# Things to see in Orlando, Florida (United States): 28 places and when to go

> Orlando, Florida is a major city in United States with around 1,350,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 28 places in and around it, mainly With kids (12), Temples (5), Museums and art (3). The best known are Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 12. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/orlando/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** United States · 28.5119, -81.382
- **Population:** About 1,350,000
- **Places:** 28 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [With kids](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/familia/) (12) · [Temples](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/espiritual/) (5) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/museos/) (3) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fauna/) (2) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) (2) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gastronomia/) (2)
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February.
- **Nearest airport:** MIA Miami, 321 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Orlando, Florida

The places in and around Orlando, Florida, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Universal Orlando](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/universal-orlando/): Resort in Orlando, Florida · 9.4 km
- [Universal Studios Florida](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/universal-studios-florida/): Theme park in the United States · 9.4 km
- [Universal Islands of Adventure](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/universal-islands-of-adventure/): Theme park, part of Universal Orlando Resort · 9.8 km
- [SeaWorld Orlando](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/seaworld/): Theme park and marine zoological park · 14 km
- [Universal Epic Universe](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/universal-epic-universe/): Theme park in Orlando, Florida · 10.0 km
- [Universal Volcano Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/universal-volcano-bay/): Water park in Orlando · 11 km
- [Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/charles-hosmer-morse-museum-of-american-art/): Museum in Winter Park, Florida · 10 km
- [Discovery Cove](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/discovery-cove/): Amusement park in Orlando, Florida · 14 km
- [Gatorland](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gatorland/): Theme park and wildlife preserve · 18 km
- [St. James Cathedral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/saint-james-cathedral/): Church in Florida, United States · 3.7 km
- [Orlando Florida Temple](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/templo-de-orlando-florida/): Temple of the LDS Church · 12 km
- [Fun Spot America Theme Parks](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fun-spot-america/): Amusement park in Orlando, Florida · 8.8 km
- [Basilica of Mary, Queen of the Universe](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/maria-reina-del-universo/): Basilica located in Orlando, Florida · 18 km
- [Orlando Museum of Art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/orlando-museum-of-art/): Museum in Orlando, Florida · 7.0 km
- [Rollins Museum of Art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/rollins-museum-of-art/): Museum in Winter Park, Florida · 9.6 km
- [Cathedral Church of St. Luke](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/cathedral-church-of-saint-luke/): Church in Florida, United States · 3.6 km
- [Knowles Memorial Chapel](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/knowles-memorial-chapel/): Historic Mediterranean Revival building on the campus of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida · 9.6 km
- [Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hal-scott-regional-preserve-and-park/): Nature reserve in Florida, US · 27 km
- [Maitland Art Center](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/maitland-art-center/): History · 13 km
- [Aquatica Orlando](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/aquatica/): Water park · 13 km
- [Cinderella Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/cinderella-castle/): Wikipedia article covering multiple topics · 22 km
- [Divers Direct](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/divers-direct/): Dive site · 8.8 km
- [Dumbo the Flying Elephant](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/dumbo-the-flying-elephant/): Aerial carousel-style ride located in Fantasyland · 22 km
- [Florida Trail](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/florida-national-scenic-trail-disconnected-trails/): US National Scenic trail · 36 km

And the other 4, by what you come to do:

- **Stargazing**: [Observatory and Astronomy Laboratory](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/observatory-and-astronomy-laboratory/)
- **With kids**: [SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/sea-life-orlando-aquarium/)
- **Food and drink**: [Sideward Brewing](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/sideward-brewing/), [Ten 10 Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/ten-10-brewing-company/)

## When to go to Orlando, Florida

The best time to visit Orlando, Florida is **March to October**; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 10 h 22 |
| February | Possible | 11 h 01 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 48 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 41 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 25 |
| June | Best time | 13 h 48 |
| July | Best time | 13 h 39 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 01 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 10 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 18 |
| November | Possible | 10 h 33 |
| December | Possible | 10 h 12 |

In June there are 13 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 12. In June, 27 of the 28 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Orlando, Florida

The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA, Miami), 321 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=28.5119%2C-81.382)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=28.5119%2C-81.382)

## Other towns nearby

- [Kissimmee, Florida](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/kissimmee/): 15 places · 25 km
- [Sanford, Florida](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/sanford/): 6 places · 33 km
- [Titusville, Florida](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/titusville/): 12 places · 57 km
- [DeLand](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/deland/): 8 places · 58 km
- [Winter Haven, Florida](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/winter-haven/): 6 places · 64 km
- [Cape Canaveral](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/cape-canaveral/): 9 places · 77 km

And all of United States, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Orlando, Florida?

The best known: [Universal Orlando](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/universal-orlando/), [Universal Studios Florida](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/universal-studios-florida/), [Universal Islands of Adventure](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/universal-islands-of-adventure/), [SeaWorld Orlando](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/seaworld/), [Universal Epic Universe](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/universal-epic-universe/). In all, 28 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Orlando, Florida?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 13 h 48 of daylight, and in December, 10 h 12.

### How do you get to Orlando, Florida?

The nearest main airport is Miami International Airport (MIA), 321 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=28.5119%2C-81.382) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Orlando, Florida as the destination and these 28 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).