SeaWorld
SeaWorld is a popular tourist spot and is less than one mile from the Grande Pines Golf Course. A variety of marine animals call SeaWorld home, including sharks, manatees, dolphins and whales. Visitors have the chance to explore the various exhibits, including special touch-tanks to feel sea plants and animals.
SeaWorld also offers live entertainment that showcases tricks and stunts performed by the animals in the park. Guests will find ocean-themed rides and nine on-site restaurants open for lunch and dinner.
SeaWorld Orlando
7007 Sea World Drive
Orlando, FL 32821
(407) 351-3600
seaworldorlando.com
Universal Studios Florida
Just over one mile from the Cypress Creek Country Club, guests will discover Universal Studios. Thousands of tourists visit the theme park each year to enjoy its rides and live entertainment shows influenced by popular movies and television series.
Guest favorites include the Incredible Hulk roller coaster, the Simpsons Ride, Shrek 4-D and the Jurassic Park River Adventure. Universal Studios also offers rides and shows designed for young children. There are shopping venues and a variety of casual and fine dining restaurants.
Universal Studios Florida
1000 Universal Studios Plaza
Orlando, FL 32819
(407) 363-8000
universalorlando.com
CityArts Factory
The CityArts Factory is located in Orlando's downtown area and is only two miles from the Country Club of Orlando. Art lovers enjoy the five art galleries on display: the Spectator Sports Art Gallery, Keila Glassworks, Kiene/Quigley Community Gallery, Roho Art & Coffee; and the Pound Gallery.
Each gallery offers a variety of unique pieces including paintings, sculptures and blown-glass art. Admission is free. The CityArts Factory is also home to an art studio and a classroom used to host weekly community events.
CityArts Factory
29 South Orange Ave.
Orlando, FL 32801
(407) 648-7060
cityartsfactory.com
Gatorland
Visitors find Gatorland just one-half mile from Hunter's Creek Golf Club. The self-proclaimed "Alligator Capital of the World" features 110 acres of wildlife exhibits and is home to hundreds of alligators, crocodiles, snakes and birds. Guests also enjoy Gatorland's water park, petting zoo, bird aviary and live shows.
Visitors marvel at some of the most dangerous animals in the world at Gatorland, including the Nile crocodile and eastern diamondback rattlesnake. The Very Merry Aviary features birds from around the world and even allows guests to participate in feedings.
Allie's Barnyard is a favorite spot for children who enjoy up-close encounters with the petting zoo's goats, deer, sheep and ducks. Kids also enjoy one-quarter acre of pools and water-based activities at Gator Gully Spash Park. For an additional fee guests can attend one of Gatorland's live shows to see wildlife feedings or alligator wrestling. The live show schedule varies by season.
Gatorland
14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Orlando, FL 32837
(407) 855-5496
gatorland.com
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