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in Orlando, FL

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Jump the wakes like a rock star with the pros at Aktion Parks. Whether you're into wake boarding, knee boarding or water skiing, you'll get plenty of instruction and sports action, as well as competition opportunities.

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Get the best arts, music and entertainment value at Amway Center, where there's always an event going on to suit your taste. Sports? Check. Musical performances? Definitely. Family shows? Covered. From the Orlando Magic, to Elton John, to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus, your entertainment buck stops here.

Amway Center is a multi-purpose arena and home to the NBA's Orlando Magic, Arena Football's Orlando Predators and MISL Soccer's Orlando Sharks.

The arena's seating accommodates up to 17,000 spectators for basketball games, but can also be rearranged to seat a few thousand concert-goers in a more intimate setting.

The Amway Center opened in 1989 with a performance by Bill Cosby. It has hosted a myriad of talented performers like Jimmy Buffett, Elton John, Billy Joel, Cher, Neil Diamond, Bruce Springsteen, Aerosmith and a host of other legendary performers.

Family-friendly events are also a big hit here, with shows like Disney on Ice, Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey's, Mannheim Steamroller and Blue Man Group returning to sold-out crowds.

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Brush up on your outdoorsman skills or fly fishing technique at Bass Pro Shops on International Drive. The hunting and fishing mecca not only sells gear, but also holds live workshops and events throughout the year that make it worth the trip.

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Have a blast at Blizzard Beach, a Disney water park that features free-fall water slides, toboggan races, chair lifts, and other fun blizzard-themed rides. It won't take long to find out how Blizzard Beach got its cool name, since it's the perfect place to chill out on a hot day. You've got to sample each of the nearly one dozen water slides, including the one that's the tallest in the world!

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Get out and get moving on the Cady Way Trail, a 3.5 mile biking, jogging and skating trail that draws outdoor enthusiasts from all over Orlando. The recreation trail runs from Fashion Square Mall to Cady Way Park and passes through a golf course and bird sanctuaries.

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Experience one of the most exotic and fun water parks in Florida, the CoCo Key Water Resort. With overhead canopies and a variety of towers, slides and floats, the water park provides water recreation fun for everyone.

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Feed the live gators or play a round of miniature golf at the Congo River Golf Center. A tropical rainforest, hidden caves and gushing waterfalls are all part of the adventure.

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Swim with the dolphins at Discovery Cove. You'll attend a short training session before venturing into the water for your very own face-to-face experience with a trained dolphin. Photo and video opportunities are available to document your experience at this attraction. Reservations are a must.

Discovery Cove takes you inside the special world of marine animals, where you'll get the chance to swim with dolphins and interact with exotic birds and other creatures.

Conveniently located next to SeaWorld Orlando and Aquatica, Discovery Cove is truly a one-of-a-kind adventure.

First, you'll attend a short training course with your dolphin adventure guide. The safety orientation and information session will prepare you for the next piece of excitement: Getting in the dolphin pool.

You'll learn how to use hand signals and positive reinforcement to encourage the dolphins to perform their special tricks. Then you'll participate in a one-on-one swim with a bottlenose dolphin!

Guests also have the option to extend their experience with the "Trainer for a Day" package. In addition to the 30-minute dolphin session, you'll also get a private photo session, more time with the dolphin trainers and a behind-the-scenes tour.

There are plenty of other fantastic opportunities to interact with marine and wildlife at Discovery Cove.

A coral reef section filled with thousands of tropic fish awaits. You can put on snorkeling gear and hit the reef, where you'll also find an underwater shark and barracuda tank. You can view these intimidating creatures up close, where they swim behind a wall of protective glass. Guests can also swim in the stingray tank, which features dozens of rays.

On land, more than 250 tropical birds await, including parrots, toucans and more than 30 other species. And when you're ready to relax, a man-made Tropical River flows around the park, and you can float past Discovery Cove's beaches, waterfalls and rainforest landscape. There's also a freshwater resort pool for more fun in the sun.

The all-inclusive price for admission includes all you can eat or drink, including alcoholic beverages. All guests receive snorkeling gear, which includes a mask and a wetsuit or vest. Lockers, towels, sunscreen, and beach chairs are also included in admission to the park.

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Catch all the action at the Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium, a 70,000-seat arena that hosts major football games and big-name entertainers. Main events include the Capital One Bowl, the Champs Sports Bowl, and Monster Jam.

The Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium calls the Orlando Venues complex home, and dominates the landscape as the largest tenant.

The stadium seats over 70,000 patrons and hosts some of the most-talked-about bowl games of the year.

Since the time it opened in 1946, the Citrus Bowl Stadium has grown and undergone numerous updates. The venue has hosted not only legendary bowl games, but also World Cup soccer games and concerts by iconic performers like the Rolling Stones

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Tour practically every nook and cranny of Central Florida with Florida Dolphin Tours. The tour company doesn't just book dolphin encounters. You can also swim with the manatees, watch a Space Shuttle launch, go to an Orlando Magic game, visit Cocoa Beach by air boat or glide past gators in the Everglades.

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Get underwater and up close with manatees and other creatures of the deep. Fun 2 Dive SCUBA and Manatee Snorkeling Tours will teach you SCUBA basics with a dive the same day. Or, opt for the snorkeling trip with manatees, wrecks and reef diving.

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Go for the thrill of it at Funspot Action Park, where go karts, thrill rides and kiddie activities await the entire family. A multi-level go-kart track will have you zipping around like a pro in no time.

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Snag tickets to the Houston Astros Spring Training Camp. Now you can fill the time until the season starts by watching practices, games and attending special events.

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Little Big Econ State Forest's name comes from combining the names of the Little Econlockhatchee River and the larger Econlockhatchee River, which flow through the property. Three trailhead parking areas have been established for hiking and horseback and mountain-bike riding, as well opportunities to go fishing, bird-watching, picnicking and nature study.

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Head out on a day trip to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, considered the country's top birding spot, especially during the winter months. Fishing and boating are two other popular recreation pastimes at this gorgeous, 140,000-acre refuge.

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Orlando City Soccer Club is an professional soccer team that competes in the Eastern Conference of Major League Soccer (MLS) and became the league's 21st franchise on November 19, 2013.

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Watch some serious go-karters duke it out for the title every weekend at the Orlando Kart Center. The future NASCAR stars of tomorrow just might be driving here on any given day.

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The Orlando Magic is an professional basketball team since 1989 with notable NBA stars as Shaquille O'Neal, Penny Hardaway, Patrick Ewing, Grant Hill, Tracy McGrady, Steve Francis, Dwight Howard, Vince Carter, and Rashard Lewis.

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There's nothing like the thrill of catching a largemouth Bass. Your friendly guides at Peacock Bass will take you to the central lakes of Florida where all the magic happens. The tour company even boasts a record 43 largemouth bass caught in one day by a client. Remember, records are made to be broken.

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Strap yourself in and go on a parasailing flight high above Orlando and Walt Disney World. At Sammy Duvall's Watersports Centre, you'll enjoy spectacular views during a thrilling ride on your extreme sports adventure. Go up solo or with a partner to double your fun.

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Just a short drive from Orlando, learn to surf with the School of Surf, based in downtown Cocoa Beach, run by professional surfers. No matter your age or skill level, the CPR certified instructors offer the best personal instruction. Lessons are based on the fundamentals of surfing and ocean safety.

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Get soaked in plenty of fun at Typhoon Lagoon, a Disney World water park that delivers action and thrills. The park includes restaurants, an outdoor pool bar and two picnic areas. It's an all-day water recreation adventure where you can cool off, eat and relax all in one place.

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Catch the sports stars of tomorrow at a UCF Knights game at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. Of the school's 16 varsity sports, some of the more popular Orlando sports picks include basketball and football. Of note: The Knights have brought home conference championships in men's football and women's basketball.

The UCF Knights are all of the athletic teams for the University of Central Florida in Orlando. All the teams are called "The Knights," while some of the women's teams are referred to as the "Lady Knights."

In all, UCF has 16 varsity sports teams, and all compete in the NCAA's Division I and in Conference USA.

The Knights football team were Conference USA champs in 2007 and the Knights women's basketball team were the 2009 C-USA champs.

The men's varsity sports teams include: Baseball, Basketball, Football, Golf, Soccer and Tennis. The women's teams compete in Basketball, Cross country, Golf, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and field, and Volleyball.

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Experience the thrill of skydiving in the great indoors. At iFLY Indoor Skydiving Orlando, you'll get the extreme sports sensation of free falling, in the safety of a vertical wind tunnel. Group packages, pictures and DVDs of your experience are available.