Our fabulous weekend was full of comfort because we stayed at the gorgeous Westin Lake Mary. The hotel is beautiful and the service was great. The front counter reps were super polite and check in was easy. We had breakfast at Shula’s 347 grill and boy was it delicious. The Westin Lake Mary has a lovely pool area, a huge workout room, comfortable beds, clean rooms and great service. We were pleased to find out that the hotel is pet friendly. You can find more info on their site.
A great place to visit is Rebounderz in Apopka, another city in North Orlando. We’ve never visited a place like this so it was new and exciting. The kids couldn’t get enough and guess what parents, you can jump too. You must fill out waivers and purchase special socks but you will have fun. They have a trampoline area to play basketball, an area to run around and even jump off of the walls and for some real competition, an area just for dodge ball. The hubby couldn’t pass that one up, joining in some fun with the kids. It turns out this is also a great workout.
If you like getting in touch with your creative side, Hot Pots, a paint your own pottery studio in the city of Sanford is a must do. Let your creative side run wild here. You pick out your own pottery, each at a different cost and then you paint it. You leave it there so they can “bake” it for you, to set the pain and a few days later you pick up your beautiful piece shiny and bright. My husband who is not artistic at all, really got into it. The kids enjoyed painting especially since they were able to pick out their own pottery to paint. You can paint anything from a dog bowl to a shark.
Black hammock Adventures in Oviedo was super exciting. A lovely place to visit with scenic views. Right on Lake Jesup, which happens to have the largest Alligator population in all of Florida, the airboat ride was my favorite experience while visiting Orlando North. If you’ve never done it you must try it. I felt as if we were floating on the water and I didn’t realize how fast the airboat rides go. I loved the sensation of going in and out of the tall water grass. We saw many different birds, turtles and yes, Alligators. They provide the kids with life jackets and we all had hearing protection as these airboats can get very loud.
As we drove around the Orlando North area we could see lots of greenery and we know we’ll be back. Next time we visit, we’re going to include some hiking and kayaking in our trip. You can visit with your family or have a quick getaway with your significant other. We want to check out Wekiva River and the Geneva Wilderness Area. Our views of Lake Monroe and lake Jessup were breathtaking. I’m sure you will fall in love with Orlando North like I did.
Disclaimer: A big thank you to Orlando North Seminole County Tourism for this lovely tour of your gorgeous county. All opinions are my own, my views are honest and true.
Thanks for sharing your experience in Orlando North. I’m all for new family adventures, minus touching baby alligators or anything in the wild.
I’m glad you guys had a great time. I’ve never really explored Orlando, but I’d like to do so once the kids get a little older.
Ha Ha Fatima, the baby alligators need love too! You will enjoy Orlando North with your family. Let me know how you like it after you visit.
Janeth, this is something I must consider when the Summer comes. We are looking right now for fun activities to do locally on a budget and this looks like the resource spot for us 🙂
Thank you for all the information!
Maybe we will see you on another one of the airboat rides!
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It’s full of so much to do, you will thoroughly love it!