Orlando Attractions

Orlando is the epicenter of fun and excitement. With seven of the world's top 20 theme parks in one destination and more than 100 fun-filled attractions and lots of outdoor recreation, it will take a visitor over two months just to visit every attraction.

In addition to it's world-class theme parks, Orlando is also home to a variety of other popular attractions. Enjoy sightseeing tours, a science center, historical museums, zoos, gardens and much more. Orlando has so many great things to do, it's no wonder that more than 44 million visitors choose to spend their free time in Orlando every year.

This guide will help you find the most exciting attractions in Orlando.

Orlando Theme Park Attractions

International Drive Area

Fun Spot Action Park
The family-friendly Fun Spot Action Park features five multilevel go-cart tracks, a Ferris wheel, bumper cars and boats, thrill rides, seven preschool rides, a 10,000-square-foot arcade (900-square-meter) and snack bar. 5551 Del Verde Way, Orlando, Florida; 407-363-3867

International Heli-Tours

Showcasing the city's attractions, lakes and abundant wildlife, International Heli Tour is a helicopter touring company that offers aerial tours of Orlando, Walt Disney World Resort, Universal Orlando Resort, celebrity homes and more. One of the unique tours offered is the Alligator Tour which takes guests on a journey over gator hot spots such as Lake Apopka.
internationalhelitours.com 407-239-8687

Ripley's Believe It Or Not! Orlando Odditorium
Unbelievable, strange, bizarre, but true! Tour Ripley's Orlando Odditorium and view strange exhibits and oddities such as a two-headed calf, Rolls Royce made from a million matchsticks, shrunken head, piece of the Berlin Wall, four-eyed man, cannibal dinosaur and Mona Lisa made out of toast. The list is endless and Ripley's Orlando Odditorium is fun for the entire family. 820 International Drive, Orlando, Florida; 407-345-0501; ripleysorlando.com

IFLY Orlando

Offering indoor skydiving, IFLY Orlando is a high-energy vertical wind tunnel, in which visitors float on a column of air. No parachute, no jumping and no experience are necessary. Reservations suggested.
iflyorlando.com 800-759-3861 / 407-903-1150

Magical Midway

Enjoy Magical Midway's elevated go-kart tracks, intense thrill rides, midway rides, bumper boats and cars, 60-foot giant fun slide and a huge video arcade. Enjoy one-of-a-kind rides like StarFlyer and Space Blast. 7001 International Drive, Orlando, Florida
magicalmidway.com 407-370-5353

The Holy Land Experience
Considered the "living, biblical history museum," the Holy Land Experience

is different from anything else you'll see in Orlando. It is designed to show visitors what it was like to live in the time of Jesus Christ. Meet interesting biblical characters in authentic costumes and explore the ancient architecture of biblical Jerusalem. Enjoy exhibits, presentations, and live shows in a family friendly atmosphere. 4655 Vineland Road, Orlando, Florida; 407-872-2272 theholylandexperience.com

Van's Skatepark

Orlando's premier skateboard park with varied riding areas and obstacles designed for beginner to advanced skaters. Includes multiple ramps, bowls, street courses and an arcade.
vans.com 407-351-3881

Wet 'n Wild

Orlando offers a variety of multi-passenger thrill rides with loads of special effects. The Storm washes riders down a towering chute, swirls them around at high speeds and tumbles them into a splash landing while Disco H2O promises a groovy musical raft ride through the '70s. The park is open year-round with heated pools in the cooler months. 800-992-9453 / 407-351-1800

WonderWorks

Orlando's only upside-down attraction, features more than 100 hands-on interactive exhibits. Guests experience virtual reality and rock climbing as well as designing and riding their own roller coaster, a hurricane simulator and immense laser tag arena. Let your imagination run wild at WonderWorks. wonderworksonline.com 407-351-8800

Universal Orlando Resort

Blue Man Group Orlando

This wildly successful live entertainment experience has a permanent home at Universal CityWalk. The group entertains audiences of all ages with their live stage show combining music, comedy and multimedia theatrics.
800-232-7827/407-363-8000

Universal's Islands of Adventure

You are invited to "live the adventure" with technologically advanced thrill rides and attractions, including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, The High in the Sky Seuss Trolley Train Ride!, the Jurassic Park River Adventure, The Incredible Hulk and Dueling Dragons coasters. 877-688-8011/407-363-8000

