Top Orlando Art & Culture

Discover the darkness lurking in the shadow of the magic. When you think of Orlando, you think of Mickey Mouse, of Cinderella’s Castle, of the nearby beaches and the concrete-jungle attractions that make the city so famous. You rarely hear of the city’s ties to secret societies, of the murders that took place in tunnels beneath the streets of downtown, or rumors of the connections the city’s residents have to the UFO sightings that make Florida the state with the second-most alien encounter reports in the country. Rum-runners, vaudeville performers, and the ghost of Ted Bundy – Orlando’s magic doesn’t just come from the happiest place on earth. You’ll discover the twisted tales of a city steeped in tragedy, murder, suicide, and mystery. Learn why Orlando is more haunted than you may think!

Experience a marvelous mix of magic and comedy at the unforgettable Outta Control Dinner Show in Orlando. Head to the venue and grab your reserved seat for a 90-minute improv comedy performance full of energy, interaction and fun. While you watch, enjoy pizza, salad and soft drinks. Allow yourself to be swept away by the incredible performance that’ll have you rolling in the aisles! Upgrade to include admission to WonderWorks amusement park or an exciting Lazer-tag game.

Observe the city’s most famous landmarks from above, during one full rotation around Icon Orlando. A great experience for all ages, the air-conditioned capsule offers exceptional views of Cape Canaveral, downtown Orlando, and Floridian forests from 400 feet. You can enjoy the city landscapes whenever suits your schedule during opening horus. Upgrade your experience to include a glass of champagne or activities such as tickets to Madame Tussauds Orlando or SEA LIFE.

Americanghostadventures.com -This 2-hour tour will take you through historic downtown Orlando, home of the some the creepiest unsolved mysteries and spooky scandals in Orlando history. Your knowledgeable tour guide will fill you in on the history of these spooky places and tell you first-hand ghost stories. Along the way, you'll get to try out professional ghost hunting equipment, just like the pros use. We will use the equipment to see if these are just stories or if the buildings are truly haunted! Ghost hunting is an unpredictable business, so you'll never know what you might see! We can NOT guarantee paranormal activity or ghost sighting. If it's raining, don't forget to wear your ghoul-oshes because we run all year and tours run rain or shine! MORE details, times, events, and tours available on our website. Booking through Viator guarantees the tour will run regardless of the number of people that is on the tour.

Dare to experience a Historical Ghost Walking Tour in Historic Downtown Sanford, Florida! During this ghost walk, prepare to be regaled with tales of old and new concerning ghostly experiences in the downtown area, culminating with a walk to an actual haunted building! You will be presented with an overview of ghostly activities by an expert guide as you walk the streets learning historical stories gathered from the people who live in Sanford themselves. Incorporated in 1877, the stories of Sanford’s past residents and those still lurking around are plentiful.

Welcome to our Winter Park neighborhood on this beautiful day! While many well-known celebrities have passed through this storied village over its rich history, probably no one impacted, and was impacted by, Winter Park more than Fred McFeely Rogers, lovingly known the world over to millions of people as the unforgettable host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood for over 50 years now. Come along on our Mister Rogers Walking Tour as we visit the heart of town where Fred and his lifetime sweetheart, Sara Joanne Byrd Rogers, fell in love while in college and spent many years later in life. You’ll learn the fascinating story of how this humble man from Latrobe, PA connected with Winter Park and began a lifetime ministry of service. Walk in the same places that Fred and Joanne did through different seasons of their life, and then wrap your visit up with a one-hour boat tour of Winter Park, passing by some of the places that you visited by land and others further away from the walking tour!

Welcome to our Winter Park neighborhood on this beautiful day! While many well-known celebrities have passed through this storied village over its rich history, probably no one impacted, and was impacted by, Winter Park more than Fred McFeely Rogers, lovingly known the world over to millions of people as the unforgettable host of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood for over 50 years now. Come along on our Mister Rogers Walking Tour as we visit the heart of town where Fred and his lifetime sweetheart, Sara Joanne Byrd Rogers, fell in love while in college and spent many years later in life. You’ll learn fascinating tidbits about how Fred was motivated by a mural in Winter Park to begin a lifetime ministry of serving others. Walk in the same places that Fred and Joanne did through different seasons of their life, as you come to better understand what inspired this legendary man to leave his unique mark on the world and impact millions of children with his special gifts.

