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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. There's more going on in the city than just Mickey and Goofy and the gang though. Once you've had your fill of the theme parks, adults will also be able to choose from several outstanding golf courses in the area, a family-friendly science center, plenty of entertainment options and a fine art museum.
 
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Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes
Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Homewood Suites Orlando-Nearest to Universal Studios
Residence Inn SeaWorld/International Center
Disney's Pop Century Resort
La Quinta Inn and Suite Orlando Convention Center



Don't-Miss Attractions
TripAdvisor's editorial team reviewed our attractions database and selected the best local attractions to highlight in this itinerary. Some are popular, some are off the beaten path, but all are worth a visit.
Theme parksTheme parks
Discovery Cove: Adjacent to Sea World, this water wildlife park offers visitors the chance to swim with dolphins, relax on sandy beaches or view beautiful coral.
Address: Sea World Drive, Orlando, Florida
Phone: 877-4DISCOVERY
Admission fee
Walt Disney World: This world-famous resort consists of four theme parks (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom), three water parks, more than 20 hotels, eight golf courses and a myriad of attractions.
Address: West Buena Vista Drive, Orlando, Florida
Phone: 407-939-6244
Admission fee
Universal Studios Orlando: This vast complex houses two theme parks (Universal Studios, for movie rides, and Islands of Adventure, for thrills), an entertainment/nightlife complex (CityWalk) and a variety of hotels. You can buy passes for admission to the parks, or just visit the bars, restaurants and stores on the CityWalk.
Address: 1000 Universal Studios Plaza, Orlando, Florida
Phone: 407 363 8000
Admission fee
MuseumsMuseums
Orange County Regional History Center: This museum covers the history of Central Florida and includes artifacts that date back to prehistory, like prehistoric projectile points, and extend into recent recorded time, like Seminole pottery and a Victorian parlor.
Address: 65 E Central Blvd, Orlando, Florida
Phone: 407 836 8500
Orlando Museum of Art: This recently renovated museum displays a fine rotating collection of American, pre-Colombian and African art.
Address: 2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, Florida
Phone: 407 896 4231
Admission fee
GolfGolf
Osprey Ridge Golf Course: Pros consider this to be the toughest links course in the area.
Address: Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
Phone: 407-824-2270
Admission fee
Magnolia Golf Course: Designed by Joe Lee, this is the longest golf course at Disney World.
Address: Walt Disney World, Orlando, Florida
Phone: 407 938 4653
Admission fee
ChampionsGate Golf Resort: Located a short distance from Disneyworld, this golf facility offers two 18-hole championship courses, The International and The National, both designed by Greg Norman.
Address: 1400 Masters Blvd., Davenport, Florida
Phone: 407-787-4653, 888-558-9301
Admission fee
RestaurantsRestaurants
Le Coq Au Vin: All the standard, French dishes are here including duck a l'orange and yes, coq au vin. The restaurant can be crowded and noisy so don't plan on an intimate or romantic evening.
Address: 4800 S Orange Ave, Orlando, Florida
Phone: (407) 851-6980
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Where to Stay
Our editorial team selected local hotels and resorts that have good reputations and good deals. Because we know travelers' budgets differ vastly, we chose hotels at different price points rather than listing the city's top five hotels, which might all be in the same price range.
Luxury hotelsLuxury hotels
Ritz-Carlton Orlando Grande Lakes
Popularity index: #6 in Orlando
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Disney's Wilderness Lodge
Popularity index: #47 in Orlando
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Moderate hotelsModerate hotels
Homewood Suites Orlando-Nearest to Universal Studios
Popularity index: #19 in Orlando
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Residence Inn SeaWorld/International Center
Popularity index: #40 in Orlando
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Disney's Pop Century Resort
Popularity index: #64 in Orlando
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Travelocity Hotel rooms at up to 50% off.
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La Quinta Inn and Suite Orlando Convention Center
Popularity index: #96 in Orlando
LQ.com Southwestern ambience, top notch service. Book direct for best rates.
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Recommended Reading
"Sun and Dwindling Funds in Orlando"  Washington Post (free registration required), Jan 4, 2009
Head to Orlando for some family fun.
"Orlando: my kind of town"  telegraph.co.uk / Telegraph Media Group, Feb 20, 2008
Florida sunshine and beautiful sunsets help sell this area.
"An Orlando Bedtime Story"  Washington Post, Nov 7, 2004
Travel staffers descend upon Florida to compare and contrast hotel experiences.
"Tips to Help Stretch Your Lodging Budget"  Washington Post, Nov 7, 2004
An experienced traveler provides helpful tricks and tips to get the most out of a Disney family vacation.
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