Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Southeastern United States December 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Southeastern United States Travel Guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Southeastern-United-States.dx6209937)[Hotels in Southeastern United States](https://expedia.co.uk/Southeastern-United-States-Hotels.d6209937.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Southeastern United States](https://expedia.co.uk/Cheap-Flights-To-Southeastern-United-States.d6209937.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Southeastern United States Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Southeastern-United-States.d6209937.Car-Hire-Guide)[Southeastern United States Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Southeastern-United-States.d6209937.Holidays-City-Breaks) # What to do in Southeastern United States ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Southeastern United States Types of activities Where to stay [Southeastern United States travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Southeastern-United-States.dx6209937) ![Southeastern United States](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/0af001992842764bcfcc67a534d09c78.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Universal Studios Florida® which includes château or palace](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/22000/22555-Universal-Studios-Orlando.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Orlando showing a city, a bay or harbour and boating](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/21000/21840-Orlando.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Miami featuring a hotel, street scenes and outdoor eating](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/21000/21866-Miami.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Fort Lauderdale which includes interior views](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/22000/22236-Fort-Lauderdale.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Southeastern United States Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Southeastern United States has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Southeastern United States, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling to Southeastern United States with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Places of interest in Southeastern United States Southeastern United States is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Southeastern United States, and make it a breeze to explore Southeastern United States and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Southeastern United States to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit to Southeastern United States, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights in Southeastern United States. #### Southeastern United States attractions Southeastern United States has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in Southeastern United States to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Southeastern United States. Looking for things to do in Southeastern United States can be time-consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine of Southeastern United States or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Southeastern United States attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. Happy trails! --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Top places to visit ### 1\. Walt Disney World® Resort Walt Disney World® Resort is the perfect place to stay in Orlando as a large number of the area’s star attractions are within easy driving distance. Two sights that should be at the top of every visitor’s itinerary is the wonderful Disney's Boardwalk and the ever-popular Disney's Osprey Ridge Golf Course. Two other great attractions you’ll find within a short distance of Walt Disney World® Resort are the Disney's Typhoon Lagoon Water Park and the Disney's Lake Buena Vista Golf Course. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Walt-Disney-World-Resort-Orlando.d6034120.Attraction) ![www.alamy.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034120/72f0831e-8a1f-4532-9296-e96104eeb131.jpg) ### 2\. Universal Studios Florida Universal Studios Florida® has working film sets and it was also built specifically as a theme park. Its mission is to show you inside movie making through thrilling rides, interactive adventures and shows. You can even shop in a replica version of Kwik-E-Mart, the convenience store made famous by The Simpsons. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Universal-Studios-Florida-Florida-Center.d6049239.Attraction) ![Central Florida showing rides and signage](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048177/6bf4c5fb-1002-4324-b44d-335e930a4f87.jpg) ### 3\. Universal Orlando Resort A visit to Universal Orlando Resort offers a memorable vacation for all the family, with accommodation, entertainment and theme park thrills all in one place. You can choose a hotel from eight options that include standard rooms and a multitude of suites to accommodate every style, size and budget. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Universal-Orlando-Resort-Florida-Center.d6347698.Attraction) ![www.alamy.com](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6347698/06ae0091-59b6-4929-bcdd-175b32d4910c.jpg) ### 4\. Magic Kingdom® Park The first of the Florida-based theme parks, the Magic Kingdom® Theme Park is still central to most Orlando vacations. Six fantasy lands across 107 acres (43 hectares), morning-through-night entertainment and animatronic Disney characters all help to create an unforgettable experience for the entire family. Magic Kingdom® Theme Park was created from the vision of Walt Disney and opened in 1971\. