Orlando

While it's easy to get caught up in worlds of Disney or Universal Studios, the city of Orlando itself has a lot to offer, including lovely tree-lined neighborhoods, a rich performing arts scene, fabulous cuisine and a delightful laid-back pace.

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Universal Orlando Resort
Orlando
Pedestrian-friendly Universal Orlando Resort has got spunk, spirit and attitude. With fantastic rides, excellent children's attractions and entertaining…
Harry P Leu Gardens
Orlando
Camelias, roses, orange groves and desert plants cover 50 acres, as well as plenty of grassy spots for a lakeside picnic. Pick up supplies at the trendy…
Mennello Museum of American Art
Orlando
Tiny but excellent lakeside art museum featuring the work of Earl Cunningham, whose brightly colored images, a fusion of pop and folk art, leap off the…
Orlando Museum of Art
Orlando
Founded in 1924, Orlando's grand center for the arts boasts a fantastic collection – both permanent and temporary – and hosts an array of adult and family…
Walt Disney World®
Orlando
This mega-scale park, with its own monorail, sections of eight-lane highway, and thousands of acres of rides, amusements, parks, and hotels, is larger…
SeaWorld
Orlando
One of Orlando’s largest theme parks, SeaWorld is an aquatic-themed park filled with marine animal shows, roller coasters and up-close sea-life encounters…
WonderWorks
Orlando
Housed in a hard-to-miss, upside-down building, this is yet another bright, loud, frenetic landmark trying to make its mark in Orlando. This one is a…
Orlando Science Center
Orlando
Changing exhibits on dinosaurs, the human body, the solar system and more offer candy-coated science education geared towards children aged five to 12. A…

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Orlando Farmers Market
Orlando
Local produce and a beer and wine garden on the shores of downtown Orlando's Lake Eola.
Zora! Festival
Orlando
Celebrating author Zora Neale Hurston, the festival embraces African American music, art and culture.