While Orlando is known for its plethora of amusement parks and entertainment arenas, such as Walt Disney World, SeaWorld Orlando and Universal Studios, Orlando also features side excursions which are sure to please everyone's tastes. The city offers not only cultural events, but also wonderful shopping excursions and a world class golf course. This diversity helps to make Orlando a great place for both young and old travelers alike.
A great excursion in Orlando is a visit to the Orlando Ballet. The Orlando Ballet is a professional ballet company. The Ballet features various programs, from full length to shorter presentations. In November and December, the Ballet performs the Nutcracker. For visitors with children, the Ballet features a "Ballet in Less than an Hour," which is specifically designed to be short and entertaining for children ages 3 to 9. In addition, the Ballet performs other child-friendly shows based upon fairy tales.
For premiere shopping, Orlando features the Prime Outlets International. This shopping center contains 175 shops and includes Nordstrom's Outlet, Coach, and the only Victoria's Secret outlet in the southeastern region of the United States. In addition, there are eateries and trolleys to take you to the different areas of the shopping center.
Orlando is also home to the Eagle Creek Golf Club. The Golf Club features a golf course which mimics those found in Scotland. In fact, the Club has Scotland inspired bulkheads. Furthermore, according to its website, the Club can be described as a "7198-yard Par 73 Championship Golf Course with Five Par 5's." In addition, this championship Golf Club is award-winning and features many honors. According to its website, the Golf Club has received various awards from such entities as "Golf Digest" and "Travel and Leisure" Magazine. Moreover, the Club also offers instruction as well as reservations for tee times.
