Gatorland
Orlando, FL · Central Florida$$
Thousands of alligators live at Gatorland, which Owen Godwin opened on old cattle land along South Orange Blossom Trail in Orlando in 1949. The Godwin family still owns it, and…

Four days of Fringe theater at Orlando Shakes in Loch Haven Park in early January, more than 60 performances and not one of them over 70 minutes. Shows are $15 each plus a one-time $3 button, which makes stacking three in a night an easy call. The bill mixes returning hits from past Orlando Fringes with acts scouted off the national and international circuit, so you're not gambling on a cold lineup. Parking out front is free. Get there 20 minutes early, because shows start on time and late entry isn't guaranteed.
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