Orlando, Florida, is most widely known for its dozens of theme parks and water parks. However, Orlando has much more to offer than amusement parks alone. There are hundreds of activities in Orlando designed to entertain people from all walks of life. From comedy clubs to interactive museums, Orlando has something to offer everyone, kids and adults alike.
The Ripley's Believe It or Not "Odditorium" is 10,000 square feet of bizarre, strange artifacts and displays. From shrunken heads to ancient dinosaur eggs, there are dozens of exhibits to visit and remember for a lifetime. The official website dubs the Ripley's Believe It or Not museum as "the weirdest place in Orlando." As of October 2010, hours of operation are from 9:30 a.m. to midnight, 365 days a year and prices are $18.99 per adult and $11.99 per child.
The Titanic: The Experience museum is a 20,000-square-foot interactive exhibit complete with actors portraying famous passengers including Captain Smith and the "unsinkable" Molly Brown. The museum has full-scale designs of popular areas of the ship including the Grand Staircase, Verandah Cafe and even the Promenade Deck where visitors may walk about and experience the cold air and stars that passengers felt on the fateful night of the ship's demise. As of October 2010, the tour is an hour long and costs $21.95 per adult and $12.95 for children ages 3-11. Hours vary depending on the date of your visit.
The Improv Comedy Club presents some of the biggest names in comedy including Tom Segura, Shorty Ward and Finesse Mitchell. All shows are open to individuals ages 21 and up. Dinner is served on the premises and includes appetizers, salads, sandwiches, entrees and desserts. Ticket prices may vary depending on the act and date of visitation. The venue features shows at 7:30 p.m. on Sundays, 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, 8 p.m. and 10:30 p.m. on Thursdays and Fridays and 7:30 p.m. and 10:15 p.m. on Saturdays (as of October 2010 - showtimes subject to change).
