Orlando, FL

Get ready for arena football's best bone-crushing action. The Orlando Predators are one of the premiere teams on the circuit, with two Arena Bowl championships under their belt and a slew of league records. Learn more...

Address: 302 S Graham Ave., Orlando, FL 32803 - MAP
Phone: (407) 648-4444
Web: www.orlandopredators.com

Snag tickets to the Houston Astros Spring Training camp. Now you can fill the time until the season starts by watching practices, games and attending special events.

Address: Osceola County Stadium, 631 Heritage Park Way, Kissimmee FL 34744 - MAP
Phone: (800) 745-3000
Web: www.mlb.mlb.com

Catch the sports stars of tomorrow at a UCF Knights game at the University of Central Florida in Orlando. Of the school's 16 varsity sports, some of the more popular Orlando sports picks include basketball and football. Of note: The Knights have brought home conference championships in men's football and women's basketball. Learn more...

Address: 50 North Gemini Blvd., Orlando, FL 32816 - MAP
Phone: 1 (800) 745-3000
Web: www.ucfathletics.cstv.com

Catch the Orlando Magic during one of their home games at the Amway Center. The team has proven to be one of the most successful new franchises during their short time in the NBA and made the playoffs in just about half of their first few seasons. Learn more...

Address: 400 W Church St., Orlando, FL 32801 - MAP
Phone: (407) 440-7000
Web: www.amwaycenter.com

Get out and get moving on the Cady Way Trail, a 3.5 mile biking, jogging and skating trail that draws outdoor enthusiasts from all over Orlando. The trail runs from Fashion Square Mall to Cady Way Park and passes through a golf course and bird sanctuaries.

Address: 3201 East Colonial Dr., Orlando, FL 32803 - MAP
Phone: (407) 836-6200
Web: www.dep.state.fl.us

Head out on a day trip to Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge, considered the country's top birding spot, especially during the winter months. Fishing and boating are two other popular pastimes at this gorgeous, 140,000-acre refuge.

Address: Five miles east of U.S. 1, Merritt Island, FL 32782 - MAP
Web: www.fws.gov

Jump the wakes like a rock star with the pros at Orlando Watersports Complex. Whether you're into wake boarding, knee boarding or water skiing, you'll get plenty of instruction and action, as well as competition opportunities.

Address: 8615 Florida Rock Rd., Orlando FL 32824 - MAP
Phone: (407) 251-3100
Web: www.orlandowatersports.com

Head to Daytona Beach and hang ten, thanks to the fine instructors at Daytona Beach Surfing School. Choose from private, semi-private or group lessons.

Address: 143 Sandpiper Ridge Dr., Ormond Beach FL 32176 - MAP
Phone: (386) 441-1110
Web: www.dytnasurfschool.homestead.com

Experience one of the most exotic and fun water parks in Florida, the CoCo Key Water Resort. With overhead canopies and a variety of towers, slides and floats, the water park provides something for everyone.

Address: 400 International Dr., Orlando FL 32819 - MAP
Phone: (877) 875-4681
Web: www.cocokeywaterresort.com

Get underwater and up close with manatees and other creatures of the deep. Fun 2 Dive SCUBA and Manatee Snorkeling Tours will teach you SCUBA basics with a dive the same day. Or, opt for the snorkeling trip with manatees, wrecks and reef diving.

Address: 505 S. French Ave. Sanford, Florida 32771 - MAP
Phone: (888) 588-3483
Web: www.fun2dive.com

Get soaked in plenty of fun at Typhoon Lagoon, a Disney World water park that delivers action and thrills. The park includes restaurants, an outdoor pool bar and two picnic areas. It's an all-day adventure where you can cool off, eat and relax all in one place.

Address: 1195 East Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista FL 32830 - MAP
Phone: (407) 824-4321
Web: www.disneyworld.disney.go.com

Go for extreme thrills and perfect your skills at Vans Skate Park. The monster indoor park includes lessons, skate clinics, demos, a pro shop and more. Plus, there's a good chance you'll run into Vans pro riders like Cory Nastazio, Ryan Guettler, and Chase Hawk on any given day of the week.

