We love visiting Florida and on each visit we try and do something we haven’t done before, a new activity or a different day trip. Orlando Florida has so many fantastic activities on offer, with new ones popping up all the time, meaning there really is something for everyone.
Indoor Activities Orlando
But there are times when we look for indoor activities to do. On those rainy Florida days, when there’s a thunderstorm passing over or when we just need a break from the heat and venture indoors to make the most of the air con!
Even during the rain, we often plough on with our days of fun across theWalt Disney World Resort,Universal Orlando Resort and the rest of the Orlando theme parks. But even we need some indoor activities at times.
Here are all the fun indoor activities I’ve been able to find around Orlando and across the Central Florida area.
Table of Contents
ICON Park
8375 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
ICON Park is a fantastic destination, situated on International Drive so it’s easily accessible wherever you’re staying in Orlando. It’s not an indoor location but it’s home to many indoor activities – and has plenty of covered parking too. Here are some of the activities on offer at ICON Park:
- The Wheel – An incredible 400ft tall observation wheel that gives incredible views of Orlando.
- Madame Tussauds Orlando – Meet dozens of famous faces recreated in wax with so many photo opportunities throughout.
- SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium – Plunge deep into the oceans, explore a360 degree ocean tunnel, meet a friendly rescue sea turtle and touch exotic sea life.
- Museum of Illusions –Home to jaw-dropping, walkthrough exhibits that invite you to step outside the laws of nature. An explosion of optical magic.
- Max Action Arena – A vast family entertainment centre with virtual reality, axe throwing, escape rooms and more.
We’ve written more about the ICON Park attractions here:
- Things to do in ICON Park Orlando
- A Day at ICON Park
- Museum of Illusions Orlando Review
WonderWorks
9067 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
WonderWorksis an amusem*nt park for the mind with 28,000 square feet of educational entertainment.It’s home to more than a hundredhands-on exhibits that challenge the mind and spark the imagination.
Read about our trip to WonderWorks Orlando here
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando
8201 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
At Ripley’s you can marvel at hundreds of rare and unusual artifacts and get hands-on with unbelievable interactive exhibits.There’s a genuine shrunken head, many extraordinary people, and dozens of animal oddities too.
Read about our trip to Ripley’s Believe It Or Not here
Main Event Orlando
9101 International Dr Suite 1032, Orlando, FL 32819
The Main Event entertainment centre isa haven for families to share a variety of activities all under one very bigroof! It’s an entertainment centre that focuses on helping families to make memories and have quality time together. Some of the activities on offer arelaser tag, gravity ropes, arcade games, billiards, bowling and more.
The Crayola Experience
The Florida Mall, 8001 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32809
The Crayola Experience Orlando invites visitors ro discoverthe magic of color. It’s home to dozens of hands-on, creative activities that help kids and adults alike explore art and technology, express their creativity and experience color in a whole new way.
Orlando Wall Crawl
1016 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32805
Like taking photos? Visit Wall Crawl. Home to over twenty different backdrops that change seasonally, it’s the perfect place to strike a pose and pass a rainy day – whilst creating a whole bank of Instagram content!
Dezerland Park
5250 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
Dezerland Park Orlando is one of Florida’s largest indoor attractions with over 800,000 square feet of entertainment. It’s really easy to spend a full day at Dezerland and some of the attractions on offer are:
- Axecelsior Axe Throwing
- Karting Orlando
- Orlando Auto Museum
- Bowling Orlando
- Jump Start Trampoline Park
- The Pinball Palace and Arcade Orlando
Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
9299 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
Another fantastic indoor entertainment venue, Andretti is somewhere you can spend all day doing multiple activities and making memories the whole family will cherishforever. Here are some of the activities on offer:
- Electric Karting
- Arcade
- Sky Trail
- 7D Dark Ride
- Racing Simulators
- Laser Tag
- Bowling
- Hologate
Rage Room Orlando
4065 L B McLeod Rd STE G, Orlando, FL 32811
For something different, Rage Room gives you the opportunity to let go of all the stresses of everyday life, by smashing things up in a safe environment. Grab a giant mallet and get smashing!
