By Isabel Prontes
Orlando is a city in central Florida that is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the
United States. It is the home to some of the world's most legendary amusement parks, like Disney World, Sea World and Universal Studios. But Orlando is also a great place for many outdoor activities.
Buena Vista Watersports
Buena Vista Watersports is one of Orlando's finest watersports facilities. Located on 400 acres of a picturesque spring-fed lake, Buena Vista Watersports is just five minutes away from Disney World and many of the city's other attractions. There are water and jet ski equipment rentals, as well as lessons for both recreational activities. With a lovely tropical ambiance, you will find an isolated natural spring, clear waters, sandy beaches and cypress trees at Buena Vista Watersports.
13245 Lake Bryan Drive
Orlando, Florida 32821
Tel: (407) 239-6939
Orange Tree Golf Club
Another fun outdoor activity to participate in while in Florida is golfing. The Orange Tree Golf Club is a perfect setting. The golf course has eighteen holes and is immaculately groomed. The course is made for golfers of all different levels of skills, with five different sets of tees. There is a putting green, driving range and green for both chip shots and bunker plays. The views from the golf course are breathtaking and serene.
7540 Woodgreen Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
Tel: (407) 351-4034
Disney's Wide World of Sports
Disney's Wide World of Sports is an Orlando complex for both amateur and professional athletes (and coaches) to visit. Whether you want to play inland hockey, football, volleyball, soccer, baseball, lacrosse, slowpitch softball, basketball, field hockey, run track and field or engage in martial arts, Disney's Wide World of Sports has it all for you. There are also options for dancing, cheering and even endurance sports.
700 S Victory Way
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Tel: (407) 828-3267
Wet 'n Wild
Wet 'n Wild in Orlando is one of the biggest water parks in the United States. This water park is full of exhilarating and exciting water thrill rides, such as the Blue Niagara Slide, which is full of looping tubes. For smaller children, there is a much calmer section called the Kids Park. Be sure to check out the Lazy River, which is one of the "Take it Easy" attractions available at the park.
6200 International Dr
Orlando, FL 32819
Tel: (407) 351-1800
Gatorland
Gatorland is a popular Orlando tourist attraction that spans 70 acres. If you want to see countless alligators (and even some crocodiles) up close, Gatorland is the place for you. There are rearing ponds, nurseries and even petting zoos where you can encounter the lizards in an "up close and personal" fashion. Be sure to take a walk along the Boardwalk and get over to the cypress swamp area of the park.
14501 South Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, FL 32837
Tel: (405) 855-5496
About the Author:
Isabel Prontes is a freelance writer and traveler residing in Manhattan, NY. She has traveled to five continents and counting. Her work has appeared on a number of websites, such as Travels, eHow.com and "Happy Living Magazine." Prontes has a professional background in public relations; she received a bachelor's degree in communication studies from Pace University.
