Orlando, Fla. is one of the biggest tourism destinations across the country, and with good reason. This Florida city has it all. You can catch a game, get up close and personal with exotic animals, relax on the beach, eat gourmet food, or channel your inner child like never before.

1. Because seeing this castle in real life is every kid’s dream.

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2. Who doesn’t want to visit Hogwarts?

3. It’s the most Magic-al place on Earth.

4. You can have a one-on-one with this guy…

5. …or hop on an air boat like this…

6. …and have a one-on-one with this guy instead…

7. …but you may want to steady your nerves with one of these first.

8. On second thought, maybe you should just stick to visiting the giraffes on a safari.

9. Because some of its residents are more than meets the eye.

10. Orlando knows how to celebrate Halloween…

11. …and Christmas…

12. …and Independence Day.

13. This is your view on the flight in…

14. …and this is your view as you drive in…

15. …and this could be the view from your backyard.

16. Because this could be your place of worship…

17. …or this could be your place of worship.

18. You can exercise your mind at the Orlando Science Center…

19. …or exercise your body like this dude.

20. They know how to clown around with class at Cirque du Soleil La Nouba…

21. …and everyone should experience Blue Man Group at least once.

22. Because the treats at The Candy Store at Citywalk are mouthwatering…

23. …and so are the mochas at Vespr coffee.

24. Nothing beats a UCF college football game…

25. …or a cold Wild Blue beer.

26. Speaking of drinks, be sure to sample a few from around the world at the Epcot Center…

27. …and don’t miss the chance to play at ESPN’s Wide World of Sports.

28. It’s a short drive to New Smyrna Beach.

29. You can watch a show at the Shakespeare Center.

30. And best of all, Cape Canaveral is your first stop on the way to outer space.

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