Trampolining in Orlando
Trampolining is a great rainy day activity. Here’s where you can enjoy trampoliningin Orlando Florida:
- Dezerland Park – 5250 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
- Sky Zone Trampoline Park –8010 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32818
- Rebounderz Orlando –474 S Hunt Club Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703
- Urban Air Trampoline and Adventure Park –293 E Altamonte Dr #1231, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Arcades in Orlando
Arcades are another fantastic way of passing time indoors. They usually have other activities on offer and great air conditioning too! Here are some arcade options around the Orlando area:
- GameTime –9441 W Colonial Dr, Ocoee, FL 34761
- Dezerland Park –5250 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
- ICON Park –8375 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
- Andretti Indoor Karting & Games –9299 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
- Main Event –9101 International Dr Suite 1032, Orlando, FL 32819
- Dave & Busters –8986 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
- Player 1 Video Game Bar –8562 Palm Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32836
- Arcade Monsters –15 Alafaya Woods Blvd Suite 117, Oviedo, FL 32765
- District Eat and Play –1395 Oviedo Mall Boulevard, Oviedo, FL 32765
- 1Up –25 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32801
- Elev8 Fun –320 Towne Center Cir, Sanford, FL 32771
Go Karting in Orlando
Go karting is such a fun, fast paced and adrenalin filled activity and it’s often indoors too! Here’s where you can go go karting in Orlando:
- K1 Speed –5228 Vanguard St, Orlando, FL 32819
- Andretti Indoor Karting & Games –9299 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
- Elev8 Fun –320 Towne Center Cir, Sanford, FL 32771
Bowling in Orlando
Bowling is great fun, especially if there’s a few of you looking to spend some time indoors! Pass an hour or two, grab some drinks and enjoy the classic fun of spending time in a bowling alley. Here’s where you can go bowling in Orlando:
- Kings Bowl Orlando –8255 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
- Aloma Bowling –2530 Aloma Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792
- Boardwalk Bowl –10749 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32817
- Dezerland Park –5250 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
- Splitsville Luxury Lanes –1494 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
- Andretti Indoor Karting & Games –9299 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
- Main Event –9101 International Dr Suite 1032, Orlando, FL 32819
- Primrose Lanes –400 N Primrose Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
- The Keg Social –12850 Waterford Lakes Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32828
- Elev8 Fun –320 Towne Center Cir, Sanford, FL 32771
Axe Throwing in Orlando
Axe throwing has grown massively in popularity over recent years and it’s a really great idea of something different to do indoors on a rainy day or just for a bit of variety. Here’s where you can go bowling in Orlando:
- Epic Axe Throwing –47 E Robinson St #104, Orlando, FL 32801
- Axecelsior Axe Throwing –5250 International Dr Suite D04, Orlando, FL 32819
- The Keg Social –12850 Waterford Lakes Pkwy, Orlando, FL 32828
Paintball in Orlando
You may think that paintball is just an outdoor pursuit, but Orlando Paintball offer both indoor and outdoor paintball sessions, making it a fantastic indoor activity for a rainy day or time out of the sun.
