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5 Most Overlooked Attractions In Orlando
Orlando is home to Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Studios and SeaWorld, but there are dozens more attractions to explore and
#1: Green Meadows Petting Farm
Green Meadows Petting Farm one of the most overlooked attractions because it is located far from the major tourist areas. Green Meadows Petting Farm is tucked away in Kissimmee and home to over 300 animals including ducks, donkeys, turkeys, goats, sheep and cows. You can learn how to milk a cow, or explore the farm on a tractor-drawn hayride. Green Meadows Petting Farm is located at 1368 South Poinciana Boulevard; call (407) 846-0770 for more information.
#2: Titanic - The Experience
The Titanic attraction is located on International Drive, and is another overlooked attraction in Orlando. The one-hour guided tour will take you through life-size recreations of parts of the Titanic so you can experience see the artifacts and furnishings of the legendary vessel firsthand. The narrated tour will share the details and stories about the final days aboard the Titanic, and the attraction covers over 20, 000 square feet. Photography is permitted, and you can explore the Dive Area and other interactive exhibits on your own after your tour. Titanic - The Experience is located at 7324 International Drive; call (407) 248-1166 for more information.
#3: World's Largest McDonald's
It might not be your conventional tourist attraction, but the World's Largest McDonald's is located off International Drive, and home to a 25, 000 square-foot play place anda giant menu of all of the McDonald's classics plus the Bistro Gourmet menu that includes Panini sandwiches, gourmet desserts and pasta dishes. Tuck into a Big Mac then spend the afternoon playing one of the 100+ arcade games, see the 500-gallon fish aquarium, or relax with the kids in the designated toddler area. The World's Largest McDonald's is located at 6875 Sand Lake Road in Orlando, and the dining room is open 24 hours per day.
#4: Train Land International
Spend an afternoon exploring the Train Land International exhibit, another one of the most overlooked attractions in Orlando. This museum houses 14 model trains traveling down 3, 000 feet of track, and the tracks include miniature towns, mountains, hills, lakes and industrial zones. It's a must-stop for any model train enthusiast, and it's a short drive of the Pointe Orlando shopping mall at 8990 International Drive. Call (407) 354-1400 for more information.
#5: SkyVenture Orlando Indoor Skydiving
If you can't get out to the coast for a skydiving adventure, you can enjoy it all at the indoor skydiving center, rain or shine. The skydiving instructors here will show you what it takes to freefall without a parachute or plane down a 125 mph wind tunnel. You have a choice of an introductory package that lasts an hour and includes the jump down the tunnel, or sports and family packages that allow for multiple flight rotations. SkyVenture Orlando is located at 6805 Visitors Circle; call (800) SKY FUN 1 for more information.
From the world's largest McDonald's to the Titanic attraction, you'll find plenty of ways to enjoy your Orlando vacation outside of the major theme parks. Map out your itinerary with any of these fun and interesting attractions for a memorable trip.
By Sabah Karimi -
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