Orlando, FL Guidebook
Sightseeing
About an hour's drive away, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is one of the most popular day trips from Orlando. A visit here allows you the unique opportunity to see one of NASA's best-known operations centers.
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Kennedy Space Center
About an hour's drive away, the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex is one of the most popular day trips from Orlando. A visit here allows you the unique opportunity to see one of NASA's best-known operations centers.
Since it opened in 1949, Gatorland has welcomed millions of guests through its famous gates to see the thousands of alligators, crocodiles, and other reptiles on display, some of which perform in daily shows and demonstrations. The "Alligator Jumparoo" show and "Gator Wrestlin'" are two examples. The facility is also home to rare white leucistic alligators.
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Gatorland
14501 S Orange Blossom TrlSince it opened in 1949, Gatorland has welcomed millions of guests through its famous gates to see the thousands of alligators, crocodiles, and other reptiles on display, some of which perform in daily shows and demonstrations. The "Alligator Jumparoo" show and "Gator Wrestlin'" are two examples. The facility is also home to rare white leucistic alligators.
While paying a visit to Disney Springs (formerly Downtown Disney before a major rebrand and facelift) is undoubtedly one of the top free things to do in Orlando, it can easily turn out to be an expensive diversion from the theme parks. Why? Well, while this exquisitely designed entertainment, dining, and shopping district is free to wander, the temptations to dive into the purse or reach for the wallet are plentiful.
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Disney Springs
1486 Buena Vista DrWhile paying a visit to Disney Springs (formerly Downtown Disney before a major rebrand and facelift) is undoubtedly one of the top free things to do in Orlando, it can easily turn out to be an expensive diversion from the theme parks. Why? Well, while this exquisitely designed entertainment, dining, and shopping district is free to wander, the temptations to dive into the purse or reach for the wallet are plentiful.
Situated in the heart of downtown Orlando, Lake Eola Park is a must-do for those wanting to experience just a little of what this dynamic city has to offer outside of the theme parks. Originating as a sinkhole before being landscaped and turned into a public park in 1888, it's a surprisingly large green space, with plenty of fun things to do.
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Lake Eola Park
Situated in the heart of downtown Orlando, Lake Eola Park is a must-do for those wanting to experience just a little of what this dynamic city has to offer outside of the theme parks. Originating as a sinkhole before being landscaped and turned into a public park in 1888, it's a surprisingly large green space, with plenty of fun things to do.
The Orlando Science Center showcases several branches of science, from mechanics to biology and applied technology. Among a variety of themed exhibits, the top favorite is often "Kids Town." Kids Town is available to children under 48 inches tall and is full of interesting and stimulating interactive exhibits.
Science Center
The Orlando Science Center showcases several branches of science, from mechanics to biology and applied technology. Among a variety of themed exhibits, the top favorite is often "Kids Town." Kids Town is available to children under 48 inches tall and is full of interesting and stimulating interactive exhibits.
Food scene
SE7EN BITES, LOCATED IN THE HEART OF ORLANDO'S MILK DISTRICT, SPECIALIZES IN NOSTALGIC SOUTHERN COMFORT FOODS, WITH A MODERN TWIST. COME JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH, BRUNCH, OR SOME OF OUR SCRATCH MADE SWEETS.
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Se7enBites
617 Primrose DrSE7EN BITES, LOCATED IN THE HEART OF ORLANDO'S MILK DISTRICT, SPECIALIZES IN NOSTALGIC SOUTHERN COMFORT FOODS, WITH A MODERN TWIST. COME JOIN US FOR BREAKFAST, LUNCH, BRUNCH, OR SOME OF OUR SCRATCH MADE SWEETS.
Prato is an Italian restaurant in Winter Park, just north of Orlando. The extensive menu has dishes inspired by regions across Italy, including pasta, pizza, and salad. Since Prato is so popular, reservations are recommended.
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Prato
124 N Park AvePrato is an Italian restaurant in Winter Park, just north of Orlando. The extensive menu has dishes inspired by regions across Italy, including pasta, pizza, and salad. Since Prato is so popular, reservations are recommended.
SUSURU is a fun, retro Izakaya near Walt Disney World. The restaurant is only open for dinner and they do not accept reservations. Enjoy Japanese small plates like fried chicken, skewers, mini bowls, and tempura mushrooms. Diners can also sip on specialty cocktails and several sake options. Be prepared for a wait if you visit on the weekends or a holiday; the wait time was over 3 hours when we visited at opening time on a Saturday.
