8 days in Orlando & Fairfax County Itinerary

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

Have a day of magic on the 18th (Mon) at Walt Disney World Resort. Pack the 22nd (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Universal's Islands of Adventure. Next up on the itinerary: get in on the family fun at Universal Orlando Resort, explore the world behind art at Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, see the interesting displays at Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum, and browse the fresh offerings at Winter Garden Farmers Market.

To see where to stay, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Orlando road trip planning website.

Washington DC to Orlando is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Washington DC in January, things will get much warmer in Orlando: highs are around 71°F and lows about 52°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can go by car to Vienna.

Vienna is a town in Fairfax County, Virginia, United States. Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): admire the natural beauty at Meadowlark Botanical Gardens, take an in-depth tour of Freeman Store and Museum, then contemplate the long history of Little Library, and finally examine the collection at Northern Virginia Model Railroaders. On your second day here, stroll around Riverbend Park, steep yourself in history at Colvin Run Mill Park, and then identify plant and animal life at Hidden Oaks Nature Center.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read our Vienna online trip maker.

Getting from Orlando to Vienna by car takes about 12.5 hours. Traveling from Orlando in January, things will get colder in Vienna: highs are around 42°F and lows about 24°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to drive back home.