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Orlando

Theme parks with garden escapes

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Typical trip length6–14 days
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About Orlando

Orlando draws crowds to its theme parks. Magic Kingdom and EPCOT stand out among them, along with Universal Studios Florida. Winter Park and Thornton Park offer residential streets and parks for a slower pace.

Lake Eola Park sits near the center. Gardens including Harry P. Leu Gardens and Mead Botanical Garden provide green space. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is about an hour east by car. Family trips work well here, with room for both rides and outdoor time.

Why travelers love it

Lake Eola ParkDowntown Orlando park centered on a lake with walking paths and swan boat rentals.Winter ParkWinter Park is a small city just north of Orlando with shops, restaurants and lakes.Magic KingdomMagic Kingdom is a Disney theme park in Orlando with classic rides and character experiences.Thornton ParkHistoric neighborhood east of downtown Orlando with shops, restaurants and parks.Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American ArtThe Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art holds the world's largest collection of Tiffany glass.EPCOTEPCOT is a Walt Disney World theme park with country pavilions and innovation attractions.

Top attractions

Lake Eola Park
ParkLake Eola ParkOrlando, United States
Winter Park
NeighbourhoodWinter ParkOrlando, United States
Magic Kingdom
ParkMagic KingdomOrlando, United States
Thornton Park
NeighbourhoodThornton ParkOrlando, United States
Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
MuseumCharles Hosmer Morse Museum of American ArtOrlando, United States
EPCOT
ParkEPCOTOrlando, United States
Universal Studios Florida
ParkUniversal Studios FloridaOrlando, United States
Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
MuseumKennedy Space Center Visitor ComplexOrlando, United States
Harry P. Leu Gardens
ParkHarry P. Leu GardensOrlando, United States
Mead Botanical Garden
ParkMead Botanical GardenOrlando, United States
ICON Park
ParkICON ParkOrlando, United States

2 Orlando itineraries

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Orlando questions

Is Lake Eola Park free to enter?

Yes. Entry is free at all times.

What is Winter Park known for?

Park Avenue shops and the Morse Museum's Tiffany glass.

How much time do you need at Magic Kingdom?

Most visitors spend eight to ten hours to cover the main attractions without rushing.

What is Thornton Park known for?

It is known for its mix of historic homes, local restaurants and small shops around a central park.

What is the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum known for?

It is known for the world's most comprehensive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany.

How much time do you need at EPCOT?

Most visitors spend eight to ten hours to see the main pavilions and rides.