Best Things to Do in Sanford | Activities, Attractions & More

Colorful roller coaster with loops and twists, set against a pink sky, surrounded by trees and buildings.

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Orlando

SeaWorld Orlando

Meet the marine life at one of America's most popular aquatic theme parks

Aerial view of an amusement park with a tall swing ride, Ferris wheel, parking lots, buildings, and surrounding greenery under a blue sky.

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Orlando

Going for a leisurely spin on The Orlando Eye is a must when you're in Orlando. Whether morning, noon, or night, there are few experiences in Florida to match the thrill of seeing it all from 400 feet off the ground. The Orlando Eye isn't your average Ferris Wheel – try it yourself!

Visitors exploring a space museum with large rocket displays, informative signs, and interactive exhibits.

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Merritt Island

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.

An indoor aquarium with large fish tanks, tree-like structures, lush green foliage, and vibrant lighting in a jungle-themed setting.

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SEA LIFE Orlando

SEA LIFE Orlando is an aquarium located in Orlando, Florida. A family-friendly attraction, it houses a large number of fish and other ocean creatures. Visitors can experience Florida's only 360° tunnel, as well as unique dive and feeding shows. Aquarium talks and feeding times: Stingray Cove: Feeding daily at 11:00 and 14:00, talk daily at 16:00 Indian Ocean Show: Meet the divers and watch a feeding at 14:30 and 17:30 (no 17:30 dive on Mondays and Fridays) Shark Ship Wreck Show: Meet the divers daily at 11:30 and 15:30, educational talk daily at 17:00 and 18:00, Octopus enrichment daily at 13:45 Pacific Ocean Show: Meet the divers and see a feeding daily at 12:30 and 16:30 Indian Ocean: Educational talk daily at 12:00 and 13:00, seahorse feeding daily at 15:00 Atlantic Ocean Dive Show: Meet the divers daily at 11:30 and 15:30

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Loxahatchee

Lion Country Safari

Lion Country Safari is a family attraction in Florida which has a thrilling drive-through experience in a safari park and a walk-through amusement park. It's home to over 1,000 animals, all spread out over seven different zones. Founded in 1967, it's one of America's most revered safari parks. It's located on over 600 acres in Loxahatchee, in Palm Beach County, Florida.

A family of five sits on grass, smiling in front of a large Ferris wheel, with palm trees and a clear blue sky in the background.

Orlando

ICON Park™

Discover an unlimited fun destination for all in Orlando

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Orlando

WonderWorks Orlando

Experience interactive exhibits and a ropes course

Crowd-filled grandstands overlook a NASCAR race with cars rounding a corner at the Daytona International Speedway.

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Daytona Beach

Daytona International Speedway

Daytona International Speedway has been Florida’s home for motorsport, but its real claim to fame is the Daytona 500 – NASCAR’s most prestigious race. The 2.5 mile (4 km) round track has a 180-acre infield at its centre, with the 29-acre Lake Lloyd – which has hosted powerboat racing – inside that. If you're nuts for NASCAR, make sure to take a guided tour of the track.

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Orlando

Universal Orlando Resort

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

A tropical water park featuring a large, winding blue waterslide, palm trees, rocks, and a pool under a clear blue sky.

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Orlando

Aquatica Orlando

Enjoy a day up close with dolphins, penguins, and more!

A row of green trolleys with “Red Line South” and “Ride Trolley” signs, parked in a lot under a partly cloudy sky.

Orlando

Orlando Bus tours

Hop onboard to explore more of Orlando

Orlando

Madame Tussauds Orlando

The Orlando chapter of the internationally renowned wax attraction Madame Tussauds is home to an amazing cast of lifelike wax figures, from the glitzy world of Hollywood, the music industry, politics, sport, history, and even comic books!

A large alligator with rough, scaly skin rests on the ground near a body of water.

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Orlando

Gatorland Orlando

Zip over alligator swamps and watch live shows

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Orlando

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition Orlando

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition Orlando is packed with real artifacts from the doomed ship, plus room recreations to give a clear picture of life on board. All visitors get a lanyard with the name of a passenger on it. Did you die or survive? Find out at the end of your self-guided tour.

Orlando

Crayola Experience

The Crayola Experience is a large interactive activity center in Florida centered around the famous Crayola crayon. There are 26 family-fun activities catered to children, including conventional arts and crafts and high-tech digital play stations.