Rachel & Jesse’s College Park guidebook
Theme Parks
The Universal parks are just a 20-minute drive away! Universal is great for people of all ages with plenty to do and loads of fun! They also have Volcano bay, which is a great water park.
1423 locals recommend
Universal Studios Florida
6000 Universal BlvdThe Universal parks are just a 20-minute drive away! Universal is great for people of all ages with plenty to do and loads of fun! They also have Volcano bay, which is a great water park.
An amazing theme park for families and travelers of all ages! Live animals, roller coasters. and tons of great food options as well, this is a place you can easily spend the entire day enjoying!
1272 locals recommend
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park
2901 Osceola PkwyAn amazing theme park for families and travelers of all ages! Live animals, roller coasters. and tons of great food options as well, this is a place you can easily spend the entire day enjoying!
Universal's Volcano Bay
6000 Universal Blvd
Disney's Blizzard Beach Water Park
1534 Blizzard Beach DriveBest Dinner + Drinks
An amazing attraction for lovers, that want mind-blowing desserts with a super romantic low-lit vibe. My husband and I love this place and highly recommend!
39 locals recommend
Better Than Sex - A Dessert Restaurant Orlando
1905 N Orange AveAn amazing attraction for lovers, that want mind-blowing desserts with a super romantic low-lit vibe. My husband and I love this place and highly recommend!
Armando's College Park
2305 Edgewater DrAmazing local Italian spot!
Tin & Taco College Park
2429 Edgewater DrTHE BEST TACO SPOT! Hands down MUST TRY!
Award-winning food served in a stunning award-winning setting! Located on the Dubsdread golf course, this place has amazing food, top-notch drinks and the most gorgeous views (especially at night when all the patio lights are on)!
20 locals recommend
The Tap Room at Dubsdread
549 W Par StAward-winning food served in a stunning award-winning setting! Located on the Dubsdread golf course, this place has amazing food, top-notch drinks and the most gorgeous views (especially at night when all the patio lights are on)!
Dexter's Winter Park
1035 North Orlando AvenueSuper popular brunch spot!
This place is a petite, charming tapas bar with amazing food options and a fantastic drink selection - their Sunday brunch is one of the most famous in town!
101 locals recommend
Santiago's Bodega | Orlando
802 Virginia DrThis place is a petite, charming tapas bar with amazing food options and a fantastic drink selection - their Sunday brunch is one of the most famous in town!
GO HERE! We love this place! Voted Orlando's best brunch, this is a romantic eatery with regular live music, an eclectic menu & some incredible 40s-style decor.
52 locals recommend
Maxine's On Shine
337 Shine AveGO HERE! We love this place! Voted Orlando's best brunch, this is a romantic eatery with regular live music, an eclectic menu & some incredible 40s-style decor.
Things to Do
Visit Orlando's popular and exciting science museum for all ages. Orlando Science Center features exhibits, live programming, theaters, events, and more!
289 locals recommend
Orlando Science Center
777 E Princeton StVisit Orlando's popular and exciting science museum for all ages. Orlando Science Center features exhibits, live programming, theaters, events, and more!
Mead Botanical Garden is a 47.6-acre park that offers a variety of facilities including an amphitheater, butterfly garden, boardwalk, and a bike trail. It houses some truly BEAUTIFUL flowers and plantlife and is an ideal place for nature lovers!
52 locals recommend
Mead Botanical Garden
1300 S Denning DrMead Botanical Garden is a 47.6-acre park that offers a variety of facilities including an amphitheater, butterfly garden, boardwalk, and a bike trail. It houses some truly BEAUTIFUL flowers and plantlife and is an ideal place for nature lovers!
This is a total must-see for Orlando tourists - The Wheel at ICON Park Orlando is a 400 ft tall giant ferris wheel in the heart of I-Drive!
794 locals recommend
The Wheel at ICON Park
8375 International DrThis is a total must-see for Orlando tourists - The Wheel at ICON Park Orlando is a 400 ft tall giant ferris wheel in the heart of I-Drive!
This is such a gorgeous Garden to spend the afternoon strolling through! They often have 'movie in the park' nights as well, which is great for date nights!
48 locals recommend
Harry P Leu Gardens
Harry P Leu GardensThis is such a gorgeous Garden to spend the afternoon strolling through! They often have 'movie in the park' nights as well, which is great for date nights!
Attraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride.
184 locals recommend
WonderWorks Orlando
9067 International DrAttraction with 100+ hands-on science exhibits plus laser tag, a ropes course & a 6D motion ride.
We have done this four times now! It's a relaxing, narrated, one-hour cruise through three of the seven lakes and two narrow manmade canals of historic Winter Park. The only 'true' way to see the beauty of Winter Park!
160 locals recommend
Scenic Boat Tour
312 E Morse BlvdWe have done this four times now! It's a relaxing, narrated, one-hour cruise through three of the seven lakes and two narrow manmade canals of historic Winter Park. The only 'true' way to see the beauty of Winter Park!
The Backyard Axe Throwing League is the premier axe throwing facility in Florida, located here in the heart of downtown Orlando, FL!
10 locals recommend
BATL | The Backyard Axe Throwing League
55 W Church StThe Backyard Axe Throwing League is the premier axe throwing facility in Florida, located here in the heart of downtown Orlando, FL!
SAK Comedy Lab is a 250 seat improv comedy theater in downtown Orlando, with nightly improv comedy shows most days of the week! If you love comedy, you'll love this place!
43 locals recommend
SAK Comedy Lab
29 S Orange AveSAK Comedy Lab is a 250 seat improv comedy theater in downtown Orlando, with nightly improv comedy shows most days of the week! If you love comedy, you'll love this place!
The cutest chocolate shop where you can actually make your own chocolate treats! SUCH a fun date night or girls night event!
Farris and Foster's Chocolate Factory
4875 New Broad StThe cutest chocolate shop where you can actually make your own chocolate treats! SUCH a fun date night or girls night event!
Voted #1 Escape Room across America - A truly innovative experience that will keep you coming back for more!
12 locals recommend
The Great Escape Room Orlando
23 1/2 S Magnolia AveVoted #1 Escape Room across America - A truly innovative experience that will keep you coming back for more!
Parks
A total staple of Orlando, this gorgeous lake is located in the heart of downtown and is a definite must-see! You can feed the local swans, ride in paddle boats, eat at various restaurants on the water, enjoying live music in the amphitheater, or just watch the fountain lights at night, this place has it all!
333 locals recommend
Lake Eola
A total staple of Orlando, this gorgeous lake is located in the heart of downtown and is a definite must-see! You can feed the local swans, ride in paddle boats, eat at various restaurants on the water, enjoying live music in the amphitheater, or just watch the fountain lights at night, this place has it all!
Best Breakfast Spots
Shakers American Café
1308 Edgewater DrChristo's Café
1815 Edgewater DrShopping
The Mall at Millenia
4200 Conroy Rd
The Florida Mall
8001 S Orange Blossom TrlPark Avenue – Winter Park’s shopping, dining, and cultural gem – boasts more than 140 boutiques, sidewalk cafes, and museums, all in the shadow of oak-canopied Central Park!
18 locals recommend
Park Avenue
Park AvenuePark Avenue – Winter Park’s shopping, dining, and cultural gem – boasts more than 140 boutiques, sidewalk cafes, and museums, all in the shadow of oak-canopied Central Park!