Free Family Fun in Orlando Florida
Visit Family-Friendly Orlando Attractions without Spending a Cent
Feb 23, 2009
Orlando Florida offers more than Disney World and Universal Studios. There are many free fun spots for families to visit in and around Orlando. Grab a camera and check out some of these magical places:
Downtown Disney Marketplace
Enjoy Disney’s biggest souvenir shop and the home of the LEGO Imagination Center. Kids, big and small, can build LEGO creations at the free building stations. The twelve-foot T-Rex and thirty-foot sea serpent, both made of thousands of LEGO pieces are sure to inspire. Don’t miss the glass-blowers at Arribas Brothers while walking around the large lake in the center of Downtown Disney.
Disney’s Boardwalk
Shops and street entertainers give the feel of Atlantic City’s boardwalk right in Orlando. Take in the beautiful water views and lounge on the sandy beaches around the lake.
March of the Peabody Ducks
Two times a day, visitors can watch the March of the Peabody Ducks at the Peabody Orlando hotel. At 11 AM, the ducks are escorted along a red carpet to the sounds of John Philip Sousa from the hotel to the Royal Duck Fountain. At 5 PM., watch as the ducks are escorted back to their elegant penthouse home.
Lake Eola Park
This 43 acre park located in downtown Orlando, has views of the city, several fountains, a path used for walking and jogging, and swans to feed. There is a playground for the kids and an amphitheater for special events. Paddleboats and gondola boats are available to rent for a fee.
A World of Orchids
Located in nearby Kissimmee, A World of Orchids, is a working greenhouse covering ¾ of an acre. Visitors will find over a thousand orchids displayed in a natural jungle setting. Waterfalls, babbling streams, squawking parrots and a nature walk add to this floral oasis.
Celebration, Florida
Stroll the streets of this picture-perfect town, conceived by Walt Disney himself. Kids will enjoy the interactive fountain and visitors can even see (fake) snow falling in the winter months.
Flea World and Fun World
America’s largest flea market and family amusement center boosts over 1500 vendors where buy anything from fresh fruits and vegetables to antiques to animals is available to purchase. Check out the FunWorld arcade for many classic arcade games.
Black Hammock Adventures
Located along Lake Jesup, visitors can see live alligator and bird exhibits. On Sunday afternoons, trainers feed the 35-year-old, 12-foot, 650-pound resident gator, Hammy.
Old Town Kissimmee
This unique amusement park and shopping area comes to life Thursday nights with a motorcycle rally. On Friday and Saturday nights, the attraction is the vintage car parade. There is also live entertainment every night and over 75 specialty shops to visit. a
Check out Orlando's Visitor Center for free events held throughout the year. They lso offer a free vacation planning kit, a free discount coupon book and free smiles!
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