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In Orlando, dining is all about sizzle that makes you go “ooh.” It’s the moment when your eyes widen in anticipation as dazzling presentations are delivered to your table. It’s a merry mélange of flavors and cuisines, expertly blended to perfect your favorite dishes — and create new tastes you haven’t even dreamed of yet. It’s more than 6,000 restaurants encompassing MICHELIN honorees, celebrity chef-owned eateries, themed dining, inventive fast-casual fare, famous brand names and local favorites. In short, Orlando’s dining scene is a guaranteed adventure for your palate.

Start with our 48 MICHELIN Guide-recognized eateries, including seven Starred venues, 11 Bib Gourmands and 30 Recommended. You’ll find them all over town, from the convention district to authentic downtown neighborhoods and beyond.

Hosting the area’s highest concentration of celebrity chefs, Disney Springs® at Walt Disney World® Resort is a must-visit on your epicurean journey. Here, culinary superstars José Andrés, Masaharu Morimoto, Wolfgang Puck, Guy Fieri, Rick Bayless and Art Smith compete for your attention against imaginative themed eateries that complement the world-famous architecture of Disney’s theme parks. More celebrity chefs await all over Orlando, including Gordon Ramsay, Todd English, Melissa Kelly and Buddy Valastro, with more arriving seemingly every year.

On International Drive in the heart of the convention district, find whatever you crave with a cornucopia of cuisines — often at budget-friendly prices. Just a short drive away, Orlando’s Restaurant Row is a another dining revelation, packed with high-end eateries and one-of-a-kind venues. Nearby, Universal CityWalk at Universal Orlando Resort offers a bounty of tasty, unique dining choices. Orlando’s homegrown culinary geniuses — including several James Beard Award semifinalists — are also eager to wow you at acclaimed restaurants in downtown Orlando, nearby Winter Park and other locations around the area. Discover why dining is an attraction unto itself in Orlando.

You hear it in the distance: a steady beat, buzz-saw guitars and a soulful singer giving it everything she’s got. Or perhaps it’s the softer tones of clinking glasses and intimate laughter over an uplifting jazz melody. It could also be dueling pianos fueling a spirited group sing-along, the hiss of cold air in a sub-zero lounge where even the glasses are made of ice, or sizzling new club mixes moving feet on the dance floor. These are the sounds of a night out in Orlando — and you never know where they might take you.

Disney Springs® keeps the festivities going long after Walt Disney World® Resort’s theme parks close for the night. From exotic cocktails at Indiana Jones’ favorite bar, to Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto’s Forbidden Lounge, to concerts at House of Blues, nighttime adventures here are electric. At the nexus of Universal Orlando Resort’s theme parks, Universal CityWalk has Hard Rock Live®, plus more live music and dancing.

International Drive, aka I-Drive, offers two walkable entertainment hubs for nighttime adventures. Opt for a swank cocktail lounge or an authentic British pub at Pointe Orlando. Head to Blake Shelton’s Ole Red for live music at ICON Park® — or even a private party aboard its signature attraction, The Orlando Eye. Or, make some moves amid 55,000 square feet of Latin dancing, food and cocktails at Mango’s Tropical Cafe. Nightclubs and lounges are waiting for you downtown, too, as well as can’t-miss concerts at venues like the Kia Center. Come see for yourself and chase the night in Orlando.

Immerse yourself in endless magic, mischief, adventure and fun at Orlando’s globally famous theme parks, including those at Walt Disney World® Resort, SeaWorld® Orlando and Universal Orlando Resort. From a galaxy far, far away and a legendary wizarding realm, to exploring marvels of the deep and building incredible attendee excitement, amazing wonders await in Orlando: Theme Park Capital of the World.

Don’t forget Orlando’s one-of-a-kind attractions, either. Ever fly indoors? Walk through a school of exotic fish without getting wet? Travel at 60 mph while you’re 425 feet in the air? You can here. The fun begins on International Drive, aka I-Drive, filled with imaginative spins on all manner of classic attractions — and some you have never even dreamed of. Race the only go-karts endorsed by Mario Andretti. Explore wonders and oddities from around the globe. Test your wits by outsmarting seemingly unbeatable escape rooms. You can even skydive without jumping out of a plane. These and countless other unforgettable adventures await.

Not that you need to stay in the I-Drive area to find unbelievable attractions in Orlando. You can also head deep into ancient wetlands on a state-of-the-art airboat, take command of a rugged off-road vehicle, see the sights while hang gliding at 2,000 feet, or soar high above the trees — and even some gators — on gravity-defying zip lines. What’s more, the destination’s theme parks and attractions constantly have something new up their sleeves, with astounding additions and annual festivals providing infinite reasons to visit. It’s why even the most frequent guests always find fresh ways to play in Orlando.

Orlando is a shopper’s paradise like no other. The sort of place where coveted brands compete for your attention in wondrous settings that are more theme park than retail center. A destination where browsing the latest fashions can lead to unexpected discoveries, from wands that unlock surprising secrets to artifacts of a fabled galaxy far, far away. Between expansive malls offering luxury goods and unforgettable experiences, designer outlets where top brands can be had at discount prices, one-of-a-kind finds at bespoke boutiques, and world-famous retail, dining and entertainment districts, Orlando makes shopping dreams come true in ways that other destinations can’t.

Your shopping safari begins at Disney Springs® at Walt Disney World® Resort. Featuring more than 150 retailers, acclaimed restaurants and entertainment options, it’s your one-stop source for haute couture, high-end jewelry and much more, including Disney, Star Wars and Marvel collectibles. At Universal Orlando Resort, shop Universal CityWalk for Universal Studios keepsakes, the coolest beachwear and other treasures while enjoying dining and entertainment. Orlando’s convention district has two more retail, dining and entertainment hubs for you, too: Pointe Orlando and ICON Park®.

Orlando’s malls are also magical, from experiential shopping at The Florida Mall® to luxury retailers paired with signature services at The Mall at Millenia. For top brands at incredible prices, make time for the destination’s designer outlets, including Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores, Orlando International Premium Outlets® and Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets®. Want a more intimate experience? Retailers in eclectic neighborhoods provide plenty of reasons for serious shoppers to venture out — and it’s all within a 15-mile radius of Orlando’s theme parks and attractions.