When you think of things to do in Orlando, you probably think of outdoor activities. On the rare occasion when it rains the Orlando Science Center is a perfect place to take the kids of all ages. The science center encourages learning in a fun way with educational activities, fun and learning all at the same time.
Some of the fun stuff to do is…Learn all about frogs in the Jewels of the Amazon exhibit. Meet the ancient rulers of our planet in the DinoDigs exhibit. Create your own discovery at Dr. Dare’s Lab. Learn about the magic of the Amazon on the giant I-max screen. Or experience any number of summer camps.
There’s no reason to let bad weather get you down while in Orlando!
Participating in the Richard Petty Driving Experience at Orlando’s Walt Disney World Speedway is not for the faint of heart! See what it’s like to strap on a five-point harness, unleash a 600hp engine and scream around the track at the white-knuckle speeds while driving a NASCAR-style stock car.
With the Rookie Experience, you are in the driver’s seat with your hands on the wheel and your foot on the gas for eight laps around the track. With the Ride-Along Experience you ride shot-gun with a professional driver. Either one is a nail-biting thrill and not to be missed when in Orlando!
We’re all Irish on St. Patrick’s Day in Orlando, Florida! Whether you are celebrating your heritage or looking for an excuse to party…there is lots to do here in Orlando!
Celebrate at Pat O’Briens
The celebration starts at 4pm till close at Pat O’ Brien’s at Universal’s CityWalk. There is no cover until 7pm. Live Rock Band & Dueling Pianos. Traditional Irish food, Leprechauns, beads and more!
St Pat’s Party at Orlando Brewing
St. Patrick’s Day will also be celebrated at Orlando Brewing. Stop by the Tap Room to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and try Orlando Brewing’s Original Green Beer the Blonde Ale… Dry Hopped. Live Music @ 7pm: Mr. Robert Johnson
Irish Melodies at Bok Tower Gardens
Included with general admission, Bok Tower Gardens will feature special carillon music featuring lively Irish melodies. Concerts are at 1 pm and 3 pm. Free with admission to the Gardens.
Ever wonder how the birds feel when they fly over the Orlando landscape? Do you think about what how the flora and fauna looks to them? Now you can with Florida Ecosafari’s new Zipline Adventure.
You’ll sail above it all on this breathtaking aerial nature tour – a network of cables designed to send thrill-seekers flying through Orlando’s Pine Flatwoods and over forested wetlands, home to native Florida wildlife including alligators, black bears, white tail deer and the endangered Florida Panther. The two and a half hour adventure is like none other, reaching heights of 55 feet and speeds up to 25 mph!
Aviation buffs won’t want to miss The Blue Max at Orlando’s Fantasy of Flight attraction Friday, March 12 and Saturday 13.
The Blue Max is a premier Vintage and WWI Era R/C Aircraft Competition with aircraft on display and fly-in competition for aerial maneuvers. all aircraft is built between 1903 and 1919.
This is one Orlando attraction for young and old alike!
Orlando is know for its seafood, but if you are an Italian at heart you’ll want to don your finest attire and relish in an evening of fine Italian dining at Chris Christini’s Restaurante Italiano.
Menu items include Linguine Con Vongole Alla Napoletana, Costata Di Vitello, Piccata Di Vitello Al Limone, Pollo Al Marsala. And the desserts are to die for, Ricotta Cheesecake, Zabaglione and Tartufo, to name a few.
Christini’s numerous fine dining awards include:
The Ivy Award
Nation’s Restaurant News Fine Dining Hall Of Fame Award
Di Rona Distinguished Restaurant of North America Award
Best of the Best Five Star Diamond Award
Best Award of Excellence by the Wine Spectator magazine, one of the best wine lists in the world
The International Award of Excellence
Zagat – “ a treasure among restaurants”
The Golden Spoon Award
AAA Four Diamond Award
When you are planning your next special night out in Orlando, put Christini’s at the top or your list!
Blue Man Group is multi-media entertainment combininn theatrics, music and comedy to create a blissful party atmosphere that people of all ages agree is a totally outrageous experience.
World-renowned for their live stage shows, Blue Man Group brings an eclectic mix of live music, fantastic percussion instruments, unexpected humor and so much more to Orlando. Playing at Universal Orlando Resort, it is a show you have to experience!
After experiencing the wildly popular Blue Man Group, enjoy FREE ADMISSION* to select CityWalk® venues with the presentation of your Blue Man Group ticket stub.
Bird watching may not be the first thing that comes to your mind when think of things to do in Orlando, but there is no better place than Orlando and Kissimmee for bird watching. Discover an endless assortment of birds, including some of the rarest in North America…Florida scrub jay, Snail kite, Whooping crane, Crested caracara and Limpkin. Kissimmee has the largest Bald eagle populations in the continental United States. There are nine state-recognized Great Florida Birding Trail sites. Self-guided trails designed to conserve and enhance Florida’s bird habitat by promoting birdwatching activities, conservation education and economic opportunity.
Tomorrow, March 5 2010, Taylor Swift fans will have a chance to see her live at the Amway Arena. Taylor draws fans in droves with song like “Love Story,” “Our Song,” and “White Horse”.
At 19, Taylor is the youngest artist in history to be nominated for the Country Music Association’s prestigious Entertainer of the Year Award.
Her Orlando concert kicks off her North American FEARLESS 2010 Tour. Taylor’s good friend, American Idol finalist Kellie Pickler, will join Taylor as a featured artist and top selling new artist of 2009 Gloriana will open all the show.
Celebrate at Pat O’Briens
Tomorrow, March 5 2010, Taylor Swift fans will have a chance to see her live at the Amway Arena.