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Magic-Kingdom-Park-Bay-Lake.d6123797.Attraction) ![Magic Kingdom® Park which includes rides](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6123797/788d1b08-ae6d-4d61-86b9-eff1e639ae6e.jpg) ### 5\. Hollywood Beach Adorned with a range of cafés, restaurants and deluxe resorts, Hollywood Beach is the principal strand in the heart of the Florida town of Hollywood. It runs alongside the busy Hollywood Broadwalk and offers all types of entertaining activities. Cycle along the promenade, taking in the sights of the sandy stretch and the Atlantic Ocean beyond it. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hollywood-Beach-Hollywood-Beach.d183098.Attraction) ![Hollywood Beach featuring general coastal views and a beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/183098/66c5c1bb-3d29-4b8f-9264-1e272a11aadb.jpg) ### 6\. Orange County Convention Center With more than 45 acres (18 hectares) of exhibition space, Orange County Convention Center is one of the largest convention centers in the United States. The main exhibition hall covers more than 22 acres (9 hectares) and the ballroom is bigger than a football field. [Learn more ](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Orange-County-Convention-Center-International-Drive-District.d6034972.Attraction) ![Orange County Convention Center showing modern architecture and theater scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6034972/4d1aece6-6b29-439a-9cc1-4491599eb1c4.jpg) ## Recommended things to do in Southeastern United States | Number of things to do | 119 | | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Self-Guided Fort Lauderdale Scavenger Hunt: By The New River](/things-to-do/fort-lauderdale-scavenger-hunt-by-the-new-river.a2562378.activity-details): £10 | | | Top 5 things to do | [Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour](/things-to-do/water-taxi-all-day-hop-on-hop-off-venice-of-america-boat-tour.a1353649.activity-details)[90-Minute Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Fort Lauderdale, FL](/things-to-do/90-minute-parasailing-adventure-in-fort-lauderdale.a3870590.activity-details)[Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup](/things-to-do/bahamas-day-cruise-with-hotel-pickup.a46042258.activity-details)[VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!](/things-to-do/venice-of-america-tour-best-of-fort-lauderdale-over-30-years.a1343758.activity-details)[Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood FL](/things-to-do/dining-at-hard-rock-cafe-hollywood-fl.a45947604.activity-details) | | | Half-day tours | [90-Minute Ocean Parasailing Adventure In Fort Lauderdale, FL](/things-to-do/90-minute-parasailing-adventure-in-fort-lauderdale.a3870590.activity-details)[VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!](/things-to-do/venice-of-america-tour-best-of-fort-lauderdale-over-30-years.a1343758.activity-details)[Dining at Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood FL](/things-to-do/dining-at-hard-rock-cafe-hollywood-fl.a45947604.activity-details)[Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauder...](/things-to-do/jungle-queen-riverboat-90-minute-narrated-sightseeing-cruise-in-fort-lauderdale.a690067.activity-details)[Venice of America Tour \| Millionaire's Row | Complimentary Drinks](/things-to-do/riverfront-cruises-venice-of-america-tour.a1343742.activity-details) | | With kids | [Water Taxi All Day hop-on hop-off Venice of America Boat Tour](/things-to-do/water-taxi-all-day-hop-on-hop-off-venice-of-america-boat-tour.a1353649.activity-details)[Bahamas Day Cruise with Hotel Pickup](/things-to-do/bahamas-day-cruise-with-hotel-pickup.a46042258.activity-details)[VENICE OF AMERICA TOUR!! Best of Fort Lauderdale over 30 years!!!](/things-to-do/venice-of-america-tour-best-of-fort-lauderdale-over-30-years.a1343758.activity-details)[Key West Day Trip from Fort Lauderdale](/things-to-do/key-west-day-trip-from-fort-lauderdale.a349210.activity-details)[Jungle Queen Riverboat 90-Minute Narrated Sightseeing Cruise in Fort Lauder...](/things-to-do/jungle-queen-riverboat-90-minute-narrated-sightseeing-cruise-in-fort-lauderdale.a690067.activity-details) | | ## What to do in Southeastern United States --- ### Popular places to visit ![Walt Disney World® Resort](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/555000/555500-walt-disney-worldr-resort.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Walt Disney World® Resort 4.5/5(63 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Walt-Disney-World-Resort-Orlando.d6034120.Attraction) ![Universal Studios Florida](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/492000/492960-universal-studios-orlando.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Universal Studios Florida 4.5/5(273 reviews) Movie sets and thrill rides combine to create this internationally acclaimed theme park. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Universal-Studios-Florida-Florida-Center.d6049239.Attraction) ![Universal Studios Florida® showing rides, a city and street scenes](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/22000/22562-Universal-Studios-Orlando.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Universal Orlando Resort 4.5/5(166 reviews) Make your Florida vacation one to remember with a stay at this hotel and theme park complex. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Universal-Orlando-Resort-Florida-Center.d6347698.Attraction) ![Disney Springs™](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/438000/438595-Disney-Springsr.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Disney Springs™ 4.5/5(322 reviews) You can find the perfect gifts to bring home when you visit Disney Springs™, a favourite shopping spot in Lake Buena Vista. Experience the acclaimed theatre scene and entertainment choices in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Disney-SpringsTM-Orlando.d502131.Attraction) ![Port of Miami](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/9/d9ebbd6249b71b2f08dbbaccec2d3d9c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Port of Miami 4/5(148 reviews) Explore the waterfront in Miami Beach with a trip to Port of Miami. Amble around this vibrant area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Of-Miami-Miami.d6125791.Attraction) ![Magic Kingdom® Theme Park which includes rides](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/35000/35707-Magic-Kingdom.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Magic Kingdom® Park 4.5/5(232 reviews) One of the most famous theme parks in the world offers a land of fun and fantasy at the foot of a fairytale castle. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Magic-Kingdom-Park-Bay-Lake.d6123797.Attraction) ![Port Everglades](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/44383c20b2d58fb3800df2a1b01349d4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Port Everglades 4/5(106 reviews) Explore the waterfront of Port Everglades in Dania Beach, and enjoy activities such as boating. Wander the area's beautiful beaches or simply enjoy one of its lively bars. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Port-Everglades-Fort-Lauderdale.d6124927.Attraction) ![Hollywood Beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/339000/339859-Hollywood-Beach-Florida.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hollywood Beach 4.5/5(122 reviews) Ice cream parlors, a music stage and a water playground are among the highlights of the lively boulevard backing onto this picturesque beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hollywood-Beach-Hollywood-Beach.d183098.Attraction) ![Orange County Convention Center](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/52000/52188-Orange-County-Convention-Centre.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Orange County Convention Center 4/5(24 reviews) Florida's principal convention center is a large and stunning glass and metal building that hosts national and international trade shows and public events. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Orange-County-Convention-Center-International-Drive-District.d6034972.Attraction) ### Explore areas of Southeastern United States ![South Beach which includes landscape views, swimming and a sandy beach](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/22000/22681-South-Beach.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### South Beach 4.5/5(411 area reviews) Sunbathe, shop, people-watch, or party with the stars at one of Miami’s most famous beach promenades, also regarded as the art deco capital of the world. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Miami-South-Beach.dx6138745) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/473000/473404-Nashville.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Nashville 4/5(93 area reviews) Sounds of country and honky-tonk resonate around the streets of Music City. Watch a show, attend a hockey match and walk in the footsteps of U.S. presidents. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Nashville-Downtown-Nashville.dx6059741) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/805a9446061933bedf5bd9c7eb071038.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Rosemary Beach Rosemary Beach is popular for its beaches, and if you're looking for more to see and do, you might think about a trip to Rosemary Beach or Alys Beach. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Panama-City-Beach-Rosemary-Beach.dx6139932) ![World of Coca Cola which includes autumn colours, a skyscraper and skyline](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/27000/27287-World-Of-Coca-Cola.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Atlanta 3.5/5(27 area reviews) Mercedes-Benz Stadium and State Farm Arena are a few top attractions in Downtown Atlanta. Hop around the city on the metro at Five Points Station or Dome-GWCC-Philips Arena-CNN Center Station and check out the area's must-see aquarium, great live music and popular shops. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Atlanta-Downtown-Atlanta.dx800004) ![Default Image](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/88732f873c91826fc05821d70bfb538b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Brickell 4.5/5(4 area reviews) Known for its beaches and abundant dining options, there's plenty to explore in Brickell. Top attractions like Brickell City Centre and Mary Brickell Village are major draws, and you can catch the metro at Brickell Metromover Station or Financial District Metromover Station to see more of the city. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Miami-Brickell.dx6240961) ![Default Image](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/339000/339657-Downtown-Miami.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Downtown Miami 4/5(94 area reviews) There’s always something fun and interesting happening in the Sunshine State’s busiest city center, from shows and shopping to history and art. 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