Best Orlando Hidden Gem Attractions
THE 10 BEST Hidden Gem Activities in Orlando
Best Orlando Hidden Gem Attractions
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- Holly KCelebration, FL745 contributionsLeu Gardens with the extra Fairy Doors right now is so fun!
We have a reciprocal pass so the gardens are free and parking is free (try for shade during the hot days). Check in and get the map to where the Fairy Doors are and as you walk through the garden(s) you will find this extra layer of magic!
Arid gardens as well as rose gardens… so many different kinds, you will find something to see, smell, sit, stroll through and enjoy, even in the heat of the summer.
Take a free docent tour (ask for the times), stroll through the butterfly garden… so many beautiful places and interesting facts.
Go, stroll, enjoy!Written July 5, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Anita BMelbourne, FL114 contributionsLoved everything about the group tour. Got to touch the animals. We chose to let them take the photos so we could enjoy our time with the animals. They took great pics and video of our family. The animals came to us to be petted, animals are well cared for and happy. Staff is great and make the experience wonderful. Loved all the animals, highly recommend this adventure. A+ plusWritten January 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Fishing Photog7 contributionsI took my 9 year old son to the Orlando Watersports Complex as part of our spring break road trip. He did the required one hour safety training which taught him how to ride the cable and use a knee board. Once he passed he was able to then keep using the knee board or upgrade to a wake board for an additional 4 hours.
My son had a great time at the park and spent nearly 3 hours riding until he got too tired.
A few notes: When you fall off the cable you must swim to shore and then walk back to the start. Depending on where you fall, this can be a very long walk. On our trip it was really windy which made walking back with a knee board or wake board difficult as it acted like a sail. For smaller kids this may be difficult to do. I had to go help my son bring the boards back to the start.
They do have food onsite and it was pretty good in case you forget to eat before arriving or stay there all day. There is really nothing else nearby food wise so plan ahead.Written April 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - J JFort Lauderdale, FL326 contributionsThis preserve is nice. The visitor center is informative with some neat exhibits, including baby alligators! There are short and long loops, an area with great signage on plants and animals there, a butterfly garden and sufficient parking for the amount of visitors we saw, which was hardly any on a week day in the afternoon. Its a peaceful place for a nice walk and change of pace for an otherwise very busy and touristy city.Written June 19, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- ShefayimAmsterdam, The Netherlands239 contributionsIt’s a nice museum about the history of Florida in general and Orlando in particular. The part how Disney changed Orlando was very interesting. But by far was the exhibition about the alternative music scene of Orlando very good. Great artwork, the full story and good music on the background. I enjoyed it very much.Written August 8, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- StripeyMiataLisburn, UK1,577 contributionsMillions of people pass this every year knowing its not here. Only 5 minutes from MCO if you have a hire car, can highly recommend it.Written August 22, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Mari S6 contributionsWhen you are tired of the parks and want something real and back to nature. Wonderful hiking opportunities in the area as well. Lovely people who work there❤️Written November 5, 2022This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- DannyGeelong, Australia65 contributionsWe went through the Murder on the Orient Express room, as well as the Under Pressure submarine room. Excellent service by the staff, facilities were top tier. Highly recommend this location.
Facilities - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Comfortable couches in waiting area
- Bathrooms available at any time (not locked into room)
- Small torches provided in each room (could be bigger and more powerful)
Orient Express
Puzzle difficulty - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Probably one of the best escape rooms I have participated in
Under Pressure
Puzzle difficulty - ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- Very loud (Potential sensory overload for some participants)
- Dim lighting (definitely required the torches)
- Not a lot of working spaceWritten July 2, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Steve C55 contributionsVisited with teenager son, never fired a gun before but staff are very helpful and patient
No hard sell either and priced very wellWritten September 7, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - oHausMontreal, Canada222 contributionsThis is the only shop I orlando i found stuff I like. And the owners are cool. People that can shop anywhere shop here but it's laid back &social.Written June 30, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- StewartBarrow-in-Furness, UK1 contributionPlayed Contract with my adult son, had a great time and Tati did a great job of steering us in the right direction if we went off course. Great game going again in 2 days to try another gameWritten September 4, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- Natalie S1 contributionThe tour was great, Dave the tour guide was very funny and engaging. The chocolate tasting had chocolate from around the world which was great.Written September 1, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
- HalreaderOrlando, FL46 contributionsWhat was the "little comedy show that could" in the midst of a cramped tourist corridor in Orlando, for about 13 years of successful showings, now has a new location: the Ten10 Brewing Co. Bar, just north of downtown Orlando near Loch Haven Park.
Though the outside environment is not quite as crowded and hectic as the old International Drive corridor, the inside of the show's environs did not lose its edginess and gut-busting hilarity: you get the improv theater jokes, skits, sing-alongs, and audience participation, but more raucous and adult-minded. Clearly not for kids, and that's just the way we like 'em.
The Ten10 Brewery also provides delectable choices of bar food, ranging from warm pretzels (careful with the mustard --it kicks your sinuses hard,) hot dogs, nachos with homemade sauces, and delicious sandwiches. As if you hadn't noticed, it has it's own bar and select beers and choices of beverages. All the while, laughing your heads off during Mama's Comedy Show.
Shows are Friday nights at 9pm, best to make reservations at mamascomedyshow.com, and they're not expensive: $15 per person. If you come early, they do a live podcast (it also gives you time to look for parking. It has it's own lot, but it fills up, so there's street parking or public parking at a nearby shopping center a block away.)
So come on down, have a bite to eat or drink, and spend some time with the hilarious and raucous cousins at Mama's Comedy Show!Written March 9, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Steven P2 contributionsWOW! This place was absolutely amazing!!
Visiting from England we were quite nervous having never fired a weapon before but were soon put at ease by the staff who were really welcoming and friendly and explained everything really clearly up front. The guy who took us on the range was totally professional, great fun and so, so patient… Oh and the price at the end was fantastic.
We loved being in Orlando and visited many, many fantastic places and this place was definitely one of the highlights … we can’t wait to return.
Thanks guys for a great experience You are all real ambassadors for your country!Written August 16, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews. - Michelle D1 contributionI went with my best friend and Fiancé. We were only 3 people but we had such amazing time. We did the Murder House Escape Room and it was creepy, unsettling and dark. But we had soooo much fun! Thank you guys again!!Written August 11, 2024This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.
