The city of Orlando is in the center of Florida, USA. This is the fourth largest city in the state with a population of more than a million people. Orlando is a city of bright colors, often called "East Hollywood" because of the large number of entertainment related to the cinema.
Here, almost all year round, the sun shines, a lot of entertainment, restaurants and shops, modern comfortable hotels, interesting museums, and, finally, more than 80 magnificent parks with rich tropical vegetation, many lakes and amazing fauna.
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How to get here
There are no direct flights from Moscow to Orlando, so it's most convenient to fly with a transfer in New York. You can fly to New York by Aeroflot, Transaero and Delta Airlines, flight time is about 10 hours. The cost of the flight is from 20 000 rubles.
From New York to Orlando can also be reached by plane or by train. The flight will take a little less than 3 hours, the ticket will cost about $ 200. From the airport Orlando in the city followed by minibuses, the fare in which - $ 18-26 depending on the destination.
The trip by train is much longer, about 20 hours, the price of the issue is about $ 80. Nevertheless, the trains "Silver Meteor" and "Silver Star" are very comfortable. They also carry passengers to other cities in the US - for example, to the famous resort area of Miami. In neighboring Sanford, there is also another major railway station that operates a link between Sanford and Washington.
You can also travel from New York to Orlando by bus - this is the most inconvenient option: on the way in an uncomfortable position, you have to spend 22 hours, the ticket price is $ 140.
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Climate
March 1, Sunday Overcast, light rain +22 ° C in the afternoon +18 ° C at night ° С water |
2 March, Monday Overcast, light rain +26 ° С in the afternoon +18 ° C at night ° С water |
March 3, Tuesday Partly cloudy, light rain +25 ° C in the afternoon +18 ° C at night ° С water |
Orlando weather forecast for 10 days |
Orlando is a humid and hot subtropical climate. 300 days a year the sun shines, and the year is divided into two seasons: from September to October it's hot and rainy, and from October to May it's not so hot and with less rain. This climate is due to the fact that Orlando is located almost at sea level and near the tropic of Cancer.
In the midst of a humid summer season, temperatures in Orlando rarely fall below + 21 ° C. During this period, severe thunderstorms occur almost daily. These storms are caused by air masses coming from the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean, and colliding over Central Florida. During the dry season (especially in its last months), there is often a threat of fires, the temperature maximum reaches +38 ° C.
Transport
The best way to travel around Orlando is by renting a car. Moreover, Orlando is famous as the "capital" of car rental, as there are a lot of specializing in this company: Alamo, Avis, Enterprise Rent-EZ-car, L & M rent a car, Internatinal, Thrifty and many others. The car will be convenient even then, that all the sights are widely spread across the city and even the outskirts. Getting to them on the road is quite easy, because there are signs everywhere.
If there is no driver's license - the public transport system in Orlando works very well and consistently. Lynx buses run on 60 routes, a trip to them costs about $ 2. The exception is the city buses Lymmo - they are free and serve a certain route in the city center. There is a special band for Lymmo.
I-Ride Trolley is an urban trolleybus, which primarily serves tourists in the area of attractions. For him there is no special dedicated lane, which makes the movement on it sufficiently slow and long. There are 85 stops along the main routes to International Drive and 22 stops on the Universal Drive route. The rate is $ 1, 25 per trip. Opening hours: 8: 00-22: 30.
Getting to the place of destination by taxi is also not very difficult. For example, Yellow Cab (407-422-5151), which will be delivered to the destination for about $ 30, or Meares Transportation (407-423-5566), the trip will cost an average of $ 20.
