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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.
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 (12) · Temples (5) · Museums and art (3) · Wildlife (2) · History (2) · Food and drink (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 OrlandoResort in Orlando, Florida9.4 km
- Universal Studios FloridaTheme park in the United States9.4 km
- Universal Islands of AdventureTheme park, part of Universal Orlando Resort9.8 km
- SeaWorld OrlandoTheme park and marine zoological park14 km
- Universal Epic UniverseTheme park in Orlando, Florida10.0 km
- Universal Volcano BayWater park in Orlando11 km
- Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American ArtMuseum in Winter Park, Florida10 km
- Discovery CoveAmusement park in Orlando, Florida14 km
- GatorlandTheme park and wildlife preserve18 km
- St. James CathedralChurch in Florida, United States3.7 km
- Orlando Florida TempleTemple of the LDS Church12 km
- Fun Spot America Theme ParksAmusement park in Orlando, Florida8.8 km
- Basilica of Mary, Queen of the UniverseBasilica located in Orlando, Florida18 km
- Orlando Museum of ArtMuseum in Orlando, Florida7.0 km
- Rollins Museum of ArtMuseum in Winter Park, Florida9.6 km
- Cathedral Church of St. LukeChurch in Florida, United States3.6 km
- Knowles Memorial ChapelHistoric Mediterranean Revival building on the campus of Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida9.6 km
- Hal Scott Regional Preserve and ParkNature reserve in Florida, US27 km
- Maitland Art CenterHistory13 km
- Aquatica OrlandoWater park13 km
- Cinderella CastleWikipedia article covering multiple topics22 km
- Divers DirectDive site8.8 km
- Dumbo the Flying ElephantAerial carousel-style ride located in Fantasyland22 km
- Florida TrailUS National Scenic trail36 km
And the other 4, by what you come to do:
- Stargazing: Observatory and Astronomy Laboratory
- With kids: SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium
- Food and drink: Sideward Brewing, 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.
- JanPossible10:22
- FebPossible11:01
- MarBest time11:48
- AprBest time12:41
- MayBest time13:25
- JunBest time13:48
- JulBest time13:39
- AugBest time13:01
- SepBest time12:10
- OctBest time11:18
- NovPossible10:33
- DecPossible10:12
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
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.
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, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Kissimmee, Florida15 places25 km
- Sanford, Florida6 places33 km
- Titusville, Florida12 places57 km
- DeLand8 places58 km
- Winter Haven, Florida6 places64 km
- Cape Canaveral9 places77 km
And all of United States, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Orlando, Florida?
The best known: Universal Orlando, Universal Studios Florida, Universal Islands of Adventure, SeaWorld Orlando, 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 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.
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