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Susuru
8548 Palm PkwySUSURU is a fun, retro Izakaya near Walt Disney World. The restaurant is only open for dinner and they do not accept reservations. Enjoy Japanese small plates like fried chicken, skewers, mini bowls, and tempura mushrooms. Diners can also sip on specialty cocktails and several sake options. Be prepared for a wait if you visit on the weekends or a holiday; the wait time was over 3 hours when we visited at opening time on a Saturday.
Join us at Disney Springs® alongside George Miliotes, Master Sommelier, for more than 140 wines all available by the glass, bottle...and the ounce! Enjoy alongside a full menu of small plates, cheese and charcuterie, family style plates and sweets.
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Wine Bar George - A Restaurant & Bar
1610 East Buena Vista DriveJoin us at Disney Springs® alongside George Miliotes, Master Sommelier, for more than 140 wines all available by the glass, bottle...and the ounce! Enjoy alongside a full menu of small plates, cheese and charcuterie, family style plates and sweets.
Husband-and-wife duo, James and Julie Petrakis both grew up in Winter Park, Florida and met while studying at the acclaimed Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. Collectively, their resumes including working in kitchens spanning from New York City to Atlanta. It was during this time where they gained a strong appreciation for local and sustainable ingredients. The couple returned to Orlando to start a family and open their first concept, The Ravenous Pig, in 2007.
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The Ravenous Pig
565 W Fairbanks AveHusband-and-wife duo, James and Julie Petrakis both grew up in Winter Park, Florida and met while studying at the acclaimed Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, New York. Collectively, their resumes including working in kitchens spanning from New York City to Atlanta. It was during this time where they gained a strong appreciation for local and sustainable ingredients. The couple returned to Orlando to start a family and open their first concept, The Ravenous Pig, in 2007.
Neighborhoods
Though perhaps best known for the commercial stretch of SR 436 that runs through it like a great river of multi-generational strip malls, Altamonte Springs is also home to one of Orlando's most popular shopping centers, a beautiful lake-set park and something of a "Where's Waldo?" of hidden dining gems.
Altamonte Springs Dr, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701, Spojené státy americké
Though perhaps best known for the commercial stretch of SR 436 that runs through it like a great river of multi-generational strip malls, Altamonte Springs is also home to one of Orlando's most popular shopping centers, a beautiful lake-set park and something of a "Where's Waldo?" of hidden dining gems.
From 1940 to 1968, this trendy neighborhood served as an Army Air Corps and Air Force base and later as the Orlando Naval Training Center, sort of a college campus for sailors. Today, it has been completely renovated and is home to thousand of residents. Our favorite result of the transformation: Fifty miles of paths and trails and 200 acres of parks.
Baldwin Park
From 1940 to 1968, this trendy neighborhood served as an Army Air Corps and Air Force base and later as the Orlando Naval Training Center, sort of a college campus for sailors. Today, it has been completely renovated and is home to thousand of residents. Our favorite result of the transformation: Fifty miles of paths and trails and 200 acres of parks.
Act fast and you may still find a real estate bargain in quaint College Park, where many bungalow-lined streets (Harvard, Yale, Vassar, etc.) are named for famed institutions of higher learning. Ground zero for shopping, dining and nightlife is the intersection of Princeton and Edgewater – CP’s de facto “Main Street.”
College Park
Act fast and you may still find a real estate bargain in quaint College Park, where many bungalow-lined streets (Harvard, Yale, Vassar, etc.) are named for famed institutions of higher learning. Ground zero for shopping, dining and nightlife is the intersection of Princeton and Edgewater – CP’s de facto “Main Street.”
Formerly known as "Antiques Row," Ivanhoe Village is – for now, anyway – still a name you can drop and hear some locals ask, "Where's that?" Its monthly "First Friday" event brings musicians to out the sidewalks as revelers stroll from shop to cafe, enjoying specials along with the sense of community.
Ivanhoe Village Main Street
1001 North Orange AvenueFormerly known as "Antiques Row," Ivanhoe Village is – for now, anyway – still a name you can drop and hear some locals ask, "Where's that?" Its monthly "First Friday" event brings musicians to out the sidewalks as revelers stroll from shop to cafe, enjoying specials along with the sense of community.
