25 air-conditioned activities in Orlando that are way better than going to the movies

Give in to your inner adrenaline junkie at iFly Skydiving

8969 International Drive, 407-337-4359, www.iflyworld.com
Feel what it's like to skydive without actually having to jump from that airborne plane, and grab some great pictures while you're at it.
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Flip your lid at Sky Zone

5250 International Drive, 407-326-0482, www.skyzone.com
While Sky Zone has your traditional freestyle jump and foam pit, it also takes trampolines and sports to new levels with their programs like Skyslam basketball and ultimate dodgeball.
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Paint, draw and scribble to your heart’s content at Crayola Experience

8001 S. Orange Blossom Trail, 407-757-1700, www.crayolaexperience.com
Making art can be fun for everyone at Crayola’s interactive stations where you can dabble in the sophisticated methods of drip art and melt and mold and create some tunes with stomp and play.
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Skate backwards to Boy II Men at the roller rink

2670 Cassel Creek Blvd., 407-834-9106, semoranskateway.com
Take a couple laps at the skating rink, groove on to the music, and let the nostalgia of middle school birthday parties wash over you.
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Nerd out at the Orlando Science Center

777 E. Princeton St., 407-514-2000, www.osc.org
Orlando Science Center has something for everyone in the family, with exhibits that cover dinosaurs and nature to more in-depth studies of identity. The center hosts a monthly meetup with food and adult beverages centered on science for those 21 and above.
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Support Orlando’s local art scene and visit CityArts Factory

29 S. Orange Ave., 407-648-7060, orlandoslice.com
A collection of galleries in downtown Orlando, CityArts Factory is a nonprofit that supports local artists. The works are sure to make you appreciate the artsier side of Orlando’s locals.
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Aim for some strikes at the bowling lanes

400 N. Primrose Drive, 407-894-0361, coloniallanes.net
Tuesday seems the day to hit up Colonial Lanes with specials like $8 all you can bowl on Tuesdays, $8 cheese pizza, and $8 beer buckets. From Monday-Friday, games are $2.25 from 3-6 p.m., making for some good entertainment that goes easy on your wallet.

Take in a dance and dinner show at Mango’s

8126 International Drive, 407-673-4422, www.mangos.com/orlando/
Mango’s provides a Latin night like no other, with options for a dinner and dance show that you won’t soon forget, or an option for enjoying the DJ, drinks, and dance floor.
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Catch a show at Mad Cow Theatre

54 W. Church St., 407-297-8788, www.madcowtheatre.com
Enjoy a show at the intimate theatre in downtown Orlando, where you can catch the classics, contemporary plays, and musicals.
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Earn your battle bruises in a game of paintball

7215 Rose Ave., 407-294-0694, orlandopaintball.com
The great equalizer of fighting games, even the quietest of the bunch can get just as excited as the rowdier crowd about shooting people with paintballs at this indoor paintball arena.
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Live out your racing dreams at Orlando Grand Prix Indoor Go Karting

9550 Parksouth Ct. Ste. 400, 407-434-7500, www.k1speed.com
Nothing beats that rush of speeding around the racetrack and beating your friends on the go-kart.
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Challenge your friends to a couple rounds at Player 1 Video Game Bar

8562 Palm Parkway, 407-504-7521, player1orlando.com
The perfect solution to staying cooped up at home, head out and show off what you got when it comes to video games as you down a couple of beers with the rest of the gaming community.
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Take in the local vibes of East End Market over a cup of coffee

3201 Corrine Drive, 321-236-3316, www.eastendmkt.com
Whether it’s a simple cheese and bread sample or a complex quiche and pastry, the vendors at this local market will leave your taste buds glowing. You can sit in the beautiful garden area with your snack after exploring the different stalls.
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Relax at the Gaylord Palms atrium garden

6000 W. Osceola Parkway, Kissimmee, 407-586-0000, www.marriott.com
Enjoy the best of Florida greenery and wildlife while staying inside the atrium's glass confines. You can check out the gator exhibit or relax at the award-winning day spa.
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Feed your competitive side in a game of Whirlyball

6464 International Drive, 407-212-3030, whirlydome.com
A sports competition that combines go-karting, basketball and hockey, Whirlyball is sure to test your coordination and keep you occupied as you shoot for that victory.
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Grab lunch and then enjoy a matinee showing at the Enzian Theater

1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland, 407-629-0054, enzian.org
With a lineup that spans avant-garde French film and cult classics like, Enzian’s got the hookup to a more sophisticated movie viewing experience where you can order a real meal during the film.
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Checkout the criminally underrated Wonderworks

9067 International Drive, 407-351-8800, www.wonderworksonline.com
Where else can you try on a space suit, get blasted with hurricane winds, and relive the 1989 earthquake that rocked San Francisco all in a topsy-turvy building? Besides the scientific wonder zones, Wonderworks has got attractions like a ropes-course, laser tag, and a 4D XD Motion Theater Experience.
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Snap a few selfies with "celebrities" at Madame Tussaud’s wax museum

8401 International Drive, 866-630-8315, www.madametussauds.com
You’ll feel like you’re traveling through space and time with the well-crafted backdrops at this I-Drive attraction as you snap pictures with your favorite figures from film, Hollywood, and history.
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Wander around the latest art exhibit at OMA

2416 N. Mills Ave., 407-896-4231, omart.org
Get cultured and enjoy the cool rooms of the Orlando Museum of Art as you take in their latest paintings, sculptures, and multimedia works.
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Be a fly on the wall at Aiguille

999 Charles St., Longwood, 407-332-1430, aiguille.com
Whether you love being at the top of 36 feet or prefer bouldering on the shorter walls, the folks at Aiguille have got the equipment and experience to make your climbing day a fun one.
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