Access three of Orlando’s most thrilling attractions with this great-value Three Attraction Pass. Admire spectacular views over Orlando and the East Coast as you ride The Wheel at ICON Park™ and take your time exploring the entertainment district. Then, spot more than 5,000 fish and marine animals at the SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium, and pose for photos with all your favorite celebrities at Madame Tussauds Orlando.

See life-size figures of your favorite celebrities at Madame Tussauds Orlando with this pre-purchased admission. Inside the wax museum, you can pose for photos with more than 200 lifelike models of A-list actors, sports stars, political figures, and more. Sit on stage with Oprah, take a seat at Barack Obama's desk, or swing a golf club with Tiger Woods. When booking, you have the option to upgrade to a 2- or 3-attraction pass to visit other Orlando attractions at the same location.

Go wild with some mind-boggling fun at WonderWorks Orlando. This admission ticket gives you fast-access to the attraction with your pre-purchased ticket. Revel in a full day of entertainment that brings together the scientific, the mysterious and the kooky. Choose your favorite activities from among 100 exhibitions, including earthquake simulators, a bubble lab, a gyro and more. Upgrade to the VIP Combo which includes the Outta Control Dinner Show..

Our museum provides an historical glimpse into our military heritage, with heroic accounts of bravery and sacrifices from those who have fought to maintain our freedom. Our exhibits are well worth a visit with hundreds of genuine artifacts, military relics, photographs and memorable accounts by former soldiers. It is important to point out that this is a museum only in the sense that military items are displayed here. Our main goal is to pay tribute to those who served while preserving our history and reaching out to help educate our youth. We do recognize the future of our great country is in the hands of our future leaders and these leaders are in the classroom today ... They are our legacy tomorrow! *FOR ACTIVE DUTY- ENTRY IS FREE WITH ID*

Step back in time with a visit to enchanting St Augustine — one of America’s oldest towns — on this full-day tour from Orlando. This 10-hour excursion arrives in St Augustine by mid-morning, giving you hours to spend on your favorite activities. Stroll along cobbled pathways, admire Spanish Colonial architecture, indulge in delicious seafood at a waterside restaurant, see historic landmarks, and add on an optional sightseeing cruise or trolley tour.

Peruse a collection of 400 unique pieces of memorabilia and 300 artifacts recovered from the wreck site of Titanic during this visit to Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition in Orlando. Follow your guide on a tour through 17 exhibition galleries while listening to narration about the fatal events of April 1912. Watch as trained actors, dressed in period costume, act out tableaux. See full-scale recreations of the ship's Grand Staircase the First Class Parlor Suite and Verandah Cafe, as well as an 8-foot underwater replica of the ship, showing exactly how it sits now on the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean.

Museum of Illusions is an impressive destination where illusions can be optical, photographic or interactive: Optical: bewildering images that play tricks on you, confusing your eyes and brain. These visual illusions are just a reminder that our senses are imperfect and our perception of the world is often distorted. Photographic: illusions that can confuse your mind and create false perception and can be seen only through photos or pictures that visitor can take with his camera. Interactive: illusions that can have the size of a “room” and can blow your mind. Visitors can enter, be part and interact with the exhibits.

Experience the greatest space adventure on Earth at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. Choose from several tour options. Walk under the largest rocket ever flown. Take a virtual moon walk. Meet a veteran NASA astronaut. Stand nose-to-nose with Space Shuttle Atlantis and try the thrilling Shuttle Launch Experience. Explore all the fascinating interactive exhibits and check out awe-inspiring 3D films. Upgrade for a 30-minute airboat ride on the St. Johns River or add the Ultimate Space Experience and enjoy lunch with an astronaut plus an in-depth, up-close bus tour.

