How to get out Orlando
Walt Disney World, about 35 minutes southwest of Orlando proper, is so expansive that it needs its own travel guide.
Also within an hour of downtown Orlando:
Altamonte Springs
Celebration ? the Disney-designed and -operated community
Kissimmee Large suburb close to Disney World.
Winter Haven? About 30 miles south of Disney off US27. Home to Legoland Florida.
A bit further, but good day trips or next destinations include:
Cocoa Beach? Closest beach to Orlando it boasts world-famous surfing.
Cape Canaveral? Home to the Kennedy Space Center and its large visitor's complex. Rockets are launched throughout the year, although not as spectacular as the space shuttle launches ( ).
Daytona Beach? Home of NASCAR's famous Daytona 500 race, "Bike Week", and a popular beach.
Canaveral National Seashore 24 miles of undeveloped shore; central Florida's only nude(in one spot) beach; 1000+ year old Indian relics; 58,000 acres for hiking, horseback riding, and biking; but no camping or concessions.
Melbourne (Florida)/Melbourne Beach? Historic downtown and a great but "less touristy" beach than most on the Space Coast, beachfront camping nearby.
Ocala National Forest? Great hiking and camping. Home to many fauna, including black bears and the Florida panther.
New Smyrna Beach? Popular beach destination.
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Routes through Orlando
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| Tampa ? Lake Buena Vista ?
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? Winter Park ? Daytona Beach
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? Kissimmee ? West Palm Beach
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? Winter Park ? Jacksonville/Daytona Beach
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The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Orlando
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