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Attractions Nearby Orlando
(Orlando, Florida - FL, USA)



It is difficult to distinguish between Orlando's city attractions and its nearby attractions, since many of the key drawcards are located some way out of town. In fact the Orlando area as a whole offers a cornucopia of fun and entertainment scattered all about the city.

However, if you get bored of the spreading theme parks you can head east to the coast and visit the Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral and Merritt Island State park. Here are some of the top tourist attractions, sights and things to do nearby Orlando.




Orlando Attractions Nearby: Busch Gardens - 3605 East Bougainvillea Avenue, Tampa, (FL) 33612
Tel: +1 888 800 5447
Busch Gardens is an adventure park combining a safari theme with thrilling white-knuckle rides and other attractions. The park's safari element comprises one of the world's best zoos featuring over 2,700 animals from all over the world. There are also live shows throughout the park that repeat regularly throughout the day. With its curious blend of natural and manmade thrills, attractions at Busch Gardens offer something for everyone.
Orlando attraction open: Monday to Sunday - 09:00 to 22:00
Orlando attraction admission: charge

Orlando Attractions Nearby: Cocoa Beach - Florida (FL) 32932 0763, USA
Cocoa Beach is the title given to both the resort and its six mile stretch of scenic sandy coastline that is especially popular with holiday makers. Not so much an attraction as an entire tourist center, Cocoa Beach is aimed primarily at residents, but at only an hour's drive from Orlando it can provide a delightful alternative to the hustle and bustle of mainstream attractions. The Cocoa Beach area is famous for its surf scene as well as great dining and shopping experiences.
Orlando attraction open: Monday to Sunday, 24 hours
Orlando attraction admission: free

Orlando Attractions Nearby: Daytona Beach - Florida (FL) 32118, USA
Tel: + 1 800 854 1234
Daytona Beach is a fantastic place for Orlando holiday makers to escape the madness of the theme parks for a day and indulge in a little unadulterated relaxation. Drive 54 miles / 86 km from Orlando and arrive at 23 miles / 37 km of sandy white beaches, where the average temperature is about 26 °C / 78 °F; perfect for a spot of sunbathing. A range of water sports are available at Daytona Beach, for those wishing to be energetic including canoeing, jet skiing, parasailing, scuba diving and surfing.
Orlando attraction open: Monday to Sunday, 24 hours
Orlando attraction admission: free

Orlando Attractions Nearby: Kennedy Space Center - west on 405, between Range Roadand E Avenue SW Orsino, Florida (FL), USA
Tel: +1 863 324 2111
Known the world over as the launch station for NASA spacecraft, the Kennedy Space Center is one of Florida's most popular attractions and offers much more than the lucky chance to witness a shuttle launch. The Visitors' Complex at the Kennedy Space Center offers interactive exhibits, virtually real films on the various programs, a viewing platform which is usually open to the public and a range of amenities including an IMAX theater and restaurants - making it a fun day out for the whole family.
Orlando attraction open: daily except the two days prior to shuttle launches.
Orlando attraction charge: admission charge for all, special tickets required on launch days.

Orlando Attractions Nearby: Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge - Highway 402, Titusville, Florida FL, US
Containing more endangered species than anywhere else in on the US continent, this refuge features unique environments of hammocks among the swamp and marsh. Merritt Island Wildlife Refuge is great for birding or kayaking.
Orlando attraction open: daily except the two days prior to shuttle launches.
Orlando attraction admission: charge

Orlando Attractions Nearby: SeaWorld - 7007 SeaWorld Drive, Orlando, (FL) 32821
Tel: + 1 800 327 2424
SeaWorld is the sister park of Busch Gardens and presents visitors with a vaguely similar formula of rides and nature-based attractions. Shows featuring sea mammals run in various parts of the park and regularly throughout the day, with the Shamu Killer Whale show perhaps considered SeaWorld's greatest and most famous attraction. Children can also enjoy feeding seals and petting dolphins, while braver visitors to SeaWorld can get close to the sharks via a sturdy cage that's lowered into their tank.
Orlando attraction open: Monday to Sunday - 09:00 to 22:00, seasonal variations may apply
Orlando attraction admission: charge

 
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