Orlando is home to some of the best American attractions, and it’s a fun and exciting place to visit for people of all ages. Located in Florida, Orlando is close to many other excellent cities and towns such as Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Key West and more.
Here are some reasons why you should visit Orlando this year:
The Food
Orlando has a more than 5,180 excellent restaurants for visitors to choose from, ranging from restaurants that will delight the kids like Cinderella’s Royal Table to elegant settings complete with dinner shows such as the Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament. You can also eat with Mickey Mouse and Friends at Chef Mickey’s, watch the sharks while you eat at Sharks Underwater Grill or head to one of the many upscale restaurants located around the Orange County Convention Center.
Shopping
From Tiffany to Gucci, second-hand treasures, and Mickey Mouse slippers, Orlando is a huge international hub, with more retail space than you can imagine- particularly if you like the sound of wandering through one of 9 upscale malls.
Spas
Orlando has spectacular resort-style and day spas, and you can either check yourself in for a day or just spend a couple of hours being pampered. The Ritz-Carlton Spa is the largest in Florida, with 40 different treatment rooms and a huge collection of treatments. The Euro Day Spa and Salon is another excellent choice and provides plenty of body treatments and spa techniques.
Fun
Orlando is home to more than 95 different attractions, so visitors are truly spoiled for choice. whether you want to visit the impressive theme parks, wander through spectacular museums, see the many different animals who make Orlando their home, the hardest part will be choosing how to fill your day since there are so many options to choose from.
Adventure
For visitors who want to get their adrenaline flowing, there are plenty of options for you too. The best rides for thrill-seekers include the Amazing Adventures of Spider Man and Incredible Hulk at Universal Studios, while the Kraken ride is known to be one of the best for adrenalin junkies and you’ll find it at Seaworld.
Celebrations
Orlando is one of those places where something is always going on. The incredible lineup of festivals and special events gives guests a chance to learn more about Orlando and see what makes it such a special destination.
Along with pro sports and biker mania you’ll find home decor and performing arts and more than 450 events each year. Standouts include the Florida Film Festival, Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival, Orlando International Fringe Festival, and Mount Dora Art Festival.
Many of these events are fun for the whole family, and feature plenty of activities to keep the kids occupied.
As you can see, there are plenty of reasons to visit Orlando this year, so be sure to book tickets in advance and add a few extra days onto your trip so you get the most out of your vacation.
