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#1
Kennedy Space Center

More interactive than a museum, more inspirational than a science center, and more authentic and educational than a theme park, NASA's Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex offers a full-day experience of thrilling simulators, breathtaking attractions, behind-the-scenes tours, interactive exhibits, larger-than-life 3D space films, rocket launch viewing opportunities, and more. Located on Merritt Island, Florida, it offers an immersive journey into the technological marvels of space exploration that aspiring astronauts and space enthusiasts of all ages can enjoy.

4.7 (361 reviews)
#2
SeaWorld Orlando

Meet the marine life at one of America's most popular aquatic theme parks

4.4 (310 reviews)
#3
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens

The Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens offers the chance to come face-to-face with the wildest animals from around the world in just a few hours! Journey through the zoo and observe cats on the prowl, watch playful monkeys, hear beautiful birds, and see many endangered species. Make sure you check out everything the zoo has to offer, including the Wharton-Smith Tropical Splash Ground, Barnyard Buddies Children’s Zoo, an Insect Zoo, a Herpetarium, and much more. It's fun for the entire family! If you're driving, there's even free parking.

4.6 (278 reviews)
#4
Disney Magic Kingdom

Enjoy beloved characters and dazzling nighttime shows

4.7 (15 reviews)
#5
Universal Studios Orlando

Experience a theme park built around some of your favorite films in Orlando

4.7 (71 reviews)
#6
Epcot

Visit the World Showcase and ride Spaceship Earth

4.3 (9 reviews)
#7
Gatorland Orlando

Gatorland is a wildlife park and animal-rescue center in Florida, US. Dubbed the Alligator Capital of the World, Gatorland is home to thousands of alligators and crocodiles. Featuring various animal encounter experiences, live shows, zip lines over alligator swamps, and more, Gatorland allows visitors to come face to face with some of the most fearsome reptiles on the planet, in a safe, educational environment.

4.8 (313 reviews)
#8
SEA LIFE Orlando

SEA LIFE Orlando is an aquarium located in Orlando, Florida. A family-friendly attraction, it houses a large number of fish and other ocean creatures. Visitors can experience Florida's only 360° tunnel, as well as unique dive and feeding shows. Aquarium talks and feeding times: Stingray Cove: Feeding daily at 11:00 and 14:00, talk daily at 16:00 Indian Ocean Show: Meet the divers and watch a feeding at 14:30 and 17:30 (no 17:30 dive on Mondays and Fridays) Shark Ship Wreck Show: Meet the divers daily at 11:30 and 15:30, educational talk daily at 17:00 and 18:00, Octopus enrichment daily at 13:45 Pacific Ocean Show: Meet the divers and see a feeding daily at 12:30 and 16:30 Indian Ocean: Educational talk daily at 12:00 and 13:00, seahorse feeding daily at 15:00 Atlantic Ocean Dive Show: Meet the divers daily at 11:30 and 15:30

4.6 (138 reviews)
#9
Aquatica Orlando

Enjoy a day up close with dolphins, penguins, and more!

4.4 (310 reviews)
#10
Museum of Illusions Orlando

Your brain gets stuck in its ways, which is why the Museum of Illusions Orlando is such a rewarding experience. With over 50 mind-bending, sense-challenging exhibits of optical, photographic, and interactive illusion, Orlando's illusion museum is the perfect way to spend a few hours at ICON park. Nothing is quite as it seems at the Museum of Illusions Orlando!

4.7 (49 reviews)

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The Best Things to Do in Orlando Besides Theme Parks

Taking a holiday to the Sunshine State and wondering what to do in Orlando besides theme parks? Whether you've had your fill of theme parks, or you've got a delicate stomach and a fear of heights – this fabulous city is chock full of other attractions besides theme parks that will make your trip unforgettable!

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