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Orlando's best indoor activities for when it's too hot or too rainy

By on Thu, Jun 1, 2023 at 10:44 pm

It's here once again: that kind-of spring, not-yet summer time of year that's either unbearably hot or nearing a torrential downpour. In times like these, Orlandoans know the great outdoors might not be the place to be. That's why we've come up with 22 of the best things to do indoors (besides THAT) in the air-conditioning when it's too hot or too rainy.

Rip a go-kart race, visit a museum, throw some axes, skydive inside: The options are endless when you have the crisp embrace of some good old AC.
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Beat par at Orlando Putting Edge 5250 International Drive, Orlando Orlando Putting Edge really does put the edge in mini golf. This completely indoor and black-lit neon golf course is the perfect spot to test your athleticism (and maybe your eyesight) while in the cool comfort of the indoors.
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Beat par at Orlando Putting Edge


5250 International Drive, Orlando
Orlando Putting Edge really does put the edge in mini golf. This completely indoor and black-lit neon golf course is the perfect spot to test your athleticism (and maybe your eyesight) while in the cool comfort of the indoors.
Laugh cares away at SAK Comedy Lab 29 S. Orange Ave., Orlando Downtown Orlando’s own SAK Comedy Lab is the perfect spot to laugh away your troubles, with an always evolving calendar of shows and performances.

Photo via SAK Comedy Lab/Facebook

Laugh cares away at SAK Comedy Lab


29 S. Orange Ave., Orlando
Downtown Orlando’s own SAK Comedy Lab is the perfect spot to laugh away your troubles, with an always evolving calendar of shows and performances.
Visit the ocean at Sea Life Orlando Aquarium 8449 International Drive, Orlando Explore the deep sea without leaving Orlando at Sea Life Aquarium. Here, you'll find Florida's only 360 degree ocean tunnel and a ton of awe-inspiring creatures and varying exhibits and interactive zones. Get up close and personal with sea turtles, sharks and jellyfish; watch a feeding frenzy; or visit the coastal rockpool touch tank.
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Visit the ocean at Sea Life Orlando Aquarium


8449 International Drive, Orlando
Explore the deep sea without leaving Orlando at Sea Life Aquarium. Here, you'll find Florida's only 360 degree ocean tunnel and a ton of awe-inspiring creatures and varying exhibits and interactive zones. Get up close and personal with sea turtles, sharks and jellyfish; watch a feeding frenzy; or visit the coastal rockpool touch tank.
Smash stuff at Rage Room Orlando 4065 L.B. McLeod Road, Orlando Rage Room Orlando is the perfect place to let off a little steam, vent out some pent-up aggression or just break things for the fun of it — all indoors!
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Smash stuff at Rage Room Orlando

4065 L.B. McLeod Road, Orlando
Rage Room Orlando is the perfect place to let off a little steam, vent out some pent-up aggression or just break things for the fun of it — all indoors!
Catch a show at House of Blues 1490 E. Buena Vista Drive, Orlando Or really any (indoor) Orlando music venue. The city's home to some amazing spots, both big and small, for live entertainment. And there's plenty of good music coming our way that you don't want to miss out on. Escape the heat with some good tunes and carefree crowd vibes.
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Catch a show at House of Blues


1490 E. Buena Vista Drive, Orlando
Or really any (indoor) Orlando music venue. The city's home to some amazing spots, both big and small, for live entertainment. And there's plenty of good music coming our way that you don't want to miss out on. Escape the heat with some good tunes and carefree crowd vibes.
Throw axes at Epic Axe Throwing 47 E. Robinson St., Orlando Beat the heat with skillfully directed rage at Orlando's Epic Axe Throwing, or any of Orlando's many axe-throwing rooms. Bring some friends, or soak up your own solitude while you learn the tasteful, storied art of throwing something really hard, really fast and really sharp at a wall.
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Throw axes at Epic Axe Throwing


