The ‘City of Theme Parks’ as Orlando is famously known was once a small fishing village before ‘Walt Disney’ made its entry by setting up the Magic Kingdom in 1976. Disney World, Universal, Wet ‘n’ Wild, Sea World, and Gator Land happened next and the city gradually evolved into the entertainment capital of the world. For over three decades, Orlando has remained the hot favorite amongst America-bound tourists who book their flights to Orlando to experience some exciting, action-packed adventure.
Another interesting theme park in Orlando is the ‘Sea World’ which attracts nearly fifty million tourists each year and offers some exciting rides, shows, and ocean themed attractions like the ‘Terrors of the Deep’, Cirque de la Mer, and the mythical underwater city named ‘Journey to Atlantis.’ The adrenalin rush which kicks in while exploring its adventure rides is simply incredible.
Tourists who search for cheap flights to Orlando often include the ‘Silver Springs’ in their itinerary. To discover the abundant marine life that abounds in this place one can hop onto a glass bottomed boat and explore this 350 acre nature park. The next stop in your itinerary should be the ‘Fun Spot Action Park’ that offers a go-karting track that is just great for those who love speed. The Central Florida Zoo is another attraction in Orlando that would prove to be an informative experience for the entire family. If you want to indulge in some exciting water sports then Cocoa Beach in Orlando would be the best. For more fun & adventure, visit the Daytona Beach which is undoubtedly one of the most popular beachfront in Florida and is home to the ‘Daytona International Speedway’ which hosts numerous car races in Florida each year.
Do visit the ‘Kennedy Space Centre’ on your tour of Orlando which offers interesting insights into America’s space exploration program. It is one place where one can tour launch areas, meet experienced astronauts, view gigantic rockets, train in spaceflight simulators and even witness the launch of a space exploration vehicle first-hand. Another place that you should visit in Orlando is ‘Wonder Works’ – an upside down house that is filled with numerous interesting exhibits that are well worth a visit. Head to the ‘Orlando Science Centre’ where you get an opportunity to view various celestial bodies from the largest refractor telescope in Florida.
If you want to end your sightseeing tour of Orlando with some shopping then the city will not disappoint you as it is replete with swanky malls and shopping arcades that offer some exciting deals to shoppers. Add to this the countless restaurants, night clubs, and discotheques and you are in for an experience of a lifetime.