Non-Disney Family Friendly Ideas
Family Activity
Indoor creative experience for kids. Indoor playground, lots of different (and ever-changing) interactive exhibits centered around coloring and art.
Located in a really family-friendly section of a nice mall. Great activity for a rainy day!
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Crayola Experience
8001 S Orange Blossom TrlIndoor creative experience for kids. Indoor playground, lots of different (and ever-changing) interactive exhibits centered around coloring and art.
Located in a really family-friendly section of a nice mall. Great activity for a rainy day!
Great for older kids (and daring grown-ups) who love thrill rides!
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Fun Spot America
5700 Fun Spot WayGreat for older kids (and daring grown-ups) who love thrill rides!
Want to see gators and experience the many birds of Florida? We love this scenic drive through a Florida natural wetland.
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Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
2850 Lust RdWant to see gators and experience the many birds of Florida? We love this scenic drive through a Florida natural wetland.
Another Rainy-Day favorite. Many floors of exhibits, including hands-on activities for all ages!
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Orlando Science Center
777 E Princeton StAnother Rainy-Day favorite. Many floors of exhibits, including hands-on activities for all ages!
Our family LOVEs mini golf. Just 3 miles from the house, this is a great option if you're looking for a small outing without a ton of crowds!
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The Mighty Jungle Golf Adventure
7792 W Irlo Bronson Memorial HwyOur family LOVEs mini golf. Just 3 miles from the house, this is a great option if you're looking for a small outing without a ton of crowds!
We haven't been here yet but it is definitely on our list!
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Ukubonisa kweCitrus
15051 US-27We haven't been here yet but it is definitely on our list!
City/town information
Our all-time favorite Central Florida town. Tons of bike trails (including places for you to rent bikes!), a lovely farmer's market on Saturday, delicious local restaurants. Grab a beer at Crooked Can Brewery and grab some eats at a stall in the Plant Street Market.
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Winter Garden
Our all-time favorite Central Florida town. Tons of bike trails (including places for you to rent bikes!), a lovely farmer's market on Saturday, delicious local restaurants. Grab a beer at Crooked Can Brewery and grab some eats at a stall in the Plant Street Market.
A fancy town with amazing restaurants, higher-end stores, and a lovely green space for picnics, playing or just taking a stroll.
Favorite Restaurant: Prato
Favorite Ice Cream: Kilwin's
Favorite Stop: Wine Room!
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Winter Park
520 Orlando AveA fancy town with amazing restaurants, higher-end stores, and a lovely green space for picnics, playing or just taking a stroll.
Favorite Restaurant: Prato
Favorite Ice Cream: Kilwin's
Favorite Stop: Wine Room!
Food scene
A Central Florida staple, and our family's favorite!
No indoor seating, so probably not great on a rainy day. But they do have a drive thru!
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Twistee Treat Westside
8900 W Irlo Bronson Memorial HwyA Central Florida staple, and our family's favorite!
No indoor seating, so probably not great on a rainy day. But they do have a drive thru!