Orlando Things to Do

The acoustics aren't that great, it's a task to get to your seat, and there isn't sufficient parking. But that doesn't deter lovers of the performing arts from visiting the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center. Undoubtedly, the cen... more

This course, designed in 1992 by Robert Trent Jones, is exposed to considerable wind from the Atlantic Ocean, just across Highway A1A. It's a links-style layout, well trapped, with lots of water. Minor mounding is present throu... more

For diehard sports fans, a trip down bustling South Kirkman Road is worth the trip for a visit to this sports restaurant. Featuring 11 satellite dishes and screens as large as 18 feet, it boasts that it can "show up to 30 games... more

Named after Key West's most famous citizen, this restaurant in the Hyatt Regency Hotel Courtyard does much to evoke the atmosphere of that island. Here you dine inside or al fresco in a garden. Inside, a handsome dining room ex... more

This interesting executive layout threads its way through natural wetlands. You are likely to see plenty of wildlife. Two holes have platform tees requiring a shot that carries over the marsh. This type of tee is found only her... more

Ridgewood Lakes is an open course with very generous landing areas and big, flat greens. There is water on every hole of this Ted McAnlis design. And, if you're silly enough to opt for the Gold tees, it's pretty long as well. T... more

Cocoa Beach Country Club - River Course has a par of 71, Gold Tees of 6363 yards with a slope of 116, Blue Tees of 5890 yards with a slope of 111, White Tees of 5459 yards with a slope of 106 and Red Tees of 4903 yards with a s... more

The South/North Course is the longest of the combinations at this 27-hole facility. The North is the longer, well-bunkered side. The South is as open as it gets. The par-3s are from 120 to 214 yards long. The par-5s run from 48... more

This interesting public course has been tinkered with over the years, but it remains a testament to the talents of Donald Ross. Built in 1921, this is a short and relatively easy course. It is very pleasant to play and affordab... more

The landing areas for tee shots are generous on this course, designed in 1973 by Ron Garl. In many cases, the wide landing zones are bordered by houses. Wild tee shots can go out of bounds. A flat course with large greens, Cypr... more