What to do in Southeastern United States

Activities, attractions and tours

Southeastern United States
Universal Studios Florida® featuring château or palace
Orlando which includes boating, a sunset and a bay or harbour
Miami featuring street scenes, outdoor eating and a hotel
Fort Lauderdale which includes interior views

Places to Visit in Southeastern United States

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Our thorough travel guides offer you an insider’s perspective on all of the best Southeastern United States attractions from NZ$22, making it easy for you to decide which places to visit and when. And by using Expedia.co.nz to set your sightseeing schedule, you can take in more of the enchanting attractions this area is famous for.

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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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Walt Disney World® Resort is part of Orlando. It makes up part of bustling metropolis that is home to 240,000 inhabitants. Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando’s city center. If you are flying in, Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando International Airport.

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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An attraction popular with visitors from around the world, where you can wander through film sets and enjoy the thrills and spills of the rides.

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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Universal Studios Florida® which includes a city, street scenes and rides

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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Magic Kingdom® Theme Park featuring rides

5. SeaWorld® Orlando

With its rides and exhibits that offer something for the whole family, SeaWorld® Orlando is always a popular destination. Opened in 1973, it is ideally located close to Discovery Cove® and Aquatica® water park.
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An aquatic theme park where you can get to know dolphins, walruses and stingrays, board the family friendly rides, and learn about life in the deep.

6. Dollywood

From adrenalin-pumping roller coasters to kiddie rides, seasonal festivals to live music , museums and historic buildings, find boundless fun for the entire family at the Dollywood theme park. Opened in 1986 by legendary country singer Dolly Parton, Dollywood is the highlight of the trip to Pigeon Forge for many people. It attracts over 2 million visitors per year.
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Dollywood showing rides and signage

7. Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The beauty and diversity of Great Smoky Mountains National Park explain why it is the most visited of the U.S. national parks. Enjoy nature, wildlife and the quiet peace of endless forests.
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Great Smoky Mountains National Park featuring forest scenes, a house and tranquil scenes

Recommended things to do in Southeastern United States

Number of things to do
125
Cheapest thing to do on Expedia
Self-Guided Fort Lauderdale Scavenger Hunt: By The New River: NZ$22
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Half-day tours
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What to do in Southeastern United States

Discover the most popular places to visit in Southeastern United States

Walt Disney World® Resort

Walt Disney World® Resort

Walt Disney World® Resort is part of Orlando. It makes up part of bustling metropolis that is home to 240,000 inhabitants. Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando’s city center. If you are flying in, Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando International Airport.

Walt Disney World® Resort
Universal Studios Florida

Universal Studios Florida

An attraction popular with visitors from around the world, where you can wander through film sets and enjoy the thrills and spills of the rides.

Universal Studios Florida
Universal Studios Florida® which includes a city, street scenes and rides

Universal Orlando Resort

Make your Florida vacation one to remember with a stay at this hotel and theme park complex.

Universal Orlando Resort
Disney Springs™

Disney Springs™

You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Disney Springs™, a favourite shopping spot in Lake Buena Vista. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.

Disney Springs™
Port of Miami

Port of Miami

Explore the waterfront in Miami Beach with a trip to Port of Miami. Amble around this vibrant area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

Port of Miami
Magic Kingdom® Theme Park featuring rides

Magic Kingdom® Park

A fairy-tale theme park where all your childhood fantasies come true, whether you’re young or simply young at heart.

Magic Kingdom® Park
Port Everglades

Port Everglades

Explore the waterfront of Port Everglades in Dania Beach, and enjoy activities such as boating. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.

Port Everglades
SeaWorld® Orlando

SeaWorld® Orlando

An aquatic theme park where you can get to know dolphins, walruses and stingrays, board the family friendly rides, and learn about life in the deep.

SeaWorld® Orlando
Dollywood showing rides and signage

Dollywood

This amusement park owned by country singer Dolly Parton lures fans with its roller coasters and children’s rides, museums and live music and theater shows.

Dollywood

Explore areas of Southeastern United States

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Downtown Nashville

4/5(43 area reviews)

Sounds of country and honky-tonk resonate around the streets of Music City. Watch a show, attend a hockey match and walk in the footsteps of U.S. presidents.

Downtown Nashville
South Beach showing swimming, skyline and a sandy beach

South Beach

4.5/5(90 area reviews)

Party with the rich and famous in possibly the most glamorous ocean-front setting.

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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 Rosemary Beach or Alys Beach.

Rosemary Beach
World of Coca Cola featuring skyline, autumn colours and a high-rise building

Downtown Atlanta

3.5/5(11 area reviews)

Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena are a few top attractions in Downtown Atlanta. Hop around the city on the metro at Five Points Station or Dome-GWCC-Philips Arena-CNN Center Station and check out the area's must-see aquarium, great live music and popular shops.

Downtown Atlanta
Seaside showing a coastal town and general coastal views

Seaside

Sit at a seafood restaurant overlooking the white-sand beaches and speak with friendly locals in the lively farmers market.

Seaside
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Historic Downtown Savannah

4.5/5(23 area reviews)

Travellers to Historic Downtown Savannah praise its stunning river views. If you've got some more time to explore, be sure to stop by River Street and Savannah Theatre.

Historic Downtown Savannah

 

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