Experience live improv at the place Wayne Brady got his start. Good for laughs and a night out. On our sixth date, we took a free improv class here.
Want a taste of Disney without the parks? Disney Springs is a Disney-themed shopping center with bars, restaurants, and live performances. Mike's favorite restaurants in Disney Springs include The Edison (1920s steam punk) and Raglan Road (live Irish music and performances). Reservations recommended. Consider parking in the Lime Garage.
A quaint strip with restaurants, shops, brewery, and miles of paved paths for walking or biking.
A charming strip of shops, restaurants, and bars alongside a beautiful park.
Play mini golf on a pirate-themed course while learning about Blackbeard. There is no shortage of mini golf in Orlando, but this is a good one. It's also the site of our second date.
There are many beautiful springs in Central Florida. This is one of them. Springs maintain a fairly constant temperature year round (68–72 degrees). We'd only recommend this on a hot day. And don't bring alcohol – they will kick you out.
An open-air pavilion with covered indoor seating and an outdoor courtyard where you can dine among a variety of food trucks. The bar inside features a rotating lineup of craft beers, as well as wines, ciders, and seltzers.
Delicious tapas, craft cocktails, quality service, and ambiance combine for a memorable experience. This is also the spot where Mike officially asked Lindsey out.
Tapa style bites and craft cocktails amidst a beautiful courtyard and antebellum-style mansion/inn. Parking can be tricky and will likely require street parking – potentially a couple blocks away depending on the day and time.
Considered by many to be Orlando's best ice cream. This is one of their many locations.
The best cookies in Orlando, in Mike's opinion. So good that Disney Springs opened up a location, but the line is often impossibly long. This is their original location free of tourists.