Nothing dampers a day in Florida like rain and unfortunately that is a common occurrence here! Luckily, there are plenty of indoor activities in Orlando to experience on rainy days, too-hot days, or just days when you rather be inside.
I have compiled over thirty ideas in and around Orlando that will keep you busy inside for at least a few hours.
Most of these indoor activities are in Orlando and if not, they are within an hour-long drive. I have broken it up into active, educational, unique, kid-friendly, and foodie things to do that will liven up a rainy day.
Be sure to save this list for the next time you need to know the best rainy-day, indoor activities in Orlando!
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Active Things to Do Indoors
Many people feel cooped up when it is rainy and want to do something indoors less sedentary than sitting on the couch. This first part of the list includes indoor activities in Orlando that will get your adrenaline pumping.
Here are eight ideas for active things to do indoors in Orlando.
1. Race Each Other at Andretti Indoor Karting
One of my favorite things to do in Orlando any day is race go-karts at Andretti! This is one of the best go-karting courses in Florida and you can race around the track as many times as you like.
In addition to go-karts, Andretti also has all sorts of stuff to do inside including laser tag, arcade games, and a ropes course that will entertain you on a rainy day.
2. Take an Aerial Yoga Class
Another way to get a unique workout indoors is to try aerial yoga. Though it may look intimidating, it is actually relatively easy and freeing to hang from silk ropes.
The Elevate Yoga Center offers aerial yoga classes every day of the week for any skill level.
3. Play Some Golf at TopGolf
Another indoor activity near Icon Park I love is TopGolf. Though it’s not entirely indoors, it is covered and will keep you out of the rain unless it is torrentially storming. The bays are also temperature controlled so very hot or cold days are comfortable.
You can visit for an hour or more and challenge your friends to all sorts of driving range games while getting food and drinks.
4. Attend a Match
With four major sports teams right in Orlando, this is the ideal place to catch a game and tickets are usually easy to come by. Head to the Amway Center to watch a basketball or hockey game, most months of the year
5. Try Sky Diving Indoors at iFly Indoor Skydiving
For those who have always wanted to try skydiving but are not ready to take the leap. iFly Indoor Skydiving on International Drives offers an easier way to try it!
Instead of jumping out of a plane, you get to feel like you are skydiving thanks to a wind tunnel. Anyone 3 years or older can try it and experience skydiving indoors!
6. Go Rock Climbing at Aiguille Rock Climbing Gym
If you are looking for a fun workout, rock climbing gyms are a great place to test your upper body strength and do some climbing. Aiguille Rock Climbing Center has both rock walls and bouldering walls that offer a variety of challenges.
This is great for young and old to burn some energy on a rainy day.
7. Hit the Slopes with WinterClub Indoor Ski
When the weather outside is frightful in Orlando, it’s typically because of rain, not snow. However, you can get the snow day experience of your dream by trying an indoor ski or snowboarding lesson! WinterClub indoor ski offers an infinite slope (sort of like a treadmill) that will simulate going down a mountain.
You may have to book a lesson in advance, but if a rainy weekend is coming up, it can be the perfect place to splurge on a unique, indoor activity like this.
8. Skate the Ice at Ice Factory
Another indoor activity in Orlando that can pass for a winter day is going ice skating. Public skate is offered daily at Ice Factory for over an hour of ice skating.
You can get rentals and everything you need there to glide across the ice on a frosty rink.
Educational Indoor Attractions
My favorite way to enjoy the indoors on a rainy day in Orlando is to learn something new. There are so many intriguing museums all around the city offering a variety of exhibits for whatever your interest.
If you have time, classes are also a hands-on way to get experience trying a new skill. These next seven indoor activities in Orlando will teach you something on a rainy day.
9. Explore the Orlando Science Center
The Orlando Science Center offers the most educational exhibits of any place in the city. Both young and old will love the interactive exhibits about space, dinosaurs, tiny homes, and food sustainability.
There is also a maker space where you can create your own designs (even with a 3D printer) and an observatory with Florida’s largest telescope!
10. Visit the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum
Another Orlando Museum to check out on a rainy day is the Morse Museum in Winter Park. This American art museum is home to the works of Louis Comfort Tiffany and other turn-of-the-century artists.
It allows guests to learn about different styles of art from stained glass to pottery.
11. See Sea Life at the Aquarium
If you want to see sea life on a rainy day in Orlando without getting wet, the Sea Life Orlando Aquarium at Icon Park is the perfect place. For $35 per person, you get to see sharks, sea turtles, rays, and more.
In addition to seeing these creatures up close, visiting is a great opportunity to learn about local Florida sea life and the vast ocean.
12. Take a Cooking Class at Truffles and Trifles
For those looking to up their cooking skills, Orlando provides a variety of opportunities for that. Truffles and Trifles have weekly classes where you can learn a number of cooking techniques from French pastry and dessert techniques to sushi making.
At the end of class, you get to eat your creation and leave with the knowledge to cook it at home in the future!
13. Visit the Orlando Museum of Art
If you want to get the creative vibes flowing indoors, a visit to the Orlando Museum of Art is sure to help. This expansive gallery features an array of exquisite art from many cultures, that offer so much to learn about.
