Several Additional Attractions In Orlando

Are you thinking about taking in holiday in Orlando or the surrounding area? Attracted, perhaps, by the increasing number of cheap flights to Orlando? You probably have in mind the well-known, household name attractions such as Walt Disney World, Universal or SeaWorld. Yet the area has far more to offer than these, a fact not always appreciated by visitors from overseas. Here, I will tell you about 5 of the less well-known attractions in the are around Orlando.

Sea World is, of course, hugely popular but Gatorland offers a chance to get to know some of Florida's freshwater wildlife. First opened in'49 this theme park and wildlife reserve offers the chance to get to know alligators and crocodiles in close-up. Thousands of our toothy friends live in Gatorland which includes educational facilities and a breeding marsh. You can watch wresting shows while you are there.

This next experience may not be for everyone (some may view it as a money-grabbing attempt to exploit religious belief), but for others the Holy Land Experience will be an enjoyable and educational day out. This theme park and museum is, quite simply unique. As you wander through reconstructions of ancient streets and watch lifelike re-enactments of key scenes from the bible, you will feel yourself becoming immersed in biblical times.

The historic marble tower and botanical gardens at Bok Tower Gardens (near Lake Wales) are an ideal destination for those who love nature. Founded as a bird reserve by Edward Bok in'21, the gardens provide a habitat for over one hundred species of birds as well as a variey of other wildlife. The carillon bells in the Singing Tower are rung daily and fill the gardens with music.

The SAK Comedy Lab in central Orlando is a "must-do" for comedy fans. Famous for improvisational comedy and theatre, the long-running "Duel of Fools", featuring two teams improvising against each other, is its regular attraction altough seasonal shows occur all year round. Past productions have included "Fourplay: The Improvised Musical" - a humorous Broadway send up and game shows.

The medieval re-enactment is a truly American tourist tradition. At the Medieval Times dinner theatres (situated around the US), diners eat a "royal" banquet whilst being enertained by sword fights and jousting. You will be seated in the corner of a mock-up medieval castle and invited to root for a knight whilst you eat and they do battle.

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