Local Attractions

Area Informations

Orlando theme parks are just the beginning! In addition to the world famous Walt Disney World® Resort, Orlando offers many other travel and entertainment options!

And the Embassy Suites Orlando International Drive is centrally located allowing easy access to all points of interest. Some are just a short walk away! Close by our Orlando, FL Hotel you will find:

World Famous Theme Parks

• Walt Disney World® Resort (7 miles)
  • Disney's Hollywood Studios™
  • Epcot®
  • Magic Kingdom® Park
  • Disney Animal Kingdom® Theme Park
  • Learn more about Walt Disney World® Resort Theme Parks, Events & Activities
• Universal Studios Florida (3 miles)
• Universal's Islands of Adventure
• SeaWorld Orlando (2 miles)
• Gatorland
• Kennedy Space Center & Atlantic coast beaches (45 miles)

Waterparks & Sports Venues

• Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park (5 miles)
• Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park
• Discovery Cove at SeaWorld... swim with the dolphins! (2 miles)
• Aquatica at SeaWorld
• Wet 'n Wild Orlando Water Park (2 miles)
• Cocoa Beach & Port Canaveral (45 miles)
• ESPN Wide World of Sports® Complex(6 miles)
• Van's Skate park
• Citrus Bowl
• Orlando Amway Center home of the Orlando Magic

Entertainment & Cultural Points of Interest

• Downtown Disney®
• Universal's City Walk
• Howl at the Moon (across the street)
• Wonder Works (1 block)
• La Nouba™ by Cirque du Soleil® (6 miles)
• Orlando Museum of Art
• Menello Museum of American Art
• Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art - works of Louis Comfort Tiffany

Area Business Locations

• Orange County Convention Center (1/2 mile)
• Harcourt Business Center (1 mile)
• Lockheed Martin (1 mile)
• Signature Flight Services (7 miles)

Shopping

• Pointe Orlando (1 block)
• Orlando Prime Outlets (2 miles)
• Florida Mall (4 miles)
• Mall at Millenia (4 miles)
• Orlando Premium Outlets (5 miles)
• Winter Park shopping district

Orlando Premium Outlets
The name says it all. If you're interested in designer outlets, they're all here! With over 110 stores including Saks Off 5th, Hugo Boss, Banana Republic and MUCH more!

The Mall at Millenia
Fabulous fashion & exceptional eateries! This deluxe mall has over 250 stores and is anchored with full-service retailers like Nieman Marcus, Bloomingdales & Macy's!

Dining

Whether it's fine dining you're seeking or a casual dinner for the family Orlando has it all! Here are just a few of the hundreds of fantastic options available... Within walking distance

• Maggiano's
• Capital Grille
• Bahama Breeze (across the street!)
• Tommy Bahama Cafe
• Olive Garden (right next door!)
• TGIFriday's
• Oceanaire Seafood Room
• Dave & Busters
• Learn more about Orlando dining

Special Events

If there is one thing Orlando does best, it is loading your 'to do' list with plenty of events throughout the year. Listed below are just a few of the memorable festivities planned each year.

• Epcot® Flower & Garden festival - Spring
• Atlanta Braves Training - Spring
• Night of Joy - September
• Epcot® International Food & Wine Festival - Fall
• Funai Classic golf tournament - Fall
• Disney's Star Wars weekend - November
• And a full line - up of holiday celebrations throughout the resort
• Learn more about Walt Disney World® events.

Other area events of interest

• Universal's Halloween Horror Nights Fall
• Universal's Mardi Gras celebration February
• Orlando Magic basketball Fall-Spring