Some of these action-attractions are for or kids and the young at heart, others are for a much older or daring category of participant. Visitors are bound to find additional attractions of interest beyond the Orlando mega theme parks to meet the needs of all members of their family or group.

Arnold Palmer Golf Academy - Three and five day academies are offered as well as the New Player Academy for those just learning to play. Athrough of the history of the game, rules and proper etiquette accompanies the New Player lessons. The Learn & PlayAcademy refresher course is available for all previous Academy alumni and ends with a nine-hole game accompanied by the instructor. / Bay Hill Club / 9000 Bay Hill Blvd. / Academy start times vary / 407-523-5999

Boggy Creek Airboats - This is the ultimate airboat experience and it's only minutes away from other major Orlando attractions. Take a cruise on top of the water at speeds up to 45 mph as you watch for wildlife across Lake "Toho". Look for eagles, osprey and snakes as well as an alligator or two. Expect lots of noise (roar of the engine) and a smooth glide across the water along with breath-taking views. If you dare, reserve a space on one of their night-time trips that features a spotlight search for red-eyed gators. / 3702 Big Bass Rd. / Kissimmee / 407-344-9550

Fun N' Wheels Family Fun Parks - From mini-golf to arcade games to bumper boats to go-carts, Fun N' Wheels is a family fun place. Open 10 am to 10 pm daily. / Two locations - 6739 Sand Lake Rd. – Orlando / 407-351-5651 / 3711 W. Vine St. – Kissimmee / 407-870-2222

Fun Spot Action Park - Lots of exciting rides including a huge ferris wheel, multi-level go-carts, paratrooper ride and bumper boats along with a two-story 10,000 square-foot game arcade make this a real Orlando fun spot. / Mon. to Fri. – 9 am - 11 pm; 10 am - Midnight Sat., Noon to Midnight on Sun. / 5551 Del Verde Way / 407-363-3867

Fun World at Flea World - Fun World has over 50 rides and attractions from miniature golf, batting cages, go-carts, bumper cars and hundreds of arcade games. Fri. to Sun. – 10 am - 7 pm / 4311 N. US Hwy 17/92 / Sanford / 407-330-1792

Gatorland - Billed as the Alligator Capital of the World, this place lets you get close-up but not too personal with the local reptile species. Gator wrestling, a mini-water park (gator free, we hope), kid's park petting zoo and exhibits highlighting Florida's snakes and indigenous animals are part of the adventure explored in Gatorland. 9 am to Dusk Daily / 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail / 407-855-5496

Grand Cypress Academy of Golf - The academy offers several levels of classes and golf-school programs including private one on one lessons. Classes are scheduled throughout the year. Academy start times vary. / Grand Cypress Resort / 1 North Jacaranda Blvd. / 407-239-1942

Green Meadows Petting Farm - Over 200 farm animals are part of this "working" farm, (everyone gets to milk a cow) plus there are pony rides, hay rides and an Express train. So bring a picnic and enjoy the day with the family. 9:30 am - 4 pm daily / Poinciana Blvd. / Kissimmee / 407-846-0770

Guinness World Records Experience - Guinness is not just a museum boasting the greatest feats of mankind but an interactive experience that puts the guest into the center of a record breaking event via a motion simulator ride. Features include exhibits from the renown Guinness record books, plus displays honoring numerous famous icons of the 20th century. / 8437 International Dr. / at The Mercado / 407-248-8891

Jungleland Zoo - Jungleland is the home of Nala the lioness, as well as hundreds of rare and exotic animals including orangutans, several species of big cats and a huge number of birds. Three shows are given daily. / 4580 W. Hwy. 192 / Kissimmee / Open year round - 9 am to 6 pm / 407-396-1012

Kissimmee Sports Arena Rodeo - Calf roping, bronco busting, team roping, barrel racing and bull riding, it’s all here in a wildest western show in central Florida. Friday nights - rain or shine, 8 pm / south off Hwy 192 on Hoagland (follow signage) / Kissimmee / 407-933-0020

Malibu Grand Prix - Malibu's Indy-style race cars have been claimed to be the fastest go-carts in Orlando, however there is much more to this action park. Batting cages, miniature golf and a large arcade fill the bill at this lively pit-stop! / 5863 American Way / 407-351-4132

Mystery Fun House - Check out the wizard's fifteen chambers or play a game of miniature golf. Laser tag is another feature offered here at the Mystery Fun House. 10 am to 9 pm Sun - Thurs; 10 am to 10 pm Fri & Sat / 5767 Major Blvd. / 407-351-3355

Richard Petty Driving Experience - Train to drive a race car or just ride in one. Three levels of driver training programs are available and one ride program is offered. Speedway admission is free with programs priced separately. 8 am to 5 pm daily / Walt Disney World Speedway / Lake Buena Vista / 800-BE-PETTY

Ripley's Believe It or Not!® - Orlando's Odditorium, Ripley's is a museum filled with some of the most incredible collections of the odd and unusual. Sixteen galleries of artifacts and relics from around the world, including a great dinosaur exhibit. Open 9 am to 1 am, daily - last tickets sold at Midnight / 8201 International Drive / 407-363-4418

Skull Kingdom - Recommended only for older kids and adults, this two story haunted "castle" has live actors and special effects designed to get a scare out of you. Dark passageways, sudden encounters with the haunt's inhabitants and realistic fright scenes can draw a few shrieks from even the bravest souls. Come in only if you dare! Mon - Fri - 6 to 11:30 pm; Sat & Sun - Noon to Midnight / International Drive at 5933 American Way / 407-354-1564

Skycoaster® - Dare to soar through the air at speeds of 85 miles per hour strapped three together on a hang gliding-type sling. It is like free-fall skydiving from 300 feet up, daring to watch, even more insane to ride! Open until Midnight / Irlo Bronson Hwy (behind Burger King) / Kissimmee / 407-397-2509

SkyVenture® - Skydiving from the bottom up, much safer than the other way and extremely exhilarating. Soar on a pillar of air in a vertical wind tunnel. Experience wind power beyond your wildest dreams. Open until Midnight / 6805 Visitors Circle (across from Wet N' Wild) / 407-303-1150

Terror on Church Street - A haunted adventure filled with all the ghouls, gobblins, dark corners and shadows you would ever want to meet. This terror is not recommended for small children. Sun - Thurs - 6 pm – 11 pm, Fri & Sat, 6 pm to Midnight; closed Mon / Garland Avenue / Church Street Station / 407-422-1123

Warbird Adventures - Situated along side the Flying Tigers Warbird Restoration Museum, Warbird Adventures provides an up-close experience with vintage aircraft. The museum may house planes, but it is here that you get to go inside these marvelous "antiques" and take a real ride into the wild blue yonder! Flights are scheduled daily. / N. Hoagland Blvd. / Kissimmee / Call for Hours / 407-870-7366

Wonderworks - Pointe Orlando - A neo-classic building that appears to have been up-ended is the first impression given at this fantastic interactive laboratory for the imagination. Hands-on scientific experiences, virtual reality, laser tag arena and loads of interactive games are par for the course at this popular attraction. / 9067 International Drive / Orlando / 10 am - Midnight / 407-351-8800

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