If you 're thinking of taking a break as the winter cold snap settles in then you & # 39; ll be sure to want to consider a trip to Orlando, Florida. There are many reasons why Orlando is the perfect place to visit to get away from the rain, snow and the cold and here & # 39; s the top 7.
1. Weather
Orlando, Florida has a temperate climate. Sometimes it does not have a little cooler but it & # 39; s very unusual for it to be cold for too long and times are usually in the 60 & # 39 or s or 70 's during the daytime and dip to the high 40' s or low 50 's in the evening. This makes your trip all the more enjoyable as you are able to get out and explore some of the wonderful things the area has to offer.
2. Theme Parks
It is three major theme park operators are Walt Disney World, Universal Orlando and SeaWorld but there are many other smaller attractions to enjoy. You can count the manatees at Blue Spring State Park or experience Central Florida & # 39; s natural beauty on horseback. You can touch it iceberg at Titanic - The Exhibition or ride in an open - cockpit vintage bi - plane at art deco aviation museum Fantasy of Flight. You can see the weird and wild at Ripley ' s Believe It or Not! Orlando Odditorium or design and ride your own roller coaster at WonderWorks. For something completely different then zip along the treetops on an exciting zipline tour at Forever Florida.
3. Shopping
In addition you can find plenty of bargains at places like Orlando Premium Outlets, Orlando has some favorite shopping available in the United States today. The Mall of Millenia is a favorite among locals, You must also make a visit to Winter Park & # 39; s "Rodeo Drive" - the eclectic Park Avenue shopping district.
Four. Dining
"That Row" on Sand Lake Road in the Dr. Phillips area is an amazing area to visit are other american places to visit are like the winter park and the Mall of Millenia area and if you are like locally made wines at Lakeridge Winery.
Five. Sport
Orlando was recently voted the "North American Golf Destination of the Year 2010" and is home to over 176 of the finest golf courses you & # 39 ; If you want to watch some great golf then the held by everyone at the Walt Disney World resort while Arnold Palmer hosts the Bay Hill Classic. You can also catch the Atlanta Braves & # 39; spring You can also learn to water - ski at the Orlando Watersports Complex or Lake Buena Vista Water Sports
6. Culture
Marlene at Tiffany glass at the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art in Winter Park or
experience the serenity of nature as you stroll through the lush, vibrant gardens at Harry P. Leu Gardens. You can take an art class at Creald School of Art or Maitland Art Cente or enjoy a carillon concert at Bok Tower Gardens. Fancy a good read Visit the iconic Orlando Public Library, designed by John M. Johansen and Duane Stark, and inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright. Orlando is also the place where you can watch top recording artists perform at House of Blues, Hard Rock Live or Amway Center.
7. Value
It really is no other place that can offer you great weather, fabulous entertainment, super sport, and some great culinary and cultural experiences for your money. It 's great place to visit and you' ll enjoy a winter break away from the cold weather in Central Florida.
