Your complete guide to Orlando
Verified itineraries, honest advice, and no-fluff tips on Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando Resort, Kennedy Space Center, and day trips across Central Florida, from Winter Park to Kissimmee.
Top-rated activities in Orlando
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Top destinations in and around Orlando
From International Drive on the theme park corridor to Winter Park, Kissimmee, and the springs of Central Florida further afield.
Orlando's parks corridor
Home to Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and International Drive, and the best base for exploring the parks corridor
The Space Coast, Florida
The Space Coast, home to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, Merritt Island and Cocoa Beach
Winter Park
A heritage lakeside town near Orlando, a short drive north with lakes and tree-lined avenues
The Ocala springs region
The peninsula's springs trail through Wekiwa, Blue Spring and De Leon Springs, known for water at 72 F year-round
Western New York
Tampa and the towns along the Gulf Coast, home to Ybor City and the Sunshine Skyway Bridge
Tampa
The main gateway city for day trips to the Gulf Coast, about 90 minutes from downtown by road
Things to do in Orlando
Theme park tickets, Kennedy Space Center, freshwater springs and manatees, and trips to both coasts — the best things to do in Orlando and Central Florida.
Boat tours
The glass-bottom boats at Silver Springs and the Scenic Boat Tour in Winter Park, both gliding along spring-fed rivers
Zipline and helicopter
The airboat ride across the marsh and bioluminescent kayak trips on the lagoon, for a different angle on the water
Springs and manatees
Spring-fed swimming holes across the Ocala National Forest, known for water that stays 22C year-round
Sightseeing tours
The Wheel and the region's boat tours, glass-bottom boats and nature trail walks
Essential travel guides
Our most popular guides to help you prepare.
Walt Disney World vs Universal Orlando
What each boat tour actually involves, and which side gets you closer to the water
Airboat, kayak or glass-bottom boat: what each covers
The three classic ways to experience the springs, so you can pick the thrill and pace that matter to you
The best gorge trails and walks
Which Florida springs reward a full day out, from a short swim to a full day of kayaking
Central Florida springs day trips
What the springs route actually looks like, and how a day at Blue Spring compares to Wekiwa
Where to stay near the parks
International Drive, Lake Buena Vista or Kissimmee: how to pick a base and what a room is actually like
Getting to Walt Disney World
Flying into Orlando or Tampa, and getting to the parks from either side of the state
Suggested itineraries
Tested routes to make the most of your time.
3 days at Walt Disney World
A glass-bottom boat tour, The Wheel and one adrenaline pick: an airboat ride or a bioluminescent kayak trip
5 days at Orlando's parks
Add Winter Park, a springs tour and a full day on the Space Coast or Gulf Coast beaches
7 days: both sides of the border
The complete trip: every region, from the parks to the Space Coast and the springs in between
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