15 Reasons to Visit Orlando, Florida

Theme Parks - Orlando has many area theme parks to choose from, on Walt Disney Property: Epcot, MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom, and Magic Kingdom. On Universal Studios Property: Islands of Adventure, and Universal Studios. Touring these parks alone would offer you an extravagant time in the Orlando area.

Natural Parks and Wildlife - From Wekiwa Springs, Rock Springs, and Tibet Butler Reserve, there are areas to view wildlife, picnic, swim, canoe, raft, and relax.

The Museum Scene - Orlando is filled with museums, from the Orange County Historical Museum, Orlando Museum of Art, Mennello Museum of Folk Art, the Orlando Science Center, and additional exhibits throughout the year, you'll learn something new at each location.

Shopping - Orlando is filled with malls. Shopping is an attraction in Orlando, either at full-strip malls, or outlet malls. The choices are literally endless.

Culture - View Timucan Indians' preserved land, view our museums and exhibits that preserve Orlando's intents in the railway, citrus, and tourist markets.

Citrus - from smelling citrus, drinking juice, to picking your own. The sunshine state, is all about oranges, grapefruit, and other delicious treats.

Special Events - The city has special events on a monthly basis. Rarely is there a weekend left empty in our newspaper's calendar section. From events at local museums, parks, Disney, or Universal, there is something to amuse all.

Night Life - Night life is always thriving in Orlando. At Downtown Disney's Pleasure Island, Universal Citywalk, and downtown clubs, parties are prevalent.

Water - In hot weather it's nice to enjoy one of our several water parks, or natural preserves that allow swimming.

Scenic - Orlando has many tours that offer 'behind the scenes' views of Orlando that tourists don't usually run into.

Relaxation - Orlando provides guests with many opportunities to relax: in your hotel, at a park or tour, or dining in a fun environment.

Dining - We have several award winning restaurants that you won't want to miss, including Wolfgang Pucks Upper Dining, Disney's California Grill, and The Palm Restaurant on Universal Property.

Music - Hard Rock Live, House of Blues, TD Waterhouse are just a sampling of venues that Orlando holds musical events.

Attractions - There are many dinner attractions and shows to visit while in town, including Sleuth's Mystery Show, Arabian Nights, and Dixie Stampede.

Ease of Use - Orlando is very accommodating to our guests. It's easy to travel from one destination to another. Most locations are centrally located, easy to get to, allowing guests to maximize their stay.