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Things to do in Orlando

Orlando is vibrant and full of life! You can hit the beach, visit Universal Studios Florida or stroll downtown. Enjoy this city packed with adventure and delight.

Top 10 things to do

#1
Kennedy Space Center

More interactive than a museum, more inspirational than a science center, and more authentic and educational than a theme park, NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers a full-day experience of thrilling simulators, breathtaking attractions, behind-the-scenes tours, interactive exhibits, larger-than-life 3D space films, rocket launch viewing opportunities, and more. Located on Merritt Island, Florida, it offers an immersive journey into the technological marvels of space exploration that aspiring astronauts and space enthusiasts of all ages can enjoy.

4.8 (281 reviews)
#2
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens offers the chance to come face-to-face with the wildest animals from around the world in just a few hours! Journey through the zoo and observe cats on the prowl, watch playful monkeys, hear beautiful birds, and see many endangered species. Make sure you check out everything the zoo has to offer, including the Wharton-Smith Tropical Splash Ground, Barnyard Buddies Children’s Zoo, an Insect Zoo, a Herpetarium, and much more. It's fun for the entire family! If you're driving, there's even free parking.

4.6 (249 reviews)
#3
SeaWorld Orlando

Learn about the natural world, the fun way

4.6 (202 reviews)
#4
Aquatica Orlando

Orlando's Aquatica® is SeaWorld®’s whimsical, one-of-a-kind water park lets visitors play side-by-side with some of the sea's most fascinating creatures. It features a fun variety of slides and attractions, dolphins, penguins, and more, making it a perfect day out for animal lovers and waterpark fans of all ages. It's located directly next to SeaWorld Orlando.

4.6 (202 reviews)
#5
Universal Orlando Resort

Experience a theme park built around some of your favorite films in Orlando

4.5 (120 reviews)
#6
Island H2O Water Park

Island H2O is a water park in Citrus Ridge, Florida. The park is themed around social media and lets visitors win points for posts and live streams of them on the slides. The park is around a ten-minute drive from Disney's Animal Kingdom.

4.8 (135 reviews)
#7
Universal Studios Florida

Ready for an epic trip to Universal Orlando Resort? Depending on your ticket selection, you'll experience a fun-filled day at Universal Studios Florida and Universal's Islands of Adventure. Explore legendary worlds and see fantastical heroes. Enter the magic of The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Hogsmeade™, and come face to face with King Kong at Universal's Islands of Adventure. Meet those devilish Minions and take on Fast & Furious – Supercharged at Universal Studios Florida!

5 (30 reviews)
#8
WonderWorks Orlando

WonderWorks is a family-friendly theme park located on International Drive in Orlando, Florida. It features 35,000 sq ft of 'edutainment' across six different zones. It's easy to reach with a car. Parking is available at the Pointe Orlando parking garage.

4.5 (45 reviews)
#9
Orlando Everglades Airboat Tours

Explore the wonders of the everglades with a day trip from Orlando!

4.9 (96 reviews)
#10
Gatorland Orlando

Gatorland is a wildlife park and animal-rescue center in Florida, US. Dubbed the Alligator Capital of the World, Gatorland is home to thousands of alligators and crocodiles. Featuring various animal encounter experiences, live shows, zip lines over alligator swamps, and more, Gatorland allows visitors to come face to face with some of the most fearsome reptiles on the planet, in a safe, educational environment.

4.8 (295 reviews)

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Taking a holiday to the Sunshine State and wondering what to do in Orlando besides theme parks? Whether you've had your fill of theme parks, or you've got a delicate stomach and a fear of heights – this fabulous city is chock full of other attractions besides theme parks that will make your trip unforgettable!

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