Wet 'n Wild. Orlando’s exciting 25-acre waterpark, Wet ‘n Wild offers the best multi-passenger tube rides and a kid’s area. Disco H2O, the park's enclosed flume ride, sends rafters flying through sights and sounds of the '70s, with mirrored lights and blasting disco. Jump on The Flyer, a six-story toboggan that runs through 450 feet of banked curves, the Surge, one of the longest (580 ft. of curves) and fastest tubes in the Southeast, and Black Hole, a spaceship raft that makes a 500-foot voyage through darkness. Ride Raging Rapids, a simulated white-water run with a waterfall plunge, Blue Niagara, a 300-foot loop-and-dipster with a plunge, Knee Ski, a half-mile knee-boarding course and many twisting, turning flumes. Visit www.wetnwild.com

SeaWorld Orlando. SeaWorld Orlando is the world’s premier marine adventure park with two theme parks, entertainment, world-class shows, thrilling rides and unforgettable animal encounters. Explore mysteries of the sea with up-close animal interactions and exhilarating experiences. Trek below the surface, above the waves and beyond your expectations at SeaWorld, where you can touch and feed dolphins, count teeth on a shark and feed seals and sea lions. While amazing encounters include killer whales, dolphins, sea lions and sharks, state-of-the-art rides give thrills and excitement. Visit www.seaworld.com

Cypress Gardens Adventure Park. One of the top parks in North America, Cypress Gardens Adventure Park features 40 thrilling rides, 5 pulse-pounding coasters, the world’s tallest spinning rapids ride, historic botanical gardens, family shows, Jubilee Junction, Splash Island water park, a quaint shopping village, and Nature’s Way, an zoo featuring 300 animals including a jaguar, Nile crocodiles and a movie-star alligator. Be dazzled by all-star concerts and exciting events, take a heart-stopping drop on Thunderbolt, or brave the wooden curves of Triple Hurricane. Garden delights include Topiary Trail, a landscape of flowers and greenery pruned into amusing shapes around a waterfall and Snively Plantation’s four traditional gardens. Visit www.cypressgardens.com

Walt Disney World. Located in Lake Buena Vista, Walt Disney World’s 47 breathtaking square miles is the magical setting of four major theme parks, two water parks - Blizzard Beach and Typhoon Lagoon - exciting attractions, themed resorts, scores of restaurants and shops, two bustling entertainment and nightclub districts, a wilderness area and two cruise ships.  [Top]

Disney’s Magic Kingdom. Follow your Disney dreams to where storybook fantasy comes to life. Seek out adventures, create magical memories with Disney characters and discover fun where imagination reigns. Journey to imaginary lands of adventure and fantasy. Sail on magic carpets, plunge down waterfalls, and travel through space as you surpass your imagination. For high-speed space adventure, Space Mountain rockets you into another galaxy aboard a rollicking high-speed roller coaster. Enjoy exciting attractions, shows, rides, dining and tours.

Downtown Disney. Indulge in excitement, unique shops, restaurants, clubs, and entertainment venues. Explore Downtown Disney Marketplace, home to the largest Disney character store in the world; Downtown Disney West Side, a shopping and dining complex with top-notch restaurants, theaters, shows and amusement; and Pleasure Island, a partier's paradise of live performances and nightclubs.

Disney’s Epcot Center. Walt Disney's dream for a planned utopia, Epcot entertains, informs, and inspires. Celebrate the cultures and wonders of the world through dazzling shows, interactive experiences and amazing attractions. Marvel at the power of the human imagination to set the spirits soaring. Epcot’s 300 vibrantly landscaped acres present two major sections: Future World and World Showcase. Must sees include: Mission: SPACE, Test Track and Soarin’ – a free-flying adventure.

Disney-MGM Studios. From Hollywood classics to popular entertainment, this 154-acre theme park and working movie and TV studio features exciting attractions, unique shows, street performers, and riveting rides. Star in your own adventure - from rock 'n' roll fantasy to Broadway spectaculars to the silver screen. Discover pulse-quickening rides such as Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, TV-themed shows such as Who Wants to Be a Millionaire -- Play It!, and a laser-light show called Fantasmic! On Hollywood and Sunset boulevards, Art Deco movie sets recall the golden age of Hollywood. The Streets of America sets include New York, San Francisco and Chinatown.

Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Disney storytelling comes to life in a kingdom brimming with fun, wonder and adventure. Savor thrilling attractions, shows, the majesty of nature and the fascinating animals - real and imagined - that enrich our planet. Ride off into the savannah in an open-air safari vehicle, face prehistoric dinosaurs, or venture into an Asian rainforest at this magical adventure park.  [Top]

Disney Fort Wilderness Resort. Have some rustic fun in the great outdoors with recreational activities for the entire family. Soak up the sun on a white-sand beach, bike and run on scenic paths, cast your fishing lines, rent a pontoon boat, hit the tennis courts, play in the arcade, splash to your heart's content in two swimming pools and explore the wilderness in an electric cart.

A World of Orchids. Lovers of horticulture should tour this conservatory and showroom filled with thousands of orchids - many rare - magnificently abloom and on display and for sale. Streams, waterfalls, koi ponds, and birds enhance the lush grounds, which feature a nature walk through a wooded area, exotic fish aquariums and a small aviary. Free. Call 407-396-1881.

Audubon of Florida. National Center for Birds of Prey - One of the largest successful bird rehabilitation centers in the Southeast, this is a beautiful setting to get to know winged wonders that roost here and entertain bird lovers. Get an up-close look at magnificent birds, such as Elvis, the blue suede shoe-wearing American kestrel, Daisy, the polka dancing barn owl and Trouble, a bald eagle born with a misaligned beak. Call 407-644-0190.

Orange County Convention Center. The "Center of Hospitality," Orange County Convention Center is the second largest convention and exhibition facility in the country, hosting more than 250 events in Central Florida. A multitude of entertainment, dining and shopping options combined with year-round sunshine and a world-class facility make the OCCC the perfect event and conference destination. Visit www.occc.net

Bok Sanctuary. Historic Bok Sanctuary offers Florida's most aesthetic, cultural and personal enrichment. The lush landscapes of Olmsted gardens, the majesty and music of the carillon tower and the splendor of Pinewood Estate create an inspiring experience. Visit www.boksanctuary.com  [Top]

Osceola Heritage Park. Osceola Heritage Park is a 120-acre multi-purpose event and sports complex situated in Kissimmee, Florida. The state-of-the-art complex features Osceola County Stadium, spring training grounds for the Houston Astros, Silver Spurs Arena, home of the Silver Spurs Rodeo, and Osceola County Fair Pavilion, home of the Osceola County Fair & Kissimmee Valley Livestock Show. Visit www.ohpark.com

TD Waterhouse Centre. One of the state-of-the-art facilities of the Orlando Centroplex, the 17,500-seat TD Waterhouse Centre - formerly Orlando Arena - is the home court of the NBA's Orlando Magic, which plays 41 of its regular-season games here, Orlando Predators, one of Arena Football’s championship teams and world class sporting and entertainment events.

Orlando Centroplex. Central Florida's home of first-class sports and entertainment, the Orlando Centroplex in Downtown Orlando features TD Waterhouse Centre, the Orlando Expo Centre, Tinker Field, a 5,000 seat baseball stadium, the Florida Citrus Bowl and Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, a 2518-seat theatre-concert hall that presents concerts, Broadway presentations and the Orlando Symphony, Ballet and Opera. Florida Citrus Bowl Stadium is home of the annual New Year's Day football classic, Capital One Bowl and University of Central Florida football teams. Visit www.orlandocentroplex.com

Sun 'n Fun Fly-In & Florida Aviation Museum. Promoting aviation safety, the Sun 'n Fun Fly-In celebrates it 30th anniversary with the annual Fly-In, April 17 – 23, 2007 in Lakeland, FL. The large annual event features 450 educational workshops and entertaining forums, daily air shows, hands-on experiences and refresher courses. Stop by the Florida Air Museum at the Sun 'n Fun, housing a collection of 35 experimental and homebuilt aircraft, memorabilia and outdoor displays. A historical research center, the library has 4,000 aviation books and magazines. Visit www.sun-n-fun.org

