Top 10 Attractions In Orlando, Florida - Updated 2024

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Orlando is a top destination for families. It houses world-class theme parks and outstanding attractions for adults and children alike. It is also the best place for shopping as it offers several outlet shopping malls. You won’t run out of souvenirs to buy in Orlando! And when it comes to dining, you have about hundreds of restaurants and cafes to choose from. Whether you’re looking for fun rides, interesting shows, great food, and unusual artifacts, you’ll find them all in Orlando’s theme parks and other wonderful places. There are so many things to love about this city, but these 10 attractions in Orlando are on top of our list.

1. Kennedy Space Center (from USD 69.0)

Get a chance to explore NASA’s facility at the Kennedy Space Center. See rocket exhibits, shuttle launch simulation, and IMAX films. Inclusions of the package already include transportation, taxes, and admission to the space center. Food and drinks still aren’t included. Don’t forget to explore the Early Space Exploration Exhibit to see artifacts from the Gemini mission. If you want to experience more of Kennedy Space Center, you can upgrade to ‘Lunch with an Astronaut’ or 'Space Plus Pass’ where you get a guided tour to the space shuttle launch pad.

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Kennedy Space Center Day Trip with Transport from Orlando

Duration: 10 hours

771 reviews

2. Sea World (from USD 104.12)

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You can explore four exciting adventures with just one ticket to Seaworld Orlando. It is best to carefully plan your visit so you can see all the attractions in one day. You can enjoy more than 30 rides, shows, and attractions with this park admission ticket. Watch killer whales at the Ocean Show or enjoy exciting wave pools or water slides at Aquatica Orlando. At the Busch Gardens, you can encounter a mix of animals and watch interesting shows. Thrilling rides are also available at the Gardens. Don’t skip the Adventure Island where you can enjoy chilling rides and slides.

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SeaWorld Orlando: Park Admission Ticket

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3. Titanic (from USD 24.0)

This one hour guided tour takes you to the Titanic, the huge cruise ship that sank in April 1912. Remember that Grand Staircase from the movie? They have re-created it in this Artifact Exhibition. The Boiler Room, Promenade and the First-Class Parlor Suite are also in the exhibit. You’ll find about 400 pieces of memorabilia and about 300 artifacts from the ship itself. They have recovered it from the wreck site during their visit. The tour also includes watching actors portray some of the people who boarded the ship years ago. The trained guide will narrate how the fatal event happened in 1912. They also have a replica of the Titanic at the bottom of the ocean. You will see exactly how the ship lays.

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Titanic - The Artifact Exhibition Ticket

Duration: 1 to 3 hours

312 reviews

4. Clearwater Beach (from USD 98.0)

This day trip lets you enjoy the fine white sand beaches of Clearwater Beach for two straight hours. You can go swimming, sunbathing or simply relax on the beach. Lunch may be included (depending on what option you purchased.) You will then proceed to the one-hour dolphin boat cruise. Bottlenose dolphins are spotted at the beach. After the cruise, you can spend four hours more swimming or engaging in water activities at Clearwater Beach. Swimming gears are available for rent. Pickup and drop-off are included when you book this tour 24 hours before the schedule. Alcoholic drinks are available for purchase on the beach.

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Clearwater Beach Tour from Orlando with Dolphin Cruise

Duration: 12 hours

81 reviews

5. LEGOLAND Florida Resort (from USD 116.0)

Did you play with LEGO as a child or do you have kids? Take them to LEGOLAND At Florida Resort. Ideal for the entire family, there are over 50 rides and numerous attractions in the park. Your kids will also get a chance to build anything from lego. The theme park features life-sized bricks dinosaurs and some US states built with lego. Don’t forget to visit New York, Washington DC or Las Vegas. The park also features a botanical garden that houses a huge collection of native plants and exotic species. Transpo is included if the option is selected. Guests need to buy their own food and drinks.

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Florida Legoland Resort With Rides, Shows, Attractions

Duration: 1 to 3 days

955 reviews

6. Orlando Eye (from USD 28.0)

Avoid the crowd and watch Orland from 400 ft (121 meters) in the air with this air-conditioned observation wheel that can accommodate up to 15 people. You can see the downtown Orlando skyline and Orlando’s popular attractions with a champagne in hand (an add on). This tour takes about 23 minutes to complete. You are provided with an iPad in the capsule that will serve as your guide for fun facts about Orlando and its natural wonders. This tour also allows you to get a birds-eye view of theme parks and the beautiful lakes. Foods, drinks, hotel pick up and drop-off are excluded from the package.

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The Wheel at ICON Park

Duration: 30 minutes

166 reviews

7. Walt Disney World Parks (from USD 470.0)

Meet all your favorite Disney characters with this five-day ticket to the Walt Disney World. Highlights of this tour include fun rides to the Animal Kingdom, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, and Hollywood Studio. At World Showcase you can experience different cuisines and culture from 11 countries. You can also play one round of golf at Fantasia Gardens. The Animal Kingdom is home to about 1700 animals and you can encounter them with this tour. The tour only includes the ticket; food and drinks, parking fees, and transportation. All other miscellaneous expenses are excluded.

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Disney World: Magic Your Way 5-Day Ticket

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8. Wild Florida Wildlife Park (from USD 41.0)

This guided two-hour tour will take you to the Wild Florida Airboats and Wildlife Park. You can encounter about 200 exotic and native animals here. You’ll learn interesting animal facts and how to feed these wonderful creatures, and everything you need to know about them. This tour allows you to feed a real alligator and take a photo of it to proudly show to your friends and relatives. The park also houses many species of rare birds, barnyard animals, and gators. Hotel pickup and airboat tours are excluded from this package.

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Behind-the-Scenes Tour at Wild Florida

Duration: 2 hours

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9. Universal Theme Parks (from USD 63.0)

If you love comedy and interactive entertainment, book the Blue Man Group performed at Universal Orlando Resort. Stunning visuals, great humor, and cool technology certainly will please you. The Blue Man Group has been delighting audience for over 25 years. In fact, they have performed to more than 35 million viewers worldwide. This show is guaranteed to make you laugh and fascinated. Although ideal for the entire family, this show isn’t recommended for kids below five years of age. Meeting with the performers after the show is also subject to availability.

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Blue Man Group Show at Universal Orlando Resort

Duration: 2 hours

10 reviews

10. Ripley’s Believe It or Not! (from USD 22.0)

Stay fascinated and entertained with this interesting and bizarre museum called Ripley’s Believe It or Not in Orlando. There are 16 themed galleries and interactive exhibits that feature unusual artifacts including a real vampire killing kit and a spinning vortex tunnel at the Odditorium. You’ll find over 600 cool yet weird artifacts in the museum. It will take approximately two hours to explore it. Believe it or not, they are real. So if you’re someone who’s into anything unusual or have enjoyed Ripley’s show immensely, this tour is definitely for you. Parking is included with the tour.

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Ripley's Believe It or Not! Orlando 'Odditorium' Admission

Duration: 2 hours

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Experience the best of Orlando with these attractions

Orlando has countless attractions that you can visit and there are new attractions everywhere. So where do you go when you’re not from the city? That’s where this article would come in. These tours we’re recommending allows you to experience the best of what Orlando can offer. If your budget and time allow, you may book all of these and plan your vacation carefully. Be rest assured that all these tours will delight you and your family. You may decide to even come back to the city! So scroll back up, review each and every attraction, decide what you want to do.

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