Fun Beyond The Theme Parks
Orlando Attractions
Fun Beyond the Theme Parks
Best Action Attractions
Boggy Creek Adventures - 27 miles - https://www.bcairboats.com
Gatorland - 25 miles - https://www.gatorland.com
Wild Florida Airboats & Gator Park - 45 miles - https://www.wildfloridaboats.com
Orlando Magic Kia Center Arena - 30 miles - https://www.kiacenter.com
Best Distraction Attractions
Old Town - 13 miles - https://www.myoldtownusa.com
Planet Hollywood - Disney Springs - 17 Miles - Tel reservations: 407 827 7827
Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour - 36 miles - Tel 407 644 4056 - https://www.scenicboattours.com
Best Nearby Destinations
Celebration Town - 15 miles
The picture-perfect community of Celebration, 25 minutes southwest of Orlando, is a place like no other. Founded by The Walt Disney Company in the 1990s and named one of Forbes Magazine’s prettiest neighborhoods in America, Celebration features an idyllic downtown with architecture inspired by traditional Southern towns.
The lakeside Celebration Town Center offers visitors a mix of boutique shopping and restaurants along brick-lined streets, and visitors can enjoy the scenery with horse-drawn carriage rides or with a stroll or bike ride along Lake Rianhard.
Celebration’s culinary offerings include flavor-packed breakfasts at Maple Street Biscuit Company, delectable French pastries at Le Macaron, and fine Spanish and Cuban cuisine at the famed Columbia Restaurant. In Celebration’s stores, shoppers can find an array of gifts, gourmet food, clothing, and home decor. Browse jewelry, essential oils, and self-care products at Gypsy Moon Market and accessories, toys, and collectibles at Market Street Gallery.
Crystal River - 90 miles - https://www.discovercrystalriverfl.com/plan/
Daytona Beach - 86 miles - 23 miles of white-sand beaches, delicious local flavours, eclectic shopping, outdoor activities, scenic trails, and a rich cultural scene
With emerald springs feeding the Wekiwa River and lush tropical hammocks, this unique park just minutes from downtown Orlando is perfect for observing abundant wildlife or cooling off on a summer day. https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/wekiwa-springs-state-park
I-Drive Resort Area - International Drive - 22 miles - https://iconparkorlando.com
Best Beaches
Lido Key Beach, Sarasota - Lido is by far the best beach in the area. The sand and water are just as gorgeous as Siesta with probably half the crowds. It's truly a hidden gem - 112 Miles from Calabay Palms Villa
Armande Circle next to Lido Beach - Great Pasta Restaurant - Venezia. Beautiful boutique and gift shops
Siesta Keys Beach - 115 Miles from Calabay Palms Villa - True to its name, Siesta Key is the place to go for a relaxing island getaway on Florida’s Southwest Coast. The 8-mile-long island, which is just a short bridge crossing west of Sarasota, boasts stunning quartz-sand beaches.