Top Things to do in Central Florida
Top Hotels in Central Florida
- 1. Universal's Endless Summer Resort - Surfside Inn and Suites
- 2. Universal’s Endless Summer Resort - Dockside Inn and Suites
- 3. Holiday Inn Orlando - Disney Springs Area, An IHG Hotel
- 4. Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
- 5. Wyndham Grand Orlando Resort Bonnet Creek
- 6. Loews Sapphire Falls Resort at Universal Orlando
- 7. Holiday Inn Orlando - Disney Springs Area, An IHG Hotel
- 8. Hyatt Regency Grand Cypress
- 9. Hyatt Regency Orlando
- 10. Avanti International Resort
The 10 Best Things to do in Central Florida, Central Florida
Discover the best top things to do in Central Florida, United States including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, Circle B Bar Reserve, Lake Apopka Wildlife Trail, The Gypsy Gold Farm, Kelly Park, Wekiwa Springs State Park, Universal's Islands of Adventure, Fun Spot America, Kissimmee Lakefront Park, Old Town.
Restaurants in Central Florida
1. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 40,966 reviews
Step inside a world where magic is real. Within Universal’s Islands of Adventure™ theme park you can visit the iconic Hogwarts™ castle and explore Hogsmeade™ village. And, at Universal Studios Florida™ theme park, you can enter Diagon Alley™ to enjoy a multi-dimensional thrill ride, magical experiences, and more. Get ready to explore more of Harry Potter’s world than ever before. With a Park-to-Park Ticket, you can board the Hogwarts™ Express* and travel between both Hogsmeade™ in Universal’s Islands of Adventure™ and Diagon Alley™ in Universal Studios Florida™. *Park-to-Park admission ticket required and additional restrictions apply
Reviewed By J5925SXdawnm - Lafayette, United States
escape from gringotts in universal and the forbidden journey in islands of adventure are both amazing rides - the butterbeer is a refreshing treat as you stroll through Diagon Alley after you have stopped at ollivanders to have your wand pick you so that you may test your magical abilities along your journey
2. Circle B Bar Reserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 972 reviews
Reviewed By zippyincolumbus
We visited Circle B Bar Reserve on a Sunday right as the busy March tourist season is getting underway. We arrived at 9 am which was good timing- we got a great spot in lot by visitor center (which was closed- maybe because it was Sunday?). By 11:30 the parking lot and trails were very full. It was also a cold morning, so it was good timing for seeing gators, since they don’t like cold or wind much. It was getting warmer out by the time we arrived. We did miss the bobcats though- sounds like you may need to come early to see them. We had a great time and saw all kinds of wildlife- gators (close up and out in the water) bald eagles, osprey (one eating a fish in a tree), ducks, turtles, sand cranes, red shouldered hawks, and way more birds than I can name. The gators do sometimes lay by the path and cross or block the path, so you do want to be on your toes and don’t do anything dumb. Leave them alone and be kind and they will do the same. This was our first visit and we were lucky enough to run into a local who was more than willing to tell us and even show us most of the ropes. We did alligator alley and the marsh trail. Absolutely loved our time! If you love nature or are just looking for an interesting place to walk, don’t miss this FREE stop. We had two 40 somethings who walked 5 miles and two 60 somethings who walked 2.5 miles- we both saw a lot of wildlife!
3. Lake Apopka Wildlife Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By DisneyDarwin - Spring, United States
The folks who imagined this place were true visionaries --- birds, birds and more birds. So many species and so many individual birds. The layout makes it easy, just drive and take your time and enjoy the wildlife. We saw mostly shore and water birds, but there were a couple of elevated spots that were fully of warblers, wrens, sparrows and such. This is a most worthy destination.
4. The Gypsy Gold Farm
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 819 reviews
Our founders, the Thompsons, connected over a mutual love of animals, and thereafter discovered an unknown breed of horse, developed by British Gypsies, while traveling through the English countryside. After a four-year journey to understand these horses and the culture that created them, they took part in naming them, the Gypsy Vanner horse. The Gypsy Gold Farm is home to the first 16 registered horses of a breed that's now 6,000 animals strong with registries . Their 40-acre farm is a Central Florida Trip Advisor favorite, education and cultural oasis, where visitors learn about one of the most colorful and least understood societies on earth and the magical Vanner Horses they envisioned. Farm tours are available every Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday at 10:00 am and last for two hours. Tickets may be purchased on our website.
Reviewed By AnnB426
When you visit Gypsy Gold Horse Farm you are not just going to see a very special breed of horses, but you are going to learn about a way of life. Dennis has such a knowledge and obvious passion for the Gypsy Vanner horse that I could have listened all day as he told us about the origins of his beautiful horses and the lives of the peoples who bred them As we toured the paddocks and spent time with the beautiful gentle horses Dennis gave visitors time to pet and photograph them. We learned more about the characteristics of the breed, and were able to experience their personalities for ourselves. Is Gypsy Gold Horse Farm worth visiting again? That has to be a resounding yes, once is never enough to see the Gypsy Vanner Horses.
5. Kelly Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 489 reviews
Camp among deer and otter after you tube the river.