Lakeridge Winery. Florida's largest premium winery and viticultural site, Lakeridge Winery & Vineyards in Clermont is a pioneer in the development of table and sparkling wines from hybrid grapes. Visit the 127-acre estate winery and 77-acre vineyard in the rolling countryside of Orlando, and its extensive tasting room and gift shop. Vintage varietals from hybrids such as Stover, Suwannee and Blanc Du Bois are produced, along with blended and sparkling wines from native Muscadine grapes – sold at the winery. Lakeridge and Lakeridge Reserve labels have won over 300 awards for excellence in winemaking. Visit www.lakeridgewinery.com  [Top]

Central Florida Zoo. Born in 1923, the Central Florida Zoo features an extensive animal collection that includes beautiful clouded leopards, cheetahs, and black-footed cats, all of which are endangered. You'll meet a hippo named Geraldine, black howler monkeys, siamangs, American crocodiles, a banded Egyptian cobra, a Gila monster, hyacinth macaws, barred owls, bald eagles and dozens of species. Call 407-323-4450.

Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art. Louis Comfort Tiffany is in the spotlight at this unique museum founded in 1942 to display his art collection. The museum has 40 vibrantly colored windows and 21 paintings by the master artist. See creations from Frank Lloyd Wright to 15th-century German masters. Look for leaded lamps by Tiffany and Emile Gallè, paintings by John Singer Sargent and Maxfield Parrish, jewelry designed by Tiffany, Lalique and Fabergé, photographs by Tiffany and 19th-century artists and art nouveau furnishings.

Fantasy of Flight . Indulge your flying fantasies at this attraction, which includes flying a fighter simulator outfitted with the sights, sounds, and motions of a World War II combat plane. Immersion experiences give you the feeling of flying through stratosphere clouds. Exhibits include a P-51C Mustang, an F3F Flying Barrel, a British Spitfire MK9, a Japanese Zero, and a replica of the Spirit of St. Louis. Tour the airplane restoration shop. Visit www.fantasyofflight.com

Flying Tigers Warbird Restoration Museum. If you're a fan of vintage flying machines, this working museum displays and restores aircraft from World War II through Vietnam. Enjoy guided tours through a museum of hands-on exhibits and an outdoor showroom with changing exhibits of birds that have been or are being restored, such as a 1909 Martin M-1, a 1944 B-17 Flying Fortress, a 1944 P-38 Lightning and a 1965 MIG 21. This is a visual attraction for aviation buffs. Call 407-933-1942.

Forever Florida. The 4,700-acre Crescent J. Ranch is a nature preserve that offers a chance to see native wildlife, Florida flora, and a working cattle ranch by guided tour. Tour the grounds by horseback or by safari coach - a funky buggy that puts riders on a perch 10 feet above sea level - and enjoy a pony riding ring, hiking trails, and a petting zoo. Call 866-854-3837.  [Top]

Gatorland. Gatorland houses thousands of alligators (including a rare blue one) and crocodiles on a 70-acre spread. Breeding pens, nurseries, and rearing ponds display snakes, toads, insects, turtles, and a Galápagos tortoise. The 2,000-foot boardwalk winds through a cypress swamp and breeding marsh. See the crowd-pleasing shows - Gator Wrestlin,' Gator Jumparoo, Up Close Encounters, which features wildlife and venomous snakes, and Jungle Crocs of the World, showcasing the world's toothiest carnivores. Younger kids enjoy the train ride through the park, Lilly's Pad, a wet and dry play area and Allie's Barnyard, a petting zoo. Taste smoked gator ribs and nuggets in the open-air restaurant. Call 800-393-5297.

Harry P. Leu Gardens. This 50-acre botanical garden on Lake Rowena offers a serene respite and the world's largest collections of camellias - 50 species and 2,000 plants that bloom October through March. Paths lead through giant camphors, moss-draped oaks, palms, cicadas, and camellias. Walk the formal gardens with 75 varieties of roses, as well as orchids, azaleas, desert plants, and colorful annuals and perennials. The attraction also has palm, bamboo and butterfly gardens. Tour the Leu house, built 1888, adorned with Victorian, Chippendale and Empire furnishings and art. Call 407-246-2620.