Laser Tag in Orlando
Laser tag is another indoor and outdoor option but one that is so competitive, great fun and fantastic if you can get a group of people together to battle it out. Here are the indoor laser tage venues in Orlando:
- Battleground Orlando –7190 Rose Ave, Orlando, FL 32810
- Andretti Indoor Karting & Games –9299 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
- WonderWorks –9067 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819 – Read our review here
- Main Event –9101 International Dr Suite 1032, Orlando, FL 32819
Escape Rooms in Orlando
Escape rooms are suchgreat fun. Spending an hour or so quick thinking with your friends and family, trying to escape from all different sorts of situations. Here are some of the escape room venues around Orlando:
- The Escape Game Orlando –8145 International Dr #511, Orlando, FL 32819
- District Eat and Play –1395 Oviedo Mall Boulevard, Oviedo, FL 32765
- The Great Escape Room Orlando – 23 1/2 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
- America’s Escape Game Orlando –8723 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
- The Bureau Adventure Games–5400 International Dr Suite B, Orlando, FL 32819
- Lockbusters Escape Game –8326 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
- Escape Artists Orlando –4859 New Broad St, Orlando, FL 32814
- Universal’s Great Movie Escape –6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
Climbing Centres in Orlando
Climbing is another great indoor activity and we love climbing and bouldering as a family. It’s lovely to be about to cheer each other on, tell each other where to move to next and just work together as a team. Here are the indoor climbing venues and places with indoor ropes courses aroundOrlando:
- Aiguille Rock Climbing Center –830 S Ronald Reagan Blvd #252, Longwood, FL 32750
- Blue Swan Boulders – 400 Pittman St Suite 103, Orlando, FL 32801
- Main Event –9101 International Dr Suite 1032, Orlando, FL 32819
- Andretti Indoor Karting & Games –9299 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
- Elev8 Fun –320 Towne Center Cir, Sanford, FL 32771
- Ninja Warrior Course at Rebounderz Orlando –474 S Hunt Club Blvd, Apopka, FL 32703
Skating in Orlando
Whether it’s rollerskating or ice skating, you cannot beat skating with friends and family as a chance to make memories and laugh until your sides hurt. Here are the indoor skating venues aroundOrlando:
- Semoran Skateway –2670 Cassel Creek Blvd, Casselberry, FL 32707
- Orlando Ice Den –8701 Maitland Summit Blvd, Orlando, FL 32810
- Astro Skate Orlando –866 S Goldenrod Rd, Orlando, FL 32822
Indoor Golf in Orlando
Mini golf and virtual golf are great indoor activities. Here are all the all weather options around Orlando:
- Topgolf Orlando –9295 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
- Glow in the Dark Minigolf at Orlando Putting Edge –5250 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
- Elev8 Fun –320 Towne Center Cir, Sanford, FL 32771
Soft Play and Indoor Play Centres in Orlando
If you have young children then you’ll be familiar with soft play centres. Hours of fun from birth upwards, they are a sensory wonderland just waiting to be explored. Here are the indoor play centre options all around Orlando:
- Monkey Joe’s – Pointe Orlando,9101 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
- Kidiverse –7149 N Frontage Rd, Orlando, FL 32812
- Millie Moo’s –4085 L B McLeod Rd, Orlando, FL 32811
- My Little Town Kids –2160 Whisper Lakes Blvd, Orlando, FL 32837
iFly Orlando Indoor Skydiving
8969 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
Indoor skydiving is something completely different that would be great to do on a rainy day – or any other day in Orlando!iFly Orlando Indoor Skydiving is the perfect place to skydive indoors by yourself or with friends and family.
Creative Activities in Orlando
It’s always fun to do something creative and a painting class or pottery painting could be just the thing. Here are a couple of options in the Orlando area:
Painting with a Twist –6700 Conroy Windermere Rd Suite 125, Orlando, FL 32835
Create memories in an art class by yourself or with friends and family.
All Fired Up –229 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
Paint pottery and make memories that you’ll be able to cherish forever.
Foodie Activities in Orlando
There are so many great indoor foodie activities in Orlando, perfect if you like a drink, love chocolate or just want to experience the world’s largest McDonald’s! Here are some of the options on offer:
Chocolate Kingdom — Interactive Factory Adventure Tour –9901 Hawaiian Ct, Orlando, FL 32819
Chocolate Kingdom is an interactive journey that uncovers how chocolate transforms from the bean into thechocolate bar. A 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 Bean-to-the-Bar Factory utilizing old world machinery.
Quantum Leap Winery –1312 Wilfred Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
Experience the Quantum Leap Winery Tasting Experience!Whether you are a novice or expert, visit thetasting room for wine and cider by the glass along withtasting flights.Tasting flights change regularly and there are alsocharcuterie boards and chocolate options.
Beer Spa –11787 International Dr Ste 106, Orlando, FL 32821
Perfect for a real beer fan – immerse yourself in beer at the original Beer Spa!
Orlando Cat Cafe –532 Cagan Park Ave Suite 201-203, Clermont, FL 34714
Relaxwith that steaming cup of coffee or tea while watching the playful antics of adorable, adoptable cats and kittens. The first cat cafe in Central Florida isa cozy coffeehouse with comfortable furniture, premium coffee, tea, and pastries with12 to 15 cats roaming freely whilst you relax and unwind.
