Guidebook for Orlando
Parks & Nature
Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest AveBotanical Garden
Rent tubes and go down the river. Springs is the Florida must do activity.
68 locals recommend
Kelly Park Campground
400 E Kelly Park RdRent tubes and go down the river. Springs is the Florida must do activity.
If you are in Florida during cold months, come and swim with manatees (do not touch them)
407 locals recommend
Blue Spring State Park
2100 W French AveIf you are in Florida during cold months, come and swim with manatees (do not touch them)
park has good playground and BBQ grills, just a nice quiet family gathering spot very close
7 locals recommend
Delaney Park
park has good playground and BBQ grills, just a nice quiet family gathering spot very close
Essentials
Freshfields Farm
400 Compton StMy favorite for fresh meats and fruits/veggies
This is an urgent care spot for things like burns, flu, minor illnesses, call ahead (407) 418-9999 and make an appointment.
CareSpot Urgent Care - Orlando South Orange
2323 S Orange AveThis is an urgent care spot for things like burns, flu, minor illnesses, call ahead (407) 418-9999 and make an appointment.
Wawa
2239 N Semoran Blvdpreferred gas station
They have drop-in option (pre-register at https://www.elevateyogacenter.com/classes ). They offer different yoga (including aerial), pilates.
Elevate Yoga Center
3150 S Orange AveThey have drop-in option (pre-register at https://www.elevateyogacenter.com/classes ). They offer different yoga (including aerial), pilates.
Groceries, try their subs (especially chicken tender one).
32 locals recommend
Publix Pharmacy at The Market at Southside
2873 S Orange AveGroceries, try their subs (especially chicken tender one).
Arts & Culture
My favorite museum in the area. Unbelievable park next to it to walk and relax in.
35 locals recommend
Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens
633 Osceola AveMy favorite museum in the area. Unbelievable park next to it to walk and relax in.
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
445 S Magnolia AveMain concert hall
Entertainment & Activities
Great bar outside (I do not like food there), they have very good film selections in the theater
77 locals recommend
Enzian Theater
1300 Orlando AveGreat bar outside (I do not like food there), they have very good film selections in the theater
This is the best rainy day go to place in Orlando for kids. Actually my favorite kid attraction in the area.
289 locals recommend
Orlando Science Center
777 E Princeton StThis is the best rainy day go to place in Orlando for kids. Actually my favorite kid attraction in the area.
This is the spot if you want to enjoy an excellent pool. They charge $2-3 per person. Also have tennis courts. You can pack and bring food (in a cooler) but have to eat it at the special area outside the pool.
7 locals recommend
Fort Gatlin Recreation Complex
2009 Lake Margaret DrThis is the spot if you want to enjoy an excellent pool. They charge $2-3 per person. Also have tennis courts. You can pack and bring food (in a cooler) but have to eat it at the special area outside the pool.
Satisfactory food (pleasant surprise for dinner show event): pizza, salad.
Show was funny and interactive. Do not come earlier than 5 minutes prior to the event though. Not sure why staff says to come 30 minutes before start.
11 locals recommend
Outta Control Dinner Show
9067 International DrSatisfactory food (pleasant surprise for dinner show event): pizza, salad.
Show was funny and interactive. Do not come earlier than 5 minutes prior to the event though. Not sure why staff says to come 30 minutes before start.
This is a place where you can play sand volleyball, have a drink, rent canoe, swim in Wekiva river (if you are brave enough). Relaxed atmosphere
81 locals recommend
Wekiva Island
1014 Miami Springs DrThis is a place where you can play sand volleyball, have a drink, rent canoe, swim in Wekiva river (if you are brave enough). Relaxed atmosphere
Go on real Floridian adventure, rent kayak and go down Wekiva river. Amazing if you are a nature lover
44 locals recommend
Kings Landing
5722 Baptist Camp RdGo on real Floridian adventure, rent kayak and go down Wekiva river. Amazing if you are a nature lover
I enjoy how elaborate they are, great for groups, you must know English language well though
13 locals recommend
Escapology Orlando
11951 International DrI enjoy how elaborate they are, great for groups, you must know English language well though
Quality puzzles, recommend for group who knows English well
25 locals recommend
The Escape Game Orlando
8145 International DrQuality puzzles, recommend for group who knows English well
Drinks & Nightlife
They get very creative with their beers. I recommend sour beers and fruity wheat beers.
