Grab your sunglasses and flip flops because summertime is here! After working hard all year long, it is time to sit back, take it easy, and have some fun! International Drive is THE summer-break destination for anyone looking to make great memories and enjoy a much-needed break from the daily grind! Cross off everything on your summer break bucket list and join us for a break unlike any other! While you’re here, be sure that these famous destinations make it onto your summer break bucket list!
Fun Spot America
If you’re looking for a place to go to have the best day ever, along with an adrenaline rush or two, Fun Spot America must make it onto your summer break bucket list! Spend the day throwing your hands in the air and letting the wind blow through your hair on one of their roller coasters, race to victory on their 4 multi-level go-kart tracks, enjoy some friendly competition in their arcade where you’ll find over 100 arcade games to choose from or take to one of their many rides from bumper boats, swing rides, slides, fun houses, and so many more! Plus, spend some quality time with Florida’s official reptile, the alligator, at the new Gator Spot, featuring alligators and crocodiles that you get a closer look at than ever before. This is a stop that is sure to be fun for everyone and will prove to be a day that you’ll remember for a long time to come.
Make a splash!
You’ve been working hard for most of the year and now it’s your time to grab your suit and enjoy some fun in the sun!
SeaWorld Orlando’s Aquatica is a one of a kind water park where you’ll enjoy endless family fun! With everything from double wave pools, beaches, and water rides, you’ll be keeping cool while having some fun in the Florida sun! Rivers here range from relaxing to racing, and slides will spin and soak you! Plus, be sure to hop aboard their incredible signature ride that consists of two awesome, enclosed tube slides that send you speeding through a lively lagoon filled with playful black and white Commerson’s dolphins! This whimsical waterpark brought to you by SeaWorld shows guests a perfect blend of extreme and serene during their visit, making it a definite stop on your summer break bucket list!
If you’re looking for a more all-inclusive, resort-style experience, SeaWorld’s Discovery Cove is another must-see destination during your summer break! Explore the tropical atmosphere where you can experience exciting animal encounters and feed tropical birds. Then cool off by hopping in to swim with bottlenose dolphins, or by snorkeling through a saltwater reef where you can play just inches away from a family of otters! This is an experience you will want to tell everyone about and cherish for years to come, so be sure to add this stop to your summer break bucket list on I-Drive!
Finally, the perfect place to make a splash is CoCo Key Water Resort! This hotel features a 54,000 sq. ft. outdoor canopy-covered water park and is just the place to find a retreat from the heat and a pool day like none other before! With 14 water slides, 3 heated pools, a 6,500 sq. ft. interactive arcade, and just minutes from all of Orlando’s hottest attractions, CoCo Key is the perfect summer break getaway!
Strut with the Stars
The wax-figures at Madame Tussauds are so realistic that you’ll feel as if you’re really hanging with some of the biggest names in film, history, sports, music, entertainment, and– now the heroes you know and love from the Justice League! Not only will the wax figures have you in awe, but as you explore the various exhibits in this wax-figure museum, you’ll have a blast posing with your favorite stars and capturing the perfect pictures! This is a perfect destination for taking a break from the heat and seeing something truly mind-blowing!
Fly-away!
Have you always wanted to fly? If going skydiving during your summer break sounds terrifying and exciting all at the same time, we’ve got the perfect destination for you! Indoor skydiving at iFLY Orlando is not some make-believe attraction, or a, “keep your hands and feet inside the vehicle at all times” ride! Step inside their wind tunnel and experience skydiving indoors! Everyone in your group 3 years and up, can get in on the fun, and the amazing team at iFLY will walk you through everything so you will be ready to experience indoor skydiving and enjoy every minute of it! The sensation of free falling without needing a parachute or plane is an unforgettable experience and is another exciting attraction that needs to make its way onto your summer break bucket list!
Summer break is a time to let loose, relax, and enjoy good times with friends and family! It’s a time when you finally get to take a hiatus from the daily grind, try new things, and seek out new experiences! International Drive has everything you need for your summer break, bursting with one-of-a-kind attractions, vibrant dining and nightlife, hotels and resorts for any taste or budget, and a wide range of shopping! So, make plans to spend your summer vacation here and be sure that these popular destinations make it onto your summer break bucket list!