Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Lake Proctor

"A haven for couples, this beautiful lake offers so many unique features for romantic photo shoots. Located in the heart of downtown Orlando, this park is great for couples who want beautiful greenery dappled with a wonderful city background. This park also has a Walt Disney amphitheatre, so you can choose to have magical themed pictures taken."

"Butting up to the heart of downtown Orlando, Lake Eola Park offers Insta-worthy views, a .9-mile walking sidewalk and some very large swans. (Really, they’re huge.) If you’re there on a Sunday, stop by the market. Throughout the year, there are tons of free activities (like movie showings), so bookmark this calendar."

"If you’re a green thumb – or aspire to be – head to the Harry P. Leu Gardens, one of the most exquisite tourist spots in Orlando. Within this 50-acre botanical paradise, just minutes from downtown Orlando, you’ll find the original garden and historic home of Harry P. Leu and his wife, Mary Jane, which the couple donated to the city in 1961. Pick up a guest guide and map at the welcome center and take a self-guided tour through palms, cycads, and flowering trees, as well as azaleas, bromeliads, and tropical philodendrons."

"The Harry P Leu Botanical Gardens (known among locals as the Leu Gardens) cover approximately 50 acres (20ha) and their mission is to inspire visitors to learn about plants. The gardens are one of Orlando’s favorite settings for events, including business gatherings and weddings, and provide an idyllic area to walk through. Be sure to check out the Butterfly Garden and the collection of banana and fruit trees."

"Harry P Leu Gardens is a 50-acre botanical oasis just minutes from downtown Orlando. It's peaceful, relaxing and of course beautiful. A stroll through this haven is ideal for date day, but you may want to mark your calendar for the first Friday night of each month and a special showing on Valentine's Day."

"Pose for family photos among the giant cypress trees and the namesake blooms at Winter Park’s Kraft Azalea Garden, a 5-acre site located on the shores of Lake Maitland. Related:Universal Orlando Express Pass vs. Universal Orlando VIP Experience. Beth Luberecki is a Florida-based freelance writer who writes about travel, business, and lifestyle topics for a variety of publications and websites."

"Also located in Winter Park, this 5-acre public garden on the shore of Lake Maitland is open all year from 8 a.m. till dusk, and admission is free. Billed as the charming city's "secret garden," it's shaded by enormous cypress trees and boasts unique features like the Exedra, a columned, neoclassical structure that's perfect for wedding ceremonies and other special events."

"Kraft Azalea has always been a popular spot for many photographers to bring their couples or even families out for a photo session. The reason for that is just the environment. It has tall beautiful cypress moss trees and pillars that will make for beautiful photos."

"Another park with great views is Sand Point Park, which is right on the Indian River. This park is a great place to bring the kiddos because there’s a nice playground and splash pad. There is also a half-mile exercise trail that is paved and has workout machines along the way."

"Sand Point Park is a community park located beside the Indian River. It is also the home ground of Titusville Little League. Once in the park, you’ll espy Astronaut Memorial on its south entrance."

"This park is not to be confused with Kraft Azalea since this park is actually located south of Lake Eola near Downtown Orlando!. This park is actually a local’s secret!. If you’re wanting some privacy without being in the public’s eye but still want a beautiful park with flowers and moss trees, this is the spot!"

"The beauty of nature is perfectly exemplified by this park in the middle of downtown Orlando. This urban park is much like a nature reserve, and has plenty of lush landscapes, greenery, rocks, tunnels, and bridges. Whether you want a lush backdrop or a rustic stone backdrop, Dickson Azalea park has you covered."

"Located in Maitland close to Winter Park, about 30 minutes north of International Drive, the Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center doesn’t just teach about the past. It also focuses on a future that is free of antisemitism and all forms of prejudice and bigotry. One of this museum’s most unique exhibits invites you to don Oculus googles for a powerful virtual-reality experience that will transport you to the secret annex where Anne Frank and her family hid from the Nazis, with Frank sharing her inspirational story along the way."

"Located in downtown Orlando, Fratelli's Italian Restaurant serves a simple menu of classic Italian cuisine to enjoy as a sit-down or takeaway meal as well as daily specials and catering services. The menu features appetizers of fried mozzarella, calamari, and bruschetta, freshly prepared salads, homemade soups, and house-made pasta dishes. Wood-fired pizza, calzone, and strombolis can also be ordered in three different sizes, while special entrees include chicken parmigiana, shrimp fra diavolo, eggplant rollatini, and chicken marsala."

"For the kind of outstanding seafood feast that dreams are made of, you’ll struggle to beat Red Lobster. The menu is wide, the portions are generous (some may go so far as to say huge), and the prices are more than decent. The quantity of dishes to choose from can seem daunting, but for those who can’t quite make up their mind, the clever ‘create your own combination’ option gives you the chance to sample two dishes for $18.99 or three dishes for $23.99."

"‘Shell out’ for top-notch seafood here at the famous Red Lobster and you wont be disappointed!. There are so many combinations and offers to tempt your wallet as well as your tastebuds!. Tuck into crabs legs and lobster tail available alongside non-fishy fare, everyone will find something to fill their belly here!"

"A new and very popular Kids Town and a new gift shop were opened in 2016, part of an ongoing $30-million renovation of the museum, which…"

"The Fleming’s brand is famous for a reason, and you have two opportunities to find out why in Orlando: one near International Drive on “Restaurant Row,” close to Universal Orlando Resort and SeaWorld Orlando, and a second in Winter Park, about 25 minutes from downtown Orlando. As the name implies, steak-lovers will appreciate dining here as much as wine enthusiasts, with the latter being able to choose from an extensive selection of vintages. Both of Fleming’s Orlando-area locations offer private dining for larger groups."