Hawthorn Suites Universal is an Orlando hotel located just minutes from the best theme parks in Orlando, with free transportation to major attractions for hotel guests. Learn more about Universal Studios and other Orlando area attractions by browsing through our listings below.
Theme Parks
Walt Disney World® Resort
With the Magic Kingdom® Park, Epcot®, Disney-MGM Studios, Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park and much, much more; the magic of the Walt Disney World® Resort never ends!
Universal Studios Orlando
407-363-8000
Movie-themed park with shows and rides like Revenge of the Mummy, Shrek 4-D, and Twister.
Universal's Islands of Adventure
407-363-8000
5 themed islands, including Seuss Landing and Jurassic Park, with rides and attractions for all ages.
SeaWorld Adventure Park Orlando
407-351-3600
Marine adventure park with 200 acres of shows, rides and animal encounters.
Discovery Cove
877-4-DISCOVERY
Tropical park where you can explore pristine beaches, snorkel and swim with dolphins
Wet N' Wild
407-351-1800
Popular water park with rides, slides, a wave pool, lazy river, water sports and more.
Fun Spot Action Park
407-363-3867
Driving theme park with several tracks featuring sharp curves, steep slopes and high-speed thrills.
Sports & Recreation
A #1 Bass Guide Service
800-707-5463
Full- or part-day fishing charters, with boat/equipment provided
Action Fishing Charters
888-827-0982
Saltwater fishing charters available inshore and offshore
The Ice Factory
407-933-4259
Ice skating, hockey, an arcade and snack bar
Lake Charters Guide Service
877-326-3575
Equipment and experienced guides for fishing charters
Magic Sunrise Ballooning
866-606-RIDE
Sunrise trips over Orlando throughout the week
Pirate’s Cove Adventure Golf
407-396-7484
Mini-golf course with caves, waterfalls and more
Richard Petty Driving Experience
800-BE-PETTY
Theme park dedicated to racecar driving
Sammy Duvall’s Water Sports Centre
407-939-0754
Waterskiing, wakeboarding, tubing and parasailing with personal watercraft available
Skydive City
800-888-JUMP
Skydive from 2½ miles above the ground
St. Cloud Fishing Pier and Marina
407-957-7243
Perfect for beach picnicking, fishing, biking and volleyball
Triple N Ranch
407-436-1818
Part of Florida’s National Scenic Trail, with hiking, biking and horseback riding
Warbird Adventures
800-386-1593
Features a WWII Fighter Trainer and M*A*S*H helicopter flight
Other Attractions
Blue Water Balloons
Hot-air balloon rides in the Kissimmee/Orlando area. Champagne, sunrise or picnic rides available.
La Nouba™ by Cirque du Soleil
Experience this imaginative circus with the whole family. A treat for the senses!
Gatorland
See Florida’s famous reptile and enjoy fun rides at this theme park and wildlife preserve.
Kennedy Space Center
Interactive space flight simulators, space shuttles and more bring space travel to life.
Magic Sunrise Ballooning
Enjoy a sunrise ride over Orlando, with trips 7 days a week (weather permitting).
Skycoaster
Ever wonder what a free-fall feels like? Find out on this intensely fun ride.
Skull Kingdom
407-354-1564
Haunted castle with scary night shows for adults and kid-friendly daytime tours
Wonder Works
407-351-8800
Upside-down attraction focused on interaction and imagination
Golf Courses
Celebration Golf Club
407-566-4653
Championsgate Golf Resort
407-787-4653
Eagle Creek Golf Club
407-273-4653
Falcon's Fire Golf Club
877-878-3473
Golden Bear Club
407-876-1461
Grand Cypress Golf Club
800-835-7377
Grande Pines Golf Club
407-239-6909
Hawk's Landing Golf Club
800-567-2623
Highlands Reserve Golf Club
877-508-4653
Hunter's Creek Golf Course
407-240-4653
Lake Buena Vista Golf Course
407-939-4653
Legends Golf & Country Club
866-678-6919
MetroWest Golf Club
407-299-1099
Mystic Dunes Golf Club
407-787-5678
North Shore Golf Club
407-277-9277
Orange County Golf Center
407-656-2626
Orange Lake County Club
407-239-0000
Shingle Creek Golf Club
407-996-9933
Southern Dunes Golf & Country
863-421-4653
Walt Disney World® Golf & Recreation
407-939-4653
Windermere Country Club
407-876-1112
