Orlando attractions

Engage your mind and your imagination at WonderWorks Orlando. Located in an “upside-down” secret laboratory, WonderWorks is an indoor amusement park for the mind. With more than 100 interactive exhibits, a glow-in-the-dark ropes course, laser tag, a 4D motion ride, and more, it offers a fun and educational day for the whole family.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park is one of the four parks that make up the Walt Disney World® Resort near Orlando, Florida. This park combines the best of a zoo, safari, and a theme park all in one. Guests can discover animals such as Sumatran tigers and African elephants, witness enchanting new worlds such as Pandora—The World of Avatar, enjoy thrilling rides and wilderness excursions, and much more.

Boats glide alongside actual swans on Lake Eola, in Orlando’s Lake Eola Park. The site isn’t big by many standards, only a mile (1,609 meters around, but it packs a big punch as an oasis in the heart of bustling Orlando. Locals and visitors flock here—like the geese they feed out of hand—to take in the nature.

Go back in time to the night of April 14, 1912, when the “unsinkable” Titanic had a fatal run-in with an iceberg and tragically sank to the bottom of the Atlantic. With full-scale room replicas, hundreds of objects recovered from the vessel, and immersive interactive exhibits, Orlando’s Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition offers a real-world connection to a defining moment in history.

Universal CityWalk™ in Orlando is where daytime fun and nighttime excitement meet. Located right by Universal's Islands of Adventure™ and Universal Studios Florida™, this dining, shopping, and entertainment hub makes a convenient stop between rides, as well as a spot to spend a balmy evening. Plus, its restaurants serve up a range of cuisine, from burgers to Mexican food to sushi.

As one of the four theme parks that make up Walt Disney World® Resort, Disney’s Hollywood Studios® is all about experiencing movie magic in real life. The park doubles as a working movie studio where animation and motion pictures are made, and the attractions and rides are all inspired by Hollywood films, television shows, and the best of musical theater.

The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ is a popular attraction at Universal Orlando™, spread out across three parks at the resort: Hogsmeade™ at Universal Islands of Adventure™, Diagon Alley™ on the Universal Studios Florida™ side, and the Ministry of Magic™ at Universal Epic Universe™. The parks are connected by the Hogwarts Express train, and each offers environments with rides, shops, and eateries drawn from the magical books and movies.

Magic Kingdom® Park is one of the four theme parks that make up Walt Disney World® Resort near Orlando, Florida. The park features a plethora of enchanting displays such as fireworks, musical parades, and close-up encounters with Disney characters. It’s home to the iconic Cinderella Castle and Space Mountain® roller coaster, and it includes different magical lands such as Frontierland®, which emulates America’s Wild West with cacti and geysers.

Walk down the red carpet for an afternoon at Madame Tussauds in Orlando. Here, guests are able to find out how they measure up against sports icons, strike a pose with a pop princess, shake hands with a smiling Barack Obama, and take a selfie with Einstein. The museum poses TV and film stars next to music legends, along with well-known pop culture personalities.

Conveniently located between Orlando and Tampa, LEGOLAND® Florida Resort is one of Central Florida’s most imaginative attractions, designed for younger children aged between 2–12 years. The resort includes a theme park, a water park, and a SEA LIFE Florida Aquarium. With over 50 rides, shows, and dining options, it offers visitors hands-on LEGO® fun combined with classic theme park thrills.

Orlando’s Kia Center hosts some of Florida’s biggest sporting, music, and entertainment events. Home of the NBA’s Orlando Magic, the 875,000-square-foot (81,000-square-meter arena boasts a variety of restaurants, bars, kid zones, and retail shops for visitors of all ages. With space to accommodate almost 20,000 guests, the venue serves as a major gathering place in downtown Orlando for both visitors and local residents.

Step back in time to the 11th century—the era of kings, queens, and knights—at Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament in Orlando. Watch a jousting tournament, sword fights, horsemanship, and falconry while eating a 4-course medieval style feast inside a European-style castle, complete with armor, artifacts, and coats of arms.

Despite the dozens of indoor and outdoor malls in Central Florida, The Florida Mall stakes its claim as the largest. Nearly 2 million square feet (609,600 square meters) of space is dedicated to shopping, dining, and entertainment. The Florida Mall attracts more than 20 million visitors annually—quite the feat, considering that’s more foot traffic than some theme parks in the area receive.

Located within Central Florida’s Walt Disney World® Resort, Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon Water Park is a family-friendly attraction with slides, water cannons, pools, and water rafts. According to the fun and fictitious legend, this once tropical paradise was hit by a huge storm, which is why you’ll find features such as a shipwrecked shrimp boat perched atop Mount Mayday. The park also boasts the largest inland wave pool in North America.

