This is a list of attractions in the Greater Orlando area.

Attractions

The three best-known and most-attended attractions are

Walt Disney World The Walt Disney World Resort, also called Walt Disney World or Disney World, is an entertainment resort complex in Bay Lake and Lake Buena Vista, Florida, United States, near the cities of Orlando and Kissimmee. Opened on October 1, 1971, th ...

, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld Orlando. Others, many on the

International Drive International Drive, commonly known as I-Drive, is a major thoroughfare in Orlando, Florida, United States, and is the city's main tourist strip. I-Drive is located several miles southwest of proper Downtown Orlando in the southernmost limits ...

corridor, include: * Andretti Indoor Karting & Games on I-drive near the convention center features multi-level indoor karting, boutique bowling, arcade and prize games, two-story laser tag, virtual-reality racing simulators, a motion theater, and an extreme ropes course. * Bok Tower Gardens, located in

Lake Wales Lake Wales is a city in Polk County, Florida. The population was 14,225 at the 2010 census. , the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 16,759. It is part of the Lakeland– Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area. Lake Wales is ...

Camp Mack's River Resort Camp Mack is a fishing lodge, RV resort campground and recreation event venue in the historic town of Lake Wales, Florida situated on the Kissimmee River, in the heart of the Kissimmee Chain of Lakes. In March, 2018 the lodge was rebranded Camp M ...

, located in

Lake Wales, Florida Lake Wales is a city in Polk County, Florida. The population was 14,225 at the 2010 census. , the population estimated by the U.S. Census Bureau is 16,759. It is part of the Lakeland– Winter Haven Metropolitan Statistical Area. Lake Wales is ...

Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens The Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens is a zoo and botanical garden located north of Orlando, Florida in Sanford. As a not-for-profit organization, it is a leader in conservation, providing experiences that inspire actions on behalf of wi ...

, located in Sanford along Lake Monroe. This 100 acre (400,000 m²) zoo is home to a butterfly garden, herpetarium, and numerous tropical animals. The zoo originally started as a collection in the Sanford Fire Department, but grew into a regional zoo in 1975. It is currently in the planning stages of expansion and renaming the facility to "Zoo Orlando at Sanford". * Florida Citrus Tower, a tall observation tower in Clermont, Florida * Fun Spot America Theme Parks. Two

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s featuring

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s, skycoasters and multi-level go-kart tracks located in

Orlando, Florida Orlando () is a city in the U.S. state of Florida and is the county seat of Orange County, Florida, Orange County. In Central Florida, it is the center of the Greater Orlando, Orlando metropolitan area, which had a population of 2,509,831, acco ...

and in Kissimmee, Florida *

Gatorland Gatorland is a theme park and wildlife preserve in Florida, located along South Orange Blossom Trail south of Orlando. It was founded by Owen Godwin on former cattle land in 1949, and is privately owned by his family. Billed as the "Alligator C ...

houses thousands of

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s and

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s. A few of Gatorland's residents have made wrangling appearances in movies, television shows and commercial spots. The park, founded in 1949, combines a petting zoo, bird sanctuary, mini-water park, eco-tour and outdoor entertainment, including daily alligator wrestling. *

Legoland Florida Legoland Florida Resort (stylized as LEGOLAND Florida Resort) is a vacation destination in Winter Haven, Florida. The resort features the Legoland Florida theme park itself, the Legoland Water Park, three on-site accommodations and a separatel ...

features the theme park itself, water park, on-site accommodations and separate park based on the animated series Peppa Pig. * Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine, a

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located in the theme park area of Orlando * Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament, in

Kissimmee Kissimmee ( ) is the largest city and county seat of Osceola County, Florida, United States. As of the 2020 census, the population was 79,226. It is a Principal City of the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, Florida, Metropolitan Statistical Area, wh ...

. Six brave knights on horseback compete in tournament games, jousting, and sword fighting while guests dine on a medieval-style banquet. *

The Wheel at ICON Park Orlando The Wheel at ICON Park Orlando is a tall giant ferris wheel in Orlando, Florida, United States. Opening under the name Orlando Eye, it opened on April 29, 2015. The wheel was reported to be in the early stages of planning in March 2011, at whi ...

A 400 foot tall ferris wheel that gives visitors a birds eye view of the Orlando Area. *Pirate’s Dinner Adventure *

Ripley's Believe It or Not ''Ripley's Believe It or Not!'' is an American franchise founded by Robert Ripley, which deals in bizarre events and items so strange and unusual that readers might question the claims. Originally a newspaper panel, the ''Believe It or Not'' fea ...

an attraction museum of over 500 exhibits and artifacts from around the world and throughout time, including over 24 interactive ones. *

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with over 100 interactive exhibits * Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows a murder mystery dinner theater on International Drive, which also features magic shows and comedy shows on select nights. * Old Town Orlando offers a small theme park with dining, merchandise, and additional activities. *

Margaritaville Resort Orlando Margaritaville Resort Orlando is a 300-acre resort, shopping center, water park, and master-planned residential community located in Kissimmee, Florida, located 4.7 miles from Disney's Animal Kingdom. The complex opened on January 15, 2019, and i ...

is a complex that includes Island H2O Live! Water Park, the Sunset Walk shopping complex, and other additional events.

