Orlando Guidebook
Food scene
Prato
124 N Park AveBest pizza in town.
Orchid Thai Cuisine
305 N Park AveTop pick for Thai food.
Kabooki Sushi
3122 E Colonial DrBest Sushi in town
Kelly's Homemade Ice Cream
3114 Corrine DrBest Ice cream in town
Neighborhoods
College Park is a vibrant neighborhood located just outside of downtown Orlando where you can experience urban living with a small town feel.
This community is made up of some of the finest local retailers, award winning restaurants, and small businesses found in Central Florida. College Park’s wide selection of services, bungalow-style homes, brick tree-lined streets and many parks make it a must see.
28 locals recommend
College Park
College Park is a vibrant neighborhood located just outside of downtown Orlando where you can experience urban living with a small town feel.
This community is made up of some of the finest local retailers, award winning restaurants, and small businesses found in Central Florida. College Park’s wide selection of services, bungalow-style homes, brick tree-lined streets and many parks make it a must see.
Winter Park is home to world-class museums, upscale boutiques and shopping, fine-dining restaurants, sidewalk cafes, and luxury accommodations, all with the feel of a European village, not the crush of a theme park.
Winter Park is the top spot for locals to hang out, but not the most budget friendly.
255 locals recommend
Winter Park
520 Orlando AveWinter Park is home to world-class museums, upscale boutiques and shopping, fine-dining restaurants, sidewalk cafes, and luxury accommodations, all with the feel of a European village, not the crush of a theme park.
Winter Park is the top spot for locals to hang out, but not the most budget friendly.
Located just steps from Lake Eola Park, Thornton Park District features upscale eateries, inviting neighborhood bars, and trendy boutiques. Unwind along their picturesque brick-lined streets and colorful landscapes. Home to charming Craftsman-style bungalows and soaring luxury condominiums, this hip urban area hosts community driven events, live music, and diverse entertainment on a nightly basis.
63 locals recommend
Thornton Park
Located just steps from Lake Eola Park, Thornton Park District features upscale eateries, inviting neighborhood bars, and trendy boutiques. Unwind along their picturesque brick-lined streets and colorful landscapes. Home to charming Craftsman-style bungalows and soaring luxury condominiums, this hip urban area hosts community driven events, live music, and diverse entertainment on a nightly basis.
Sightseeing
Stop by Lake Eola to see the best view of Downtown Orlando.
For $15 you can ride the swan boats around the lake.
333 locals recommend
Lake Eola
Stop by Lake Eola to see the best view of Downtown Orlando.
For $15 you can ride the swan boats around the lake.
Traveler advice
Ways to save
Toll Advice
Take I-4 when possible to avoid costly tolls on 417. Traffic will be minimal on the weekends until you get past exit 82 into the Disney/Universal area.
Getting around
Public Transportation
Public transportation is limited in Orlando but we have an abundance of Uber/Lyft drivers.