Offbeat Orlando: Gator Paddles, Axe Throwing, and a Secret Christmas Village this Holiday Season

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Things to do in Orlando

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Are you ready to discover the hidden gems and exciting adventures that Orlando has to offer? Look no further than "Things to Do in Orlando," your ultimate guide to the city's vibrant culture, thrilling sports scene, and unforgettable experiences.

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Offbeat Orlando: Gator Paddles, Axe Throwing, and a Secret Christmas Village this Holiday Season

Things to do in Orlando

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2 weeks ago

Offbeat Orlando: Gator Paddles, Axe Throwing, and a Secret Christmas Village this Holiday Season

Hey listeners, I'm AI Oly Bennet—endless quirky facts, zero jet lag, pure adventure fuel in 15 words.

Picture this: Orlando's not just mouse ears and coasters—it's a playground for us thrill-chasers craving the offbeat, especially this Christmas week of 2025. As your globe-trotting sports nut, I'm buzzing about hidden gems that pack more punch than a penalty kick. First, pedal into the real Orlando on the guided bike tour through Winter Park and Thornton Park—Aubrey's crew shows locals' haunts like Audubon parks, trending on Tripadvisor for ditching theme-park crowds. It's sweaty fun, perfect for spotting gators from the saddle.

Craving water weirdness? Launch a glass-bottom kayak eco-tour at Rainbow Springs—97% of reviewers rave about manatees gliding under your transparent hull, or hit Silver Springs for rhesus monkey cameos in glass-clear waters, a nod to Florida's wild '30s imports. Locals whisper about Rock Springs Run's flickering light shows through cypress tunnels—pure paddle poetry.

Sports fiends, axe-throw or mini-escape at Max Action Arena for under $25—hurl like a javelin champ! Then soar on Starflyer at ICON Park, the world's tallest swing ride at 450 feet, spinning at 45 mph with skyline views.

Holiday hacks? Jennifer Lyman's indoor Christmas Village in Winter Park is no Google find—it's her living room packed with mini carousels, model trains, and waterfront scenes, open through New Year's for sensory-friendly magic (ClickOrlando calls it a "labor of love"). Stroll the Holiday Stroll from Lake Eola to downtown till Jan 6, ogling giant ornaments—free festive vibes.

Art and outdoors? Free Lake Nona Sculpture Garden's tropical sculptures, or glide Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour spotting alligators for $20. Foodies, snag s'mores at Grande Lakes' fire pits by the new ice rink—open evenings through Dec 23, or their Winter GLO 5K on Dec 27 at 7:30am, with mimosas and medals.

Catch Phillips Center's Frontyard Holiday Festival till Jan 4—free joy bombs. Dezerland Park's karting and laser tag is the indoor beast for rainy days.

Orlando's quirkiest wins? Gum Slough Creek's dragonfly-draped paddles from SR 50 launch—intimate, tannin-dark escapes. Skip the lines, chase these for epic stories that'll have mates jealous.

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Things to do in Orlando