off highway 441 and 6 miles from the orlando science center, this casual hotel is 13 miles from universal's islands of adventure. modest rooms feature free wi-fi, flat-screen tvs and desks, as well as dining tables, and kitchenettes with stoves and full-size fridges. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. upgraded rooms add pull-out sofas. amenities include free parking and 24-hour laundry facilities Orlando Executive Airport 24 min
Harry P Leu Gardens (20 min) This 50-acre botanic garden & estate on Lake Rowena includes roses, camellias & a butterfly garden. Orlando Science Center (16 min) Venerable science center with hands-on exhibits & planetarium shows, plus giant-screen & 3-D films. Lake Eola Park (20 min) Universal Orlando Resort (27 min) Large, well-known theme park featuring movie-themed rides & shows, plus hotels & restaurants. The Holy Land Experience (23 min) Religious theme park with Christian history exhibits & theater shows, plus gift shops & restaurants. Orlando Museum of Art (17 min) Visiting exhibits join modern American graphics & African artifacts in a contemporary space. The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art (18 min) Historic, family-friendly museum featuring extensive Tiffany collection & special exhibits. Universal's Volcano Bay (24 min) Universal Studio's sprawling water park offers high-thrill slides & rides, plus low-key pools. Lake Eola Park (19 min) Popular spot for walking, special events, feeding the swans & renting swan-shaped paddleboats. Universal Studios Florida (27 min) Famous, sprawling amusement park featuring movie-themed rides, attractions & entertainment. The Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Diagon Alley (27 min) Recreation of famed Harry Potter street, with wand shop & ride based on goblin-owned Gringotts Bank. Wekiwa Springs State Park (18 min) Guided & self-guided canoe or kayak tours on the Wekiwa River with equipment rental available. Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey™ (25 min) Roller coaster, wizarding world, amusement park, and park Orange County Regional History Center (19 min) 5-story museum focused on the history of Central Florida, with some interactive exhibits. Universal's Islands of Adventure (27 min) Extreme thrill rides & the Wizarding World of Harry Potter attract crowds to this Universal park. |