Sightseeing in Orlando - what to see. Complete travel guide
For a long time Orlando remained a small settlement, the peak of development of which was in the middle of the 20th century. Today, it is not only a fast developing industrial and scientific center, but also a major tourist area. Travelers are attracted by picturesque parks, beautiful botanical gardens, amusement parks and numerous museums.
Orlando is a dream for thousands of children from all over the world. This city has famous amusement parks, zoos, and beautiful gardens, which makes it one of the most popular … Open
Orlando meets travelers with more than fifteen hundreds of gastronomy establishments of various trends and cuisines. A major part of the presented eating houses is of fast food trend. These … Open
Excursions to the botanical garden named Cypress Gardens are no less popular. In this garden you can see over 50 types of tropical butterflies and lots of beautiful flowers. Orlando is often called an ideal place for family rest. You will not find such wide choice of entertainments at any other resort.
Orlando is famous not only for its top-level amusement parks, which are considered one of the best in the world, but also for the variety of interesting festivals. Themed holidays are held … Open
If you are not indifferent to the history of space, be sure to visit Kennedy Space Center. The excursion turns into an exciting trip to the world of high technologies. Visitors to the center will be able to see how cosmonauts are trained with their own eyes. There is also a museum with a variety of interactive exhibits in the center grounds. It holds tours for children of different ages. One day is not enough to explore all the hidden corners and exhibitions of the large-scale center.
Orlando is one of the most popular destinations of the United States of America among foreign guests. The place is annually visited by thousands of tourists. Orlando has justly got a … Open
"Ripley's Believe It or Not" is deservedly called the weirdest cultural center of Orlando. It houses a lot of unusual exhibits and expositions, which are hard to understand and believe. The skeleton of a mermaid, a fish model with a wool cover instead of scales, a swimsuit made of hair - there are both real and fictional exhibits. Visitors to the museum should decide for themselves whether a particular exhibit is true or not.
Orlando is a unique destination for active leisure enthusiasts. The city features plenty of attractive parks for promenades, dozens of entertaining centers, incredible attractions and modern … Open
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City tours, excursions and tickets in Orlando and surroundings
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Shopping streets in Orlando
♥ Shopping area ' Park Avenue' Winter Park, 8.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Shopping area ' Park Avenue' Winter Park, 8.7 km from the center. On the map Photo
National and city parks around Orlando
♥ Local Park 'Simpson' , 10.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Local Park 'Fern Par' , 13 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ State Park 'Wekiwa Springs' , 21.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Local Park 'Fort Wil' , 22.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ State Park 'Lake Louisa' , 34.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Local Park 'Simpson' , 10.3 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Local Park 'Fern Par' , 13 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ State Park 'Wekiwa Springs' , 21.2 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Local Park 'Fort Wil' , 22.8 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ State Park 'Lake Louisa' , 34.4 km from the center. On the map Photo
Art galleries in Orlando and around
♥ Art museum 'Orlando Museum of Art' Orlando, 4.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art' Winter Park, 7.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Orlando Museum of Art' Orlando, 4.5 km from the center. On the map Photo
♥ Art museum 'Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art' Winter Park, 7.9 km from the center. On the map Photo
Sights around Orlando from our guide 'Extreme places on Earth'
Walt Disney World Resort
From the series “The Most Fantastic Amusement Parks in the World”
Check on the map: Distance from Orlando center - 24.3 km.
The Walt Disney World Resort is the right place for people of all ages. The lively Main Street, with its many restaurants, shops and chic hotels, the huge aquapark with the original basin, the breathtaking attractions and the unified park zones for those who are looking for peace and quiet, is what modern Disneyland looks like. About 66,000 people work in the world's largest entertainment park. And the number of its visitors seems just unbelievable - 50 million people annually. …
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Ripley Believe It or Not
From the series “Top 16 Most Amazing Buildings of the Planet”
Check on the map: Distance from Orlando center - 13.1 km.
In front of the museum is the small square with benches and the torn well. The museum guests are still waiting for a 'frightening' surprise behind the entrance door. The hospitable ghost welcomes the visitors and invites you to visit the museum and watch its fantastic exhibits, one whose existence is hard to believe. …
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah. Read this
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