10 TOP Things to Do in Central Florida (2025 Activity Guide)

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Wildlife & nature

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Icon Park: SEA LIFE Aquarium, Madame Tussauds or The Orlando Eye Options

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Food, drink & nightlife

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Go City: Orlando Explorer Pass - Choose 2 to 5 Attractions

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Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney

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What to do in Central Florida

Popular places to visit

Walt Disney World® Resort

Walt Disney World® Resort is part of Orlando. It makes up part of bustling metropolis that is home to 240,000 inhabitants. Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando’s city center. If you are flying in, Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando International Airport.

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Universal Orlando Resort

Make your Florida vacation one to remember with a stay at this hotel and theme park complex.

Universal Studios Florida

Exhilarating rides and world class film sets are brought together to create this outstanding world-renowned theme park.

Disney Springs™

You can search for that perfect souvenir when you visit Disney Springs™, a favorite shopping spot in Lake Buena Vista. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theater scene in this family-friendly area.

SeaWorld® Orlando

This beautifully Marine Park and zoo is a fantastic way to spend the day. An educating and entertaining experience not to be missed.

Magic Kingdom® Theme Park featuring rides

Magic Kingdom® Park

Situated in the shady limelight of a magical fairy-tale castle, this world class attraction is most famous for its breath-taking theme parks, offering visitors hours of entertainment.

Orange County Convention Center

Florida's principal convention center is a large and stunning glass and metal building that hosts national and international trade shows and public events.

LEGOLAND® Florida

Take the kids to this dynamic theme park for a day full of exciting rides, LEGO® brick creations and the chance to build your own LEGO®robots.

Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

Anchored by the iconic Tree of Life® Attraction, Walt Disney World® Resort’s animal-themed park transports you from lush jungles to soaring mountains.

Areas of Central Florida

Universal Studios Orlando featuring signage, a city and night scenes

Florida Center

While visiting Florida Center, you might make a stop by sights like Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Florida.

Downtown Orlando

Ample dining options, great live music, and fantastic lake views are just a few top things to explore in Downtown Orlando. A visit to The Social or Church Street Station might round out your trip, and you can jump aboard the metro at Church Street Station or Lynx Central Station to get around town.

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Bay Lake

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A noteworthy feature of Bay Lake is its exciting theme parks. While you're in town, be sure to stop and check out Walt Disney World® Resort and Magic Kingdom® Park.

Reunion

The waterparks and pristine golf courses are top of the list for many visitors to Reunion. A stop by Reunion Resort Golf Course or Jack Nicklaus Course might round out your trip.