The thrills available at the numerous theme parks attract the majority of visitors to Orlando but the city and its surrounding region have much more to offer its visitors. Orlando offers a wealth of golf and outdoor sports, bargain and upscale shopping, arts and culture, serene lakes, fine dining and fantastic nightlife to round out your Orlando vacation. With more than 113,000 hotel rooms, 5,100 restaurants, 95 attractions, and 168 golf courses, there is always something to see and do. Areas of Orlando
Downtown Orlando
Orlando's downtown is a thriving residential and business center that is constantly growing. With Lake Eola as its centerpiece, downtown Orlando offers a variety of dining, shopping and nightlife options for visitors. There are a number of historic neighborhoods to explore including Thornton Park, Orlando's center of new urbanism; College Park, a mix of bungalows and turn-of-the-20th century manses; and Winter Park, full of tree-shaded avenues and unique shops and restaurants
International Drive
International Drive, generally known as "I-Drive" is Orlando's destination for attractions, shopping, dining, entertainment, lodging and more. New and enhanced attractions, mega resorts, upscale dining and shopping, all continue to bring an exciting new look and energy to the International Drive Area as it continues a new phase of development.
Lake Buena Vista
Lake Buena Vista is fast becoming a popular location in Orlando. Located on the edge of Disney property, you're just minutes away from the magic of Walt Disney World. There are numerous shops, restaurants and dinner shows and Universal Orlando, SeaWorld, and Wet 'n' Wild are all just 10 minutes away.
Celebration
Celebration is an innovative, real town that successfully combines architecture, education, health, and technology in ways that promote a strong sense of community. Celebration's Town Center, Market Street, is a traditional retail and business district modeled after those found in traditional American towns. Retail shops, restaurants, offices, a town hall, post office, hotel, banks, grocery store, and cinema are among Celebration's shops.
Kissimmee
The City of Kissimmee is 18 miles due south of Orlando. Kissimmee's Old Town is a re-created pedestrian street of early 20th century buildings with some unusual and eccentric shops. Some visitors headed to Walt Disney World often stay in Kissimmee, drawn by the many inexpensive hotels strung along the busy US 192.
Winter Park
Greater Orlando's most refined neighborhood, Winter Park offers excellent stores and classy cafes, ample opportunities for strolling and window-shopping and several intriguing museums.
Orlando Hotels
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Orlando Family Specials
Orlando World Center Marriott Resort offers the Escape! Family Time package which allows children 12 and under to dine for free and includes one night's accommodations from only $209 per room, per night. This offer is valid now through Sept. 30, 2008.
