Great sightseeing of the country and natural wonders. I really wanted to spend some time in natural parks but it cost an arm

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So if you're planning on stopping by Orlando, but not for the theme parks, then I suggest some of the parks and natural springs. You know, stuff the locals do for fun. In truth, Orlando isn't an electric, high-gear city. We're more relaxed here cradling our own gems, aside from the theme parks - which is more or less an afterthought in our minds. Nothing much outside of the parks will be a wallet buster.

There's a lot of niche history here, but that'd likely require to travel a bit outside of Orlando for the day that you're here so I'll keep the places to visit in a tight radius within a couple hours of the airport or less (depending on where you're staying and your form of transport).

A nice wildlife reserve nearby my university is the Little Big Econ. It's a good park to go hiking, paddling, and what-not.

Leu Gardens, one of Florida's ~20 public flower gardens. Only $10 admission. Relaxed environment where you can also enjoy the flowers and sip wine.

If you do have the time and bandwidth, Deleon Springs is both historically rich and an awesome spring to visit.

With regards to museums and what not, I can't say we have too much that I'm personally aware of, but the Central Florida Holocaust Museum is relatively new, and I hear memorable. A personal favorite of mine is the Orlando Science Center. While you're in that area, you could also pick up some great vietnamese food off Mills (a nearby intersecting road).

If you're looking for the urban scene, Altamonte Springs' Cranes Roost is a town favorite.

Honestly, this can be your general guide for urban areas.

In any case, it'd be awesome to meet up if you intend on staying the course. Florida has a fair amount of springs and natural parks. If you're leaving out the theme parks, you'll have to really search for 'interesting' sites to visit, but I can assure you they are out there.