Holy Land Experience. This 15-acre attraction is courting believers with exhibits on Jerusalem between B.C. and A.D. 66. Visitors get lessons about Noah's Ark, the limestone caves where the Dead Sea Scrolls were discovered, 1st-century Jerusalem, and Jesus' tomb. The experience includes a display of old Bibles and manuscripts, a Bedouin tent where biblical personalities tell Old and New Testament stories, and a café serving Middle Eastern food. New additions to this controversial attraction include a multimedia production of music and art giving an overview of worship through the ages, a kid’s play area and the Oasis Outpost, with a rock wall and archaeological dig and a refreshment spot. Call 866-872-4659.

Orlando Museum of Art. This heavyweight museum handles the most prestigious traveling exhibits in the nation. Founded in 1924, the Orlando Museum of Art hosts special exhibits throughout the year, as well as rotating permanent collection of 19th- and 20th-century American art, pre-Columbian art dating from 1200 B.C. to A.D. 1500 and African art. Call 407-896-4231.

Orlando Science Center. For inquiring minds,the four-story science center, the largest in the Southeast, provides 10 exhibit halls that allow you to explore everything from Florida swamps to the arid plains of Mars to the human body. Check out Dr. Phillips CineDome, a 310-seat theater that presents films, planetarium shows, and laser-light extravaganzas. In KidsTown, little folks wander in exhibits representing a miniature world that includes a construction site, a park, and wellness center. Science City includes physics lessons and a power plant and 123 Math Avenue uses puzzles to make learning math fun. Call 888-672-4386.

Peabody Ducks. One of the best shows in town Peabody Orlando's five mallards march into the lobby each morning, accompanied by John Philip Sousa's "King Cotton March" and their own red-coated duck master. They get to spend the day splashing in a marble fountain. Then, in the afternoon, they march back to the elevator and up to their 4th-floor "penthouse." Donald Duck never had it this good. Call 800-732-2639. By the way, the Quality Inn Maingate Four Corners has its own lobby ducks. See if you can spot them in the pictures on this website!  [Top]

Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium. Discover oddities and hundreds of bizarre exhibits: a two-headed kitten, a five-legged cow, a three-quarter-scale model of a 1907 Rolls-Royce made of a million matchsticks, a mosaic of the Mona Lisa created from toast, torture devices from the Spanish Inquisition, a Tibetan flute made of human bones, and Ubangi women with wooden plates in their lips. See exhibits on Houdini, films of people swallowing coat hangers and a hologram greeting from Robert Ripley. Call 407-345-0501.

Scenic Boat Tour. Board a pontoon boat for leisurely hour-long cruises on Winter Park's beautiful, natural chain of lakes. Year-round rides wind through canals and tree-shaded fern gullies lined with bamboo and lush tropical foliage. You'll see lakeside mansions, pristine beaches, cypress swamps, marsh birds, and American bald eagles. The captain entertains with stories and fables on this laid-back trip. Call 407-644-4056.

Skull Kingdom. As you wander the stone halls inside Skull Castle, you'll be taunted and terrified by ghoulish characters. The night show (after 5pm) on weekends is far more intense than the day show. The Chamber of Magic dinner show with all-you-can-eat pizza and drinks can also be combined with the haunted tour. It's not for children under 8. Call 407-354-1564.

Titanic - Ship of Dreams. Titanic fans love this unique 25,000-square-foot attraction that has 200 artifacts - a deck chair, life jacket, and stationery - movie memorabilia, actors, a replica of Titanic’s grand staircase and re-created rooms. Call 407-248-1166.

Water Mania. Enjoy fun aquatic attractions at this 36-acre water park. Boogie board or body surf in wave pools, float lazily along an 850-foot river, enjoy a white-water tube run on Riptide, and spiral down the Twin Tornadoes water slide. Dare to ride The Screamer, a 72-foot freefall speed slide, or the Abyss, an enclosed tube slide that corkscrews through 380 feet of darkness into a splash pool. Climb Rainrock Mountain, or play at the rainforest-themed water playground, a miniature golf course and a picnic area with arcade games, volleyball and a beach. Call 800-527-3092.

XS Orlando. Dine, dance, and defend the world in this fun Orlando attraction with 110 simulators featuring golf, thoroughbred racing, and NASCAR driving. You can buy game cards by time or you can get a pay-for-play card that's good for all games. There's also a DJ and restaurant serving entrees of seafood, steaks, pizzas, pastas, salads and sandwiches. Call 407-226-8922.  [Top]