Welcome to sunny Altamonte Springs, Florida. You and your team are really lucky if you end up having a tournament at Sanlando Park. This top notch sports complex provides teams with all of the amenities they’ll need. There are a total of 50 courts, some are tennis, others racquetball, volleyball, and even a couple wallyball courts. In addition to the variety of courts, your team can utilize Sanlando Park’s Wi-Fi, run around on the playground, exercise on a jogging trail, and relax at pavilions where you can have a meal with your team. While Sanlando Park provides many great amenities, your team is going to get restless if they hang out there for the entire trip. Fortunately, Altamonte Springs has many indoor and outdoor attractions that everyone will enjoy.

 

Things to Do

Altamonte Mall

Sanlando Park - Travel - Hotels4TeamsSometimes simplicity is a highly valued characteristic when planning activities for your team’s trip. If you are looking for something easy, but exciting for the team, bring them to Altamonte Mall. Found near Sanlando Park, this mall has everything you and your team could want. Let them loose to explore Altamonte Mall’s two floors of stores and get some shopping done or enjoy a much needed break from watching a group of kids. The 160 shops and four anchor stores will keep everyone busy for a few hours. There is a wide variety of stores and things to purchase which will please everyone.

Doing all that shopping might cause you to work up an appetite. Again, Altamonte Mall has your back. With a mix of food court and sit down dining options, you can rest easy knowing that your team won’t go hungry during their expedition to the mall. This is a great place to visit multiple times during your trip to Altamonte Springs because of how much there is to do and how close it is to the sports complex. 451 E Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701

 

AMC Altamonte Mall 18

One of the highlights that your team will enjoy at Altamonte Mall is going to the movies. AMC Altamonte Mall 18 has the best selection of Blockbuster hits in the Altamonte Springs area. This is another attraction that you could do some repeat trips to because of how many movies there are to choose from, 17 to be exact. You can either all see the same movie, or split up and catch a few different ones. Because this is an AMC cinema, your team can order all sorts of food that you won’t normally find at the movies. Leave the typical popcorn, candy, and nachos behind for creative and mouthwatering meals. Treat yourself to a fantastic burger or some flavor packed tacos. It doesn’t matter what you decide to order, because every dish is made fresh and comes out amazing. 433 E Altamonte Dr, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32701

 

Congo River Golf

Venture to a new land, full of spectacular creatures, a vast rain forest, and a new hemisphere at Congo River Golf. The best part is you don’t need to travel far from Sanlando Park. It won’t be hard to find a good time to travel to this fun destination since Florida weather is normally quite jovial. Group up and put your mini golf skills to the test on this tricky course. Putt your golf ball through a myriad of obstacles like waterfalls, caves, tropical forests, water hazards with live alligators, and so much more! Congo River Golf is just getting started with their mini golf course.

After you wrap up your riveting rounds of golf, you have many more activities available. Search for treasures in the gem mine, or do your best to contort yourself and navigate through the lazer maze. There’s always the arcade, which is stocked with the latest and greatest arcade games. Congo River Golf offers group discounts for large groups. Remember to take advantage of these promotions when you visit. 531 FL-436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

 

Lil 500 Go Kart Track

Accelerate, drift, and race your friends at Lil 500 Go Kart Track. There are three tracks available at Lil 500 Go Kart Track. The Family Track is appropriate for anyone five years or older. This is the largest track at Lil 500. The next track, Moto Track is sure to get the adrenaline going a bit. Anyone that’s at least eight  years old can try this track. Watch out though, there’s a jump that you’ll have to deal with on every lap. The final track is the perfect one for those who want to go fast. Fastrac has an age requirement of 10. While it is the smallest of the three tracks, these karts are the quickest.

