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Howard Dickson, Local Arrangements Committee
Welcome to the Sunshine State for the 2019 Health Physics Society Annual Meeting, which will be held at the Hilton Orlando 7–11 July 2019. Orlando is officially the most popular visitor destination in the world, being home to nine major theme parks.
While the sun shines most of the time, the subtropical climate also means frequent afternoon showers, especially in the summer. Consequently, you may wish to consider alternative attractions to rainproof your time in Orlando. Here are a few highly recommended destinations guaranteed to help you stay dry:
This four-story museum in downtown Orlando provides educational fun for all ages. You can explore the permanent collections to learn about space, dinosaurs, alligators, and more. Stay for a movie or documentary on the IMAX.
Located in Loch Haven Cultural Park next to the Orlando Science Center, the Orlando Museum of Art features a notable collection of American contemporary art as well as traveling exhibits and African art. The Chihuly sculpture in the rotunda is fabulous.
If rail travel is the mode of transportation you favor, you will love Orlando's new two-story commuter train. Kids ride free and, for a minimal fare, you can ride for more than an hour through the city and over lakes to the northern-most point in DeBary and back. Stations are located in Winter Park, downtown, and near the Florida Mall.
Maybe not intended to be a tourist attraction, nevertheless you might find IKEA a welcome change of pace. You can spend hours in IKEA, just wandering through the maze of fun furniture and design ideas. Free breakfast is served weekdays at 9:30 a.m., and an indoor playground is offered for kids who are potty trained. Play areas are also set up throughout the store, keeping little ones entertained while you shop.
For more information on the 64th Annual Meeting of the HPS, see the Meetings and Conferences area of the HPS website.