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It's one of America's most popular tourist destinations for both Americans and overseas visitors looking for their day (or several weeks, thank you) in the sun!

There are so many family friendly activities besides the fantasy theme park of Disney World, as well as Epcot and Universal.

There's also the new Harry Potter Theme Park, along with SeaWorld, Busch Gardens, or a ride aboard glass bottomed boats give visitors a rare view into marine and other wildlife.

A day trip to Gatorland is another way to view one of Florida's most iconic critters - the awesome alligator - for an up close and personal encounter with nature's most ferocious predators.

And for man-made cutting edge technology (yes, this is real rocket science!) your Orlando trip wouldn't be complete without a visit to the Kennedy Space Center to experience a whirlwind tour of fun and discovery for kids of all ages.

Orlando on the cheap

If you guessed that Orlando's major No. 1 industry is travel and tourism, you're so right! So it always pays to shop around for the best deals or tour packages that often come complete with airfare, hotel, meals and admission tickets.

For example, it may be cheaper to stay in nearby Kissimmee where rates are lower, but you may save on time and transportation if you stay on site at one of the bigger attractions. As always, comparison shopping is usually the best way to find out.

Just up ahead, check out a virtual look at Orlando, including expert advice and money-saving tips for planning your stay, with lots of information and first-hand reviews on Orlando's biggest and most sought-after attractions ...

More about Orlando attractions around the Web:

Orlando Travel & Visitors Bureau - The big, big site with info on hotels, restaurants, shopping, sightseeing tours, and a myriad of local attractions and sightseeing tours including theme and water parks, day trips, night life and lots more in nearby Kissimmee.

Orlando Tourist Traps - Virtual Tourist - Get the benefit of those who've been there, with this great resource for avoiding rip-offs in and around popular tourist spots, restaurants, hotels and taxis with insider info & personal reviews from visitors.

Orlando Tourist Attractions - IgoUgo - Rants, raves and insider information from this great travel community site giving personal reviews and recommendations.

Travel Muse - Things to Do in Orlando - Another great travel community with first-hand reviews on dozens of area attractions including the big three (Disney World, Epcot, Universal Studios) as well as golf resorts, museums and offbeat attractions.

Disney Destinations - Familiar with those annoying graphics that follow your cursor around the screen? Check out the one-and-only legitimate excuse for it, here at the official Disney site, and as entertaining as you'd expect. With links to the California, Florida, Paris and Tokyo locations, as well as the Disney Cruise Line.

Universal Studios - A colorful online ride through the Hollywood studio theme park with a very cool interactive map for a virtual look around, and offering a taste of attractions & entertainment, nightlife, hi-tech theme rides along with ticket info and hotel stays.

SeaWorld Orlando - Home to its biggest star, Shamu the whale, including a vacation planner, info on attractions and events, interactive map, with more on group information, special programs and a complete educational tour of other SeaWorld animals and great teacher resources.

Wet'n'Wild Orlando - Orlando's mega water park with ticket and discount info, a preview of rides and attractions, getting there, and a park map for finding your way around.

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