Orlando Things to Do

The Orlando Museum of Art is more than just your ordinary creative space. Its collection features pieces from a variety of locations, periods and art forms.

While Orlando has much to offer any visitor, sometimes you just need a change of scenery for a few hours. Luckily, the city offers an array of easily accessible and worthwhile day trips. To help you plan your nearby jaunt, here are some of the best day trips from Orlando.

While many people know Orlando, Florida, for its theme parks and family attractions, the city also showcases an array of romantic attractions. With enchanting theme parks, scenic parks and ambient restaurants, Orlando is the perfect place to make lasting memories with your special someone. Here are a few suggestions on Orlando’s most romantic activities.

This year marks a special milestone for the state of Florida, as 2013 is the 500th anniversary of Juan Ponce de León’s arrival to the state. Landing near present-day St. Augustine, the Spanish explorer is credited as discovering Florida, or “La Florida” as he called it, in 1513.

For those spending their spring break at Walt Disney World, there are special events and attractions to take advantage of. Don’t miss the annual Epcot International Flower and Garden Festival, which takes place every year from around early March to mid-May. This year’s event takes place from March 6 to May 19, 2013, and will feature flowers, vibrant gardens, unique exhibits, live music and educational programming.

If you’re visiting Orlando this year and already have your park-hopper pass lined up, don’t forget that a few miles away from the theme parks, parades and martinis is an entirely different kind of park – one containing real alligators and at least 220 different species of birds. With over 20 miles (32 km) of trails winding around the lakes and marshes in Orlando Wetlands Park, you’re sure to see some local Floridian wildlife.