More Fun Things to Do in Orlando & Cocoa Beach, Florida

Downtown Disney
You don't have to visit a theme park to experience lively Disney entertainment. Downtown Disney is a free-to-enter shopping, dining and entertainment complex for the whole family. Catch a live show, sample the most popular restaurants in Orlando, FL or simply stroll the vibrant streets seeing all there is to see.

Universal's CityWalk
Like Downtown Disney, Universal's CityWalk offers tons to do and is completely admission free. Before or after a busy day at the studios, head up the CityWalk for shopping, dining and variety entertainment galore. Popular show theaters include the AMC, CityWalk's Rising Star and the Sharp Aquos Theatre starring the Blue Man Group.

The Mall at Millenia
Orlando, Florida is more than just resorts and parks. Find a premium shopping experience at The Mall at Millenia, the premier upscale shopping mall in Orlando, Florida. Located near the northern end of International Drive, the Mall at Millenia introduced a number of high-end retailers to the Central Florida region. These include anchors Bloomingdale's and Neiman Marcus, as well as Burberry, Dior, Louis Vuitton and others.

Pointe Orlando
Also on International Drive, Pointe Orlando is one of the hottest destinations for dining and shopping in Orlando. This beautiful outdoor center combines happening chain and independent restaurants with a vast variety of shops and retail boutiques. For something special, check out Baterbys Art Auction Gallery or catch an IMAX movie at the Regal Cinema.

International Drive
Whatever you need, you can find it on International Drive. I-Drive is the main tourist strip in town, stretching for miles with fun things to do in Orlando, Florida. Major attractions like SeaWorld and Universal Studios sit on International Drive, along with small stops like WonderWorks, the Orange County Convention Center, Pointe Orlando, The Mall at Millenia and Ripley's Believe It or Not! Hop the I-Ride trolley for quick and cheap trips up and down the Drive

Disney's Wide World of Sports
At 220 acres and over 70 sports courts, fields and facilities, Disney's Wide World of Sports is one of the largest and most comprehensive sports complexes in the world. Find sweet sports entertainment almost any day of the year. Wide World of Sports hosts amateur and professional events and also hosts Spring Training for the Atlanta Braves.

Ripley's Believe It or Not!
You'll know this "odditorium" the moment you see it. Ripley's Orlando resembles a massive Spanish villa sinking into one of Florida's notorious sinkholes. The sights grow only stranger once you get inside. Ripley's Believe It or Not! is a fascinating museum of oddities from the world over. Most visitors spend about two hours exploring the galleries. A fun thing to do with kids in Orlando, Florida.

WonderWorks
Not to be outdone by Ripley's, WonderWorks resembles a marble-columned estate flipped upside down. This "amusement park for your mind" features over 100 exhibits and attractions for science fans young and old to explore hands-on. Land a space shuttle, survive an earthquake, stand inside a giant soap bubble and more.

Gatorland
One of our favorite attractions in Orlando, Florida, Gatorland invites guests to a one-of-a-kind wildlife preserve home to thousands of alligators and crocodiles. See ferocious feeding sessions, learn about the diverse ecology of Florida and even watch a gator wrestler risk life and limb. Park also includes an aviary, petting zoo, swamp walk and more.

Kennedy Space Center
No daytrip to Cocoa Beach is complete without a visit to the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral. This historic NASA launch complex features an adjacent visitor center and aerospace museum packed with awe-inspiring galleries and interactive exhibits. The highlight of any visit is always the Space Center tour, a backstage pass into an active launch facility. Absolutely one of the best things to do in Cocoa Beach.

Amway Arena
For professional sports in Orlando, Florida, Amway Arena is where it's at. Amway Arena is best known as home of the NBA's Orlando Magic. The arena also hosts the Orlando Titans of the National Lacrosse League and the Orlando Predators from Arena Football 1. If sports aren't your thing, you can still find world-class show entertainment all throughout the year at Amway Arena.

Cocoa Beach
When browsing Cocoa Beach things to do, don't forget the beach itself. Cocoa Beach is the closest beach to Orlando, ideal for daytrips and hybrid Orlando/Cocoa Beach vacations. Relax to the soothing sounds of the surf or dive in for an refreshing swim. The water's perfect. Enjoy convenient beach equipment rentals at our partner hotel, the Holiday Inn Cocoa Beach Resort.