M&M’s World Orlando –1494 Buena Vista Dr Suite B, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
M&M’S at Disney Springsis a state-of-the-art immersive shopping experience. 10,000 square feetof colorful fun, the store fully immerses guests in an interactive M&M’S brand experience and offers exclusiveDisney and M&M’S merchandise including apparel, mugs and more.
ICEBAR Orlando –8967 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
ICEBAR Orlando is the most popular year-round ice bar in the world! In addition tospectacular ice sculptures, everything from the seating to your shot glass is madeof hand-carved ice. After chilling at the ICEBAR, warm up in the Fire Lounge with fresh signature co*cktails, a mouth-watering menu, nightly specials, live DJs, and VIP bottle service.
World’s Largest Entertainment McDonald’s –6875 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, FL 32819
TheWorld’s Largest Entertainment McDonald’s, also known asEpic McD, is 19,000 square feet of McDonalds awesomeness, making it the largest McDonald’s in the world by square footage. It has menus with options that are exclusive to the restaurant and cannot be found elsewhere like pizza, pasta and so many customisable options.
Dinner Shows in Orlando
Dinner shows are huge in Florida and there are quite a few choices in Orlando – from pirates and knights to gangsters! Here are some of the dinner shows in Orlando:
- Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament –4510 W Vine St, Kissimmee, FL 34746
- Capone’s Dinner & Show –4740 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746
- Pirates Dinner Adventure –6400 Carrier Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
- Teatro Martini Orlando –6400 Carrier Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
- Mango’s Tropical Cafe –8126 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
You can read more about Orlando dinner shows here
Museums, Art and Culture in Orlando
There are so many museums, galleries and other educational attractions in Orlando that are great for spending a few hours or a whole day in doors. Here are some suggestions:
Orlando Science Center –777 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803
Orlando Science Center is Central Florida’saward-winning,hands-on science museum.For more than 60 years, theexhibits and programminghave brought science to life for not just residents of Central Florida, but also visitors from around the world.
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition –7324 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819
Step back in time to April 1912 and see more than 300 artifacts, costumed actors, and full-scale room recreations. It’s like stepping back in time and experiencing Titanix for yourself.
Read about our visit toTitanic: The Artifact Exhibition here
Orlando Museum of Art –2416 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
Founded in 1924, the Orlando Museum of Art is Orlando’s flagship museum and a leading provider of visual art education and experiences tothe central Florida community and visitors from around the globe.
Central Florida Railroad Museum –101 S Boyd St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
The Central Florida Railroad Museum shares the history of railroading in Central Florida through photos, exhibits, maps, signage, charts, historic railroad artifacts and more.
Rollins Museum of Art –1000 Holt Ave Box 2765, Winter Park, FL 32789
The Rollins Museum of Art features rotating exhibitions, ongoing programs, and an extensive permanent collection that spans centuries, from examples of ancient art and artifacts to contemporary art. Presidents Hall of Fame
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art –445 N Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
The Morse Museum houses the world’s most comprehensive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany, including the artist and designer’s jewelry, pottery, paintings, art glass, leaded-glass lamps and windows; his chapel interior from the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition in Chicago; and art and architectural objects from his Long Island country estate, Laurelton Hall.
Hannibal Square Heritage Center –642 W New England Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
The Hannibal Square Heritage Center was established in 2007 as a tribute to the past, present, and future contributions of Winter Park’s historic African-American community.
Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida –851 N Maitland Ave, Maitland, FL 32751
The Holocaust Museum is free to enter and strivesto use the history and lessons of the Holocaust to build a just and caring community free of antisemitism and all forms of prejudice and bigotry.
Wells’Built Museum of African American History and Culture –511 W South St, Orlando, FL 32805
The Wells’Built Hotelhas been converted into amuseum housing memorabilia of Orlando’s African-American community and displays on the Civil Rights movement along with some African art and artifacts.
The Mennello Museum of American Art –900 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803
The Mennello Museum of American Art enriches the public through exhibitions, education, programs, and publications that celebrate the diversity of American Art.