Universal Studios Florida

Guest are taken beyond the screen and into the world of television and film to "ride the movies." Ride along with Shrek and Donkey at Shrek 4-D, battle the supernatural at Revenge of the Mummy – The Ride. Hang out at "Krustyland" with America's favorite animated family at The Simpsons Ride. Hollywood Rip, Ride, Rockit, is a thrill coaster that allow riders to choose their own musical soundtrack to listen to during their journey.
877-688-8011 / 407-363-8000

Universal CityWalk Orlando
Orlando's hottest spot for entertainment, Universal CityWalk is a 30-acre entertainment district. Home to an array of nightclubs, restaurants, concert venues, unique shops, cinemas, street performers and vendors. This is surely the place to visit for an ultimate Orlando nightlife.

World's of Discovery

Aquatica

SeaWorld's Waterpark that features dual wave pools, two children's play areas, two lazy rivers, beaches and swimming areas, and plenty of water slides, including the Dolphin Plunge, which whisks guests through acrylic flumes amid a lagoon of jumping Commerson's dolphins. 407-363-2280

Discovery Cove

An exclusive island oasis where guests can swim with dolphins, snorkel with tropical fish and rays and hand-feed exotic birds. It is an all-inclusive, reservations-only adventure that includes a full day of activities, swim/snorkel gear, breakfast and lunch.

877-434-7268/407-370-1280

SeaWorld Orlando

Featuring 200 acres (80 hectares) of sea-themed shows, attractions and rides, SeaWorld Orlando has something for eceryone. Explore Manta, a "flying coaster;" Kraken, Orlando's longest, tallest and fastest floorless roller coaster and Shamu's Happy Harbor, a children's play area with pint-sized rides. Shows and animal exhibits include the Shamu show, "Believe," polar bears, beluga whales, manatees, sea lions, penguins, dolphins and more. 800-432-1178/407-351-3600

Downtown Orlando Area

Orange County Regional History Center

Affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution, Orange County Regional History Center explores 12,000 years of the area's rich history with interactive exhibits, artifacts, archives and special shows.
thehistorycenter.org 407-836-8500

Orlando Brewing

Located near downtown Orlando, this is the only organic brewery and taproom in the Southeast and one of only 10 in the United States. Free tours are available and live music is featured weekly. 407-872-1117

Orlando Museum of Art

This museum features traveling exhibitions and permanent collections of American and African art as well as lectures, art appreciation classes and children's activities.
OMArt.org 407-896-4231

Orlando Science Center

Offering an observatory, giant screen theater and hundreds of hands-on exhibits on four floors which offer opportunities to explore, experiment and discover.
osc.org 888-672-4386/407-514-2000

Harry P. Leu Gardens
A turn-of-the-century Florida farmhouse that's open for guided tours, the beautiful Harry P. Leu Gardens features the largest collection of Camellias in the United States and the largest formal rose garden in Florida, as well as 50 acres of tropical plants and ancient oaks. 1920 North Forest Avenue, Orlando, Florida; 407-246-02620

Southwest Orlando

Indy Racing Experience

Located at the Walt Disney World Speedway, Indy Racing Experience gives race fans and thrill seekers the opportunity to drive and ride in actual cars that were used in past Indianapolis 500 events. After suiting up in authentic driver fire suits and being strapped in by a pit crew, guests can feel the speed, g-forces and pressure of true IndyCar racing. Drivers and riders must be 18 years of age or older.
indyracingexperience.com 888-357-5002/317-243-7171

Richard Petty Driving Experience

Go behind the wheel of a stock car in the Ride-and-drive programs on the 1-mile (1.6-kilometer), tri-oval Walt Disney World Speedway and 2.5-mile (4-kilometer) at Daytona International Speedway. Drivers must be 18 years of age and riders must be at least 14 years of age. 1800bepetty.com 800-237-3889 / 407-939-0130

Wallaby Ranch Hang Gliding Flight Park

Located in Davenport, the Wallaby Ranch Hang Gliding Flight Park teaches guests to hang glide 2,000 feet (610 meters) from the ground using tandem aerotowing techniques.No previous experience required. wallaby.com 863-424-0070

Walt Disney World Resort

Characters in Flight

This new tethered helium balloon attraction, located at Downtown Disney, lifts guests 400 feet (122 meters) into the air to experience a 360-degree view of the Walt Disney World Resort.
407-939-6244

Cirque du Soleil's "La Nouba"

Featuring a renowned blend of acrobatics and state-of-the-art special effects with more than 70 artists from around the world performing in a custom-made theater seating 1,671 guests. Located in Downtown Disney West Side
407-939-7600

