Arnold Palmer Golf Academy at Bay Hill Golf Club
The Arnold Palmer Golf Academy can be found at the Bay Hill Club and Lodge. The Academy actually teaches you to play golf according to how the legendary PGA champ went about winning so many tournaments. Lessons begin by focusing on fundamentals like grip and the proper address of the ball before moving onto more sophisticated levels of golf education like developing a total course strategy. Palmer's approach to golf also focuses on the essential value of learning how to practice efficiently.
Arnold Palmer Golf Academy at Bay Hill Golf Club
9000 Bay Hill Boulevard
Orlando, Florida 32819
(888) 422-9445
bayhill.com/Home-1.html
Gatorland
Long before Disney's Animal Kingdom appeared on the scene there was Gatorland. This original Orlando roadside attraction first introduced Florida tourists to its collection of alligators in the 1950s. Today, Gatorland is a 110-acre park and nature conservancy. The façade of Gatorland is one of the most recognizable in the city as you walk into the gift shop through the massive open mouth of a toothy gator. Gatorland is not all about alligators and you can expect to find snakes and other reptiles that call the swamps of Florida home. The big draw for Gatorland is still the shows, however. Step inside and learn about these incredible creatures as you watch massive gators jumping out of the water for food or watch as pros wrestle with these dangerous animals.
Gatorland
14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, Florida 32837
(407) 855-5496
gatorland.com/
Old Town
Old Town is a Kissimmee attraction that lets you take a step away from the high-tech sophistication of Orlando's theme parks. This time travel machine masquerading as a tourist attraction features bumper cars and tilt-a-whirls and other types of rides that were a staple for county fairs half a century ago. Live music is performed by Elvis impersonators and other throwbacks to the 50s and 60s. Weekends at Old Town are highlighted by Cruise Nights on Friday and Saturday when vintage vehicles are on parade.
Old Town
324 West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
Orlando, Florida 34746
(407) 396-4888
old-town.com/
About The Author
Timothy Sexton is an award-winning author who started writing in 1994. He has written on topics ranging from politics and golf to nutrition and travel, and his work appears online for Zappos.com, Disaboom, USAToday.com and MOJO, among others. He has also done work for "Sherlock Holmes and Philosophy." He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of West Florida.