14. Take a Dirty Pour Painting Class
For a hands-on art experience, a painting class is a fun way to liven up a rainy day. You can try painting a canvas at Painting With a Twist, pottery with Super Awesome Cool Pottery, or fluid painting with The Dirty Pour Project.
These will keep both kids and adults busy and the creative juices flowing!
15. Learn about space at the Kennedy Space Center
Though it’s an hour drive to the Kennedy Space Center This is another nearby Orlando activity perfect for a rainy day. The rocket garden is the only outdoor exhibit, and the rest are inside with all sorts of space things to see and do.
There is a launch simulator ride, presentations from astronauts, and immersive 3D movies, all less than an hour from Orlando.
Unique, Rainy Day Things to Do in Orlando
Orlando is a city unlike any other in the country and there is still plenty to take advantage of even when the weather is terrible. Whether it’s raining or too hot outside, these indoor attractions in Orlando still allow for maximum fun.
Here are six ideas for seeing the unique side of Orlando while staying inside.
16. See the Stars at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
If you like pop culture, Madame Tussauds in Orlando is a trip! Here you can see hundreds of wax stars and icons and pose with them in fun photo-ops! Favorites include Ariana Grande, Ryan Gosling, Serena Williams and so many more.
You can also combine your ticket here with other international drive attractions for the ultimate rainy day.
17. Get Spooked Any Day of the Year at Mortem Manor
It does not need to be Halloween in Orlando for you to visit a haunted house! Everyone knows about the haunted mansion ride, but Mortem Manor offers a haunted experience outside the theme parks.
Rainy nights make for the perfect time to take a walk through and it only costs $18. If you are feeling brave, you can even try the burial simulator!
18. See a Drag Show at Hamburger Mary’s
Another way to see a unique side of Orlando indoors is to check out a drag show at Hamburger Mary’s. They offer musical shows on weekend nights, during Sunday brunch, and bingo during the week.
Performances do book up in advance occasionally, but it is worth checking for availability the day of.
19. Go to a Theme Park
Though I don’t love going to the Orlando theme parks in the rain, the crowds do tend to be less! If you have a good rain jacket, head to Universal Studios, Hollywood Studios, or Magic Kingdom.
These three parks offer the most indoor attractions, so you will not miss out if it is raining!
20. Go for a Spa Day at Blue Harmony Spa
Being the vacation capital of the world, Orlando has so many world-class spas to visit. For a relaxing day indoors, visit the Blue Harmony Spa or the Relâche Spa for some pampering.
You can get a massage, facial, or treatment and then enjoy the lounge and hot tub after!
21. Escape from Prison at the Escape Game Orlando
Orlando is home to many escape rooms and even an escape hotel! One favorite is The Escape Game, where you must figure out how to break out of prison.
Even if you have done one before, there are always new challenges that make it worth checking out an escape room on a rainy day.
22. Catch a Show at the Dr. Phillips Performing Center
Orlando has some of the best theaters in the state, and Dr. Phillips Center in Orlando is an amazing place to see it. Though some shows sell out, you can often get last-minute tickets if you are looking for a fun time out on a rainy day.
Be sure to check the matinees, especially for an entertaining, indoor performance!
23. Watch a Film at the Enzian Theater
Going to a movie theater is an obvious indoor activity for when it rains, but only Orlando has the gorgeous Enzian Theater where you can see independent and foreign films!
In addition to seeing movies you can’t find elsewhere, there is also an assortment of fanciful theater fare like edamame or gouda turkey burgers to enjoy before or during a film!
Indoor Experiences for Kids
Though many of the indoor activities above would be good for kids and adults, I wanted to highlight some ideas aimed at kids specifically. These seven indoor activities are ideal for families looking to get their kids out on a rainy day and use up their energy or imagination.
Whether you are on vacation and lamenting a too-rainy beach day, or a local looking to entertain kids during the summer, here are my top ideas for kid-friendly indoor activities in Orlando.
24. Touch the Sky at a Trampoline Park
I know Trampoline parks are all the rage with kids these days and luckily there are plenty in Orlando. Kids can bounce off energy inside on a rainy day at Sky Zone, Jump Start, Outer Limitz Arena, and more!
Most places cost around $20 for an hour of jumping and include trampolines, foam pits, ninja courses, and even launch slides!
25. Get Colorful at the Crayola Experience
For a creative day inside, families will love the Crayola Experience at the Florida Mall. This activity center offers all sorts of things to do, like crafts, drawing, making your own crayon, and climbing in the playground.
Kids can let their minds and bodies run wild, while parents can see their creativity!
26. Have a Tea Party with your American Girl Doll
Another indoor thing to do at the Florida mall is take a visit to the American Girl doll store. For kids who have their own American Girl, this place has an assortment of unique activities to experience with their doll! One of the most popular is a tea party with sandwiches, tea, and a craft, but they also offer a café, a salon, and cookie decorating all themed to American Girl.
This special activity will light up any kids’ day even if it is dark and gloomy outside.
