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Posted: 2/22/2021 8:01:41 PM EDT
Coming to free America to house shop and might have some days to kill.

Looking for some activities. Hoping to rent some full auto guns. Not sure if there is a touristy scuba I could do since I don’t have my license. Sky diving?

Anything else that some can recommend without breaking the bank would be appreciated
Link Posted: 2/23/2021 12:06:25 PM EDT
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There is a Machine Gun America outfit that rents full auto.

Orlando isn't much of a scuba hot spot, being in the middle of the state and all... the coasts that are nearby aren't particularly scenic from a scuba perspective.

There is a skydiving outfit that lets you jump over the space center if that appeals to you.

If you are into aircraft at all Fantasy of Flight has a pretty impressive collection.

Link Posted: 2/23/2021 2:39:50 PM EDT
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+1 on Machineguns America https://machinegunamericaorlando.com/
I have never been there myself but people have told me they had a good (but expensive) time.

For SCUBA, many Dive shops can offer you a "SCUBA experience" that gets you in the water on a shallow water dive the same day. This isn't really the time of year for it (the water is a little too cool for my taste) but I am sure somebody is offering it. Call well ahead to inquire and make reservations. Not really a walk-in type thing unless all you want to do is dive in a pool. You'll have better luck in the Keys.

This is a good time of year to visit one of the many Springs and rent a canoe. The weather is not too hot and you have a good chance of seeing some manatees. If you are in Orlando, I recommend Blue Springs State Park https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/blue-spring-state-park/manatees-blue-spring-state-park

Kennedy Space Center is a good visit. Make sure to find out their operating status during COVID. Fun Fact; I helped build the Space Station Processing Facility

Lots of places to rent a canoe and paddle. This time of year you will often see BIG Gators sunning themselves during the day. Cracker Creek is nice http://www.portorange.com/resources/cracker-creek.html

but Wekiva Springs is closer to Orlando https://www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/wekiwa-springs-state-park/experiences-amenities-0

Don't discount the many nature trails/parks in and around Orlando. Good time of year to do outdoor stuff in Florida.

Disney Springs is a free to enter, more mature shopping and dining complex https://www.disneysprings.com/

City Walk at Universal is a similar venue.

St. Augustine is a bit of a drive from Orlando but well worth a day to visit if you have the time.


For a day at the beach, I recommend the beach at Ponce Inlet just south of Daytona. More of a locals beach, less crowded and more things to see and do.





Link Posted: 2/23/2021 4:32:07 PM EDT
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Machine gun america was pretty cool had a wide selection to choose from but they are pricey.

Its a bit of a drive but devils den has diving and snorkeling as a option to http://www.devilsden.com/

Link Posted: 2/23/2021 5:09:06 PM EDT
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Link Posted: 2/23/2021 11:55:28 PM EDT
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Try this. https://www.scenicboattours.com/

Then catch lunch/dinner on Park Ave. in Winter Park
Link Posted: 2/25/2021 3:27:22 AM EDT
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If you like knives the Randal Made Knives shop and museum is on the south OBT.

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Interesting.  Thanks.
Link Posted: 3/1/2021 6:53:40 PM EDT
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Shooters world also rents full auto, much less expensive than machine gun America.
Link Posted: 3/5/2021 2:04:17 PM EDT
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Lee and Rick's Oyster Bar
Link Posted: 3/5/2021 8:20:07 PM EDT
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Do they still sponsor a Race Car?
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