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Orlando Florida Things To Do #1:
Go for a swim in the cool, crystal clear water of Wekiwa Springs State Park. The water here flows up from deep underground at a constant 72 degrees. This is the perfect temperature to take the edge off the Florida heat. The spring is the source of the Wekiwa River and it's surrounded by the tropical forest of the Wekiwa River Preserve.

Right next to the springs is a small sandy spot where you can slip a canoe or kayak in the water for a run down the Wekiwa River. You can paddle the river here at a calm leisurely pace. Canoes are available for rent on the spot. The river is narrow, shallow and slow moving. Wekiwa Springs State Park has trails for hiking, bicycling, and horseback riding. Camping is also available.

Orlando Florida Things To Do #2:
Stop by the International Trolley & Train Museum for a fascinating look into the world of trains. This is a place that is sure to stir the imagination of kids as well as adults. Everyone will have fun watching the 14 trains and 3 trolleys that are constantly running across the huge track layout. There is over 2,000 feet of track that winds around and through snow capped mountains, a 300 square-foot lake, farms and city areas, tunnels, water falls, lots of bridges and a coal mining town, The museum has a fun scavenger hunt that makes for a lot of fun as you search the museum for answers to the 20 hunt challenges.

Cool Orlando Florida Things To Do #3:
Before Disney and the Florida theme parks, the top tourist attraction was Cypress Gardens. Located about an hour from Orlando towards Tamps, Cypress Gardens is famous for it's lush Botanical Gardens and water ski stunt shows. The gardens feature topiary, oriental gardens and is home to butterflies, blue heron and other wildlife.

A great way to see the gardens is an electric boat tour through the tropical canals. Splash Island Water Park is a new addition which is a water park for the kids. Cypress Gardens has made a number of changes over the years and there very well be more changes coming. So be sure to check out what's new if you decide to visit.

Fun Orlando Florida Things To Do #4:
Just north of Orlando, along the St. Johns River, is the Central Florida Zoo. It's an 88-acre zoo located in Sanford, Florida. A trip here makes a nice vacation outing for the family. You can see over 100 species of animals including many endangered species like hyacinth macaws, Asian elephants and New Guinea crocodile monitors. Boardwalks and mulched walkways lead around to view the primates, cougars and leopards, venomous snakes, reptiles and other animals.

A favorite spot with kids is the Animal Adventure Children's Zoo area. Here they can have fun feeding the llamas, goats and cows. The kids can also cool off and play in the water at the Wharton-Smith Tropical Splash Ground.

Vacation Ideas - Orlando Florida Things To Do #5:
Audubon’s Center for Birds of Prey is dedicated to rescuing and birds of prey such as the eagle, owl, hawk and falcon. They have a visitor-friendly rehabilitation center where you can get a behind-the scenes look at the birds and how the center’s staff goes abut the work of taking care of these wild creatures.

The center is located in Maitland which is a few miles north of downtown Orlando. Hundreds of birds come through here every year and receive the help they need to recover whatever medical disaster has befallen them. Watch the birds practice their flying skills. Take a self-guided tour of the facility and various visitor exhibits. This is a great way to see these wonderful birds in a way that in not possible in nature. It’s a fun and educational vacation idea.

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