Orlando In Depth
In Depth
You can’t truly understand Orlando without finding out how it came to be a tourism behemoth in the first place. Orlando may have begun life as a sleepy little southern town, but it sure didn’t stay that way for long. Over the years, the city has dramatically transformed itself into an international vacation destination and the theme park capital of the world. Orlando welcomes over 49 million visitors annually from all over the globe. What began with plantations, cattle ranches, and orange groves now boasts the world’s greatest collection of thrill rides, fine dining, luxury accommodations, and superior shopping — not to mention an array of cultural and natural attractions. This, however, did not all happen overnight. Over the years, Orlando has felt its fair share of growing pains, even during its earliest days.
Orlando Travel Guide
- What’s New
- Introduction
Frommer’s Favorite Experiences, Best Dining Bets, Best Hotel Bets, The Best Luxury Hotels, The Best Mid-Range Hotels, …
- Planning a Trip
Visitor Information, When to Go, Calendar of Events, Getting There, Cruises, …
- Getting to Know
Fast Facts, Neighborhoods in Brief, Getting Around, City Layout, Visitor Information, …
- Hotels (List all)
- Restaurants (List all)
- Attractions (List all)
In Kissimmee, On International Drive, Elsewhere in Central Florida, …
- Nightlife (List all)
- Shopping (List all)
- In Depth
- Side Trips
- Active Pursuits
Golf, …
- Spectator Sports
Excerpted from Frommer's Walt Disney World & Orlando 2009, © 2009, Wiley Publishing, Inc.
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