21 ridiculously cheap ways to beat the heat in Orlando

Go try out one of Central Florida’s best tubing spots
Going yet again to another beach or pool can get boring during the summer, but there are more ways to cool off than just those two options. You can go tubing in places like Kelly Park and Ichetucknee. Click the link for a more in-depth list of all the places you can tube in.
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Combine booze and video games at Player 1
8562 Palm Pkwy, Orlando, 407-504-7521
Gaming and drinking come together in the best way at Player 1 Video Game Bar. Drink your favorite ale and play anything from Playstation 4 to classic arcade games all for a cover charge of $5.
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"Do not sneak into" a fancy resort pool

As we all know, not all pools are created equal– some have luxurious cabanas, some have massive waterfalls and some are even blessed with lazy rivers. Keep cool in style and visit some of these pools. The Disney Polynesian Resort has a day pass you can use if a friend or family is at the resort. If you want to see any of the other fancy pools we’ve rounded up for you, click the link above.
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Sip on $5 wine flights at Quantum Leap
1312 Wilfred Drive Orlando, FL 32803, 407-730-3082
Did someone say day drinking? Quantum Leap has $5 wine flights if you feel like trying new drinks with some friends.
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Splash around in one of the City of Orlando’s many public pools
The City Beautiful is home to several public pools to keep you cool in your time of need. Many have been opened this June and will stay open until Labor Day.
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Go record hunting at Park Ave CDs
2916 Corrine Drive, 407-447-7275
Park Ave CDs has been around for 30 years, and it shows in their expansive selections of music. From alternative, hip-hop, funk, soul, pop and beyond, there’s bound to be something you like. Even if you don’t buy anything, it’s always a good time to browse through the selections.
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Take a brewery tour at Orlando Brewing
1301 Atlanta Ave, 407-872-1117
Come out during a hot one and take a free tour of the brewery, with a bonus of testing out some of their 24 beers on tap. Their beers follow the German Purity law of 1516, which means they only use four ingredients: water, hops, yeast, and malted barley. Oh, and they’re organic.
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Go to the beach

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it. Nothing beats a trip to the beach with a few friends. Florida is hot, so it’s good that we also have the ocean to cool down. Take a look at the pristine beaches we’ve found for you to visit in the link above.
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Rummage through other people’s stuff at Orange Tree Antiques Mall
853 S Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789, 407-644-4547
There’s all sorts of oddities and valuables at the Orange Tree Antiques Mall. This 20-year old antique mall has doubled in size, with a new building containing 19th and 20th century furniture. A nice touch is the staff that offers complimentary coffee, tea and cookies,
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Check out the free alligator exhibit at Orlando Science Center
777 E. Princeton Street, Orlando, 407-514-2000
The Orlando Science Center’s NatureWorks exhibit in the first floor is free, and during a hot summer day, there’s not much that can beat free alligator watching in an air-conditioned room. And if you’re a Bank of America cardholder, you get free admission for the whole Orlando Science Center on the first weekend of every month.
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Find a new swimming hole
Going yet again to another beach or pool can get boring during the summer, but there are more ways to cool off than just those two options. You can go tubing in places like Kelly Park and Ichetucknee. Click the link for a more in-depth list of all the places you can tube in.
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Be outdoors (but not really) at Gaylord Palms resort
6000 W. Osceola Parkway, 407-586-0000
Under Gaylord Palm’s atrium garden, you get all the Florida sun without the heat. Once inside the air conditioned resort, you can visit the gator exhibit, eat at one of their fine dining restaurants, or relax at their spa.
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Enjoy a 3 hour boozy breakfast at one of Orlando’s many brunch spots
No matter how hot it’s going to be, it’s hard to have a bad day if you kick it off with brunch. Line up for some eggs and hashbrowns at Segafredo Café, or a waffle breakfast sandwhich from Teak Neighborhood Grill. Hit up the link and see what places you can grab some brunch in Orlando. If you’re willing to shell out the cash, several of these locations have bottomless mimosas as well.
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Catch a one of the many free shows happening in Orlando this week
This week’s got a multitude of shows and concerts you can check out. They should all be at a cool temperature, at least until the crowd starts rocking and things heat up.
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People watch at Mall of Millenia
4200 Conroy Rd, 407.363.3555
Orlando’s always buzzing with newcomers, and the Millenia Mall is a tourist hotspot. If you’ve got nothing better to do on a scorching day, swing by and watch all of the European tourists that shop there.
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Get cultured at the Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803, (407) 896-4231
It’ll cost you $15 for admission, but it’s always culturally informative to see what Orlando’s artists have contributed to the museum. If you’re feeling like a group trip, 10 or more people will cost you each $13. Check out first Thursdays, their monthly art party with live music and a cash bar. It only costs $10. Also, Bank of America cardholders can get in free the first weekend of every month.
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Catch a free flick at Enzian
1300 S Orlando Ave, Maitland, (407) 629-0054
Enzian’s weekly wednesday Night Pitcher Shows are a great way to cool down with your significant other or a few buddies. You can get drinks and food at the Eden Bar, and enjoy cult classics and indie flicks on the Enzian lawn.
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Paint and drink at Yes You Canvas
1500 Alafaya Trail #1008, Oviedo, (407) 542-8969
At Yes You Canvas, wine is encouraged while painting whatever comes to mind. If you’re not great at painting, there are teachers present to help you cultivate your artistic talents. Classes go for around $20.
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Catch a show at Orlando Improv
9101 International Dr #2310, Orlando, FL 32819, (407) 480-5233
This group has been around for a while, and has hosted comedy superstars like Craig Robinson. Maronzio Vance and Adam Ferrara are performing for much of July. Tickets typically range between $15 and $20, and you’ll have to be 21 to enter. But laughing is much better than roasting in the sun.
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Try to bowl over 100 at Colonial Lanes
400 Primrose Dr, Orlando, FL 32803,407-894-0361
Tuesdays have $8 All you can bowl as well as $8 PBR buckets, and weekdays have $2.25 games from 3 p.m.-6 p.m. On Wednesdays at 9 p.m., there are colored pin heads you can strike for a free, cold beer, which should help with the heat.
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