Featuring choreography from the former director of Chippendales, this show is guaranteed to get your heart racing. This is one of the steamiest shows out there -- even compared to those actually on the Strip!

Be Well's Signature Healing Arts Massage This is our in house signature massage that uses therapeutic touch to assist in the bodies natural ability to heal. At the beginning of each session our practitioner will customize your massage therapy session to your unique wellness needs by listening to you carefully in order to assess which of our treatments would be the most appropriate for your wellness goals. Treatments could include but not limited to hot stones, cupping, aromatherapy, hydrotherapy, reiki, kansa wand, ect.

Take an out-of-this-world day trip to the awe-inspiring Kennedy Space Center from Orlando. Spend hours exploring the NASA world-class facility, launchpads, and rocket exhibits like Saturn V. You have a chance to participate in the simulated Shuttle Launch Experience, see stellar IMAX films, and get first-hand space stories at Astronaut Encounter. Upgrade to have lunch with a veteran astronaut and other sightseeing experiences.

The Explorer Pass by Go City is the best choice for maximum savings and flexibility when visiting Orlando. Choose two, three, four or five popular attractions on International Drive—like WonderWorks and The Wheel at ICON Park—and save up to 35 percent compared to buying separate attraction tickets. Each Orlando Explorer Pass is good for 60 days from first use so you can take your time exploring. Please note: Enjoy the extra flexibility in case your travel plans need to change: All passes are valid for two year from purchase date and only become activated with your first attraction visit. After activation your pass will be valid for 60 days and/or the remaining number of attraction choices purchased.

Want to save a dollar on every beverage when visiting Orlando? Get the Dollar Off Drinks card and save a buck at more than 50 locations in the City Beautiful. From beer, wine, soft drinks, shots and cocktails to soft drinks for the kids, the savings add up. Download the free companion app for any iOS or Android smartphone to quickly find participating locations on the go.

Chocolate Kingdom, the Factory Adventure Tour, is an interactive journey that uncovers how chocolate transforms from the bean into the creamy, dreamy chocolate bar. Our Personal Chocolate Tour Guide joins forces with a handsome Prince and his Dragon sidekick to take guests through a Cacao Tree Greenhouse, a one-of-a-kind Chocolate Museum, a Mystical River of Chocolate and a Micro Batch Bean-to-the-Bar Factory utilizing old world machinery. With an opportunity to customize your own chocolate bar for an additional cost, Chocolate Kingdom is the most unique chocolate experience in North America and will inspire and amaze chocoholics of all ages.

This exciting historical walking tour guides you through some architectural styles dating back to 1883 while providing their incredibly rich history. Plus, our resident guide will provide you with fascinating stories about the city’s history while exploring the city more intimately. Historic Downtown Sanford is admired for its brick-lined streets, boutique storefronts, live oaks, and a significant collection of historic commercial and residential architecture. Incorporated in 1877, Sanford is one of Central Florida’s oldest incorporated cities.

The best music dinner show in orlando. the show “Zee-R. - SINGING YOUR DREAMS” is a great, funny and very emotional tribute to the greatest Pop and Rock classic, but brought to you in a completely different approach. You’re going to experience the music trip of your life where the artist delivers an amazing performance with great new arrangements for some of the greatest all time music classics.

An exclusive tour for all the romantics of the world! Together with the professional local guide, you will visit the most romantic places in the city. Celebrities with ties to Orlando include Arnold Palmer, Justin Timberlake, Carrot Top, Christina Aguilera, Wayne Brady, Ryan Gosling, Brittany Spears, Mandy Moore, Kevin Richardson and Aubrey Peeples. You will feel spellbound in a charming atmosphere. What is considered as one of the best places to have a date in the city? Where can you make lovely photos? You will be surprised how many historical love stories are hidden in the streets, buildings, parks of the city. From heartbreaking and tragic, to the hilarious or spicy ones. Orlando is the Lightning Capital of America. What is the most famous historical couple of Orlando? Mandy Moore and Taylor Goldsmith. This tour is especially recommended in the Saint Valentine period!