What is there to do in Orlando besides theme parks?

Beyond the parks, visit the Kennedy Space Center, take an Everglades airboat ride, kayak with manatees at the springs, and day-trip to the beaches.

Is Orlando worth visiting without going to the parks?

Yes — the Kennedy Space Center, wild Florida airboats and springs, dinner shows and nearby beaches make a great trip even without the theme parks.

Where can you see wildlife near Orlando?

Airboat tours reveal wild alligators and birds, while clear-kayak tours at Silver Springs offer manatees, turtles and monkeys.

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Orlando Beyond the Parks: A Different Itinerary

There’s more to Orlando than theme parks. This itinerary covers the Space Center, wild Florida and the coast — with the best-rated tours to book for each.

At a glance

1Kennedy Space Center
2Everglades airboat
3Manatee kayak
4Beach day trip

Kennedy Space Center

A day of rockets and space history.

Wild Florida

Airboats, gators and manatee kayaks.

Beach day

Cocoa Beach or Clearwater sands.

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Top-rated tours for exactly what this plan recommends in Orlando — prices per person.

Cape Canaveral

Kennedy Space Center from Port Canaveral & return to Cruise Ship

90 Minute Airboat Tour in the Florida Everglades

Silver Springs: Clear Kayaking Wildlife Tour

Kennedy Space Center with Transport from Orlando and Kissimmee

1 Hour Florida Everglades Wildlife Tour

Rainbow Springs Clear Kayak and Paddleboard Guided Tours

Kennedy Space Center Tour and Chat with an Astronaut Experience!

60 Minutes Small Group Everglades Airboat Ride in Miami

5.0(581)·1 hour

from$80/ person

via Viator

Orlando Beyond the Parks: A Different Itinerary

At a glance

Kennedy Space Center

Wild Florida

Beach day

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