Orlando lies in the heart of Orange County, and it's a city with a lot of…well, heart. And soul. Sure, you've got the massive theme parks (Disney World, Universal Studios, and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter) that make Orlando a fun place to live—a place where you can really spend time with your family. But the theme parks don't give Orlando its personality and spunk: those come from the unique and unexpected things that let you feel like a tourist without having to leave home.

Like American Ghost Adventures! Take a custom Downtown Tour, Pub Tour, or Investigative Tour and hunt for ghosts. AGA isn't a haunted house, so you can take your kids, parents, friends, and neighbors on a personalized adventure you'll experience just that once (every tour is unique and planned by each tour guide). Or head to Ripley's Believe It or Not Odditorium—you'll definitely feel the creep factor as you walk through the museum.

But don't let scary sights keep you from having a good time in your new hometown. With an ADT security system helping to protect your home and family, you don't have to worry about things that go bump in the night.

Instead, spend your evenings discovering the city's food and drink culture. Quench your thirst with craft cocktails alongside authentic, classic ramen at Domu—the black garlic in the Black Tonkatsu is unbelievably rich and sweet. Santiago's Bodega is also perfect if you just want tapas with friends before dancing the night away at 3NINE (or get a group together for karaoke. Best performance gets a $50 bar tab prize!).