A Brief History of Orlando

Orlando was first established in 1838 as a small outpost during the Second Seminole War and the area grew slowly until 1856, when it was named the new county seat of Orange County. Orlando was the hub of Florida’s citrus industry until about 1895, when control of independent groves shifted to what were known as citrus barons. During the Second World War the city became a major army base and air field, later becoming an air force base. The city continued to grow after the Orlando International Airport was constructed in 1962.


Transportation in Orlando

Orlando is serviced by the Orlando International Airport, which is the busiest airport in the state of Florida, as well as several major highways including Interstate 4, Toll 408, which is managed by the Orlando-Orange County Expressway Authority, the Beachline Expressway, the Central Florida Greenway and Interstate 95. the city is also serviced by a small commuter rail service as well as two different railroad lines.



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Tourism in Orlando

The Orlando area is home to a wide assortment of tourist attractions including the Walt Disney World Resort, the Universal Orlando Resort, Magic Kingdom, the Epcot Center, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom, the Typhoon Lagoon, Blizzard Beach and SeaWorld Orlando, as well as several smaller venues located in downtown Orlando.


Taxi Services in Orlando

If you’re looking to get around in Orlando feel free to call the Diamond Cab Company or Star Taxi and Transportation, and you’ll be able to get where you need to go.


Moving to Orlando?

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