Southport Travel Guide
Orlando
Popular places to visit
Walt Disney World® Resort
Walt Disney World® Resort is part of Orlando. It makes up part of bustling metropolis that is home to 240,000 inhabitants. Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando’s city center. If you are flying in, Walt Disney World® Resort is approximately 15 miles (24 kilometers) from Orlando International Airport.
Universal Studios Florida
Movie sets and thrill rides combine to create this internationally acclaimed theme park.
Universal Orlando Resort
Make your Florida vacation one to remember with a stay at this hotel and theme park complex.
Disney Springs™
You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Disney Springs™, a favourite shopping spot in Lake Buena Vista. Experience the entertainment choices and acclaimed theatre scene in this family-friendly area.
Magic Kingdom® Park
One of the most famous theme parks in the world offers a land of fun and fantasy at the foot of a fairytale castle.
Orange County Convention Center
Florida's principal convention center is a large and stunning glass and metal building that hosts national and international trade shows and public events.
Things to do
Universal Orlando Resort Theme Park Tickets
Icon Park: SEA LIFE Aquarium, Madame Tussauds or The Orlando Eye Options
Drawn to Life presented by Cirque du Soleil and Disney
Top hotels in Southport
Sheraton Vistana Resort Villas, Lake Buena Vista/Orlando
It’s our second time staying and everything is as nice as it was a few years ago. Beautiful facilities, convenient location, friendly staff and event more events planned. We had a great time staying.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Universal's Cabana Bay Beach Resort
The staff wasn’t nice
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hyatt Regency Orlando International Airport
Great hotel
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Kompose Boutique Resort at Theme Parks
The staff and hotel were great. It was very clean and modern. I gave it a 4-star because we asked for a crib at 6:00 pm, which they said they had, and at 10:00 pm, they called and said they didn’t have one. Other than that, everything else was awesome.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Westgate Lakes Resort & Spa Universal Studios Area
Room and hallway can stand some updates my room smelled sour, bed was comfy but walls slightly dirty and paint needs to be updated
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Rosen Inn at Pointe Orlando
Room was clean, beds comfortable We had an issue with hot water as a pipe had burst in hotel grounds, so unable to shower etc, Absolutely no contact from management for an explanation, I rang reception to be informed they were aware & an engineer was working on it, after approx 15 hrs our water came ...
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Southport
Airport North
While there might not be top attractions in Airport North, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Hoffner Plaza Shopping Center and Ventura Country Club.
Lake Nona
Visitors to Lake Nona enjoy its restaurants, and if you want to do some exploring, USTA National Campus is worth a stop.
Oak Ridge
Oak Ridge is noteworthy for its theme parks, and you can make a stop at top attractions like Cross Country Creek and Central Park Plaza Shopping Center.
Williamsburg
Notable for its restaurants, shopping and golf courses, Williamsburg is a sought-after destination for many travellers visiting Orlando. If you want to see some sights in the area, check out Aquatica or Orange County Convention Center.
Hunters Creek
You'll enjoy the restaurants and shopping in Hunters Creek. You might want to make time for a stop at Hunters Creek Golf Club or Shingle Creek Regional Park.
Florida Center
If you're spending some time in Florida Center, Universal Orlando Resort and Universal Studios Florida are top sights worth seeing.