Disney's Animal Kingdom Park

This Disney park offers exciting adventures and unique encounters with real, exotic animals, plus one-of-a-kind guest experiences with fictional animals and giant dinosaurs from the prehistoric world. Featured attractions include Expedition Everest, "Finding Nemo – The Musical," TriceraTop Spin, Primeval Whirl!, DINOSAUR and Kilimanjaro Safaris. 407-824-4321

Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park

Disney's largest of water park, with 22 water slides and "icy" bobsled runs that stay comfortably warm and thrillingly fast. Blizzard Beach features one of the world's tallest, fastest free-fall speed slides in a whimsical "winter" setting. 407-939-7812

Disney's Hollywood Studios

Formerly Disney-MGM Studios, Disney's Hollywood Studios is a theme park with a complete motion picture and television studio. Featured attractions include the American Idol Experience, Toy Story Mania!; Lights, Motors, Action! Extreme Stunt Show; Playhouse Disney - Live on Stage!; Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith and The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror. 407-824-4321

DisneyQuest Indoor Interactive Theme Park

DisneyQuest is a state-of-the-art indoor interactive theme park where Disney adventures and your imagination come together in a totally interactive way. Experience five floors of interactive attractions, rides and games at DisneyQuest, located at Downtown Disney. 407-828-4600 Open 10:30 a.m. to midnight.

ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex

This complex hosts nearly 200 Amateur Athletic Union events, Atlanta Braves spring training and the Pop Warner Super Bowl each year. Sports lovers can enjoy a whole community of spectator fun with 200 acres (80 hectacres) of facilities that can host more than 30 sports.
407-939-7529

Sammy Duvall's Watersports Centre at Disney's Contemporary Resort

Fun in the sun is the name of the game at Sammy Duvall's, where visitors can learn to wakeboard, kneeboard, water ski and parasail. Licensed drivers age 16 and older can rent a personal watercraft (minors under age 18 must have an adult present to sign rental waiver.)
sammyduvall.com 407-939-0754

Kissimmee and South Orlando

Boggy Creek Airboat Rides

These half-hour rides cover ten miles of wetlands and creeks with plenty of wildlife. Glide along the natural-wonder of the Florida Everglades in a high-speed 17 passenger airboat! See Florida alligators, wild birds, gorgeous flora, plant life, and more. www.bcairboats.com

Biplane Rides Over Kissimmee

Offers guests the chance to ride in and even fly an open cockpit 1943 Boeing Stearman, an authentic World War II trainer, over Disney and other attractions.
biplaneridesoverkissimmee.com 407-473-9142

Full Speed Arcade

Race against other riders in full-motion NASCAR simulators or play a round of golf in an 18-hole, indoor black light miniature golf course. 407-397-7455

Gatorland

Enjoy one of Central Florida's first attractions, is home to thousands of alligators and crocodiles, as well as a petting zoo, bird sanctuary, mini water park, eco-tour and action-packed outdoor entertainment, including daily alligator wrestlin' shows. 800-393-5297 / 407-855-5496

Green Meadows Petting Farm
Green Meadows offers a "hands-on" two-hour guided tour of a working farm with more than 300 animals, visitors are encouraged to have a first-hand experience by petting the animals. Enjoy a train ride, pony rides, tractor-drawn hay rides, gift shops, and picnic areas. This is fun for all ages, 1368 South Poinciana Boulevard, Kissimmee, Florida; 407-846-0770

Town Shopping

A Dining & Entertainment attraction featuring 75 unique specialty shops, eight restaurants, 21 thrilling amusement rides and Sky Coaster. This free-admission, free-parking attraction offers the look and feel of a Florida town at the beginning of the 20th century. Car shows every Friday and Saturday feature hundreds of classic cars. old-town.com 800-843-4202 / 407-396-4888

Warbird Adventures, Inc.

Offers guests the chance to fly like the aces of yesterday in the Premier Fighter-Trainer of WWII. The North American T-6 TEXAN. Whether you want a thrilling aerobatic adventure or a smooth, straight and level flight, the experience is tailored just for you.
warbirdadventures.com 407-870-7366

Golf & Miniture Golfing

Congo River Golf & Exploration Co. invites guests to explore the "Congo" at one of four Central Florida locations. Its 36-hole original International Drive location features 25 live alligators.
congoriver.com Congo River International Drive: 407-352-0042,