If Disney can take the day off, so can you. Whether you’re an introvert needing quiet, a hidden‑spot seeker, or someone embracing the local weirdness, I got you.
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants & Foodie Spots
Arts & Entertainment
Local Favorites
Outdoor Activities
Clear water, easy paddling, possible manatee sighting during certain times of year
Rock Springs Run State Reserve
Sunflower picking (seasonal but adorable) and fun events throughout the year
Southern Hill Farms
Hiking, horseback riding, camping
Lake Louisa State Park
Cheaper, quieter alternative to the more touristy springs
National Forests in Florida - Alexander Springs Recreation Area
Old money meets mossy Florida vibes
Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour
Peaceful paths, native flora, butterflies. Perfect solo spot to recharge
Mead Botanical Garden
Restaurants & Foodie Spots
Bougie bakery, perfect brunch spot, great for solo coffee and journaling
The Glass Knife
Casual Cuban food, elite empanadas
Black Bean Deli-Winter Park & Orlando
fun art and delicious Mexico City-style tacos
Hunger Street Tacos
Fun sandwiches in a funky converted house garden
Yellow Dog Eats
Beer, coffee, food stalls, live music
Plant St. Market
Walkable dining and shopping. Lots of places to grab a bite, from coffee shops to fine dining
Park Avenue District
Arts & Entertainment
Indie movies, cult classics, film festivals, cool outdoor bar, food and cocktails inside theater!
Enzian Theater
Concerts, musicals, popular Broadway shows, sometimes big touring acts
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
Free entry, local artists, super ADHD friendly layout
CityArts
Small but beautifully curated. Perfect for an artsy midday visit
Rollins Museum of Art
Outdoor gallery that’s more like a garden maze. Ethereal, weird, gorgeous
The Maitland Art Center
Rotating local exhibits, sculpture garden, light installations. Feels very indie-girl cool
Casselberry Art House
Old school country, bluegrass and comedy in a converted school gym. This is a new discovery for me and perfect if you want something different.
Orange Blossom Opry
Local Favorites
Local makers, coffee, cool little plant shop
East End Market
Vintage overload, antique extravaganzas and huge yard sales on specific weekends
Renninger's Flea Market & Antique Center
Upcycled, indie-girl heaven
The Lovely Vintage Market
Mini museum in an antique train depot. Nostalgic, unexpectedly fun, perfect for train obsessed kids
Central Florida Railroad Museum
Ghost tour meets improv comedy that includes marionettes. Visually chaotic yet magical
