| An Orlando guide will help you plan your vacation. | | | | kids to explore scientific concepts. |
| The city is best known for its theme parks. The | | | | Orlando Guide to Annual Events: |
| Magic Kingdom, Epcot Center, MGM Studios, | | | | There are many annual events in Orlando that will |
| Universal Studios, Animal Kingdom and Sea World | | | | add to the fun on your vacation. Some take place |
| draw millions of visitors to the city every year. | | | | in the various theme parks, while others are in |
| These are all heavily advertised to prospective | | | | the city. There are events in every season. In the |
| visitors. Although the parks are a great place to | | | | winter months, there are holiday displays, parties |
| visit, the city has a lot more to offer. Become | | | | and parades in most of the parks. January brings |
| familiar with other attractions and annual events | | | | the Disney World marathon, which attracts |
| to get the most of your trip to Orlando. | | | | runners from all over the world. |
| Orlando Guide to Museums: | | | | The beautiful winter weather in Florida allows for |
| The Orlando Museum of Art is home to works by | | | | many outdoor events. The Central Florida Fair is |
| American and African American artists. There are | | | | held every February in the city. There are rides, |
| works from ancient to modern time periods on | | | | games, music and food. Romance at Disney is |
| display. The museum displays paintings, pottery | | | | held each year around Valentine's Day. The Silver |
| and sketches from various artists. | | | | Springs Rodeo is a fun way to spend the day in |
| The Mennello Museum of American Art | | | | Orlando. Universal Studios has Mardi Gras events |
| showcases traditional and contemporary art. The | | | | throughout the month. |
| museum has a collection of paintings by Earl | | | | The spring months offer many festivals and |
| Cunningham. In addition to the permanent | | | | events. The Florida Film Festival is held in March of |
| collection, there are many special exhibits that | | | | each year. Pleasure Island has a large St. Patrick's |
| change throughout the year. | | | | Day party every year. In April, Epcot Center |
| The Orlando Science Center is a fun place to take | | | | hosts the International Flower and Garden Festival. |
| the kids. The center is the largest science center | | | | The summer offers Fourth of July displays, |
| in the southeastern United States. There are a | | | | parades and fire works at Disney and many other |
| variety of interactive exhibits for fun and learning. | | | | parks. The Orlando Carnival is held in the summer |
| The large display of the human anatomy is a | | | | months. There is a large Seafood Festival in the |
| popular exhibit. There is a special area for young | | | | city in June of each year. |