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Orlando

USA 4.3

“Theme park capital built on reclaimed swampland hosts 75+ million visitors yearly, with more roller coasters per square mile than anywhere else and enough hotel rooms to fill a mid-sized city.”

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  1. 1
    Harry P. Leu Gardens
    nature
    50-acre botanical sanctuary downtown with a camellia collection spanning 2,000 plants and a historic 1888 home.
  2. 2
    Kennedy Space Center
    museum
    NASA's launch facility 45 miles east offers up-close Atlantis shuttle views and rocket garden tours from 9am daily.
  3. 3
    Lake Eola Park
    landmark
    Downtown's 43-acre green centered on a spring-fed lake with swan paddle boats and Sunday farmers market.
  4. 4
    Wizarding World of Harry Potter
    landmark
    Universal's dual-park realm opened 2010-2014, featuring Butterbeer and the Hogwarts Express connecting both sections.
  5. 5
    Charles Hosmer Morse Museum
    museum
    Winter Park holds the world's largest Tiffany glass collection, including the reconstructed Tiffany Chapel from 1893.
  6. 6
    Wekiwa Springs State Park
    nature
    Crystal-clear spring 13 miles north pumps 42 million gallons daily at a constant 72°F for year-round paddling.
Traveller tips

Know before you go

  • Park tickets bought 3+ weeks ahead save $15–30 per day versus gate prices.
  • Arrive at theme parks 45 minutes before official opening to beat rope-drop crowds.
  • International Drive trolley runs free between attractions—skip rental cars downtown.
  • Download My Disney Experience and Universal apps days early to study Lightning Lane systems.
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