Every city should have an alcove like Loch Haven where community involvement and savoir-faire reign supreme. There’s so much to do in this area, especially if you like art. You could say that Loch Haven Park is the cultural corridor of Orlando. Nestled within this tranquil green space are some of the organizations that make up the heart of Orlando’s cultural scene. Plus, the area plays host to a selection of events including the Festival of Trees, Antiques Show and Sale, Orlando International Fringe Festival, PlayFest, Pet Fair and VegFest
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Loch Haven Park
777 E Princeton StEvery city should have an alcove like Loch Haven where community involvement and savoir-faire reign supreme. There’s so much to do in this area, especially if you like art. You could say that Loch Haven Park is the cultural corridor of Orlando. Nestled within this tranquil green space are some of the organizations that make up the heart of Orlando’s cultural scene. Plus, the area plays host to a selection of events including the Festival of Trees, Antiques Show and Sale, Orlando International Fringe Festival, PlayFest, Pet Fair and VegFest
Things to Do
Orlando's SeaWorld is known for its massive aquariums, dolphin and whale shows, touch pools, and many exciting rides. Although guests may no longer feed the dolphins, you are still able to reach into the interactive dolphin pool and pet these beautiful, intelligent creatures.
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SeaWorld Orlando
7007 Sea World DrOrlando's SeaWorld is known for its massive aquariums, dolphin and whale shows, touch pools, and many exciting rides. Although guests may no longer feed the dolphins, you are still able to reach into the interactive dolphin pool and pet these beautiful, intelligent creatures.
Consisting of three individual parks, Universal Orlando Resort has in recent years certainly upped its game as a challenger to Disney's theme park supremacy. The addition of new rides and attractions within each of the parks – Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay – has certainly helped, and these days you can easily spend as much time exploring Universal's rich world of characters as you can Disney's.
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Universal Orlando Resort
6000 Universal BlvdConsisting of three individual parks, Universal Orlando Resort has in recent years certainly upped its game as a challenger to Disney's theme park supremacy. The addition of new rides and attractions within each of the parks – Universal Studios Florida, Islands of Adventure, and Volcano Bay – has certainly helped, and these days you can easily spend as much time exploring Universal's rich world of characters as you can Disney's.
Located next to SeaWorld Orlando, Discovery Cove is one of the area's premier attractions. Visitors to the park can interact with ocean life in a more natural setting, including snorkeling along a coral reef, exploring underwater with a full dive helmet, wading among stingrays, and swimming with the dolphins.
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Discovery Cove
6000 Discovery Cove WayLocated next to SeaWorld Orlando, Discovery Cove is one of the area's premier attractions. Visitors to the park can interact with ocean life in a more natural setting, including snorkeling along a coral reef, exploring underwater with a full dive helmet, wading among stingrays, and swimming with the dolphins.
An alternative water park is Disney's Blizzard Beach. This ski-resort-themed attraction features a long, winding river that circles that park, as well as a variety of water rides for the whole family.
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Vodní park Disney 's Blizzard Beach
1534 Blizzard Beach DriveAn alternative water park is Disney's Blizzard Beach. This ski-resort-themed attraction features a long, winding river that circles that park, as well as a variety of water rides for the whole family.
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Universal Studio's
Make sure to download the Universal Studio's app for great same day deals, and discounted parking passes! Also, make sure to arrive before the gates open to avoid lines!
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By Car (Recommended)
The easiest and most convenient way to get around Orlando is by car as many of the city’s top attractions are spread out and require multiple transfers on public transportation. If you plan on driving, be sure to keep some cash on hand for tolls and consider investing in a good map (free area maps provided by attractions are not the most reliable) or bring a GPS with you.
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By I-Ride Trolley in the International Drive Area
If you plan to stay in the International Drive, also called I-Drive, area, consider purchasing a pass for the I-Ride Trolley which services lots of attractions in the I-Drive area including SeaWorld, Universal Studios, Islands of Adventure, and more. Single rides are available but require exact change.
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By Bus
LYNX, Orlando’s comprehensive bus system can get visitors to most areas in Orlando and beyond but can be a hassle when it comes to trip planning and bus schedules.
LYNX bus stops are marked with a pink bus or paw print sign and run ever 15, 30, or 60 minutes depending on the route. Check their site for schedules and route maps.
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By Taxi or Ride Share
Taxis are typically available at major attractions and most hotels however; most visitors find that renting a car is less expensive than relying on taxis. You might also opt to use a ride share service like Lyft or Uber if you're only trying to get between a few places (or if you're going out for the evening and don't want to drive).
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