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With flights starting at just $20 there’s no reason not to enjoy a panoramic birds-eye view over the city.

After instruction, take off in a small airboat to commune with nature deep in a cypress swamp.

With more name changes than there are new moons, and an entrance that’s tough to find (look for a doorway adjacent to the Pine Street Grill), it’s a bit of a challenge to find your way into this bar. But the effort is well worth it, as this is one of Downtown’s most comfortable and appealing drinking spots. The lounge occupies the top floors of two merged brown-stones, offering plenty of space, a full bar, plenty of contemporary artwork, and a fine line-up of DJs and live bands.

Hunker down for traditional Norweigian dishes (herring, potato salad, gravlax in mustard sauce, venison stew, and more) in a medieval castle setting.

Czech-American Polasek (1879–1965) was a sculptor who specialized in European figurative technique. In semi-retirement, he moved to this self-designed house and studio, where he continued working until his death. The beautiful gardens are filled with his sculptures, as are four galleries within the house, which also hold a few pieces from other artists.

The Hawaiian Rhythms dance troupe delivers a song-and-fire-dance show. The luau is one of the better meals on the Orlando dinner-show circuit. The menu includes mahi mahi (dolphin fish) in pina colada sauce, sweet-and-sour chicken, smoked pork, vegetables, rice, dessert, and beverages including one cocktail. The show is inside the park, but theme-park admission is not required.

An Irish bar in a hotel usually inspires yawns, but the authentic An Tobar gets thumbs up. The beer selection could be better, but the Guinness and Bass suit the lowkey crowd.

This gathering of “Japanimation” fanatics has screenings, Japanese video games, dance and costume contests, and dozens of dealers offering hard-to-find collectibles.