Museums and galleries

*The Appleton Awareness Gallery is located at Appleton Creative in downtown Orlando and showcases art exhibits that work to raise awareness and incite action for local causes in the Central Florida area. * Anita S. Wooten Gallery, a free and open-to-the-public art gallery located in the East Campus of

Valencia Community College Valencia College is a public college in Orlando, Florida. It is part of the Florida College System. The college was founded in 1967 as Valencia Junior College and changed its name in 2010 because the academic scope of the school had expanded to ...

Fort Christmas Fort Christmas was built in present-day Christmas, Florida during the Second Seminole War. Construction began on December 25, 1837, with the arrival of 2,000 U.S. Army soldiers and Alabama volunteers. Seminole War Army Post 2,000 U.S. Army Soldie ...

Harry P. Leu Gardens The Harry P. Leu Gardens are semi-tropical and tropical gardens in Orlando, Florida, United States. The gardens contain nearly of landscaped grounds and lakes, with trails shaded by 200-year-old oaks and forests of camellias. They are open to th ...

is a botanical gardens in

Winter Park, Florida Winter Park is a city in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 30,183 according to the 2022 census population estimate. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. Winter Park was fo ...

just north of Orlando, also features the Leu House Museum, furnished to the early 1900s * Larry E. Smedley National Vietnam War Museum, a

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museum located in East Orlando. * Mennello Museum of American Art *

Orange County Regional History Center The Orange County Regional History Center is a private non-profit history museum located in downtown Orlando, Florida, United States The United States of America (U.S.A. or USA), commonly known as the United States (U.S. or US) or Ameri ...

, a museum about

Central Florida Central Florida is a region of the U.S. state of Florida. Different sources give different definitions for the region, but as its name implies it is usually said to comprise the central part of the state, including the Tampa Bay area and the Gr ...

history located in

Downtown Orlando Downtown Orlando is the historic core and central business district of Orlando, Florida, United States. It is bordered by Marks Street in the north, Mills Avenue (SR 15) in the east, Orange Blossom Trail (US 441) in the west, and Kaley Avenue in th ...

. * Orlando Museum of Art *

Orlando Science Center The Orlando Science Center (OSC) is a private science museum located in Orlando, Florida. Its purposes are to provide experience-based opportunities for learning about science and technology and to promote public understanding of science. The O ...

Ripley's Believe It or Not! ''Ripley's Believe It or Not!'' is an American franchise founded by Robert Ripley, which deals in bizarre events and items so strange and unusual that readers might question the claims. Originally a newspaper panel, the ''Believe It or Not'' feat ...

is located on International Drive in a building constructed to appear as if it were collapsing to one side. * Titanic The Experience, on

, is an interactive museum located on International Drive featuring

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artifacts and galleries with dinner shows once a week. * University of Central Florida Art Gallery is a freeart gallery located at the Visual Arts Building (VAB) at the UCF campus in East Orlando. * Well'sBuilt Museum of African American History and Culture is located in a historic hotel on South Street, just west of the Amway Center in Downtown Orlando

Other

* B-52 Memorial Park *

Church Street Station Church Street Station, also called the Old Orlando Railroad Depot, is a historic train station and commercial development in Orlando, Florida. The historic depot and surrounding buildings house a retail and entertainment center. The complex also ...

, a historic

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in Downtown Orlando * SAK Comedy Lab, a 200-seat Improv theater in Downtown Orlando

Defunct attractions

* Arabian Nights Dinner Show, a

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show in

, closed at the end of 2013

Orlando Sentinel The ''Orlando Sentinel'' is the primary newspaper of Orlando, Florida, and the Central Florida region. It was founded in 1876 and is currently owned by Tribune Publishing Company. The ''Orlando Sentinel'' is owned by parent company, '' Tribune P ...

Arabian Nights, longtime dinner show, closing Dec. 31
November 29, 2013 * Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede *King Henry’s Feast *

Holy Land Experience The Holy Land Experience (HLE) was registered as a Christian-based theme park in Orlando, Florida and registered non-profit corporation. HLE conducted weekly church services and bible studies for the general public. HLE's theme park recreated the ...

closed in February 2020 *

Mystery Fun House Mystery Fun House was an attraction complex in Orlando, Florida, United States. It was founded with the help of David A. Siegel on March 28, 1976, and operated through February 18, 2001. Located near International Drive on Major Boulevard across ...

Splendid China Splendid China Folk Village (Chinese: 锦绣中华民俗村, pinyin: Jǐnxiù Zhōnghuá Mínsú Cūn) is a theme park including two areas (Splendid China Miniature Park & China Folk Culture Village) located in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, ...

closed at the end of 2003 *

Xanadu Houses The Xanadu Houses were a series of experimental homes built to showcase examples of computers and automation in the home in the United States. The architectural project began in 1979, and during the early 1980s three houses were built in differ ...

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Attractions

Museums and galleries

Other

Defunct attractions

See also

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