Had enough with Mickey already? Desperate to work off that newly acquired Butterbeer gut? Happily, the great outdoors are as abundant in Orlando as theme park rides – and it costs a whole lot less to play. From world-class natural springs and canoe runs to all-day hikes and leisurely garden walks, you'll find it all within a short drive of your resort. Next time you're in town, take a break from Orlando's man-made marvels and experience Central Florida as it was before Uncle Walt and his squeaky-voiced pals arrived on the scene.

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Orlando is known as the theme park capital of the world. But while we won’t deny that screaming your head off on a roller coaster and posing for selfies with a minimum wage worker dressed as a giant mouse is amusing, there’s plenty of other entertaining—and far less expensive—things to do to have an awesome time in Central Florida than just riding the rides at Disney World. From soaking up the sun in a crystalline spring to appreciating culture in an air-conditioned museum, a vast array of things to do awaits visitors to Orlando that don’t involve standing around in endless lines. To make the most of your sojourn to O-Town, check out our list of the very best things to do—only one of which requires admission to a theme park.