Stetson Mansion –1031 Camphor Ln, DeLand, FL 32720
The Stetson Mansion iss Florida’s first luxury home and the grandest home ever built in Florida during the 19th century. It was built in 1886by famed hat maker and philanthropist John B. Stetson as his winter retreat ans was the only richly detailed Gilded Ageestate built in Florida. It has been restored and updated in a timeless fashion and is now open to tour at certian times of the year.
Orange County Regional History Center – 65 E Central Blvd, Orlando, FL 32801
The Orange County Regional History Center is housed in a historic courthouse in the heart of downtown Orlando and offers four floors of exhibits exploring 12,000 years of Central Florida’s rich heritage.
American Police Hall of Fame –6350 Horizon Dr, Titusville, FL 32780
The American Police Hall of Fame & Museum was founded in 1960 and is the nation’s first national law enforcement museum and memorial dedicated to officers killed in the line of duty.
Orlando Fire Museum –814 E Rollins St, Orlando, FL 32803
Learn about the Orlando Fire Department’s History on a tour at the Orlando Fire Museum.
Shopping in Orlando
Shopping is a great indoor activity and Orlando has so many shopping centres and malls for a full day out or few hours of shopping – along with lunch or dinner too.Here are some of the options around Orlando – and some are open air but with plenty of shops for the indoor experience!
- The Florida Mall –8001 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32809
- The Mall at Millenia –4200 Conroy Rd, Orlando, FL 32839
- Disney Springs –486 Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
- Universal City Walk –100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City, CA 91608
- East End Market –3201 Corrine Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
See a showor concert in Orlando
Shows are a great way to spend time in Orlando and I love nothing more than the air con that theaters and cinemas provide. Here are some of the options for showand concert venuesin Orlando:
- Orlando Shakespeare Theater / Orlando Shakes –812 E Rollins St, Orlando, FL 32803
- Orlando Ballet –600 N Lake Formosa Dr, Orlando, FL 32803
- Orlando Fringe and the Fringe ArtSpace –54 W Church St Suite 201, Orlando, FL 32801
- Kia Center, formerly Amway Center –400 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32801
- Cirque du Soleil at Disney Springs –225 E Robinson St, Orlando, FL 32801
- Cinépolis Luxury Cinemas –14111 Shoreside Way, Winter Garden, FL 34787
- House of Blues –1490 E Buena Vista Dr, Orlando, FL 32830
- Enzian Theater –1300 Orlando Ave, Maitland, FL 32751
- AMC Disney Springs –1500 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
- The IMAX Experience – at Regal Pointe Orlando –9101 International Dr Suite 2100, Orlando, FL 32819
- Studio Movie Grill –3204 Margaritaville Blvd, Kissimmee, FL 34747
- AMC Universal Cineplex –6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819
- Orlando Family Stage formerly Orlando Repertory Theatre –1001 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803 Read our Dog Man review here
- Theater West End –115 W 1st St, Sanford, FL 32771
- The Ritz Theatre / Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center –201 Magnolia Ave, Sanford, FL 32771
- Garden Theatre –160 W Plant St, Winter Garden, FL 34787
- Renaissance Theatre Company –415 E Princeton St, Orlando, FL 32803
- Dr. Phillips Center –445 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801
- Picture Show at Altamonte Springs –130 E Altamonte Dr #1200, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
Kennedy Space Center
Space Commerce Way, Merritt Island, FL 32953
Not completely indoors and a little way from orlando, but a great day out if you’re in Florida and indoors enough that you won’t mind visiting on a rainy day, The Kennedy Space Centerjust had to be on this list.From the dawn of space exploration to current and ongoing missions, you can get an up-close, hands-on feel for the story of humans in space. Fuel your quest for inspiration at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex.
You can read about our day at Kennedy Space Centre here
So there you have all our ideas of things to do indoors in Orlando and the surrounding areas. If you’re looking for more Florida inspiration, these posts might help:
- Disney Springs Breakfast and Brunch Options
- Relaxing Things to do in Orlando
- Things to do in Orlando for Birthday Celebrations
- What to Pack for Orlando Florida Holidays
- Our 21 Day Orlando Itinerary
- Orlando Visitor Toll Pass Review
- Our 2 Week Orlando Itinerary
- Planning your First Disney World Trip
