The wealth of entertainment and recreation options in the 2026 AAO Annual Session host city, Orlando, will offer a lifetime of memories for you and your guests.
You may already know that Orlando has 10 iconic theme parks and several water parks featuring gigantic water slides plus winding “lazy rivers,” rafting, up-close wildlife viewing and more.You may not know about other ways to experience Florida’s tropical beauty through a wealth of outdoor recreation available in and near Orlando.
Aquatic options on lakes, canals, and waterways include scenic boat tours and other specialty cruises like Walt Disney World® Resort’s fireworks cruise. Additional choices include kayaking adventures, guided fishing excursions, and ecotourism experiences.
Golf lovers can tee off on more than 100 exceptional courses in and near Orlando, some of which are PGA-level and have been played by top-ranked golfers and other notable pros.
Tempt Your Taste Buds with Delicious Orlando Cuisine
Dining options in Orlando include a vast number of choices including casual and elegant traditional American favorites, as well as international flavors from around the world.
Near the Convention Center in the International Drive Convention District, visitors’ favorite choices include Rodizio Grill at Pointe Orlando, which offers a family-friendly atmosphere and an all-inclusive Brazilian experience with rotisserie-grilled meats. Café Tu Tu Tango, another International Drive landmark, features tapas-like small plates with an array of flavors in a gallery setting.
Find some good cheer UK-style at The Pub Orlando on International Drive, offering a British pub-like experience.
Also located in the International Drive Convention District, Taverna Opa offers a large selection of Mediterranean dishes including fresh seafood, steaks and appetizers with tzatziki, hummus, Greek yogurt and dolmades made daily. After dinner, nightly entertainment features authentic Greek and Mediterranean music with Zorba and belly dancers.
Just southwest of the Convention Center District in the Dr. Phillips neighborhood area, visit Bosphorous Turkish Cuisine, Rocco’s Tacos, Pepperonino Italian restaurant and Dragonfly Robata Grill. Further afield, take in beautiful water views at Disney Springs’ award-winning “The Boathouse” while dining on fresh seafood or steaks. Visit Bubba Gump Shrimp Company in the Citywalk at Universal Studios.
Discover more at visitorlando.com, including all of Orlando’s entertainment and recreation options.
