3 days in Orlando, Tampa & Fort Lauderdale Itinerary

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): take in nature's colorful creations at Harry P. Leu Gardens.

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Las Vegas to Orlando is an approximately 8-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 3 hours traveling from Las Vegas to Orlando due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Las Vegas in January; daily highs in Orlando reach 71°F and lows reach 52°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can go by car to Tampa.

Tampa ranks among the country's most livable cities, attracting newcomers with its growing economy and status as a major port on the Gulf of Mexico.

On the 23rd (Sat), find something for the whole family at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay.

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Traveling by car from Orlando to Tampa takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In January, plan for daily highs up to 71°F, and evening lows to 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to travel to Fort Lauderdale.

Known as the "Venice of America" because of its extensive network of navigable waterways, Fort Lauderdale welcomes over 10 million annual visitors, most of them attracted by the city's popular beaches and marinas.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Sun): see the interesting displays at Bonnet House Museum and Gardens, then brush up on your military savvy at Naval Air Station Fort Lauderdale Museum, and then shop like a local with Aventura Mall.

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Traveling by flight from Tampa to Fort Lauderdale takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Tampa in January, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Fort Lauderdale, with lows around 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can travel back home.