If you're staying for a few days and looking for things to do when not enjoying the wedding festivities, Central Florida has no shortage of options, no matter what you are looking for. Here are a few suggestions from us, but these are just scratching the surface, given how close you will be to so many popular tourist destinations.

While the wedding is taking place in Tavares, the next town over is Mr. Dora, which has a plethora of small, local shopping and food options. Tim's grandmother lives in Mt. Dora, so we have spent lots of time exploring this wonderful town, and we're sure everyone can find something special here.

We're sure we don't have to tell you that Orlando is home to a seemingly endless number of attractions to explore. Beyond the obvious ones, like Disney, Universal, and Legoland, there are tons of smaller ones all through the area, including very unique experiences like dinner theaters, strange museums, and interactive exhibits. If you do venture to some lesser-known spots, please do your research, as there are both hidden gems and blatant tourist traps mixed together in this lot.

Even though it will be November, the beach may still be a realistic option if that interests you - this is Florida, after all! The water may be a little cool depending on the weather, but you can still find beachgoers year-round. The closest beach to the Orlando area is Cocoa Beach, located near Cape Canaveral (where the Space Shuttle used to take off, and where Space-X rockets sometimes take off...) on the Atlantic side.

If you're interested in something on the Gulf of Mexico side, consider checking out Clearwater Beach, which is down I-4 and just past Tampa. It's just a 2-hour drive from Mt. Dora to the Gulf Coast, but if you're into pretty beaches and have the time, it's worth the drive (particularly if you've never seen the Gulf).

Of course, there are plenty of other beaches around if neither of those scratch your sandy itch. The great news is that there is no shortage of sand and surf. Florida has 825 miles of beaches to explore, so there's something for everyone - except if you hate beaches. Please feel free to ask us for any recommendations on where to go.