47 E. Robinson St., Orlando
Beat the heat with skillfully directed rage at Orlando's Epic Axe Throwing, or any of Orlando's many axe-throwing rooms. Bring some friends, or soak up your own solitude while you learn the tasteful, storied art of throwing something really hard, really fast and really sharp at a wall.
Rock climb at Blue Swan Boulders 400 Pittman St., Orlando At this rock climbing spot, no experience is required — just a brave and adventurous soul. Equipment is provided, and there's a variety of heights and handgrips to explore.
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Rock climb at Blue Swan Boulders


400 Pittman St., Orlando
At this rock climbing spot, no experience is required — just a brave and adventurous soul. Equipment is provided, and there's a variety of heights and handgrips to explore.
Eat your way through East End Market 3201 Corrine Drive, Orlando The Central Florida food hub and neighborhood market is jam-packed with food ranging from savory meats to powerhouse smoothies and cold-brew Lineage coffee. There's a patio outside for extra seating, but for too hot or too rainy days, we're planting ourselves right inside to enjoy seemingly endless food and shopping options.
Photo via East End Market/Facebook

Eat your way through East End Market


3201 Corrine Drive, Orlando
The Central Florida food hub and neighborhood market is jam-packed with food ranging from savory meats to powerhouse smoothies and cold-brew Lineage coffee. There's a patio outside for extra seating, but for too hot or too rainy days, we're planting ourselves right inside to enjoy seemingly endless food and shopping options.
Get nostalgic at Semoran Skateway 2670 Cassel Creek Boulevard, Casselberry A classic! Skate your day away at Semoran Skateway, where you can enjoy funky tunes and thrill at the heights of athleticism. Don't forget your socks!
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Get nostalgic at Semoran Skateway


2670 Cassel Creek Boulevard, Casselberry
A classic! Skate your day away at Semoran Skateway, where you can enjoy funky tunes and thrill at the heights of athleticism. Don't forget your socks!
Soak up some creativity at Orlando Museum of Art 2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando The Orlando Museum of Art is a great spot to connect with your community's (and beyond) creativity and culture. Stroll the museum and soak up the artistry oozing from within. Currently up: the Florida Prize in Contemporary Art, OMA's biggest annual exhibition.
Photo via Orlando Museum of Art/Facebook

Soak up some creativity at Orlando Museum of Art


2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando
The Orlando Museum of Art is a great spot to connect with your community's (and beyond) creativity and culture. Stroll the museum and soak up the artistry oozing from within. Currently up: the Florida Prize in Contemporary Art, OMA's biggest annual exhibition.
Visit Orlando Science Center 777 E. Princeton St., Orlando If you want to experience some naturally occurring thrills while learning about the world around you, Orlando Science Center has it all. With options and exhibits fit for all ages, it's a great spot to take the kiddos or enjoy with a group of friends.
Photo via Orlando Science Center/Facebook

Visit Orlando Science Center


777 E. Princeton St., Orlando
If you want to experience some naturally occurring thrills while learning about the world around you, Orlando Science Center has it all. With options and exhibits fit for all ages, it's a great spot to take the kiddos or enjoy with a group of friends.
Go racing at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games 9299 Universal Blvd., Orlando There’s no way you could get bored here. Andretti hosts a crazy long indoor go-kart track, plus there’s rush-hour bowling. They have beer and cocktails, too? We’re in.
Photo via Andretti Indoor Karting & Games/Facebook

Go racing at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games


9299 Universal Blvd., Orlando
There’s no way you could get bored here. Andretti hosts a crazy long indoor go-kart track, plus there’s rush-hour bowling. They have beer and cocktails, too? We’re in.
Stroll through Plant Street Market 426 W. Plant St., Winter Garden This jewel in Winter Garden's historic downtown is an indoor artisan market featuring dozens of vendors’ and local fare plus organic, homemade goods all under one roof.
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Stroll through Plant Street Market


426 W. Plant St., Winter Garden
This jewel in Winter Garden's historic downtown is an indoor artisan market featuring dozens of vendors’ and local fare plus organic, homemade goods all under one roof.
Visit Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 8201 International Drive, Orlando Ripley's is really for the weirdos of the world. Let your guard down and embrace all the mind-blowing, record-breaking craziness the world has to offer, all under one Orlando roof.
Photo via Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando/Facebook

Visit Ripley’s Believe It or Not!


