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==Article Transcript==
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hen given the opportunity
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====SURROUNDING AREAS====
'''Disney Springs'''<br>
Brand new expansion of what used
to be Downtown Disney. Restaurants,
shopping and entertainment.<br>
www.disneysprings.com
'''Universal City Walk'''<br>Restaurants and themed bars.<br>
www.universalorlando.com/web/en/us/
theme-parks/citywalk/index.html
'''Skeletons: Museum of Osteology'''<br>
A man’s childhood fascination with
animal skeletons evolved into the huge
collection housed in this museum.<br>
www.skeletonmuseum.com
'''Madame Tussauds'''<br>
Come see the newest addition to this
chain of wax museums, where you can
get up close and personal with your
favorite stars in wax form.<br>
www.madametussauds.com
'''Orlando “EYE”'''<br>
Giant Ferris wheel gives a bird’s-eye
view of Orlando.<br>
www.officialorlandoeye.com
'''Lake Eola Park'''<br>
At this city park, you can feed the
swans or rent paddle boats to check out the fountain in the center of the lake
while enjoying the Orlando skyline. At
night, the fountain has two choreographed
light shows.<br>
www.cityoforlando.net/parks/lake-como-
park/two
'''2017 Epcot International Food &
Wine Festival'''<br>
Runs through November 13
Perfect for the foodie, festival will have
cooking demos, concerts, a global market
and, best of all...samples!! Festival
is included with your Epcot admission.<br>
www.disneyworld.com
====ARTSY STUFF====
'''Frank Lloyd Wright Architecture'''<br>
www.visitcentralflorida.org/top-10/attractions/
frank-lloyd-wright-architecture
'''Polk Museum of ART'''<br>
Museum featuring pre-Columbian
through contemporary art. Always free.<br>
www.polkmuseumofart.org
'''Grand Bohemian Gallery'''<br>
Located across from City Hall, the
Grand Bohemian Hotel has an excellent
illustration and fine art display,
including the works of the likes of Dean
Cornwall and Larry Moore. Free.<br>
www.grandbohemiangallery.com
====WITHIN AN HOUR DRIVE====
'''Cocoa Beach''' (1 hr away)<br>Surfing, bars, restaurants, fishing.<br>
www.cityofcocoabeach.com
'''Port Canaveral''' - (1 hr away)<br>'''Jetty Park - State Park'''<br>
$10 a car - Watch cruises go in and out
or a SpaceX rocket launch (www.spacex.
com), schedule permitting. Some beach
access with restaurants nearby.<br>
www.visitportcanaveral.com/beaches/
'''Kennedy Space Center''' - (1.25 hr
away)<br>
www.kennedyspacecenter.com
'''Rock Springs / Kelly Park'''<br>
The escape-to-nature option: 40-minute
drive from Orlando. Tubing in crystal
clear spring water. One of the many
springs in the Florida.<br>
http://www.floridasprings.org/visit/
'''Gatorland'''<br>
Founded in 1949, this theme park /wildlife
preserve buys and rescues trapped
Alligator Breeding Marsh during feeding
time! Reservations to experience their
zipline includes admission to the park.<br>
www.gatorland.com
''Thank you to Ryan Rhoads and Matt Zitman
for contributing additional information.''
==Extra Info==
The Orlando tri-county area consists of 2,538 square miles
with more than 2 million residents. Orlando is situated
approximately 150 miles from the Florida-Georgia border to
the north, 50 miles from the Atlantic Coast to the east, 75
miles from the Gulf Coast to the west, and 370 miles from
the Florida Keys at the southern tip of the state.
Orlando Climate Averages for November<br>
Hi: 78.3°F Lo: 59°F<br>
Rain.13” Humidity 76%<br>
''Source: Metro Orlando Economic Development Commission''
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