Sports enthusiasts traveling to Orlando will find a dizzying list of options to keep them entertained. Watersports, golf, motor speedways and more -- TravelSkoot shows you the best sporting events Orlando has to offer.
Stroll the links at Winter Park Country Club, and you’re walking in the footsteps of Snead, Sarazen, Hogan and Hagen. Today, the country club is your starting line for a fun half-round of golf. The nine holes in the downtown Winter Park setting boast slim tree-lined fairways and challenging greens. Thirteen dollars is all it takes to play, and if you want to make it a full 18 holes, do the whole course again for only seven more bucks.
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You haven’t experienced magic unless you’ve been to the Amway Arena, a 367,000-square foot arena home to the NBA’s Orlando Magic. Many exciting moments for Florida basketball fans have taken place in this state-of-the-art facility. In addition, this venue has hosted a variety of sporting events and performances by hit artists. Go ahead and attend an event at the Amway Arena and you just might believe in magic.
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If you can't get enough of all the Orlando excitement, try taking in a University of Central Florida Golden Knights game. The men's basketball team plays in NCAA Division II, and the women's team earned a spot in the 2009 NCAA Tournament. The university's football players regularly move on to the NFL. Let the school's mascot, Knightro, get you charged up with school spirit.
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It's entirely fitting that Buena Vista Watersports is located on Paradise Cove. Flanked by cypress trees and lush tropical foliage, the secluded white sand beaches of Lake Bryan seem worlds away from the more urban bustle of Orlando. At this privately owned recreational watersports facility, you can relax by the spring-fed lake or ride the waves aboard rental Sea-Doos, water-skis, wakeboards, or tubes. Soak up the sun or kick up the action. All choices are perfect in Paradise.
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Just a short drive from many of the popular events and attractions of the Orlando area, the Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs hotel is nestled in the beautiful upscale community of Altamonte Springs, Florida. As one of the state's leading convention and business hotels, the property is home to 18,000 square feet of flexible meeting space, perfect for almost any size event. Renovated oversized guestrooms are comfortable and stylish and come complete with stellar service. Take advantage of the state-of-the-art fitness center, soak up the sun at outdoor heated pool, and stop by for a snack at "Cool Beans," a Grab & Go which features Starbucks Coffee, salads, sandwiches, desserts and breakfast items. With superior service and a friendly staff, you'll find plenty of enjoyment during your stay at the Hilton Orlando/Altamonte Springs hotel.
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