Add an Element of the Unexpected to Your Orlando Vacation

On your next Orlando vacation, plan an extra day to explore the unexpected local treasures that exist beyond our world-famous theme parks. The Unexpected Orlando offers unique natural, cultural and heritage attractions that will change the way you think about Orlando.

Did you know that the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art in Winter Park houses the world's most comprehensive collection of the works of Louis Comfort Tiffany? Or, that the Wells' Built Museum of African American History & Culture is housed in a building that is one of the few "Chitlin Circuit" stops still standing? Would you be surprised to learn that there are more than 6,800 different languages spoken in the world and Orlando's WordSpring Discovery Center has information on every one of them?

In a city known for entertainment, Orlando's performing arts scene is a blend of traditional and cutting edge that will appeal to all. The Orlando Ballet, Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Orlando Opera and SunTrust Broadway Across America-Orlando series are the cornerstones of culture for traditionalists while the International Fringe Festival, new play showcases and independent film and music festivals appeal to those who seek edgier entertainment. Orlando offers all this and much more.

Interested in discovering more of these unexpected treasures for yourself? Click here to view or print the Unexpected Orlando guide – which lists more than 100 parks, museums, cultural performances, wildlife experiences and other special interest attractions. Or click here to see which festivals, concerts and performances are planned during your next Orlando vacation.

Then visit the Red Chair Project, Central Florida's official arts and culture guide, for a searchable calendar of performances, exhibitions and events. Once you find the events that interest you, you can purchase your tickets online and pick them up at the Will Call window - it's that easy!