Things To Do
Aloma Bowl
Bowling has become one of our favorite dates! Aloma Bowl is a local alley that has been a go-to for Friday night with friends. Enjoy karaoke, cosmic bowling, and great pricing on food and drinks.
Disney Springs
Disney Springs is a great place to shop, grab lunch, and offers plenty of entertainment for kids. There is also a bowling alley and movie theater! We recommend taking the kids to Rainforest or T-Rex Cafe. If you are kidless for the weekend, we personally love Raglan Road Irish Pub!
Hawkers Asian Street Food
Hawker's offers great Asian Street Food options and never misses! This place is super popular, so make sure to get a reservation if you can.
International Drive
If you are staying near the many attractions that Orlando has to offer, make sure you visit I-Drive. Multiple restaurant options and activities for all. Fun Fact: During Ty's first time visiting Orlando, Kendall made him get on the StarFlyer. Google it.
Kobé Japanese Steakhouse - International Drive
A Herndon family staple: Kobe! This place is where the Herndon family spend pretty much every birthday. Ty has also grown to love this place. There is something so fun about your dinner being cooked in front of you and the staff are always entertaining. Be sure to make a reservation in advance if going with a larger group.
Orlando Farmers' Market
Sundays are well spent at the Orlando Farmers Market at Lake Eola! Kendall and MOH, Alexis, used to spend many Sundays at Lake Eola enjoying great food and music. We highly recommend getting an Arepa from Gran Arepa and walking around the lake. The Stubborn Mule is also a great place to grab brunch if you are looking for a restaurant in that area. Be sure to make a reservation beforehand if you can!
Park Avenue
Park Ave in the city of Winter Park is a great option for a relaxing shopping day or if you are wanting to visit a smaller city in Central Florida. Winter Park is known for having great food options as well. If you are like Kendall, and planning for the weekend in advance, we encourage you to see if there are any art sales or markets happening in Winter Park!
Pour Choice Taphouse
Pour Choice is a great place for a chill outing with your friends, or if you are just looking broaden you beer spectrum. They have rotating taps that you can sample and plenty of entertainment from sporting events on the TV's, board games, and beer pong.
Universal CityWalk Orlando
Another great family spot. Lots of entertainment options for both adults and children. If you are one of our family members coming in from Louisiana and want to feel right at home, then stopping at Fat Tuesdays for a daiquiri is a must!
Universal Studios Florida
Shocker right? Though we do not go to the parks often, Universal Studios is the go-to during this time of year. If you plan to go to a theme park while you are in town, this would be a great recommendation, due to the entertainment options that are both adult and kid friendly. Mardi Gras parades and concerts are popping, so plan accordingly!
Universal Volcano Bay
Again, if you are looking into theme parks and enjoy being in the water, we highly recommend Volcano Bay. This is probably the only theme park that we could go to every weekend. If this is up your alley, we recommend booking rooms at Cabana Bay. This is the resort connected to the park and you may be able to find park discounts and early access opportunities.