Guidebook for Orlando
Food Scene
Closest "coffee shop" if you're interested in that kind of thing. It's also directly on the lake, which makes for a wonderful view!
14 locals recommend
Panera Bread
3138 S Orange AveClosest "coffee shop" if you're interested in that kind of thing. It's also directly on the lake, which makes for a wonderful view!
It's my favorite place for breakfast in the area. Seriously, it's the bees knees.
26 locals recommend
Benjamin French Bakery & Café
716 E Washington StIt's my favorite place for breakfast in the area. Seriously, it's the bees knees.
Favorite pizza in the area, and they deliver! There are also a bunch of TVs around with a bar, so it's fun to occasionally head over there and catch a game.
34 locals recommend
Burton's Thornton Park
801 E Washington StFavorite pizza in the area, and they deliver! There are also a bunch of TVs around with a bar, so it's fun to occasionally head over there and catch a game.
Essentials
Publix Super Market at Colonialtown
1500 E Colonial DrClosest grocery store
Drinks & Nightlife
Best cocktail bar in Orlando. Period. And it's only a 5 minute Uber away or 35-40-minute walk away to the middle of downtown.
27 locals recommend
The Courtesy Bar
1288 N Orange AveBest cocktail bar in Orlando. Period. And it's only a 5 minute Uber away or 35-40-minute walk away to the middle of downtown.
Arts & Culture
The Plaza Cinema Café is probably the closest theater and it's in the middle of downtown, which is convenient.
60 locals recommend
Cobb Plaza Cinema Café 12
155 S Orange AveThe Plaza Cinema Café is probably the closest theater and it's in the middle of downtown, which is convenient.
The home of the Orlando Magic - unfortunately the Magic aren't good, but this arena is world-class & seeing an NBA game there is worth the low price. The Magic put on a fun experience regardless.
259 locals recommend
Amway Center
400 W Church StThe home of the Orlando Magic - unfortunately the Magic aren't good, but this arena is world-class & seeing an NBA game there is worth the low price. The Magic put on a fun experience regardless.
Walt Disney World Resort
Disney World. Enough said!
Entertainment & Activities
Lake Eola downtown is beautiful. It has a public park, amphitheater, lots of grassy areas, shade, and a handful of restaurants around it that make it a fun destination for those #lazydayz.
333 locals recommend
Lake Eola
Lake Eola downtown is beautiful. It has a public park, amphitheater, lots of grassy areas, shade, and a handful of restaurants around it that make it a fun destination for those #lazydayz.
Shopping
Park Avenue in Winter Park is the mecca of boutique shopping, local restaurants, and gorgeous landscapes. Only a 10-minute drive from my apartment, it's a lot of fun to visit, even if you just walk!
44 locals recommend
South Park Avenue
South Park AvenuePark Avenue in Winter Park is the mecca of boutique shopping, local restaurants, and gorgeous landscapes. Only a 10-minute drive from my apartment, it's a lot of fun to visit, even if you just walk!
Sightseeing
I love this state park because of the river & natural spring that feeds it. Open year-round, the water stays a constant 72 degrees fahrenheit. Drive 30 minutes, rent a kayak & check out Wekiva Island!
229 locals recommend
Wekiwa Springs State Park
1800 Wekiwa CirI love this state park because of the river & natural spring that feeds it. Open year-round, the water stays a constant 72 degrees fahrenheit. Drive 30 minutes, rent a kayak & check out Wekiva Island!