Lil 500 Go Kart Track has three party areas available as well. You can make your outing to Lil 500 an all-day event and have a party while you race the day away. Make sure to inquire about group rates to make this outing even cheaper. 150 Atlantic Dr, Maitland, FL 32751

 

Aiguille Rock Climbing Center

Try something new during your trip to Sanlando Park. Leave the ground behind and reach new heights as you scale the walls at Aiguille Rock Climbing Center. The only dedicated climbing facility in the Orlando area, Aiguille is great for beginners and experts alike. They host intro classes where they teach you all the basics and need to know information to get you started. Equipment rentals are also available, so you won’t need to worry about that. Attempt to reach the top of the rock wall courses or try your hand at the other options like top rope or bouldering. Mix things up and do something you’ve never done before by climbing at Aiguille Rock Climbing Center. 999 Charles St, Longwood, FL 32750

 

Big Tree Park

Bask in some of that radiant Florida sun and appreciate the Sunshine State’s great outdoors by stopping by Big Tree Park. This nature park allows guests to take a relaxing stroll through a forest via boardwalk. While the main attraction, the Senator, a 129 foot high cypress tree was destroyed in a forest fire, you’ll find many other towering trees to gander at as you walk through the park. Appreciate views from the boardwalk and observation decks as you scan the entirety of the area. Surprisingly, Big Tree Park has a low bug factor. You won’t have to fight off hordes of insects while you walk through the park. However, bringing a little bug spray is never a bad idea.  761 General Hutchison Pkwy, Longwood, FL 32750

 

Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust Planetarium

Explore the stars and the unknown of the galaxy at any time when you go to Emil Buehler Perpetual Trust Planetarium at Seminole State College. These live, interactive shows will whisk you away into a new world, full of wonder and excitement. Learn about the importance of astronomy in a hands-on, amusing manner as the guide leads you through a galactic adventure. The shows at the planetarium are very reasonably priced. It’s a great activity for anyone interested in science and space. 100 Weldon Blvd, B, Sanford, FL 32773

 

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Places to Eat

Keke’s Breakfast Cafe

You won’t find a more delicious breakfast joint near Sanlando Park than Keke’s Breakfast Cafe. Not only is everyone one of their dishes to die for, but there are a lot of them. Fluffy waffles and pancakes will definitely be crowd-pleasers. Add in some French toast, either classic or stuffed, and a variety of omelets and you have a hearty breakfast waiting for you. Keke’s lunch menu consists of many different kinds of Paninis, wraps, burgers, and other kinds of sandwiches, making it a viable spot to grab lunch too. 1032 Montgomery Rd, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

 

Hurricane Grill & Wings

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With a motto like “Where shoes & shirts are required but…Flip flops & t-shirts are preferred”, it’s obvious that Hurricane Grill & Wings is a chill place to enjoy a meal. Kick off lunch or dinner with a starter like bacon jalapeno cheese fries, fried pickles, or one of the many other tempting appetizers. Then for dinner, there are delicious dishes like fish and chips, beachside chicken, and coconut shrimp. The hamburgers are also popular with customers. 2401 W Sr 434, Longwood, FL 32779

 

China Gate

Chinese restaurants are known for having an expansive menu. China Gate is no different. Its selection of dishes won’t let you and your team down. You’ll find all of the Chinese staples there. Pork, chicken, beef, vegetable dishes, lo mein, and fried rice are all made to order. Located very close to Sanlando Park, China Gate is a quick and easy place to get a meal before or after a game. 1062 Montgomery Rd, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

 

Habaneros Mexican Grill

Spice up your dinner with a meal at Habaneros Mexican Grill. This popular Mexican eatery has a pretty extensive menu for your team to choose from. As you would expect from a Mexican restaurant, Habaneros serves up classics like burritos, tacos, nachos, and fajitas. They also offer dishes chicken, steak, and vegetarian options. No one on your team will go hungry when you stop by Habaneros Mexican Grill. 220 Wekiva Springs Rd, Longwood, FL 32779

 

Whatever you decide to do on your trip to Sanlando Park in Altamonte Springs, you can rest assured that you and your team will have a memorable experience. Whether you speed around a go-kart track, explore nature, or journey through the universe, Altamonte Springs has an attraction for everyone.