Some of my favorite things to do in Orlando, and surrounding cities!
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Outdoor Activities
Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Local Favorites
Outdoor Activities
I've been going here since I was a child and now I get to take my children here! It's so great. Attentive staff. They opened up a more toddler friendly playground on Lakeside and added a new dock looking out over Lake Apopka, and a new Eco Building w...
Magnolia Park
A great morning activity for the family! Lots of vendors to shop from!
Winter Garden Farmers Market
Only open certain days, but this is a must! Stay in your car or park at one of the designated places and enjoy some wildlife! Make sure to read all signs regarding wildlife to stay safe!
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
Can't visit Florida and not visit Daytona Beach! You can drive on the beach (if tides permit) or find a beachside area to park and follow the stairs down to the beach! There's a few places where they have picnic tables and restrooms, sometimes a play...
Daytona Beach
This place is absolutely beautiful! A nice day trip here to see all the beautiful flowers and even a butterfly garden is such a good idea!
Harry P Leu Gardens
Restaurants
Who doesn't love Texas Roadhouse or their bread and cinnamon butter?
Texas Roadhouse
Great Mexican Food!
El Sombrero Mexican Grill
Again, who doesn't love their breadsticks with the alfredo sauce?
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant
Other Food & Drinks
I'm not a coffee lover, but they have other options that are great too!
Axum Coffee
The BEST wings, to me that is. And Thursdays are BOGO for boneless wings! A recommendation for a wing sauce that's not always on the menu - Hot BBQ, it is so good!
Buffalo Wild Wings
This place is SO GOOD
Ice Cream | West Orange Creamery and Soda Fountain | Ocoee
Their smoothies are always great!
Smoothie King
This place is a tad on the price-y side if you compare to Subway, etc, but it is so worth paying a bit more because the sandwiches are THAT good!
Jersey Mike's Subs
One of the best donut shops! Always rotating flavors and coming out with new ones!
DG Doughnuts
Arts & Entertainment
Bit of a drive if you're in Orlando, but so worth it! This museum was so much fun!! Toddler/Baby section, a cool theater type room where they do shows, they always have new displays being put out and a whole bunch of Coca-Cola memorabilia, which was ...
Museum of Arts & Sciences
A great movie experience!
Epic Theatres of Clermont
Another, more affordable, movie option! My go-to!
AMC Theatres - movie times, movie trailers, buy tickets and gift cards.
A zoo you have to visit! And if you do, make sure to feed the giraffe, it's a fun memory and it's affordable!
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
A great date night idea or just to walk around! Parking is free after 6! So many things to do from putt putt to the movies or even trying some of the great restaurants out there!
Universal CityWalk Orlando
Another great place for a date night or to take the kids and enjoy the shops, food, and sometimes live entertainment!
Disney Springs
Local Favorites
Could spend hours in a B&N
Barnes & Noble
If you're in Ocoee, this place is a must see! Friendly staff and so many great books!
