Ten Famous Orlando Landmarks

Located in the central region of Florida, Orlando is ranked as the 82^nd largest city in the U.S., with a population of over 230,000. Now, it’s hard to tell that the city was a major citrus growing center. When people think of Orlando today, they think of all the fun things they can do there. The many theme parks and other popular attractions make Orlando a year-round favorite tourist destination. In fact, Orlando was the third most visited city in the United States in 2007. Let’s take a look at the ten most famous Orlando landmarks.

Walt Disney World Resort

Occupying more than 30,000 acres, Walt Disney World Resort is the largest recreational resort in the world, drawing close to 50 million visitors in 2008 through its four theme parks, namely, Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Representing these theme parks are the famous icons like Cinderella Castle, Spaceship Earth, the Sorcerer’s Hat, and the Tree of Life. There are also two water parks called Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach which offers a lot of family fun. Other attractions include Downtown Disney, Disney’s Boardwalk, Disney’s Wedding Pavilion, and Walt Disney World Speedway, promising something for everybody.

• Walt Disney World: Its official website.
• Online Guide: The unofficial guide to Walt Disney World with information on theme parks, resorts, dining, and more.

Universal Studios

If you want to live the movies, there’s no better place to go than Universal Studios. Go to Universal Studios Florida for thrilling rides like E.T. Adventure, Jaws, Revenge of the Mummy, and more. There’s more at Universal’s Islands of Adventure and experience the Wizarding World of Harry Porter, the Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man, Caro-Seuss-el, the Incredible Hulk Coaster, and others. Also, there are many shows and play areas for the entire family.

• Universal Orlando Resort: Its official website.
• Orlando Fun Tickets: A place to find discount Universal Orlando tickets.

SeaWorld

Occupying 200 acres, SeaWorld Orlando attracts about 6 million visitors a year. Go check out the exhilarating rides like Manta, Kraken, Journey to Atlantis, Shamu Express, and Swishy Fishies. Enjoy a bird’s eye view of Orlando at the 400-foot tall rotating Sky Tower. There are also a variety of animal exhibits like Penguin Encounter, Shark Encounter, Dolphin Cove, Turtle Point, and Stingray Lagoon.

• SeaWorld: The official site.
• Orlando Coupons: Get discount coupons to SeaWorld Orlando.

The Florida Mall

With more than 250 stores, the Florida Mall is the largest enclosed shopping center in Orlando. Close to Orlando International Airport and famous attractions like Disney, SeaWorld, and Universal Studios, it’s very popular with tourists as well as locals. Some of the stores are Dillard’s, J.C. Penney, Macy’s, Saks Fifth Avenue, and Sears.

• The Florida Mall: Provides a lot of information on the mall.
• Contact Information: Directory containing contact information of all the stores in the mall.

The Orange County Convention Center

Offering 7 million sq ft in total space and more than 2 million sq ft in exhibit space, the OCCC is the second largest convention center in the U.S. Some of the facilities include 74 meeting rooms, the Chapin Theater, the Valencia Room, restaurants, food courts, business centers, and a 200-seat Lecture Hall. There are some 113,000 hotel rooms in the surrounding area. The OCCC is the leading convention center in the region, regularly holding conventions and trade shows.

• Orange County Convention Center: The official website.
• News & Information: An archive of news and information about the OCCC.

The Florida Citrus Bowl

The Citrus Bowl is an important sporting landmark in Orlando. Opened in 1936, the football stadium has the capacity to hold about 70,000 people. Some of the main events held in the Citrus Bowl are the Champs Sports Bowl, the Capital One Bowl, and Monster Jam. A number of prominent acts like Aerosmith, Pink Floyd, The Rolling Stones, Guns N’ Roses, Metallica, the Eagles, and Van Halen held concerts at the Citrus Bowl.

• Florida Citrus Sports: Provides information about events at the Citrus Bowl.
• Live Video: Shows the installation of stadium turf at Citrus Bowl.

Lake Eola Park

Located in downtown Orlando, Lake Eola Park offers a different side of the city. There are ample opportunities for hikers and joggers to experience the charms of nature. Why not paddle around the lake in quaint swan-shaped boats and get closer to the real swans? The young ones would also enjoy the playground as well as the special events at the Walt Disney Amphitheater.

• Lake Eola: Provides some information about the park.
• Lake Eola Park: Good description with calendar of events.

Big Tree Park

People come here to see the Big Tree. It’s nicknamed “The Senator” after Senator M.O. Overstreet who generously donated the landmark Bald Cypress and the surrounding land to Seminole County. Rising more than 129 feet tall, it’s one of the oldest and tallest trees in the United States. The Senator is more than 3,500 years old.

• Big Tree Park: Pays tribute to “Lady Liberty” and the “Senator”.
• The Senator: Offers interesting information about the famous cypress.

Central Florida Zoo

Located north of Orlando, the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens is a great place for the entire family. Some of the animals in the zoo are cheetahs, Asian elephants, Amur leopards, alligators, and kangaroos. There are also lots of events and educational programs for everybody. Take the wooden walkways to enjoy the botanical gardens.

• Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens: Its official website.
• Central Florida Zoological Park: Provides concise information about the zoological park.

Orange County Regional History Center

For people who warn to learn more about Orlando’s history, a visit to the Orange County Regional History Center is imperative. The permanent exhibits include Natural Environment, First People, First Contact, Destination Florida, and Cattle and Citrus. Take part in the Family Funshop and other activities for a great time with the family.

• Orange County Regional History Center: The official website.
• Tour Guide: Offers some information about the museum.

With so many famous landmarks, it’s no wonder that Orlando is one of the top tourist destinations in the world. When you go to Orlando, make sure you pay these places a visit!

    

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