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Orlando's Great Outdoors

This city's natural attractions genuinely
rival its themed amusements. Thousands
of lakes and nearly 100 state and local
parks offer a range of activities - canoeing to kayaking, hiking to horseback
riding.
Spot local wildlife that could include
alligators, river otters or bald eagles.
Prefer to view nature from above?
Consider an airboat ride, zipline or
eco-safari for all-ages fun.

Set the Bar High

There are countless ways to go higher
in Orlando for breathtaking views of the
city and its great, green beyond. Get
an adventurous bird's-eye view of the
theme parks via International Heli-Tours
- make sure to time it right to catch the
nightly fireworks.

Wallaby Ranch Hang Gliding Flight Park

Soar Over

Go romantic with a stunning sunrise flight
over the wilderness with Orlando Balloon
Rides. Or get daring on a tandem hang
glider experience at the Wallaby Ranch.
On a clear day, you can take in views
reaching all the way to Cape Canaveral
as you ride on the stunning, iconic
Coca-Cola Orlando Eye.
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Spring into Action

Coca-Cola Orlando Eye

Central Florida's spring-fed rivers tend
to run at constant temperatures in the
68-73º F range, ideal for a cooling
respite from the steady, steamy rays
of the Sunshine State. And while many
visitors enjoy them from the cushioned
comfort of an inner tube as they float
leisurely downstream, you can also take
them in via canoe or kayak, underwater
with scuba or snorkel gear (you may
even spot some gentle manatees!) or
just enjoy them from a distance on a
nature walk or picnic.
Deleon Springs, about an hour north
of Orlando, not only boasts a beautiful
swimming hole, but the Old Spanish
Sugar Mill, where breakfast-hungry
guests have been griddling their own
pancakes at the table since 1961.
At Rock Springs/Kelly Park your best
"vehicle" from headwaters to the
swimming hole is actually a rubber
inner tube, as you float along nature's
waterway.
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