Orlando is home to some of the greatest attractions in the country. Disney World, SeaWorld and Universal Studios are located here. Orlando is centrally located and just a few hours from Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Jacksonville, the Everglades, and the Keys. Its fortunate location makes the city the ideal location for students and visitors.
The city is well known for the many tourist attractions in the area, in particular the nearby Walt Disney World Resort, which is located in Lake Buena Vista. Other notable area attractions include SeaWorld and Universal Orlando Resort. The region sees an estimated 52 million tourists a year. Orlando has the second largest number of hotel rooms in the country (after Las Vegas, Nevada), and is one of the busiest American cities for conferences and conventions with the Orange County Convention Center, the country's second largest in square footage. It is also known for its wide array of golf courses, with numerous courses available for any level of golfer.
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