Things To Do
Local Food & Drink Recommendations
Breakfast/Brunch: -Briarpatch -Buttermilk Bakery -Hamilton's Kitchen Lunch: -Black Bean Deli -Antonio's Maitland -Prato -4Rivers Smokehouse BBQ Dinner: -Hillstone -Ravenous Pig -Luke's -Financier Bistro & Bar -Boca -Armandos -Ava MediterrAegean Coffee/Sweet Treats: -Foxtail Coffee -Peterbrooke Chocolatier -Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream -Jeremiah's Italian Ice Bars: -Ravenous Pig Beer Garden -Tori Tori Orlando -The Porch Sports Bar -Bar at the Alfond Inn -The Guesthouse -Fiddlers Green Irish Pub -The Wine Room on Park Ave for Wine Tasting
Rifle Paper Company Headquarters
Founded in 2009, Rifle Paper Co. is a stationary and gift brand owned by husband and wife team, Anna and Nathan Bond. Located in Hannibal Square in Winter Park, FL. Make sure to check out the sale room in the back too!
Park Avenue District
A local hub for dining, shopping, and exploring, Park Avenue in Winter Park is no secret to Orlando locals. Offering up everything from popcorn drizzled with chocolate to pontoon boat tours, the area is great for an afternoon stroll or a night out. While small in size, Park Avenue offers unique eateries, local shops, and multiple cultural activities.
Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour
Located on Lake Osceola in the quiet suburb less than 10 minutes from downtown Orlando, the boat tour offers hour-long, guided cruises through three of the seven lakes and two, narrow manmade cannals on the tranquil Winter Park chain. Tours leave every hour from 10am-4pm.
Winter Park Farmer's Market
The Saturday Farmer's Market is the number one produce and plant market in central Florida which takes place every Saturday morning from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Central Park West Meadow, located at the corner of New York Avenue & Morse Boulevard. It is a popular community gathering place that provides fine produce, plants, baked goods and so much more.
WP9
The Winter Park Golf Course is a highly rated public 9 hole gem in the heart of Winter Park. Originally built in 1914, the course underwent major renovations in 2016, making it one of the best short course experiences in the country. The course, a 2480 yard par 35, is surrounded by city streets and neighborhood homes, two churches and a cemetery.
Kraft Azalea Gardens
A very special place for Emily, as her great great grandparents designed the park in 1938. The 5.22-acre public garden is located on the shore of Lake Maitland and is open year round from 8 a.m. until dusk. Great spot for sunset watching while sitting at the exedra.
New Smyrna Beach
Located on Florida’s Central Atlantic Coast, New Smyrna Beach is a charming beach town rooted in local culture, art and a beautiful, white sandy shoreline. Located about an hour from Downtown Orlando. Recommend for guests who have a free day/afternoon. Can drive on the beach!
The Mall at Millenia
The Mall at Millenia is located 10 minutes from Universal Orlando Resort, 15 minutes from SeaWorld, Downtown Orlando, International Drive and Orange County Convention Center, 20 minutes from Orlando International Airport and 30 minutes from Walt Disney World Resort and Kissimmee.
Theme Parks
Disney World, Universal, Islands of Adventure, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, EPCOT, Seaworld, Volcano Bay, etc. Approximately 20 miles from The Alfond Inn.