When in Orlando, feeling the rush of adrenaline is often the goal of many people during a day of adventure. In fulfilling that desire, the theme parks might come to mind first, with their roller coasters and psychological thrill-rides. However, if you look around the area a little longer, you might actually find that there’s more adrenaline to be found outside the turnstyles. In fact, I guarantee it.

After all, even the fastest of roller coasters have you buckled in and follow a path that will never change. Why not break away from the safe havens of the Hulk, Expedition Everest and Kraken in attempt to get your thrill on? Listed below are some of the options for just that.

From skydiving and racecar driving, to airboat rides through the backwater swamps, these activities will take you outside the controlled environment of the theme park and put you directly in the middle of the excitement. That’s not to say that these places are less safe. It’s just that when you’re handed a waiver to sign, you better be ready.

Skydive City
4241 Sky Dive Lane
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
Phone: (813) 783-9399
Website: www.skydivecity.com

Orlando Paintball
7215 Rose Ave
Orlando, FL
Phone: (407) 294-0694
Website: www.orlandopaintball.com

Boggy Creek Airboat Rides (2 locations)
2001 E. Southport Rd.
Kissimmee, FL 34746
Phone: (407) 344-9550
Website: www.bcairboats.com

Vans Skatepark
5220 International Drive
Orlando, FL 32819
Phone: (407) 351-3881
Website: www.vans.com/vans/skateparks/index_orlando.asp

Shoot Straight (Gun Range)
1349 S. Orange Blossom Trail
Apopka, FL 32703
Phone: (407) 889-0842
Website: www.shootstraightonline.com

Richard Petty Driving Experience
Walt Disney World Resort
Phone: (800) BE-PETTY
Website: www.1800bepetty.com or Disney Info

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