Celebrated for its elaborate, pirate-themed attractions—and offering several different courses—Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf is a popular Orlando destination for minigolf lovers. Located on International Drive (a quick trip from the city’s theme parks), it offers a fun-filled way to get outdoors and enjoy a sightseeing break.

Orlando may be known as the land of magic thanks to a mighty kingdom, but just down the street you'll find a massive complex for shoppers known as the Orlando International Premium Outlets. Home to more than 180 stores, from high-end fashion to name-brand favorites like H&M and Saks, this retail destination offers up plenty of deals on the sale racks.

The youngest of Walt Disney World® Resort’s two water parks, Disney’s Blizzard Beach Water Park is a family-friendly attraction in Central Florida. Opened in 1995, its mythical history claims it was once a ski resort that melted into its current warm, welcoming setting. Along with waterslides and a lazy river, the park features wintery attractions like a snow-castle fountain.

Get your adrenaline pumping and put yourself in the driver’s seat at I-Drive NASCAR Indoor Kart Racing. Located in Orlando, I-Drive offers plenty of activities to keep the whole family occupied, with state-of-the-art electric go-karts, an arcade area, a bowling alley, pool tables, and full-service bar and restaurant.

Scheduled to open on May 22, 2025, Universal Epic Universe is the newest—and, indeed, most epic—theme park in Orlando. Instead of one single concept, the park offers five different “worlds” for travelers to enjoy: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ – Ministry of Magic™, SUPER NINTENDO WORLD™, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, Dark Universe, and Celestial Park. Needless to say, the park is a must-visit for families and pop culture enthusiasts.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Orlando is no normal attraction. Filled with bizarre exhibits and mesmerizing optical illusions, Ripley’s includes life-size Terracotta Warriors, a real shrunken human head, and a 2-headed dog skeleton.

The former resort town of Winter Park, Florida, exudes charm and encourages relaxation, showcasing some of the best natural scenery in central Florida. Nature lovers flock to this suburban city in Orange County to enjoy more than 70 parks. For those still looking for a resort feel, Winter Park also has top-notch golf courses and a popular shopping district.

Located near downtown Orlando, the Orlando Museum of Art showcases a wide range of art in its collection of more than 2,400 items, in media such as painting, sculpture, and photography. In addition to its permanent collection, the museum offers a rotating series of temporary exhibits, traveling exhibitions, and educational programs.

Set on Florida’s Gulf Coast, Homosassa Springs Wildlife State Park is best known for its population of West Indian manatees. The park is primarily a rehabilitation center for the creatures, which swim in the freshwater spring while they are treated. On land, native Florida wildlife thrives in the dense surrounding forest.

Soar high above Orlando and enjoy a unique vantage point on The Orlando Eye (formerly the Wheel at ICON Park.) Towering 400 feet (122 meters) above the ground, the biggest observation wheel on the United States East Coast treats passengers to 360-degree views of the Central Florida landscape—day and night.

This blackwater tributary slowly flows through the swamplands of northeastern Florida. Deemed an Outstanding Florida Waterway, it's one of the most pristine rivers in the area and comprises beautiful scenery of moss-covered cypress and palm forests. It has plenty of wildlife to see, making it a popular kayaking and canoeing destination.

Filled with species from across the world—as well as those native to Florida—the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens are home to everything from leopards and alligators to butterflies and ferns. Take pictures of the majestic animals and delicate plants, or get into the action by feeding a giraffe or meeting a rhino.

Visit Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts in downtown Orlando to experience one of the premier arts venues in central Florida. Featuring multiple theaters and event spaces, the center hosts more than 300 performances a year, spanning Broadway, ballet, opera, symphony, popular music, comedy, and more.

Express your creativity at the LEGO® Store Disney Springs, the largest LEGO store in the US. Located in Orlando, the store features a huge selection of LEGO products, including individual bricks, kits, apparel, larger-than-life models of Disney, Marvel, and Star Wars characters, and indoor and outdoor build and play areas.

House of Blues is a live entertainment venue and restaurant with 10 locations, including one in the Disney Springs shopping, dining, and entertainment complex. The restaurant’s indoor and outdoor dining area have a seat for all ages and appetites, while the adjacent venue rocks the stage by hosting local acts and global sensations.

Spread across nearly 50 acres (20 hectares), Orlando’s Harry P. Leu Gardens offer a tranquil escape from the city’s frenetic theme parks. The urban oasis was founded in 1935 by Harry and Mary Jane Leu along the banks of Lake Rowena. Visit to see the camellias, a butterfly garden, a formal rose garden, and more.