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Fun Things to Do in Orlando, FL With Kids

Families with young children will find there is no lack of activities in Orlando for kids. With Orlando's many theme parks, water parks and playgrounds, the biggest question is probably which things to do first. There are many alternative to the traditional Magic Kingdom and other Disney choices, and veering off the beaten path, you will find educational and exciting places for kids to spend the day.

Discovery Cove
- Bring the kids to Discovery Cove for an unforgettable experience of interacting with 30 acres of tropical paradise. Swim, snorkel or relax on the beaches in between swimming with dolphins and feeding birds. Discovery Cove packages include admission to SeaWorld Orlando, Aquatica or Busch Gardens Tampa.
  
  Discovery Cove
  
  6000 Discovery Cove Way
  
  Orlando, FL 32821
  
  877-557-7404
  
  discoverycove.com
Orlando Science Center
- Kids of all ages will have a good time while learning something at Orlando Science Center, where exhibits range from amphibian life to living with diabetes. A special KidsTown exhibit for children under 48 inches tall provides hands-on interactive fun. Older children can draw their own DNA at Dr. Dare's Lab. The whole family can delight in learning why a starfish can grow an extra limb.
  
  Orlando Science Center
  
  777 E. Princeton Street
  
  Orlando, FL 32803
  
  407-514-2000
  
  osc.org
Kennedy Space Center
- A guided tour of the Kennedy Space Center is the perfect treat for children who dream of becoming astronauts. Learn what it takes to launch a space shuttle, get an up-close look at the equipment used to put man on the moon and see an 363-foot-long moon rocket. Younger children can climb the tunnels of the Kennedy Space Center's children's play dome, while older kids will get a kick out of traveling back in time at the NASA Rocket Garden.
  
  Kennedy Space Center
  
  SR 405
  
  Kennedy Space Center, FL 32899
  
  866-737-5235
  
  kennedyspacecenter.com
Lake Eola Park
- Lake Eola Park in downtown Orlando offers a serene escape into nature, where kids can paddle swan-shaped boats and feed the birds on the water. Snap some family photographs while taking in the city skyline. Then grab some lunch at the park's Relax Grill.
  
  Lake Eola Park
  
  195 N. Rosalind Ave.
  
  Orlando, FL 32801
  
  407-246-4485
  
  cityoforlando.net/fpr/Html/Parks/lakeeola.htm
Pirate's Cove Mini Golf
- Bring the family to Pirate's Cove for an afternoon of miniature golf. Play up to 36 holes while making your way through pirate ships, dungeons and waterfalls. The atmosphere is especially fun in the early evening when everything is lit up.
  
  Pirate's Cove
  
  8501 International Drive
  
  Orlando, FL 32819
  
  407-352-7378
  
  piratescove.net