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Visiting Orlando

Families will find kid-friendly activities in Orlando, and visitors give high marks for the theme park, popular theater scene, and live music scene. This city also attracts tourists with its golf courses, shopping, and lakeside setting. Top sights in the city include Universal Studios Florida™, SeaWorld® Orlando, and Walt Disney World®.

• There are 8989 hotels and other accommodations in Orlando
• The closest major airport is in Orlando, FL (MCO-Orlando Intl.), 8.7 mi (14.1 km) from the city center
• The next closest is in Kissimmee, FL (ISM-Kissimmee Gateway), 17.4 mi (28.1 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Orlando

The city is well known for its theaters and live music, and cultural venues include Orange County Regional History Center, Mad Cow Theatre, and Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts. Families come for attractions such as Universal Studios Florida™, SeaWorld® Orlando, and Walt Disney World®. Shopping is one of the favorite things to do, so consider an excursion to Florida Mall, Disney Springs®, and Colonial Plaza Mall.

In Orlando, there are 8989 hotels and other lodging accommodations so you'll have ample places to choose from for your holiday retreat. Here you'll find highly ranked ones based on Expedia user reviews:

• Kapp and Kappy B&B - This 3.5-star bed & breakfast in Historic Downtown Kissimmee features free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its breakfast and convenient parking.
• Marriott's Sabal Palms - Our customers love the spacious and clean rooms at this condo resort. With a stay at this 3.5-star condo resort, guests can enjoy access to an outdoor pool and free parking, along with an in-room kitchen.
• Park Place Inn and Cottages - With a stay at this 3-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to free parking and a terrace, along with an in-room kitchen.

Other favorite sights in Orlando include Universal’s Islands of Adventure™, Aquatica, and Discovery Cove. A popular place to see in the surrounding area is Blue Springs State Park, 28.5 mi/45.9 km from the city center.

Getting Around Orlando

If you want to see more of the area, hop aboard a train from Orlando Station, Winter Park Station, or Kissimmee Station. Orlando might not have very many public transit choices so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

Dressing for Orlando

• Between January and March, you can expect the daytime average to be around 80°F and the nighttime average to be 49°F
• From April to June, temperatures average about 91°F during the day and 59°F at night
• July through September averages 92°F during the day and 72°F at night
• In October-December, the average temperature is 87°F during the day and 50°F at night
• About 53.19 inches of rain falls on Orlando each year
• Hottest months are usually July and August with an average temperature of 92°F, while the coldest months are January and December with an average of 52°F