10 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Orlando - Atlas Obscura

Unusual Attractions in Orlando

Orlando, Florida

Discovery Island

Disney's abandoned animal island is now an overgrown ruin that was almost the coolest attraction ever.

Orlando, Florida

Jack Kerouac House

The humble final home where the famous beat author wrote one of his most famous works a popular pilgrimage site for fans on the road.

Orlando, Florida

Harry P. Leu Gardens

A vast array of tropical plants collected by a vacationing couple.

Orlando, Florida

The Holy Land Experience

A mega theme park-wax museum mélange containing all things biblical.

Orlando, Florida

Tupperware Confidence Center

A museum preserving one company’s history of preserving food.

Orlando, Florida

Global Convergence Sculpture

Remarkably realistic Florida shoal bass "swim" inside this large globoid sculpture.

Orlando, Florida

Randall Knife Museum

Home to a giant switchblade and one of the world's largest collections of pocket knives, this museum is a cut above the rest.

Orlando, Florida

Carmine Oddities Boutique

Human skulls and a stuffed goat made into a rocking chair can be found at this strange little store.

See All 10 Things to Do in Orlando See All 10 Places

Unique Food & Drink in Orlando

Dole Whip

This pineapple soft serve has a cult following at Disney theme parks.

Community Forums / United States / US: South

Top Discussions in the US: South Travel Forum

Post	Replies	Views	Activity
What would you do on a time crunch in DC?	19 December 9, 2019	3057	December 9, 2019
Carolina House with a Natural Cavern underneath	12 April 1, 2020	5478	April 1, 2020
New Orleans suggestions?	15 March 26, 2020	3550	March 26, 2020
Off the beaten path / hidden gems near Nashville?	9 November 20, 2019	2951	November 20, 2019
Nashville Music Shops — seeking recommendations	10 September 12, 2019	939	September 12, 2019

New Post Visit the Forum

Explore Orlando, Florida

Launch Map

Orlando Leaderboard

Places Added

Places Edited

Places Visited

Recent Orlando Activity

meishanliddle123 wants to go to Discovery Island

CaptainImpulse wants to go to "Singing Runway" at the Abandoned Disney World Airport

CaptainImpulse wants to go to "Singing Runway" at the Abandoned Disney World Airport

CaptainImpulse wants to go to "Singing Runway" at the Abandoned Disney World Airport

perl003 wants to go to Jack Kerouac House