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Things to Do: History and culture

TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #5 of 165 attractions in Orlando

The Rain-forest Cafe. seems to be the centre of the  Downtown Disney Marketplace, with it's volcano spewing out smoke, chomping crocodile and live bird show outside the building.  When inside the...

Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza; Specialty shop; Disney; Amusement/theme park; Shop
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #6 of 165 attractions in Orlando

Walt Disney World is both the largest vacation resort in the world and most visited theme park resort in the world. At over 25,000 acres, the massive property features four world-renowned theme parks,

Attraction type: Disney; Amusement/theme park; Ancient ruins
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #19 of 165 attractions in Orlando

A Catholic church built in the 1980s so that the large number of visitors to the Orlando region would have a place to attend church.

Attraction type: Religious site
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #20 of 165 attractions in Orlando

This recently renovated museum displays a fine rotating collection of American, pre-Colombian and African art.

Attraction type: Art museum; Museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #22 of 165 attractions in Orlando

Orlando's 14.5 mile long International Drive welcomes travelers from all over the world to stay in one of the more than 100 hotels, to shop in nearly 500 stores and visit Orlando's theme parks: like...

Attraction type: Street
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #35 of 165 attractions in Orlando

Ripley's collection of stories and artifacts that 'document' the bizarre and incredible.

Attraction type: Specialty museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 4 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #39 of 165 attractions in Orlando

This museum covers the history of Central Florida and includes artifacts that date back to prehistory, like prehistoric projectile points, and extend into recent recorded time, like Seminole pottery and a Victorian parlor.

Attraction type: History museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #43 of 165 attractions in Orlando

The Holy Land Experience is designed to show visitors what it was like to live in the time of Jesus Christ.

Attraction type: Amusement/theme park; Specialty museum; Other; Specialty shop
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3.5 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #47 of 165 attractions in Orlando

A laid-back amusement area outside the traditional Disney Parks.

Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza; Disney; Game/entertainment center; Amusement/theme park
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #50 of 165 attractions in Orlando
Attraction type: Art museum
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #56 of 165 attractions in Orlando
Attraction type: Museum complex
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #57 of 165 attractions in Orlando

Thornton Park is a trendy neighborhood in the heart of downtown Orlando. Catering to a diverse and hip crowd, this area is busy every night with activity. Don' t miss restaurants in the area include: 

Attraction type: Mall; Neighborhood
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #62 of 165 attractions in Orlando
Attraction type: Art gallery
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TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #84 of 165 attractions in Orlando
Attraction type: Lake; Neighborhood
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #95 of 165 attractions in Orlando

From the time you arrive at the Orlando Science Center, you are immersed in cool science, like walking across the glass bridge into the 3-story open lobby. You can start on the first floor by visiting

Attraction type: Science museum; Observatory/planetarium; Other
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #135 of 165 attractions in Orlando

Train and trolley enthusiasts will enjoy this unique model train museum and store.

Attraction type: Transportation museum
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #137 of 165 attractions in Orlando

Popular shopping, dining and entertainment complex designed to appeal to every member of the family.

Attraction type: Town center/square/plaza; Mall; Game/entertainment center; Movie theater; Specialty shop
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TripAdvisor Traveler Rating: 3 of 5 stars
TripAdvisor Popularity Index: #144 of 165 attractions in Orlando
Attraction type: Specialty museum
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