• Area attractions in Orlando include more than just popular theme parks.Seagull image by Michael Wuelfrath from Fotolia.com
  
  Orlando, Florida vacations offer something for everyone, from families to couples, from animal lovers to shopaholics. The most popular area attractions in Orlando are Walt Disney World, Universal Studios, and SeaWorld, but there are other things to do and see in Orlando. This famous vacation destination boasts championship golf, sprawling shopping attractions, and water parks that cool down even the hottest Florida day.
  
  

Orlando Dinner Attractions

• One Orlando dinner attraction has an authentic pirate ship.pirate image by astoria from Fotolia.com
  
  On vacation, dinner should be more than just a bite to eat. Orlando dinner attractions like Medieval Times or Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show offer delicious dining plus the added fun of a live show. One show features knights on horseback, and another asks the audience to solve a crime.
  
  Medieval Times
  4510 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway
  Kissimmee, FL 34746
  866-731-9313
  medievaltimes.com
  
  Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows
  8267 International Drive
  Orlando, FL 32819-9326
  407-363-1985
  800-393-1985
  sleuths.com
  
  

Orlando Golf Attractions

• The Orlando area has more than 100 golf courses.Golf cart on golf course image by Jim Mills from Fotolia.com
  
  Orlando has agreeable weather nearly all year, so it's no surprise that many visitors come to the area for golf. The Orlando Visitor's Bureau says there are over 100 golf courses in the area, and the International Association of Golf Tour Operators named Orlando the "North American Golf Destination of the Year 2010."
  
  Not to be outdone by its more sophisticated older cousin, miniature golf also has a large presence in the Orlando area. International Drive and U.S. Highway 192 both feature several mini golf attractions.
  
  GolfOrlando
  483 Montgomery Place
  Altamonte Springs, FL 32714
  866-342-4782
  golforlando.com
  
  

Orlando Shopping Attractions

• Orlando offers a wealth of shopping attractions.shopping image by hannahfelicity from Fotolia.com
  
  Into every vacation some shopping must fall, and Orlando offers a wealth of options. Downtown Disney and Universal CityWalk cater to the tourist set, while Premium Outlets and Prime Outlets offer discounts and deals, and top designers appear at the Mall at Millenia.
  
  Orlando Premium Outlets
  8200 Vineland Ave.
  Orlando, FL 32821
  407-238-7787
  premiumoutlets.com
  
  Prime Outlets Orlando
  4951 International Drive
  Orlando, FL 32819
  407-352-9600
  primeoutlets.com/locations/orlando.aspx
  
  Mall at Millenia
  4200 Conroy Road
  Orlando, FL 32839
  407-363-3555
  mallatmillenia.com
  
  

Orlando Theme Parks and Animal Attractions

• Gatorland is one of the oldest Orlando attractions.gator image by Earl Robbins from Fotolia.com
  
  Theme parks gave Orlando its prominent place on the world tourism map, and most Orlando vacations include a visit to at least one of the parks. As the largest and most visited Orlando attraction, the Walt Disney World resort features four parks, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Hollywood Studios and Animal Kingdom.
  
  The Universal Orlando Resort includes Universal Studios Florida and Islands of Adventure, where "The Wizarding World of Harry Potter" is scheduled to open in June 2010. SeaWorld has thrill rides and thrilling animal interactions, plus a sister park, Discovery Cove, where guests mingle with tropical fish and swim with dolphins.
  
  One of the area's oldest attractions, Gatorland provides a close up look at alligators, crocodiles, native birds and other wildlife. As a smaller animal park, Gatorland tends to be more intimate than the bigger attractions.
  
  Gatorland
  14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail
  Orlando, FL 32837
  407-855-5496
  800-393-5297
  gatorland.com
  
  SeaWorld Orlando
  7007 SeaWorld Drive
  Orlando, FL 32821
  407-351-3600
  800-557-4268
  seaworld.com/Orlando
  
  Universal Orlando Resort
  6000 Universal Blvd.
  Orlando, FL 32819
  407-363-8000
  877-801-9720
  universalorlando.com
  
  Walt Disney World Resort
  Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
  407-939-7675
  disneyworld.disney.go.com
  
  

Orlando Water Parks and Attractions

• The Atlantic Ocean and Gulf of Mexico are an hour from Orlando.florida sky image by jimcox40 from Fotolia.com
  
  Summer temperatures in Orlando can reach over 100 degrees Fahrenheit, so area water parks offer a cool alternative to melting in the heat. Disney has two water parks, Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon, and Aquatica by SeaWorld sits across the street from the marine mammal park. Universal's Wet 'n Wild features wild slides and refreshing wave pools.
  
  For something more natural, Orlando is about an hour from either coast. Cocoa, Daytona, and New Smyrna Beach lie to the east, while Clearwater and St. Petersburg are to the west.
  
  Disney's Typhoon Lagoon
  1195 E. Buena Vista Drive
  Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
  407-560-4141
  disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/typhoon-lagoon
  
  Disney's Blizzard Beach
  1534 W. Buena Vista Drive
  Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
  407-939-6244
  disneyworld.disney.go.com/parks/blizzard-beach
  
  Aquatica by SeaWorld
  5800 Water Play Way
  Orlando, FL 32821
  888-800-5447
  aquaticabyseaworld.com
  
  Wet 'n Wild
  6200 International Drive
  Orlando, FL 32819
  407-351-1800
  wetnwild.com