Other Destinations

Universal’s Islands of Adventure®
Take an unforgettable journey through the uniquely themed islands of Universal’s Islands of Adventure®, where all your favorite myths, legends, comic books, cartoon heroes and children’s stories come to life on the most innovative rides and attractions ever created. From high-speed roller coasters to whimsical children’s rides to groundbreaking 3-D attractions, and the popular The Wizarding World of Harry Potter™ , Islands of Adventure is where once-in-a-lifetime experiences happen every day.

Discovery Cove®
Discovery Cove is a result of SeaWorld’s 35 years of experience with marine animals. After witnessing the growing love affair between SeaWorld guests and dolphins, Discovery Cove was created to provide a whole new generation of guests the opportunity to interact more closely with these beloved marine mammals. Discovery Cove has wonderful all-inclusive admission packages offering an experience like no other—Take part in every attraction Discovery Cove has to offer.

Kennedy Space Center® Visitor Complex
This is your chance to take one small step for man and one giant leap for mankind. Every year millions of visitors from across the world make the trek to this hub of technology and discovery, where many of mankind’s greatest accomplishments take place. At the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, you get the unique chance to tour NASA’s launch and landing facilities, experience interactive simulators, live shows and jaw-dropping encounters with massive rockets, as well as have the opportunity to meet a real member of NASA’s Astronaut Corps. Open daily

Celebration Golf Club
A course that believes there is a difference between “playing” a golf course and “experiencing” the game of golf. Your opportunity to play the final course co-designed by the renowned masters of golf course architecture, Robert Trent Jones Senior and Junior. In designing Celebration Golf Club, their combined talents created a course unlike any other in the nation. It’s lush, almost like a natural park with undulating swells and topography, a course reflective of the very best of every course they have created around the world.

This design delivers a golfing experience that can challenge the pros and yet offer a rewarding time for juniors and those just learning the game. Celebration Golf Club is an official golf course. It is located in the town of Celebration, a few miles around the corner from Gaylord Palms.

Gatorland®
Combining “old Florida” charm with exciting new exhibits, Gatorland is internationally known as the alligator capital of the world. For more than half a century, visitors have entered through its gaping gator mouth entrance on their way to a journey through this natural, low-tech adventure. Gatorland is a 110-acre theme park and wildlife preserve that provides affordably priced family fun with thousands of alligators and crocodiles, one-of-a-kind reptilian shows, educational programs and more. Located between Orlando and Kissimmee on the South Orange Blossom Trail, Gatorland is one of Central Florida’s oldest attractions, providing a unique and natural alternative to the larger theme parks of today..

Kissimmee Info
Gaylord Palms Hotel & Convention Center calls Kissimmee home… and we’re in great company. Kissimmee offers a vast variety of entertainment and leisure options, from world-famous attractions to exciting outdoor activities and everything in between. VisitKissimmee.com offers endless information on attractions, local events, restaurants, shopping and transportation. Plus, the easy-to-use visitor’s guide features an extended weather forecast and helpful vacation tips.