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  • enjoy the beaches, head to the shops or just eat with Sponge Bob & Dora
  • no shortage of fun things to do in Orlando visit one of many area theme parks
  • colorful lego display where kids can interact with building

Orlando Attractions

There is no shortage of fun things to do in Orlando! Visit one of the many area theme parks with the family, enjoy the beaches or head to the shops to create your perfect Orlando itinerary. You can check out VisitOrlando.com for some ideas, and we just happen to have a few suggestions for you ourselves!

Port Canaveral

Port Canaveral isn’t just one of the world’s most popular cruise ports: This public space features three expansive parks, beaches, more than a mile of bike paths and free boat-launch ramps for your enjoyment. No trip to Port Canaveral would be complete without a visit to the Exploration Tower featuring indoor and outdoor observation decks, a leisure and recreational theater, cafe, gift shop and seven floors of education and fun for the whole family. You might even get to watch a rocket launch from the Air and Space Port!

Port Canaveral cruisers: Don’t forget to book your Hotel/Transportation Package with the Wingate by Wyndham Orlando Airport Hotel.

International Drive

Dubbed “I-Drive,” Orlando’s International Drive is the city’s entertainment hub! Hop on the convenient I-Ride Trolley along I-Drive and you will find:

  • Sea World, Discovery Cove, Aquatica, Wet ‘n’ Wild, Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure theme parks.
  • Nearly 500 designer, brand-name and outlet shops.
  • More than 150 top-notch restaurants.
  • The Orange County Convention Center.
  • Three entertainment complexes and three Stadium-style movie cinemas.

Orlando Theme Parks

Orlando is the Theme Park Capital of The World and most of the city’s top attractions are located along International Drive,   just 10 to 15 minutes driving distance from the Wingate by Wyndham Orlando Airport Hotel.

Orlando Eye

Get a bird’s eye view of Orlando inside an enclosed capsule 400 feet above the ground at the Orlando Eye on I-Drive. Inside the Orlando Eye, you will see amazing views of Central Florida, including the downtown Orlando skyline, theme parks, gorgeous lakes and lush landscape, and even views of Cape Canaveral to the east. Tickets ($25 for adults and $20 for children aged 4 – 12) include a pre-flight 4-D cinema experience.

SeaWorld Orlando

With free admission for kids aged five and under, live entertainment, rides and animal exhibits including Dolphin Cove®, Shark Encounter® and the Shamu's Happy Harbor®, SeaWorld Orlando is a family favorite.

Walt Disney World

Take your little Prince and/or Princess on a trip they will never forget ... to Disney World! This classic one-stop Disney wonder is less than half an hour from our hotel and offers everything your little ones can dream of inside the Magic Kingdom, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Epcot.

Universal Studios Orlando

Visit a working studio and check out Universal’s Islands of Adventure: with rides, shows and exhibits including the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.

Local Shopping

Get your shop on at these fantastic shops and outlets - we hope you have room in that suitcase! Our Guest Services Desk can help you with directions from the hotel.

Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets

Find impressive savings 160 outlet stores, such as Armani, Barney’s New York, Burberry, Coach, Diesel and more at Orlando Vineland Premium Outlet, open Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. You should also check out Orlando International Premium Outlets on International Drive for more serious savings at stores like BCBG, Max Azaria, J.Crew, Lacoste and Neiman Marcus Last Call, to name a few.

Florida Mall

With 250 stores and restaurants and a new Dining Pavilion, the Florida Mall is close to the Wingate by Wyndham Orlando Airport Hotel and is open Monday to Friday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Sundays from noon to 8 p.m.

Outdoor Activities

Close to the Wingate by Wyndham Airport Hotel, Lake Nona Medical City is a 650-acre health and life sciences center with 44 miles of planned trails and several parks to explore.

Orange County Convention Center

Located in the heart of Orlando’s tourism district, the Orange County Convention Center is the second-largest convention center in the U.S. and hosts more than 200 events each year. Find out what’s happening at the Convention Center during your stay with the OCCC Events Calendar.

 

Community Events & Festivals

From conventions to theme parks and everything in between, we keep you up to date with the latest local area events and attractions at our Wingate by Wyndham Orlando Airport Hotel blog.