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Family Friendly Things to do in Central Florida
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Yolanda Prieto
Going out and discovering new local favorites is something we enjoy doing on our free time. From parks to restaurants, there's always something new to discover in the area.
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Outdoor Activities in Orlando Area

Outdoor Activities in Orlando Area

 
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Gorgeous gardens, beautiful scenery. Great place to have a picnic with kids, and take photos. We've had our Christmas photos taken here previously. A must see.
Bok Tower Gardens
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Our absolute favorite beach!! The water is absolutely breathtaking, soft white powder sand. We have been coming to this beach yearly for the past 8 years now. Great local airbnbs, and cute downtown area for shopping and eating.
Siesta Key
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We love coming here during the fall for their Fall Festival. There's a bunch of food trucks, fun activities for the kids, pumpkin/sunflower picking...the list goes on. However it's a great spot to enjoy year round also. They have blueberry, strawberr...
Southern Hill Farms
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Kids absolute favorite!!! Great way to spend time with family on the weekends. Their playground are a huge hit, always clean, dog friendly, trails, even a boat dock for all fishing lovers.
Northeast Regional Park Polk County
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A bunch of varieties of food to eat, from sit down restaurants to fast food. The infamous The Wheel at Icon Park is located here, as well as an indoor aquarium "Sea Life", Madame Tussauds, and Museum of Illusions. There's also a cute little train for...
ICON Park
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Absolutely gorgeous!!! Best for family fun, enjoy amazing encounters with adorable manatees. The park is always clean and activities are endless. Swimming, kayaking, canoeing, fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, tubing, bird watching, trails, playgrou...
Blue Spring State Park - Florida State Parks
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Nice place to walk around and discover local homemade goods and vendors. Nearby playgrounds, live music, and very dog friendly. Great atmosphere.
Orlando Farmers' Market
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A great mix of both kid and adult fun. Food trucks, live music, beach volleyball, playground, dog friendly. They always have different events going on, so be sure to check out their site.
Boxi Park Lake Nona
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Our family loves this hotel for a quick stay-cation getaway. Super family friendly, not too pricey, 2 pools, a lazy river, and Starbucks in the lobby. Close to the Univeral Parks, you can enjoy dinner at City Walk. They have buses that run continuous...
UNIVERSAL'S CABANA BAY BEACH RESORT
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Jackson's springs
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