27. Use Your Imagination at Millie Moo’s Playground
If you have young kids, Millie Moo’s Playground is one of the best indoor Orlando things to do with them! This is a play place with all sorts of themed areas, a dance floor, motorized vehicles, and more!
Parents can rest easy at the café while kids take advantage of all the different play rooms on safe, rubberized, flooring.
28. Take a Visit to WonderWorks
Another indoor Orlando attraction kids love is the “edu-tainment” complex WonderWorks. This is that crazy upside-down building on I-Drive that has all sorts of hands-on exhibits inside.
Here you can experience extreme weather, space-like conditions, and a physical challenge center all while being indoors!
Between the imagination lab, ropes course, laser tag and so much more, families will be occupied for rainy days on end here.
29. Go Bowling at Splitsville
In my opinion, the best bowling alley to take kids to in Orlando is Splitsville at Disney Springs. As an adult, I have enjoyed this place myself too, but I decided to include it in the kids’ section because it is not your average bowling alley!
Not only do they have colorful lanes and awesome music playing, but you can also eat a top-notch meal while bowling! Kids and parents will love the diverse menu and you can walk around Disney Springs afterward.
30. Try Mini Golfing in the Dark at Orlando Putting Edge
Many don’t think of mini golf as an indoor activity, but the Putting Edge in Orlando offers glow-in-the-dark golfing- perfect for inclement weather! They are open every day and the cost to play is only $15 per person.
This is another indoor Orlando activity that would work for families or adults, but I think kids will especially enjoy the light-up designs and easy-to-navigate courses.
Entertainment for Food Lovers
Lastly, I want to share six food and drink-centric ideas aimed at livening up a rainy day. All of the activities below involve trying something tasty that Orlando has to offer, whether it be alcohol or dessert.
No matter what you are in the mood for, here are some ideas for having fun inside and getting a bite while doing so!
31. Taste Your Way Through the Chocolate Museum
For those with a sweet tooth, visit The Chocolate Museum & Café for an educational and decadent activity. You start by learning about the origins and history of chocolate, followed by seeing how chocolate is made and some remarkable sculptures made out of chocolate.
Of course, the tour ends with samples of all different kinds and a chance to purchase more in the café!
32. Plan a Winter Park Progressive Dinner Date
Though you will have to get from restaurant to restaurant, a progressive dinner date in Winter Park is a unique way to experience a rainy day. Visit a different restaurant for an appetizer, entrée, and dessert, so you can try all sorts of cuisines!
There are dozens of restaurants to try for whatever you are in the mood for.
33. Take a Downtown Orlando Brewery Crawl
There are so many amazing Orlando breweries, that I recommend beer lovers head downtown and try a few. You can quickly get from Persimmon Hollow to Motorworks to Broken Strings and order a flight at each!
34. Go on the Cool Craft Beverage Trail in DeLand
Another place to escape indoors is DeLand, which offers a variety of breweries and bars worth visiting for a tasting.
You can check out Odd MeadWorks, The Elusive Grape, and SideCar all in one visit for a variety of interesting atmospheres and drinks.
35. Take a Monorail Crawl through Walt Disney World
You can explore Disney World and stay totally indoors with a monorail bar crawl! To make this happen, make sure to book a lunch or dinner reservation at either the Polynesian, the Grand Floridian, or the Contemporary.
Then before or after your meal, take the monorail and stop at each resort to have a drink at the bar! You can also shop, look for hidden mickeys and take pictures at each magically themed resort.
36. Play Some Games at the 1-Up Barcade
For adults that want to relive the 80s, the 1-Up Arcade bar offers all your favorite arcade games to enjoy in a bar setting. You can sip on co*cktails, beer, and mocktails while playing games like Ms. Pac-Man, Air Hockey, and Donkey Kong Junior.
It’s open every night for a retro way to spend a rainy evening in Orlando.
Know Before You Go: Orlando Indoor Attractions
I hope this guide helped you find some new and exciting indoor activities in Orlando! This city has a little something for everyone and personally, I have never been bored while here.
Whether you are a local or visiting, here are some things to keep in mind when looking for indoor things to do on a rainy day in Orlando.
- Rainy days are frequent between June through October in Orlando. It is good to have some backup plans in case your outdoor activities get canceled due to inclement weather!
- I also recommend these indoor activities for when the weather is too hot in Orlando! If you are tired of dealing with the heat, all these ideas have plenty of air conditioning.
- If you are looking to visit any of the theme parks, make sure to look for Florida Resident deals! Kelly, this blog’s trusted travel agent, can help you find the best rates!
- You will have to pay for parking in the city and near tourist locations. Pretty much most places in Downtown Orlando and on I-Drive have a small parking cost. If you are concerned, look it up ahead of time or take an Uber.
- Avoid I-4 during rush hour as much as possible. This is where there is the worst traffic! Traffic in the city is bad all around between 4 PM to 7 PM most days though.
- If you want a place to grab a meal after experiencing one of these attractions, check out my complete Orlando restaurant guide.
What’s your favorite Orlando indoor activity? Let me know in the comments if I covered it! For more ideas for things to do in Orlando, be sure to check out my guide to outdoor things to do and romantic experiences to have in Orlando.
