Things to do in Orlando

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Enjoy a day up close with dolphins, penguins, and more!

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More interactive than a museum, more inspirational than a science center, and more authentic and educational than a theme park, NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers a full-day experience of thrilling simulators, breathtaking attractions, behind-the-scenes tours, interactive exhibits, larger-than-life 3D space films, rocket launch viewing opportunities, and more. Located on Merritt Island, Florida, it offers an immersive journey into the technological marvels of space exploration that aspiring astronauts and space enthusiasts of all ages can enjoy.

#3

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens offers the chance to come face-to-face with the wildest animals from around the world in just a few hours! Journey through the zoo and observe cats on the prowl, watch playful monkeys, hear beautiful birds, and see many endangered species. Make sure you check out everything the zoo has to offer, including the Wharton-Smith Tropical Splash Ground, Barnyard Buddies Children’s Zoo, an Insect Zoo, a Herpetarium, and much more. It's fun for the entire family! If you're driving, there's even free parking.

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Fun Spot America in Kissimmee is a family-friendly theme park, featuring everything from high-speed roller coasters to a ferris wheel and classic rides and games. It is also home to the world's tallest SkyCoaster standing at 300ft. Visitors can buy all-day passes and dive into the action.

#5

Meet the marine life at one of America's most popular aquatic theme parks

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Daytona International Speedway has been Florida’s home for motorsport, but its real claim to fame is the Daytona 500 – NASCAR’s most prestigious race. The 2.5 mile (4 km) round track has a 180-acre infield at its centre, with the 29-acre Lake Lloyd – which has hosted powerboat racing – inside that. If you're nuts for NASCAR, make sure to take a guided tour of the track.

#7

Spark joy and creativity with every brick!

#8

Going for a leisurely spin on The Orlando Eye is a must when you're in Orlando. Whether morning, noon, or night, there are few experiences in Florida to match the thrill of seeing it all from 400 feet off the ground. The Orlando Eye isn't your average Ferris Wheel – try it yourself!

#9

Experience interactive exhibits and a ropes course

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Island H2O is a water park in Citrus Ridge, Florida. The park is themed around social media and lets visitors win points for posts and live streams of them on the slides. The park is around a ten-minute drive from Disney's Animal Kingdom.