With Florida’s mild weather, kayaking expeditions are the perfect way to spend a day on the calm waters of Wekiva, which offer a gentle, relaxing ride – although there are a few alligators nearby!

Staying with the theme of water sports, why not try paddle boarding? Surprisingly, the sport can be practiced at several locations across the city. For our part, we turned to Epic Paddle Adventure, a company that organizes a host of outings – day and evening – to discover the city from a whole new perspective.

We headed to Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company, an independent craft brewery located in historic Ivanhoe, to sample the local brews. A former amusement park located on the shores of Lake Ivanhoe, the brewery offers over a dozen beers to taste, a tour of the production facilities and also boasts a beautiful outdoor area.

FYI: there are many places in the heart of Orlando offering beer tastings (Gnarly Barley, Yard House or Crooked Can Brewing Company).

A must-see is the Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts, located in downtown Orlando. It joins the Bob Carr Theatre, which opened as Orlando’s municipal auditorium in 1927, to become Orlando’s premier performing arts venue. Whether you’re here to see a musical or just to take in the sights, one thing’s for sure: you’ll come away amazed!

Super festive and welcoming, Boxi Park offers food trucks with tempting offers and live music for all passers-by. Picnic tables, a performance stage, deckchairs, a small artificial beach and a volleyball court provide hours of fun, all in a colorful urban ambience. Explore with family and friends!

Looking for a fun activity? Head to the Amway Center for a game of basketball with the Orlando Magic, the city’s professional basketball team, or take in a concert. Animation, entertainment, contests, food and of course, lots of fun await us. Accommodating nearly 20,000 people, the stadium – which opened its doors in 2010 – has also since played host to such stars as Paul McCartney, Ed Sheeran, Taylor Swift, Justin Timberlake and Billie Eilish.

One of the city’s must-sees is Universal Studios. The numerous activities and new attractions keep young and old entertained all year round. The park also organizes themed events for special occasions such as Mardi Gras, Halloween and Christmas.

If you’re looking for a place to stay with the whole family, the Endless Summer Resort is ideal: wide-open spaces, a vast outdoor pool, a warm and friendly atmosphere, plus regular shuttles to the amusement parks.

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