What to do in Florida

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

LEGOLAND® Florida Tickets

LEGOLAND® Florida Tickets

NZ$61
per traveller
86% of travellers recommend
LEGOLAND® Florida Tickets
Icon Park: SEA LIFE Aquarium, Madame Tussauds or The Orlando Eye Options

Icon Park: SEA LIFE Aquarium, Madame Tussauds or The Orlando Eye Options

NZ$47
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Icon Park: SEA LIFE Aquarium, Madame Tussauds or The Orlando Eye Options
Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time

NZ$90
per adult
96% of travellers recommend
Shell Island Snorkel and Dolphin Catamaran Cruise with Island Time
Aquatica Orlando

Aquatica Orlando

NZ$100
per traveller
84% of travellers recommend
Aquatica Orlando
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Key West Morning Snorkel Adventure with Bottomless Mimosas & Breakfast

NZ$78
per adult
94% of travellers recommend
Key West Morning Snorkel Adventure with Bottomless Mimosas & Breakfast
See Crystal River - Mantee & Wildlife Viewing Cruise

See Crystal River - Mantee & Wildlife Viewing Cruise

NZ$74
per adult
See Crystal River - Mantee & Wildlife Viewing Cruise
Starlite Infinity Evening Yacht Cruise Clearwater

Starlite Infinity Evening Yacht Cruise Clearwater

NZ$63
per adult
90% of travellers recommend
Starlite Infinity Evening Yacht Cruise Clearwater
Miami Millionaires Sightseeing Cruise

Miami Millionaires Sightseeing Cruise

NZ$31
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Miami Millionaires Sightseeing Cruise
Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour

Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour

NZ$48
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Orange Beach: Dolphin-Watching Eco-Boat Tour
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Top places to visit

1. Walt Disney World® Resort

Walt Disney World® Resort is the perfect place to stay in Orlando as a large number of the area’s star attractions are within easy driving distance. Two sights that should be at the top of every visitor’s itinerary is the wonderful Disney's Boardwalk and the ever-popular Disney's Osprey Ridge Golf Course. Two other great attractions you’ll find within a short distance of Walt Disney World® Resort are the Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and the Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course.
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2. Universal Studios Florida

A great theme park as well as home to genuine and working film sets, Universal Studios Florida will take you on an adventure through the movies with its fun rides, its interactive adventures and its great shows.
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3. Universal Orlando Resort

A visit to Universal Orlando Resort offers a memorable vacation for all the family, with accommodation, entertainment and theme park thrills all in one place. You can choose a hotel from eight options that include standard rooms and a multitude of suites to accommodate every style, size and budget.
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4. Magic Kingdom® Park

One of the world-famous attractions that visitors from all over the world come to see and explore, Magic Kingdom is made up of six fantasy lands set across a large plot of land, and is home to all your favourite Disney characters. The attraction was the brainchild of Walt Disney himself and was opened in 1971. Since then it has become an iconic fixture of any family holiday to Florida, with visitors guaranteed an unforgettable time.
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5. Fort Lauderdale Beach

Having shed its reputation as merely a spring break destination for college students, this stretch of coast is enjoying a renaissance and a very different audience. Fort Lauderdale Beach has transformed itself over the past two decades, through efforts of the local town council, and is today one of Florida’s most stylish stretches of coast. Visit and experience today’s Fort Lauderdale.
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6. Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park

Visit Disney’s Animal Kingdom® Theme Park, where Disney magic meets Mother Nature. While watching elephants meandering across the Sahara and tigers stalking through the jungle, you will feel miles away from Orlando. This popular park in the Walt Disney World® Resort family delights visitors young and old.
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What to do in Florida

Stay near popular Florida attractions

Big Talbot Island State Park

8.8/10 (112 reviews)
Go wildlife spotting and admire great views across marshes and the Atlantic Ocean in this nature reserve on the east coast of Florida.
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Rosemary Beach

Rosemary Beach is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Alys Beach or Rosemary Beach.

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South Beach

Are you interested in stunning beaches, fantastic nightlife and great live music? A visit to South Beach might be the perfect thing. You can also explore top sights like Collins Avenue Shopping Area and Lincoln Road Mall.

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Bay Lake

Exciting theme parks plentiful wildlife and top sights from Epcot® to Walt Disney World® Resort – discover Bay Lake, a destination also famous for its entertainment.

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Seacrest

Seacrest is noteworthy for its beaches, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Alys Beach and Seacrest Beach.

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Seagrove Beach

Seagrove Beach is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Seaside Beach or Seagrove Beach West.

 

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Day trip destinations from Florida

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Key West

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Fort Lauderdale

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Jacksonville

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Miami

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Marathon

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Orlando

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West Palm Beach

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St. Petersburg

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