Reviewed By babie24 - Hollywood, United States
What a Beautiful Park. Can enjoy the day with love ones float down the river and have a wonderful day with nature’s beauty and take amazing pictures!
6. Wekiwa Springs State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 772 reviews
This 7,000-acre area containing diverse plants and wildlife is also popular for swimming, canoeing, hiking and camping.
Reviewed By Tommcmullen - Tampa, United States
We just stayed overnight in our Winnebago Navion in September ... still pretty hot! The RV and camping sites are large ... site 45 has sewage hook-up along with water and 30/50 AMP power ... good level site. Tons of hiking trails (solid 7 mile loop, 5 mile loop and shorter 1 mile trails) ... good trail from camp grounds to the Spring. The Spring Head is a little crowded in the Summer ... very popular swimming area ... but the trails are almost vacant of activity. You can rent canoes and kayaks ... excellent State Park (like most Florida State Parks) ... well maintained!
7. Universal's Islands of Adventure
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 51,528 reviews
Prepare for a place where super heroes, beasts, and magical creatures stand before you. You're entering lands where everything is real. Explore a secret school of witchcraft and wizardry. Fly high above the city streets with a famous web slinger. Hide from hungry dinosaurs and hope you're not their next meal. And you can face the most colossal ape ever to walk the earth. Let the adventures begin.
Reviewed By 526karib
The best experiences were in Universal's Island of Adventure! So many character meet and greets, awesome rides for all ages, the food is delicious and large portions, and the customer service is top notch! Hulk is incredible, my son loved Spiderman so much he rode it 4 times in a row - the water rides were perfect to cool down on, and everything is so clean!! Best time and highly recommend!
8. Fun Spot America
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 4,316 reviews
Fun Spot America Kissimmee has 2 unique U.S patented go-kart tracks, 18 Family and Thrill rides. Home to the worlds tallest SkyCoaster standing at 300ft! There is also a large arcade. Check out the Mine Blower roller coaster, the only wooden coaster in Florida with an inversion! FREE admission and FREE parking!
Reviewed By jackief517
We went here one late afternoon because I heard you could pay for a few rides. Well, yes, you can, but it is $10 a ride. The day pass is $49.95, so it didn't make sense to pay for a few rides when after five rides, for the same price they could ride all day. So it looked so cool and the place was not that busy, so we came back the next day when we had more time. Also, make sure to check out the Old Town website because it has information about Old Town. If you go to the Old Town General Store they will give you sheets of coupons with discounts for all of the stores in Old Town, and $5 off the Fun Spot all day pass. So, we used our military discount for $5 off the entire day pass. My husband did not get a pass, but got a free yellow wristband to ride with our smallest child on the go carts. Overall, after two packed days at the Disney parks, this was a wonderful break! There were really no or very short lines for rides. We rode everything over and over. There were plenty of different rides for all ages, and don't forget on the other side of Old Town there are four more great rides (carousel, tilt whirl, crazy couch, and parasol rides) as well as the large Ferris Wheel in front. The game room was great as well. The concessions were all reasonable, easily available, and scattered throughout the park. Parking was easy and we were maybe 30 feet from the entrance. Basically, we just thought we would try this out, and boy was I impressed. It was so carefree yet so fun, I think my kids enjoyed this park more than Disney just because we weren't fighting crowds and enduring long waits. AND, all of the staff here were very professional, kind, and engaging. They clapped for you at the end of every ride. Guessing we did 75-100 rides while there for four hours. If you want a change of pace that will make your kids happy and be easy for you as a parent, this is your place. And you can stroll through Old Town and see a variety of fun shops, food places and outdoor bars. Your kids will love it, and so will you. If you buy something, your car is so close you can just go stick it in your trunk. Just was a great way to spend our last day in Florida!
9. Kissimmee Lakefront Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 882 reviews
Reviewed By prettypolly4 - St. Augustine, United States
Thoroughly enjoyed walking this great, open park that has wide, paved walkways, restrooms, a cute splash pad and playground for the littles with picnic tables and shaded pavilions equipped with large charcoal grills and ceiling fans. Great birding location! Hours are 7AM -10PM. Lots of benches and Adirondack chairs for sunning and resting along the way.
10. Old Town
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 6,967 reviews
Old Town is located in Kissimmee, FL and is next door to Fun Spot Kissimmee, one mile from Celebration and five miles east of the main gate of Walt Disney World. Open seven days a week, the hours are 10 a.m. - 11 p.m. for shops and 11 a.m. - 11 p.m. for restaurants. Built in 1986, Old Town is a 10-acre walking district containing a collection of shops, restaurants and family-friendly amusements. There are free vehicle shows, car cruises and live entertainment Wednesday through Sunday. The brick streets come alive on Friday and Saturday nights, when people line the sidewalks to admire a parade of hot rods, street rods and antiques. Throughout the year, Old Town hosts a variety of Americana-themed and seasonal events.
Reviewed By GrandTour801396
Great place to enjoy cars and great food with the family great pass time enjoy the antique car show parade on saturday flippers oven bake pizza is awesome
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