Address: 5220 International Dr., Orlando FL 32819 - MAP
Phone: (407) 351-3881
Web: www.vans.com

Go for the thrill of it at Funspot Action Park, where go karts, thrill rides and kiddie activities await the entire family. A multi-level go-kart track will have you zipping around like a pro in no time.

Address: 5551 Del Verde Way, Orlando FL 32819 - MAP
Phone: (407) 363-3867
Web: www.funspot.tutengraphics.com

Soar above the crowds and take in spectacular views on the Characters in Flight hot air balloon ride in downtown Disney. The 72-foot-diameter tethered balloon soars up to 400 feet above the waterfront and is open daily.

Address: 1780 East Buena Vista Dr., Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 - MAP
Phone: (407) 828-3800
Web: www.disneyworld.disney.go.com

Experience the thrill of skydiving in the great indoors. At SkyVenture Orlando, you'll get the sensation of free falling, in the safety of a vertical wind tunnel. Group packages, pictures and DVDs of your experience are available.

Address: 6805 Visitors Circle, Orlando, FL 32819 - MAP
Phone: (407) 903-1150
Web: www.iflyorlando.com

Strap yourself in and go on a parasailing adventure high above Orlando and Walt Disney World. At Sammy Duvall's Watersports Centre, you'll enjoy spectacular views during a thrilling ride. Go up solo or with a partner to double your fun.

Address: 4600 North World Dr., Orlando FL 32830 - MAP
Phone: (407) 939-0754
Web: www.sammyduvall.com

There's nothing like the thrill of catching a largemouth Bass. Your friendly guides at Peacock Bass will take you to the central lakes of Florida where all the magic happens. The tour company even boasts a record 43 largemouth bass caught in one day by a client. Remember, records are made to be broken.

Address: 10142 Culpepper Ct. Orlando, FL 32836 - MAP
Phone: (407) 363-0009
Web: www.peacockbasssouth.com

Brush up on your outdoorsman skills or fly fishing technique at Bass Pro Shops on International Drive. The hunting and fishing mecca not only sells gear, but also holds live workshops and events throughout the year that make it worth the trip.

Address: 5156 International Dr., Orlando FL 32819 - MAP
Phone: (407) 563-5200
Web: www.basspro.com

Get bowled over at the World Bowling Center in the heart of Orlando's downtown tourism district. A state-of-the-art scoring system means you don't have to worry about keeping track of pins or adding scores - just focus on having fun!

Address: 7540 Canada Ave., Orlando FL 32819 - MAP
Phone: (407) 352-2695
Web: www.worldbowlingcenter.com

Watch some serious go-karters duke it out for the title every weekend at the Orlando Kart Center. The future NASCAR stars of tomorrow just might be driving here on any given day.

Address: 201 Parcel Lane, Orlando FL 32824 - MAP
Phone: (407) 480-2477
Web: www.orlandokartcenter.com

Tour practically every nook and cranny of Central Florida with Florida Dolphin Tours. The tour company doesn't just book dolphin encounters. You can also swim with the manatees, watch a Space Shuttle launch, go to an Orlando Magic game, visit Cocoa Beach by air boat or glide past gators in the Everglades.

Address: 5601 International Dr., Orlando FL 32819 - MAP
Phone: (407) 352-4646
Web: www.floridadolphintours.com

Have a blast at Blizzard Beach, a Disney water park that features free-fall water slides, toboggan races, chair lifts, and other fun blizzard-themed rides. It won't take long to find out how Blizzard Beach got its cool name, since it's the perfect place to chill out on a hot day. You've got to sample each of the nearly one dozen water slides, including the one that's the tallest in the world!

Address: 1534 West Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830 - MAP
Phone: (407) 560-3400
Web: www.disneyworld.disney.go.com

Feed the live gators or play a round of miniature golf at the Congo River Adventure Golf Center. A tropical rainforest, hidden caves and gushing waterfalls are all part of the adventure.

Address: 6312 International Dr., Orlando FL 32819 - MAP
Phone: (407) 352-0042
Web: www.congoriver.com