Orlando might be best known for its ties to the mouse who shall not be named, but there's more to this theme-park-centered town than meets the eye. Our advice? Skip the theme parks entirely and spend a long weekend enjoying everything else that Orlando and its surrounding neighborhoods have to offer. Dubbed The City Beautiful, Orlando is home to modern-art museums, fresh-air farmers markets, tasty eats from across the globe, and so much more.
You might not be able to hit everything in Orlando in one trip, but if you plan accordingly, you can squeeze in plenty of awesome activities, sights, and meals. Grab your suitcase and get ready to zip-line over swampy marshes full of gators, shop the streets of the brick-lined Park Avenue, and fill your belly with slices of pizza as big as your head (yes, really).
Check out Insider's guide to having a delightful Orlando experience: