Universal Studios & International Drive
Imagine rocketing into the sky after being shot out of a volcano. Imagine high-fiving the amazing Spider-Man. Imagine skydiving indoors. Let your inner child run wild because the Universal Studios & International Drive area has everything you could ever....that's right, imagine.
If you're planning to stay in this area, be sure to shop around - you can find hotels for all budgets, including some upscale properties for less than you'd expect. And yes the vibe is touristy and full of conventioneers, yet juxtaposed are some of the most upscale restaurants in Orlando - particularly steakhouses or local-favorite Chatham's Place on nearby Dr Phillips Blvd.
The area is bigger than most visitors expect, and quick transportation is easily available. Bus system LYNX or the I-Ride Trolley are both viable options to explore the full length of International Drive, or "I-Drive" as the locals say.
Laugh your face off at the Orlando Improv, blow your mind at Wonder Works, or treat your senses to an IMAX blockbuster at Regal. Water slides, the Sling Shot, designer shoes, roller coasters, Peabody Hotel ducks, and mini golf too… Universal/I-Drive is a family attraction dream come true.
Nightlife
Morton's The Steakhouse - Orlando
Cinemark Festival Bay Mall
Mallards
Motown Cafe
Hard Rock Cafe / Live
Pirates Dinner Adventure
Fresco Italian Restaurant & Market
Bob Marley - A Tribute to Freedom
Club Copacabana
Matrix at Pointe Orlando
Muvico Pointe 21
Club Hush
Cricketers Arms Pub
Sleuths Mystery Dinner Theatre
Timpano Chophouse & Martini Bar
Latin Quarter
Howl at the Moon
Boardwalk Sports Bar
Tomo Sushi & Grill
Lucky Leprechaun Irish Pub
Everglades Restaurant
Bar American
Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar
Ice Bar
Trattoria del Porto
Blue Martini Orlando
NASCAR Sports Grille
Barnie's Coffee & Tea Co.
Sharp AQUOS Theatre - Universal Studios Orlando
Splendido Pizzeria
Cattleman's Steakhouse & Saloon
BB King's Blues Club
Mist Sushi and Spirits
Aussie's Steakhouse
CityJazz
Olive Garden International Drive
Velvet Sessions
Olive Garden Sand Lake Drive
Vines Grille & Wine Bar
Bob Marley--A Tribute to Freedom
Pointe Orlando
Friday's Front Row Sports Grill
Friendly's
International Lighthouse Lobster Feast
Sweet Tomatoes
Thirsty Fish (The)
Emack & Bolio's
Jack's Place
Westgate Smokehouse Grill
Makahiki Luau Dinner & Show - Sea World
Dottie's Orlando Comedy Theater
Cafe Tu Tu Tango
Roy's
Pat O'Brien's
Jeffery's Restaurant & Piano Bar
Gelateria Caffe Espresso
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Universal Cineplex
Samba Room
Taverna Opa - Orlando
Ming Court
Texas de Brazil Churrascaria
Seasons 52
Velvet Bar
The Groove
Grape (The) ** CLOSED **
Bice Ristorante
Vitale Spa Cafe
Red Coconut Club
Sand Lake 7 - Touchstar Cinemas
Attractions
Faldo Golf Institute
SeaWorld Orlando
Wet 'n Wild
Pointe Orlando
Boardwalk Surf & Sport
Toon Lagoon
Citywalk at Universal Studios Orlando
Fun Spot Action Park
Shingle Creek Golf Club
Hal Scott Preserve
Thomas Kinkade Signature Gallery
Orlando Improv
Universal Orlando Resort
Buena Vista Watersports
iFly Orlando
Sleuth's Mystery Dinner Show, Orlando
Ripley's Believe It or Not! Odditorium
Ritz-Carlton Spa (The)
All American Music Festival
Marriott's Grande Pines Golf Club
Mall at Millenia
Universal Studios Florida
Orange County Convention Center
Discovery Cove
Blue Man Group Entertainers Aquos Theather
CoCo Key Water Resort
Aquatica
Islands of Adventure
First Baptist Orlando
WonderWorks
Florida Dolphin Tours
SkyVenture Orlando
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
Titanic - The Experience
International Drive
Fort Gatlin Recreational Park
Mandara Spa
Sharks Deep Dive
Blue Man Group Show at Universal Orlando Resort
Sleuths Mystery Dinner Theatre
Restaurants
A Passage to India
Dan Marino's Town Tavern
Groove
Dux Restaurant
Shogun
The Capital Grille
Hanamizuki Japanese Restaurant
Hard Rock Cafe / Live
Seasons 52
The Melting Pot
Pizzeria Valdiano
The Oceanaire Seafood Room
Taverna Opa - Orlando
Gelateria Caffe Espresso
Ponderosa Steakhouse
Grape (The) ** CLOSED **
Emeril's Restaurant
Amura Japanese Restaurant
Makahiki Luau Dinner & Show - Sea World
Emeril's Tchoup Chop
Amura
Splendido Pizzeria
Sizzler
Ayothaya
Norman's at the Ritz-Carlton Orlando
Boston Lobster Feast
Bleu
Ocean Grill (The)
Primo Restaurant
Ocean Prime - Orlando
Toojay's Gourmet Deli
Pirate's Dinner Adventure
Ciao Italia
Lee and Rick's Oysters on the Half Shell
Gol! The Taste of Brazil
Fairways Pub
Atlantis Restaurant
Kitchen (The)
Houlihan's Food & Spirits
Land Remembered
Red Lobster of Orlando
Olive Garden Sand Lake Drive
Mist Sushi and Spirits
Moon Fish
Everglades Restaurant
Red Lobster
Palm Restaurant (The)
B.B. King's Blues Club - Orlando
Sweet Tomatoes
Funky Monkey Wine Company @ The Pointe
Red Lobster
Vito's Chop House
Sal's Market Deli
Maggiano's - Orlando
Salt Island Restaurant
Vito's Chop House
Bice Ristorante
Jimmy Buffett's Margaritaville
Uno Chicago Grill
The Dessert Lady
Outback Steakhouse
Bob Marley - A Tribute to Freedom
Outback Steakhouse
Crab House (The)
Mama Della's Ristorante
Friday's Front Row Sports Grill
Jeffery's Restaurant & Piano Bar
Aussie's Steakhouse
Wings Etc.
Memories of India
Taste of Hong Kong
Jeffery's Restaurant & Piano Bar
Jack's Place
Ruth's Chris Steak House - Orlando
Taste of Japan
Cariera's Cucina Italiana
Seasons 52
Darryl's Restaurant & Bar
CityJazz
Golden Corral
Olive Garden International Drive
Bergamo's Italian Restaurant
Adobe Gila's
Trattoria del Porto
Charley's Steak House
Josie's Pizza & Wings
International Lighthouse Lobster Feast
Friendly's
Bill Wong's Famous Buffet
Pizza Fusion
Sleuths Mystery Dinner Theatre
Cheesecake Factory Conroy Road
Hotels
Universal's Portofino Bay Hotel - A Loews Hotel
Best Western Plaza International
Hawthorn Suites Orlando - Seaworld
Westgate Club Orlando
Universal's Hard Rock Hotel - A Loews Hotel
Westgate Leisure Resort
Westgate The Seasons
Hilton Grand Vacations Club SeaWorld
Marriott Horizons at Orlando
Rosen Plaza Hotel
Days Inn Orlando 33rd Street
