When it comes to birthdays, kids aren’t the only ones that deserve an epic birthday celebration. Everyone deserves to let loose and celebrate another year around the sun. Looking for a few suggestions to celebrate another year wiser? Look no further, we've put together a collection of birthday ideas for adults.
Outdoor Activities to Celebrate a Birthday
When you think of Florida, you think of great weather. We are the Sunshine State after all! During certain times of the year, we Floridians want to do everything outside to soak up every bit of the wonderful weather and Central Florida has some great options to celebrate your birthday outside.
- Go ziplining in Orlando or conquer a ropes course
- Make a splash at nearby springs
- Have an epic beach day at the best beaches near Orlando
- Have a birthday picnic
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Get ready for Par-Tee time at Eagles Edge! No matter the size of your celebration, Eagles Edge is the perfect spot to make unforgettable memories! With 30 state-of-the-art hitting bays and a full-service restaurant and bar, your guests will be entertained from start to finish.
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The Best Indoor Places to Celebrate a Birthday
Looking to celebrate your birthday without combating Orlando's heat or rain? No problem. There are many great spots to grab a cocktail and chill indoors, especially during those super hot Florida months. Lots of options are yours to enjoy, from indoor entertainment complexes to soaking up some beer suds.
Check out the links below for some great ideas.
- Rain or shine, these indoor date ideas make great birthday ideas too
- Soak and relax at Orlando Beer Spa
- Get the gang together at one of the many breweries in Orlando
- Find your best problem solving friends and head to an escape room in Orlando
- Bring out your star quality at Madame Tussaud's and other Things to Do at Icon Park Orlando
- Gift yourself an annual pass to a local attraction
- Head to Primrose Lanes for happy hour or dinner, followed by some bowling.
Unique birthday idea! The Bureau is a supercool escape room venue in International Drive, and now they have an awesome gameshow. Step inside a fully decked out gameshow room where two teams go head to head at The Underground Game Show.
Our Editor, Dani Meyering, and a few friends had the privilege to check this experience out and had a blast! This trivia is fantastic, with multiple categories so everyone can bring their own strength. Plus there are a few physical activities that are relatively easy to do, but super fun! At about $38 per person it is a fantastic way to celebrate a birthday or other fun occasion.
The Best Restaurants in Orlando for a Birthday
Orlando and the surrounding areas are chock-full of great restaurants and eats to celebrate a birthday. There are many with specialty cocktails, great theming or a party atmosphere. One of our favorite things is finding a good patio and Orlando has no lack of patio or rooftop options.
Book your private room at a great restaurant or find a blissful rooftop. You can also plan a birthday pub crawl at places like Pointe Orlando.
- Celebrate in the fresh air with our Outdoor Dining Guide
- Make memories at Orlando’s Most Romantic Restaurants
- Make it a birthday brunch at the Best Restaurants for Brunch in Orlando
- Book a Private Dining Room
For birthdays, a celebration with friends, or to cheer on the UCF Knights to victory, brunch at Bacon Bitch is a match.
Other Birthday Ideas for Adults
Looking for something a bit different to celebrate your birthday? We’ve got you covered in that area too. Orlando has some really neat places to visit and celebrate your birthday and take a break from “adulting.”
- ICEBAR Orlando – Located on International Drive is ICEBAR Orlando. ICEBAR is, as its name states, a bar made out of ice with a below-freezing theme. You get a parka-like jacket to wear inside, and your drinks come in ice glasses. Once you are good and frozen you can visit the adjacent Fire Lounge and warm up with themed cocktails and dancing. There is a cover charge that includes your jacket and time in the ICEBAR, but you can experience the Fire Lounge without the cover charge.
Check out the ICEBAR Orlando birthday packages
- Another truly incredible atmosphere can be found at the High T bar in downtown Orlando.
This breathtaking bar is one of the most beautiful venues ever created in downtown Orlando. Calling it an Alice in Wonderland themed bar doesn't seem to do it justice.
Perched on the second floor of a historic building on West Church Street, High T is immersive with some of the most creative and eccentric cocktails ever presented in Orlando. The cocktails are an average of $20 a pop, but they are handcrafted, each one with its own specialty glassware and garnishes.
Each drink is a presentation and experience. High T is meant to be a special occasion venue. Dress up nice or go cosplay in your Alice in Wonderland best. Whether it's your birthday or you're celebrating an unbirthday, High T is a precious addition to downtown Orlando.
- Live! At The Pointe – Four new venues combine to make one incredible destination known as Live! At The Pointe. This block-party style spot on the second level of Pointe Orlando creates a party atmosphere at every turn.
Explore a multi-level experience offering an array of dining options, from day to evening. Whether you're craving live music, high-energy sports watch parties, or themed events, Live! at Pointe Orlando has it all and more.
Indulge in nationally acclaimed venues such as Sports & Social, PBR Cowboy Bar, Shark Bar, and Houndsmen English Lounge. And there are more exciting additions on the horizon like Palm Tree Club and Sal's Pizza.
- Topgolf – Topgolf is a driving range for the 21st century. It Is a multi-level, electronically tracked driving range, with targets. Topgolf has birthday packages and you can book a bay for you and your friends. They have a great bar and food selection and even offer brunch on the weekends.
- Kobe Steakhouse – Sit in front of the tepanyaki table and watch your chef make more food than you can handle. If you have a large group you can take up a whole table. Let your server know it’s your birthday and you’ll get a song! Check out Kobe Steakhouse's website for their birthday reward program. Kobe has a couple of locations in central Florida including two in Orlando and Altamonte Springs.
- The Acre – In College Park, you'll find a special wedding venue that has now turned into a social hangout on the weekends. The bonfire is a popular gathering spot. Grab your own drink kit and nibble on casual bites as you enjoy the cozy vibes. The Acre is open on select weekends, and is available for event bookings if you want to have an epic birthday party.
- Stadium Club – Day or night, Stadium Club is Orlando’s most interactive and immersive entertainment experience. The bar scene is next-level, the pro-level sports simulators thrill, and the energy never quits. Stadium Club is Orlando's premier VR experience, with eight pro-level sports simulators and 13 games offering all-day, into-the-late-night fun for all levels and ages.
- Magical Ways to Celebrate a Birthday or Special Occasion at Disney – Bring out the kid in you by celebrating a birthday at Walt Disney World. You can visit places like Trader Sam’s Grog Grotto Tiki Bar and order some fun libations with a bit of show from the cast members. A good choice is to enjoy a fancy dinner at California Grill, you can rent a pontoon boat to take out on Crescent Lake or do the fireworks cruise.
Orlando is full of great places for the grown-ups to celebrate!
Family Gathering
If you're gathering friends or family from out of town, and bringing kids along, there are some fantastic Orlando vacation rentals with themed rooms that are perfect for hosting everyone under one roof. Villatel Orlando Resort is right next to Dezerland Orlando, and near Fun Spot Orlando, plus each villa has its own private pool, a themed kids' room, and is managed by Villatel (villa + hotel) meaning there are quality standards and consistency.
The larger homes at Villatel Orlando Resort (they also have a resort in Melbourne, Florida) have arcade rooms with multiple arcade games as well as theater rooms! Plus the larger homes have larger pools, so there's plenty of space to celebrate and have a great time.
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