8201 International Drive, Orlando
Ripley's is really for the weirdos of the world. Let your guard down and embrace all the mind-blowing, record-breaking craziness the world has to offer, all under one Orlando roof.
Exercise your mind at WonderWorks Orlando 9067 International Drive, Orlando This all-around entertaining attraction offers an "amusement park for the mind." Visit the I-Drive emporium for a glimpse into more than 100 exhibits and attractions that will make your scratch your head in confusion or widen your eyes in surprise. There's also laser tag, a ropes course and a 6D motion ride.
Photo via WonderWorks Orlando/Facebook

Exercise your mind at WonderWorks Orlando


9067 International Drive, Orlando
This all-around entertaining attraction offers an "amusement park for the mind." Visit the I-Drive emporium for a glimpse into more than 100 exhibits and attractions that will make your scratch your head in confusion or widen your eyes in surprise. There's also laser tag, a ropes course and a 6D motion ride.
Get (kind of) high while indoor skydiving 8969 International Drive, Orlando Fly far, far away (figuratively) at iFly Orlando’s indoor skydiving park without ever having to set a foot outside. It’s the thrill of skydiving with the comfort and reliability of cool, crisp Central Florida air conditioning.
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Get (kind of) high while indoor skydiving

8969 International Drive, Orlando
Fly far, far away (figuratively) at iFly Orlando’s indoor skydiving park without ever having to set a foot outside. It’s the thrill of skydiving with the comfort and reliability of cool, crisp Central Florida air conditioning.
Get tripped out at Museum of Illusions 8375 International Drive, Icon Park, Orlando Of all the wild and wonderful parts of Orlando, the Museum of Illusions just might take the cake for being the most trippy. You'll lose your mind, and maybe your balance, here but it's always worth the sick photo-ops.
Photo via Museum of Illusions/Facebook

Get tripped out at Museum of Illusions


8375 International Drive, Icon Park, Orlando
Of all the wild and wonderful parts of Orlando, the Museum of Illusions just might take the cake for being the most trippy. You'll lose your mind, and maybe your balance, here but it's always worth the sick photo-ops.
Taste quality wines at Quantum Leap Winery 1312 Wilfred Drive, Orlando Quantum Leap Winery approaches wine with sustainability in mind, so you'll find environmentally friendly procured and produced drinks. Spend the afternoon sipping and swishing and enjoy a quality quaff. It'll taste even better knowing you're helping the planet.
Photo via Quantum Leap Winery/Facebook

Taste quality wines at Quantum Leap Winery


1312 Wilfred Drive, Orlando
Quantum Leap Winery approaches wine with sustainability in mind, so you'll find environmentally friendly procured and produced drinks. Spend the afternoon sipping and swishing and enjoy a quality quaff. It'll taste even better knowing you're helping the planet.
Release your inner child at Dezerland 5250 International Drive, Orlando A one-stop shop for all things childlike and adventurous, but it's still fun for all ages: Dezerland has go-karting, pinball, arcade games and more to reach your inner overly excited and sugared-out self.
Photo via Dezerland/Facebook

Release your inner child at Dezerland


5250 International Drive, Orlando
A one-stop shop for all things childlike and adventurous, but it's still fun for all ages: Dezerland has go-karting, pinball, arcade games and more to reach your inner overly excited and sugared-out self.
Fight for freedom at The Escape Game Orlando 8145 International Drive, Orlando Massively rising in popularity in recent years, the escape room fad is actually worth the hype. Bring a group and voluntarily get locked in a room while you attempt to solve a series of intricate clues to meet your escape. The Escape Game, located on I-Drive, offers seven themed rooms for varying levels of skill. Take it easy with "Playground" or risk failure with the 9/10 difficulty level of "Prison Break."
Photo via The Escape Game Orlando/Facebook

Fight for freedom at The Escape Game Orlando


8145 International Drive, Orlando
Massively rising in popularity in recent years, the escape room fad is actually worth the hype. Bring a group and voluntarily get locked in a room while you attempt to solve a series of intricate clues to meet your escape. The Escape Game, located on I-Drive, offers seven themed rooms for varying levels of skill. Take it easy with "Playground" or risk failure with the 9/10 difficulty level of "Prison Break."
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