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Monthly Averages
Month
High
Low
Precip
Dec
44°F 6°C
35°F 1°C
6 in 15 cm
Jan
44°F 6°C
34°F 1°C
5 in 13 cm
Feb
48°F 8°C
34°F 1°C
4 in 10 cm
Mar
52°F 11°C
38°F 3°C
4 in 10 cm
Apr
58°F 14°C
40°F 4°C
2 in 6 cm
May
64°F 17°C
46°F 7°C
2 in 6 cm

Extended Forecast
Tuesday
Dec 29
Hi:
38°F 3°C
Lo:
38°F 3°C
Wednesday
Dec 30
Hi:
43°F 6°C
Lo:
34°F 1°C
Thursday
Dec 31
Hi:
40°F 4°C
Lo:
38°F 3°C
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Orlando, Florida
  • Resident population: 230,519 Annual visitors: 1,993,000 (est.)
  • Major features: theme parks, family entertainment, golf courses
  • 61,981 TripAdvisor reviews of 1,108 accommodations, 179 attractions and 1,216 restaurants
America's family fun capital, Orlando is home to Walt Disney World, Sea World and other famous mega-theme parks, including Discovery Cove and Universal Studios.
Best fare found from Detroit to Portland: $223

Things to Do: Wildlife and nature

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Portland Classical Chinese Garden
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 343 attractions in Portland

The Portland Classical Chinese Garden  Also referred to as the Garden of Awakening Orchids.  The Portland Classical Chinese Gardens location was donated by Northwest Natural. The land was originally...

Attraction type: Garden; Nature center
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Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #54 of 343 attractions in Portland
Attraction type: Park; Nature reserve; Wildlife park
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Oregon Zoo
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #55 of 343 attractions in Portland

T he Oregon Zoo Visitors of all ages will enjoy this fine Oregon attraction, exhibiting about 1,880 species of animals,  270 species of birds, reptiles and mammals. The Zoo is quite large, so plan on...

Attraction type: Zoo; Other
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Smith and Bybee Lakes Wildlife Area
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #106 of 343 attractions in Portland

Beautiful, isolated area great for paddling and canoeing.

Attraction type: Lake; Nature reserve
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Kelly Butte Natural Area
TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #301 of 343 attractions in Portland
Attraction type: Nature reserve
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