Something’s Brewing Florida - Craft beer and casual food
750 Jackson AveThey get very creative with their beers. I recommend sour beers and fruity wheat beers.
This is something different to do, It is not to everyone's taste, but is interesting enough to visit at least ones.
61 locals recommend
ICEBAR Orlando
8967 International DrThis is something different to do, It is not to everyone's taste, but is interesting enough to visit at least ones.
If you like stand up comedy and improv. Sometimes it is great and sometimes it is not so much, depends how lucky you are.
43 locals recommend
SAK Comedy Lab
29 S Orange AveIf you like stand up comedy and improv. Sometimes it is great and sometimes it is not so much, depends how lucky you are.
This is walking distance excellent Irish pub, popular among locals
9 locals recommend
Claddagh Cottage Irish Pub
2421 Curry Ford RdThis is walking distance excellent Irish pub, popular among locals
It is walking distance (at least for me), you get amazing beer selection and can sit outside/inside and order pizza prom next door.
15 locals recommend
Hourglass Brewing at Hourglass District
2500 Curry Ford RdIt is walking distance (at least for me), you get amazing beer selection and can sit outside/inside and order pizza prom next door.
Great bar, has two levels (roof bar on top and an antique car collection on the 1st floor). overall this dictrict is better than downtown for nightlife.
14 locals recommend
M Lounge
2000 N Orange AveGreat bar, has two levels (roof bar on top and an antique car collection on the 1st floor). overall this dictrict is better than downtown for nightlife.
Beaches
Where to go if you want to swim in an ocean. I do have some canopies I can let you borrow for the beach. Sun is intense.
I like the color of the sand, it has a nice red to it. Fishing pier and larger waves than other areas.
134 locals recommend
Flagler Beach
I like the color of the sand, it has a nice red to it. Fishing pier and larger waves than other areas.
If you feel like you must go to Daytona than boardwalk is a busy place with a lot to offer. Personally I would avoid Daytona unless I am coming for an event. (It is dirty, has cars on the beach and overall not a nice town)
114 locals recommend
Daytona Boardwalk Amusements
12 Ocean AveIf you feel like you must go to Daytona than boardwalk is a busy place with a lot to offer. Personally I would avoid Daytona unless I am coming for an event. (It is dirty, has cars on the beach and overall not a nice town)
Ponce Inlet
Visit lighthouse
Sun Splash Park
611 S Atlantic AveNice park with covered playground
Winterhaven Park
4589 S Atlantic AveThis is my beach of choice and Port Orange is a way nicer town than Daytona.
This is my favorite sea food restaurant I eat at every time I go to the beach.
78 locals recommend
Our Deck Down Under
78 Dunlawton AveThis is my favorite sea food restaurant I eat at every time I go to the beach.
Shopping
This is the closest store, but there are much bigger ones through out the city. Offers brand names at a discounted prices.
7 locals recommend
T.J. Maxx
6716 International DrThis is the closest store, but there are much bigger ones through out the city. Offers brand names at a discounted prices.
The Mall at Millenia
4200 Conroy RdThis is the upscale choice for the latest brand offerings
This is a large mall with a lot of brands to offer. I place it in a middle between Outlets and Mall of Millenia as for quality and price value.
656 locals recommend
The Florida Mall
8001 S Orange Blossom TrlThis is a large mall with a lot of brands to offer. I place it in a middle between Outlets and Mall of Millenia as for quality and price value.
bargain prices from top brands. Warning: sometimes the quality is lower than in their boutique locations.
116 locals recommend
Outlets Orlando
5269 International Drbargain prices from top brands. Warning: sometimes the quality is lower than in their boutique locations.
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
5156 International DrLargest selection of goods for outdoor living
Target
120 W Grant StMy supermarket of choice