Things to Do in Orlando for Adults (No Kids Required)

Orlando isn't just for kids. Here's what to do without them: date nights, a night out with friends, and the trips that are better with a grown-up crew.

Nights out

• The Speakeasy Murder Mystery. A 1920s whodunit with dinner near International Drive. The actors mingle, and you help solve it.
• Downtown Orlando ghost tour. Two hours inside reportedly haunted buildings with real ghost-hunting gear. Street parking downtown is free after 6 PM.
• Polynesian Fire Luau. Dinner, a live band and a fire knife finale. See our luau guide.
• The Wheel at ICON Park after dark, then drinks on I-Drive.
• All the dinner shows, ranked: Orlando dinner shows.

With friends

• The Escape Game Orlando. Book every spot so you don't play with strangers. More in escape rooms in Orlando.
• Kissimmee helicopter tour. A private flight, every seat a window seat. Short and memorable.
• An airboat tour at Boggy Creek, 10% off through us. (I'm Boggy Creek's marketing manager.) Sunset tours make a good date.

Day trips

• St. Augustine. Old streets, the Spanish fort and good restaurants. During the holidays, the Nights of Lights tour.
• Swim with manatees in Crystal River, November to March.
• Kennedy Space Center. It's not just for kids; plan a full day.

Slower days

• Winter Park clear kayak, then lunch on Park Avenue. See things to do in Winter Park.
• Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition for history fans.
• The springs. See springs near Orlando.

Seasonal

• November to January: ICE! at Gaylord Palms and Christmas lights.
• New Year's Eve: our NYE guide.

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