Orlando Salutes America 250

Snap a selfie with America’s founding fathers, step into a replica of the Oval Office, and discover great Americans throughout history at Madame Tussauds at ICON Park®. You’ll find past and present U.S. presidents like Abraham Lincoln, plus notable figures like Martin Luther King Jr. and Neil Armstrong.

Space exploration has been a major part of the American experience for more than half a century, and you can explore its past, present and future at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex, about an hour from Orlando on Florida’s Space Coast.

Plus, starting July 1, 2026, Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex will host a dynamic lineup of events celebrating the curiosity, courage and innovation that continue to define America’s journey into space. In addition to the month-long “250 Space Dreams” experience, special happenings include:

• Anniversary of the Kennedy Space Center Bus Tour (July 22)
• All-American Block Party (July 3 – 5)
• STS-135 Anniversary — ATLANTIS’ Last Flight (July 10 -12)
• Moon Fest (July 17 – 19), and
• American Aviation Weekend (July 31 – Aug. 2).

The Orlando area provides many opportunities to see the American bald eagle in natural settings — particularly when you book passage on our boat tours and rides. For fast-paced action, look into Black Hammock Airboat & Pontoon Rides, Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures, Crazy Gator Airboat Tours, Spirit of the Swamp Airboat Rides, Tom & Jerry’s Airboat Rides, and Wild Florida. If you prefer a more leisurely pace, the Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour offers a relaxing, one-hour cruise through the waterways of its charming namesake city.

As part of its America 250 exhibit, the Winter Garden Heritage Museum in downtown Winter Garden invites you to sign an oversized birthday card to our country. The card features a U.S. map, with visitors encouraged to drop their John Hancock on whichever state they hail from. Don’t be surprised when you see how full Florida is!