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🎯 17 Non-Touristy Things to Do in Orlando
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items Discover Orlando like a local with these hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path experiences. I’ve selected some of my favorite spots that are touristy in this city where the whole word ones to tourist, so ENJOY ❤️
Sunset picnic at Lake Eola! Nice place to enjoy with your family. It has many things to do, playground and restaurants nearby.
Sunset picnic at Lake Eola Park
Winter park has the best restaurants and cafes in Orlando area. I highly recommend taking one day and go there to have this experience
Stroll through charming streets filled with unique boutiques and cozy cafés.
Experience a neighborhood market showcasing local food artisans and vendors! This is one my favorite spots, where you can buy amazing handmade items and goodies! Just GO!
Visit East End Market in Audubon Park
Enjoy a scenic trail connecting Orlando and Winter Park, perfect for biking or walking. This is a perfect spot to enjoy your favorite weather or season
Bike or Walk the Cady Way Trail
Explore a 22-mile paved trail passing through various towns and scenic spots, another option to enjoy the nature and your day off, with your friends and family
Cycle the West Orange Trail
Enjoy live local musicians in an intimate setting with a selection of wines and beers. Such a good option to enjoy a non touristy bar and having a good wine or beer
Live Jazz at The Imperial Wine Bar
Admire vibrant street art and murals throughout this eclectic neighborhood. For the creative ones or just fans of street art, this place is a MUST HAVE
Discover murals in Mills 50 district
Find stunning sculptures and public art installations in this artistic district, so if you’re an artist or just enjoy art in its different ways, go there!
Explore Street Art in Ivanhoe Village
Wander through a 50-acre botanical oasis featuring diverse plant collections. PERFECT place to enjoy the nature and its diversity in the middle of a crazy city!
Stroll Through Harry P. Leu Gardens
Experience independent cinema in a cozy theater with on-site dining at Eden Bar. If you’re local or just coming to visit Orlando, this place is a such gem inside the city!
Watch Indie Films at Enzian Theater
Paddle through crystal-clear waters surrounded by lush Florida nature. A must go place during the summer!
Wekiva Island
Embark on a self-guided kayak adventure through scenic waterways. This place looks like a movie scene, you have to go and enjoy the beauty of it
Kayak Rentals Rock Springs | King's Landing | Apopka, FL
Visit this independent bookstore offering a curated selection of titles. I always go there and spend hours enjoying the beauty of a neighborhood bookstore! Good for kids too
Writer's Block Bookstore | Orlando's Independent Bookseller
Take part in art classes like watercolor, ceramics, or photography — many are beginner-friendly and held in inspiring spaces. As an artist mind, I should totally recommend a n option to learn and interact more with art, so enjoy all the workshops and...
Join a Creative Workshop at Orlando Museum of Art or Local Studios
Score unique pieces and home treasures at local gems like Déjà Vu Vintage or OMG! Thrift. Thrift stores are such a fun moment for me, that I could not resist to share this gem!
Thrift Hunt at Local Vintage & Secondhand Shops
Unwind with a hands-on creative session — paint mugs, plates, or figures and take home a one-of-a-kind keepsake.
Paint your own Pottery
Experience Orlando’s indie art scene with improv shows, original plays, and fringe performances, go and have lot of fun!
See a Local Play or Comedy Show at Fringe ArtSpace or SAK Comedy Lab