Discover the Natural Beauty of Central Florida
Known for its theme parks and incredible entertainment, Orlando also beckons with a wide variety of outdoor adventures. You can hike along miles of scenic trails, paddle and kayak down winding creeks, admire lush-green garden landscapes, go ziplining, and watch the sunset on an airboat eco-tour.
All this, and much more, is only a short drive from our Orlando vacation homes.
Outdoor Recreation Near Our Orlando Vacation Home Resort
201 Lakeview Drive | Kissimmee
Located on the northwestern shore of Lake Toho, this award-winning 30-acre park is known for its gorgeous sunrises, fishing piers, playgrounds, and lovely walking trails. The park also plays host to the city’s annual outdoor events. Boardwalks lined by native plants and trees meander throughout this recently renovated space and there are plenty of amenities to keep families entertained.
4266 W. Vine Street | Kissimmee
Spanning 1,000 acres over multiple locations, Shingle Creek Regional Park was designated as one of “America’s Great Outdoors.” Steffee Landing, one of the park’s most popular access points, offers a variety of recreational opportunities, including paddling, hiking, biking, and wildlife watching.
1920 N. Forest Avenue | Orlando
Fifty acres of meandering trails, lakes, and landscaped grounds are divided into 15 themed gardens. Two-hundred-year-old oaks and forests of camelias provide ample shade along the paths. The gardens also feature a variety of outdoor sculptures and rotating art exhibits.
2700 Scrub Jay Trail | Poinciana
Managed by The Nature Conservancy, the 11,500-acre Disney Wilderness Preserve is home to more than 1,000 species of bird and plant life. Enjoy a hike along the 3-mile trail loop or take an off-road buggy tour to learn more about the wildlife within this protected natural habitat.
BOGGY CREEK AIRBOAT ADVENTURES
2001 Eastport Road | Kissimmee
Glide over the swamps aboard a passenger airboat to observe birds, turtles, and alligators in their natural habitat. After your tour, go digging for hidden treasures at the park’s Fossil & Gem Mine. Discover fascinating arrowheads, alligator teeth, precious gems, and rare fossils.
The attraction also showcases an authentic re-creation of a traditional native American village.
1151 Tower Boulevard | Lake Wales
Created by famed landscape architect Frederick Law Olmstead, Jr., this historic garden in nearby Lake Wales is part of the Great Florida Birding Trail. The gardens consist of landscaped woodlands, scenic vistas, flowering foliage, numerous walking trails, a boardwalk, children’s garden, and a beautiful Mediterranean-style mansion. At the center stands a 205-foot art deco and neo-Gothic Singing Tower, the crown jewel of Bok Tower. Inside, the structure houses a 60-bell carillon.
Stay Near Orlando’s Best Attractions and Activities
Renting a vacation home from Encore Resort at Reunion puts you close to the area’s top outdoor attractions, plus you’ll be just minutes from Orlando’s best theme parks.
Featuring luxuriously appointed vacation homes, ranging from 3-13 bedrooms, each rental is elegantly furnished and comes complete with a fully-equipped kitchen, beautiful back yard with a private pool, and access to unbeatable resort amenities.
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Make the most of your trip with a vacation package from Encore Resort at Reunion.
