Central Florida

Theme parks of all types fill this land while beaches and major cities stretch along two beautiful coastlines.

Whether you want educational, inspirational, thrilling or simply fun activities, spend a few weeks in Central Florida. You can explore a different theme park each day.

In Orlando, visit Walt Disney World® Resort’s four theme parks and two water parks to enjoy rides, costumed characters, interactive experiences and live stunt and stage shows. Epcot® lets you travel around the world within its gates.

Explore Universal Orlando Resort, featuring The Wizarding World of Harry Potter and action, dining and rides tied to other films, including Spider-Man, Jurassic Park, King Kong, Despicable Me’s minions and Shrek. Watch the Blue Man Group and a Sindbad stunt show. Nearby Wet ‘n Wild is great for multi-person water rides.

SeaWorld® Orlando Resort has rides as well as live shows with whales, dolphins and other marine creatures. Splash around in Aquatica water park and get close to live dolphins in Discovery Cove.

Elsewhere in Central Florida are LEGOLAND® Florida, Gatorland®, Holy Land Experience and Fun Spot America Theme Parks. The Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Titusville lets you explore 50 years of manned space flight, with interactive exhibits and rockets and capsules that have traveled into space.

Tampa has Busch Gardens with rides, shows and adventure safaris among jungle animals. See natural wonders in state parks north of the city. Venture around Tampa Bay to beaches near St. Petersburg, Clearwater and Largo.

See an excellent collection of stained glass in the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art in Winter Park. Sunbathe or drive your car on the white sands of Daytona Beach and watch exciting NASCAR racing at the Daytona 500.

Shorelines along the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico have seemingly endless miles of beaches. Stay in a resort high-rise to add the experiences of sophisticated nightlife or find small-town accommodations to relax and enjoy the sun and water of Central Florida.