It’s a city with many nicknames: O-Town, The Land of the Mouse, and, the one you might not expect, The City Beautiful. No matter what name you use, Orlando is a magnet to the world, sitting right there in the former swamps of Central Florida, and that is, of course, because of one thing: the theme parks. Take your pick from Walt Disney World to Universal Studios and many smaller ones in between.
But what if you visited O-Town and decided to take a day away from the parks—one without the mouse—and really explored The City Beautiful? When you’re ready for a break from the coasters and characters, here’s how to spend 24 hours in Orlando.
