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Are you thinking about taking in holiday in Orlando or the surrounding area? Attracted, perhaps, by the increasing number of cheap flights to Orlando? You probably have in mind the well-known, household name attractions such as Walt Disney World, Universal or SeaWorld. Yet the area has far more to offer than these, a fact not always appreciated by visitors from overseas. Here, I will tell you about 5 of the less well-known attractions in the are around Orlando.

Sea World is, of course, hugely popular but Gatorland offers a chance to get to know some of Florida’s freshwater wildlife. First opened in’49 this theme park and wildlife reserve offers the chance to get to know alligators and crocodiles in close-up. Thousands of our toothy friends live in Gatorland which includes educational facilities and a breeding marsh. You can watch wresting shows while you are there.

If you are looking for a theme park that is like no other, then the Holy Land Experience may be for you. In this theme park and museum you can walk along re-creations of ancient streets and feel immersed into biblical times. Lifelike re-enactments will portray key events from within the Bible. This theme park may not be for everyone – some may feel that it is a money-grabbing attempt to exploit religious belief but others will find that the Holy Land experience is moving, enjoyable and educational.

For those who love nature and observing wildlife then Bok Tower Gardens, near Lake Wales, is a good choice. The botanical gardens bear the name of their founder, Edward Bok, who created them as a bird sanctuary in’21. Over one hundred species of birds as well as many other types of wildlife live in the gardens. The marble Singing Tower contains 60 carillon bells which ring daily at 1pm and 3pm.

The SAK Comedy Lab in central Orlando is a “must-do” for comedy fans. Famous for improvisational comedy and theatre, the long-running “Duel of Fools”, featuring two teams improvising against each other, is its regular attraction altough seasonal shows occur all year round. Past productions have included “Fourplay: The Improvised Musical” – a humorous Broadway send up and game shows.

The medieval re-enactment is a truly American tourist tradition. At the Medieval Times dinner theatres (situated around the US), diners eat a “royal” banquet whilst being enertained by sword fights and jousting. You will be seated in the corner of a mock-up medieval castle and invited to root for a knight whilst you eat and they do battle.

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