Book popular Orlando hotels at the best prices
Four Seasons Resort Orlando at Walt Disney World Resort from 27 638 rubles Orlando 10100 Dream Tree Boulevard | The Ritz-Carlton Orlando, Grande Lakes from 24,560 rubles Orlando 4012 Central Florida Parkway | Villas of Grand Cypress from 20 005 rubles Orlando One North Jacaranda |
Universal's Hard Rock Hotel from 23 022 rubles Orlando 5800 Universal Boulevard | Orlando Bonnet Creek Resort from 14 342 rubles Orlando 9560 Via Encinas | Hilton Orlando from 9,172 rubles Orlando 6001 Destination Parkway |
Howard Johnson Plaza Altamonte Springs - Orlando North from 3 940 rub. Orlando 230 West State Road 436 | Marriott's Cypress Harbor Villa's from 15,081 rubles Orlando 11251 Harbor Villa Road | America's Best Inn and Suites Altamonte Springs from 4 001 rubles Orlando 235 South Wymore Road |
Days Inn Orlando Universal Maingate from 2 340 rub. Orlando 5827 Caravan Court | WOW Resort from 2 340 rub. Orlando 6101 Sand Lake Road | Econo Lodge International Drive at Universal from 2 340 rub. Orlando 7102 International Drive |
Cuisine and restaurants Orlando
Like most cities in the United States, Orlando is dominated by fast-food establishments. At first, it even seems that apart from McDonald's and Burger King, there's simply no place to eat here. But this impression is deceptive - the city has a lot of establishments with classical cuisine, as well as restaurants with delicious dishes.
Fans of meat dishes should definitely visit Charley's Steak House, there are only ten such restaurants in the country .For quiet friendly gatherings, Citrus Restaurant, which is valued among locals and tourists with its welcoming atmosphere .Diner Johnson is located in the south of the city and is known for its fried foods, while the Celt Irish Pub serves delicious snacks and there is a wide selection of draft beer .In the center of Orlando (Downtown), you can look at Lac-Viêt Bistro for Vietnamese cocktails and traditional dishes from noodles .Located in the lobby of the Sheraton Sixty Hotel South Bar & Trattoria is a tranquil place to enjoy drinks with friends in the evening .And do not miss the Spice Modern Steakhouse overlooking Lake Eola!
Entertainment, sightseeing and sightseeing Orlando
One of the most notable and popular attractions of Orlando is the Epcot Center, a prototype of the future society .It is divided into two parts: the "Showcase of the World" with pavilions in which exhibits from around the world are represented, and the "World of the Future", in which you can see the models of our planet, time machine and space ship .The main pavilion displays the latest technologies of the 21st century, and next to it is a world model with an area of 11,000 hectares .On this vast territory there are French, English, Italian, Mexican, Chinese quarters and parks .
Undoubtedly, success is enjoyed by the local Disneyland, in which you can meet with the characters of your favorite Disney cartoons and ride on attractions. And fans of the film industry are advised to visit the world of the studio UNIVERSAL - the park of Stephen Spielberg's film studio, where you can plunge into the world of famous films.
The main tourist street of the city is International Drive - it hosts most of the hotels, restaurants, shopping and entertainment centers. We advise you to visit the oceanarium "Sea World", which presents a variety of inhabitants of the sea depths. Also there are shows and attractions with the participation of the inhabitants of the oceanarium - dolphins, walruses and killer whales. In the water park "Bay of Discovery" you can ride with water slides and swim with dolphins.
Along with entertainment facilities, Orlando is also rich in picturesque botanical gardens, clean beaches and tranquil lakes. The city has a beautiful historical museum, an art gallery and a modern scientific center. Well, of course, you can not not visit the Space Center. Kennedy, which is located on Cape Canaveral in an hour's drive from the city. Here excursions are conducted to the launchers and to the Space Hall of Glory.
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Museums of Orlando
Museum of trains and trams (International Train & Trolley Museum, 990 International Dr International Drive Area, adult ticket - $ 8, children - $ 6): here are the most extravagant models of trains. The park with waterfalls, overpasses and 13-meter high mountains are home to 14 types of toy trains, dating back to the 1920s to this day.
The Museum of American Art (Mennello Museum of American Art, 900 E Princeton St) is distinguished by a large number of traveling exhibitions. The cost of an adult ticket is $ 4, children under 3 years old are free.
The Orlando Art Museum, which features works of American and African art, as well as unique traveling exhibitions, can be visited for $ 8 adults and $ 5 children from 4 to 17 years old. Photo of Orlando (49)