Oldsmar in Orbit

How big is our solar system, really? The vast distances between the planets and our Sun are almost impossible to picture—until now.

Oldsmar brings space a little closer to Earth with Oldsmar in Orbit, a nearly mile-long planet walk that begins at the Sun sign in R.E. Olds Park. This carefully scaled model—set at 4 billion miles to one—guides visitors past each planet with signs featuring planetary facts, astrological symbols, and their positions in relation to one another.

What sets this planet walk apart is its high-tech twist: augmented reality. By scanning the QR code at each station and downloading the free ARloopa app on your smartphone or tablet, you can watch the planets spring to life. Even better, each planet’s story is narrated by former NASA astronaut—and Pinellas County native—Nicole Stott.

With science, art, and imagination combined, Oldsmar in Orbit is more than a walk—it’s an exploration. Get ready for an experience that’s truly out of this world.