.  Three different tours are available and with the price, why pass any of them up?  On one tour you can be perusing the many birds and small mammals.  On the next you will be getting some serious real estate envy as you see the wonderful lake front properties of the area.  On the third you can travel between the lakes through narrow canals that were once used for logging in the 1800s.  Who knows, you might learn something while relaxing and enjoying yourself.