Orlando area ??

Perhaps if you defined it a bit more, we could make specific suggestions. Do you want more tourist attractions or just a laid back beach experience?

To the northeast of Orlando is Blue Springs State Park where you can see the manatees.
http://www.floridasprings.org/visit/map/bluespring/

To the east: Cocoa Beach is an interesting spot for beach experience. Kennedy Space Center has rockets and space vehicles on display and a tour of the Vertical Assembly Building.

To the west: Bok Tower Gardens with its singing carillon tower is relaxing.

One of our favorite stops is Tarpon Springs on the Gulf Coast with its fleet of sponge divers and ships. Beautiful Greek Orthodox churches too. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Tourism-g34680-Tarpon_Springs_Florida-Vacations.html

In Tarpon Springs St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral is stunning.

The Shrine of St. Michael Taxiarchis is a beautiful little chapel to sit and enjoy the quiet and absorb some of the Greek culture. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g34680-d3975440-Reviews-Shrine_of_Saint_Michael_Taxiarchis-Tarpon_Springs_Florida.html

Thank you... The age group varies from 6os-80s so they prefer the laid back.. the cathedral sounds great . I know they would enjoy seeing the ocean as well.

2nd on Bok Tower. Really nice place to visit.

TragedyTrousers wrote:
2nd on Bok Tower. Really nice place to visit.

Third that! It is quite popular with older folks, and there is a cafe right there in the entrance as well as multiple bathrooms. The grounds are nice all year round - very clean with lots and lots of flowers, fruit trees, and all manner of plants. The tower is amazing and the carillon is a treat, especially if you have never hear one in person before.

- R