These are some of my top things in the Central Florida area that aren’t your normal tourist attractions. (If a theme park restaurant or mainstream place is on the list it’s because it is truly worth it!)
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Outdoor Activities
Such a well put together farmers market not huge but not too small, a nice variety of vendors.
Winter Park Farmers' Market
One of my all time favorites, such a cute area. Don’t miss out on the freshly pressed lemonade if it’s there!
Maitland Farmer's Market
I love this trail and it is a good length. You might even see some wild hogs!
Black Bear Wilderness Area
I love going here to do a few laps around the water. Beautiful area in altamonte springs. Highly recommend for a scenic stroll.
Cranes Roost Park | Altamonte Springs, FL - Official Website
By far the biggest farmers market I have been to. Lots of vendors and lots of variety! (Can park in publix parking garage) 🤫
Orlando Farmers' Market
Love Milk District Festivals! This brings a spooky vibe to the holiday season and had tons of vendors when I went last year.
KrampusFest 2025
Restaurants
My households go to place! We always get the all you can eat hotpot and korean bbq. The mushroom soup base is my fav!
KPOT Korean BBQ & Hot Pot
This place was my absolute go to restaurant during covid! Honestly loved taking it to go and heating it all up at home. Normally would make like two portions for a large size.
Huong Viet Vietnamese Restaurant
This place is so delicious! It is pricier but we only had a little from the salad bar and had mainly the meats that came around. The lamb sirloin was amazing!! Honestly loved getting to try meat i haven’t had before. Staff was 10/10, i will absolutel...
Adega Gaucha - The Modern Brazilian Steakhouse in Florida
One of my favorite go to restaurants at universal. It has a steampunk atmosphere with 2 characters that walk around. They do have chocolate incorporated into some food items but it is mainly in their insane desserts, a little gem of a dessert is the ...
The Toothsome Chocolate Emporium & Savory Feast Kitchen™
Went here on my birthday and loved the Bahn Mi’s! Also loved getting to try bites from each food stall. Don’t skip the Saigon Snow such a delicious dessert!!
Mills Market
Love this small food truck spot! Great to grab a bite of food, drink, and socialize with friends. (Parking lot is small)
A La Cart
Love all the food stalls and they play music on the weekends. Can get busy especially on the weekends. Love the variety of the food stalls for whatever you are craving and the crooked can ciders are really good!!