With more than 170 golf courses and 20 golf academies, as well as the NBA's Orlando Magic and the spring training facilities of the Atlanta braves and Huston Astros, Orlando is no newcomer to the sporting scene. But recently, a number of new venues suitable for groups of all ages and activity levels have arrived that are worth a look.
Orlando is now the new home of American tennis, as the United States Tennis Association National Campus -- its new state-of-the-art headquarters facility -- opens in April, featuring more than 100 hard and clay courts. The 63-acre (25.5-hectare) complex also has a multi-use building with a pro shop, fitness center, and cafeteria.
But that's not all that's happening. The city has a new 25,500-seat soccer stadium, Orlando City Stadium, is home to the MLS Orlando City Lions and NWSL Orlando Pride teams. It features a 10,000-square-foot Fan Plaza.
This Fall, Top Golf Orlando will open, bringing its blend of golf and games to Universal Boulevard, directly across from the OCCC's North building. With more than 100 climate-controlled hitting bays and advanced technology to track the accuracy and distance of players' shots, the popular attraction -- which is popping up in meeting and convention cities all over the country -- combines a multi-level driving range with a fairway holding light-up electronic sensors that can be used with a variety of games for groups of one to six. Food and drink is also served at the 65,000-square-foot venue.
Opening this spring, Andretti Indoor Karting & Games, will feature high-speed electric super karts on a two-level track, as well as more than 120 arcade games, a rock wall, zip line, and more.