Orlando, Orange County, FL
Places to go in Orlando
22 scouted venues — the coffee shops, restaurants, parks, and hidden corners we think are worth your time.

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Bill Frederick Park
This 183-acre park on Turkey Lake offers fishing, boating & a playground, plus cabin & tent camping.
3401 S Hiawassee Rd, Orlando, FL 32835, USA

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Black Bear Wilderness Area
Trails & boardwalks wind through this area's 1,650 acres of marsh plus hardwood & floodplain swamps.
5298 Michigan Ave, Sanford, FL 32771, USA

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Black Bear Wilderness Trailhead
5298 Michigan Ave, Sanford, FL 32771, USA

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Cypress Grove Park
Ninety-acre park around a 1920's mansion & lake with a playground, picnic areas & sports courts.
290 Holden Ave, Orlando, FL 32839, USA

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Dickson Azalea Park
Urban green space featuring shady trees, spots for bird-watching, flowing water & picnic sites.
100 Rosearden Dr, Orlando, FL 32803, USA

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Downey Park
A 47-acre park with splash playground, baseball complex, picnicking, lake, sand volleyball & more.
10107 Flowers Ave, Orlando, FL 32825, USA

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Dr. P. Phillips Community Park
Sizable lakeside park with classic & wet playgrounds plus sports fields, picnic areas & a dog run.
8249 Buenavista Woods Blvd, Orlando, FL 32836, USA

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Green Mountain Scenic Overlook & Trailhead
20700 County Rd 455, Minneola, FL 34715, USA

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Green Springs Park
This wooded site with natural sulfur springs offers trails, overlooks, picnicking & a playground.
994 Enterprise Osteen Rd, Enterprise, FL 32725, USA

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Hal Scott Regional Preserve and Park
Vast park on more than 9,000 acres, offering wildlife viewing, walking, biking & horseback riding.
4500 Dallas Blvd, Orlando, FL 32833, USA

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Harbor Park
Lakefront park with grassy areas & a pier also features sidewalks & boardwalks with benches.
4990 New Broad St, Orlando, FL 32814, USA

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Harry P Leu Gardens
This 50-acre botanic garden & estate on Lake Rowena includes roses, camellias & a butterfly garden.
1920 N Forest Ave, Orlando, FL 32803, USA

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Lake Eola Park
Popular spot for walking, special events, feeding the swans & renting swan-shaped paddleboats.
512 E Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801, USA

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Lake Louisa State Park
In addition to housing one of the area's only swimmable lakes, this park also boasts scenic views.
7305 US-27, Clermont, FL 34714, USA

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Lake Underhill Park
Lakefront neighborhood park with a loop path, exercise equipment, a boat ramp & local birdlife.
4355 Lake Underhill Rd, Orlando, FL 32803, USA

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Little Big Econ State Forest
Birds & wildlife populate this lush forest offering hiking trails & canoeing on 2 rivers.
1350 Snow Hill Rd, Geneva, FL 32732, USA

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Orlando Wetlands
This large park consisting of marshes & lakes offers wildlife viewing, hiking trails & picnic areas.
25155 Wheeler Rd, Christmas, FL 32709, USA

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Shingle Creek Trailhead
13400 Town Loop Blvd, Orlando, FL 32837, USA

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Split Oak Forest Wildlife and Environmental Area
Nearly 2,000 largely undeveloped acres offering wildlife viewing, horseback riding & hiking trails.
12175 Clapp Simms Duda Rd, Orlando, FL 32832, USA

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Spring Hammock Preserve
This wildlife preserve has hiking trails & two parks with sports fields, a playground & a boardwalk.
2985 Osprey Trail, Longwood, FL 32750, USA

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Tibet-Butler Nature Preserve
County park with a butterfly garden, interpretive trails & nature center with educational programs.
8777 Winter Garden Vineland Rd, Orlando, FL 32836, USA

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Wekiwa Springs State Park
Guided & self-guided canoe or kayak tours on the Wekiwa River with equipment rental available.
1800 Wekiwa Cir, Apopka, FL 32712, USA