Lake Eola Park is located in the heart of Orlando, with a sidewalk that circles the lake 0.9 miles in length. The park is home to Orlando's famous swans, rainbow Amphitheater, & swan-shaped paddle boats. The park hosts all kinds of festivals and events. The area is surrounded by local stores, restaurants, bars, and coffee shops.
Great walkable area with an abundance of stores, restaurants, and cafes. Some favorites are: Bosphorous (Turkish), Umi (Asian fusion), Mares (Peruvian), Prato (Italian), and the Wine Room (wine & cheese/charcuterie).
Short but jam packed boat tour with amazing views of wildlife, historic properties, and local storytelling!
Local favorite for delicious homemade ice cream- several locations around Orlando. You are never far away from a Kelly's location!
Mills 50 is a neighborhood with an amazing variety of Asian restaurants, dessert cafes, Boba shops, and bakeries.
About an hour from Orlando, this is an amazing day-long experience exploring NASA's Kennedy Space Center. Highly recommend.
Located just minutes from downtown this is a local gem! With four floors of interactive exhibit halls, labs and workshops, theaters, an observatory, and experiences that change with the seasons, there is always something exciting to do.
Another family favorite- Filipino ice creak and desserts! They let you sample before making your decision what to order!
Another local gem, the OMA has a great variety of rotating installations. The OMA is home to a beautiful Chihuly sculpture "Citron & Cobalt" under a glass dome. A great visit for 1-2 hours.
About 45 mins north of Orlando, this is a cute and walkable downtown with shops, restaurants, and cafes. Claire lived in this area before moving to Orlando. Stores are generally only open during the day.
Explore an amazing botanical oasis nearly 50-acres in the heart of Orlando.
Home to the Orlando Eye, the Orlando Sea Life Aquarium, Madame Tussaud's, the Sling Shot, and many other fun family activities!
Classic Orlando/Florida park experience at a lower ticket price than other attractions!
A Disney experience without the high ticket cost! Over 90 stores, 70 eateries, and 25 attractions.