Best of Orlando

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Best Hotels: Homestead Studio Suites Orlando/John Young Parkway - Orlando

Located about 10 miles from Walt Disney World and less than 5 miles from Sea World and International Drive, this... See More

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Best Restaurants: The Ravenous Pig

Greg JohnstonLocal, independent and wonderful, The Ravenous Pig is owned and operated by chefs James...See More

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Best Things to Do: Playa Linda

NPS.govThe 24 miles of shoreline in the Canaveral National Seashore is the longest undeveloped...See More

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Best Shopping: Renninger’s Antique, Farmers & Flea Markets

Greg JohnstonAlthough it’s a bit of a drive from the attractions, about 45 minutes, Renningers is real...See More

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Best Nightlife: Wall Street Plaza

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Orlando Itineraries

Don't know where to go? Check out our 2 and 7 Day Itineraries to get an idea of what you could do in this great city!

2 DAY ITINERARY

1 Start your day at Universal Studios to check out the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter attraction and the roller coasters.
2 Eat lunch at Hard Rock Cafe and ask for a tour of the memorabilia.
3 In the afternoon, head north to Winter Park to tour the Morse Museum’s world-class collection of Tiffany art. Follow that with a boat tour of the chain of lakes.

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7 DAY ITINERARY

1 Rent a car and drive to St. Augustine. It’s two hours north and 500 years back in time.
2 Tour the Castillo de San Marcos and have lunch at Le Bistro de Leon, a Basque restaurant near the Cathedral.
3 After lunch, walk St. George Street and browse the shops, or break out the bathing suits and head for Anastasia Island State Park.