Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Orlando

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Top 10 Free Things To Do and Attractions in Orlando

Universal Orlando Resort
Universal Orlando Resort
4.7 (127159 ratings)4.5 (13 ratings)
Large, well-known theme park featuring movie-themed rides & shows, plus hotels & restaurants.
6000 Universal Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
Theme parkNature & ParksAmusement parkParks
SeaWorld Orlando
SeaWorld Orlando
4.5 (70468 ratings)4.5 (31097 ratings)
Marine life shows, thrill rides, aquariums & up-close encounters with dolphins, penguins & more.
7007 Sea World Dr, Orlando, FL 32821, USA
Theme parkNature & ParksAmusement parkAnimal parkAquarium
Lake Eola Park
Lake Eola Park
4.7 (15782 ratings)4.5 (1692 ratings)
Popular spot for walking, special events, feeding the swans & renting swan-shaped paddleboats.
512 E Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
ParkNature & Parks
Mentioned by Wanderlust Portraits | Orlando's Premier Lifestyle & Wedding Photographer
10 Best Photography Locations in Orlando [Updated 2021]
"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."
Mentioned by Family Vacation Critic
18 Free Things to Do in Orlando With Kids
"Stroll the less-than-a-mile-long loop around Lake Eola Park in Downtown Orlando, where you can snap photos of the swans (both real and of the paddleboat variety) gliding through the water. If you time it right, you might also be able to catch a free concert or event at the park’s Walt Disney Amphitheater."
Harry P Leu Gardens
Harry P Leu Gardens
4.7 (4000 ratings)4.5 (1243 ratings)
This 50-acre botanic garden & estate on Lake Rowena includes roses, camellias & a butterfly garden.
1920 N Forest Ave, Orlando, FL 32803, USA
Botanical gardenNature & ParksGardens
Kraft Azalea Garden
Kraft Azalea Garden
4.8 (1023 ratings)4.5 (99 ratings)
5.2-acre secluded lakefront public grounds featuring the Exedra Monument & massive cypress trees.
1365 Alabama Dr, Winter Park, FL 32789, USA
GardenNature & Parks
Mentioned by Visit Orlando
Take a Walk on the Wild Side at Orlando Zoos and Gardens
"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."
Mentioned by Budget Travel Buff
Top 10 Free Things To Do In Orlando You Shouldn’t Miss
"Located on the southern shore of Lake Maitland, this 5.22-acre public garden is a hidden gem of Winter Park. It is not a big garden, but peaceful and quiet. The park boasts gorgeous Cypress trees that will leave you in awe."
Wekiwa Springs State Park
Wekiwa Springs State Park
4.6 (5928 ratings)4.5 (686 ratings)
Guided & self-guided canoe or kayak tours on the Wekiwa River with equipment rental available.
1800 Wekiwa Cir, Apopka, FL 32712, USA
State parkNature & ParksPark
Mentioned by Lonely Planet Top Choices
Top things to do in Florida
"Cool off in the icy spring-fed swimming hole, hike miles of trails and paddle the tranquil, still waters of the Wekiva River. Central Florida Nature Adventures, inside the park, offers 2½-hour guided tours, rents kayaks and canoes (two hours $17, per additional hour $3) and supplies overnight camping supplies. Reserve primitive riverside campsites in advance."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in Orlando
"Wekiva is a Creek Indian word meaning "flowing water"; wekiwa means "spring of water." The river, springs, and surrounding 6,400-acre…"
St. James Catholic Cathedral
St. James Catholic Cathedral
4.8 (670 ratings)5 (15 ratings)
215 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
Catholic cathedralSights & LandmarksChurchChurches & Cathedrals
SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium
SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium
4.4 (6670 ratings)4 (2020 ratings)
Family-friendly exhibits with a variety of sea creatures (most offer play areas & group packages).
8449 International Dr, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
AquariumNature & Parks
Mentioned by Tripster Travel Guide
15 of the Best Things to Do in Orlando with Kids Besides Disney
"Speaking of SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium, it’s among the best things to do in Orlando with kids as well!. With more than 5,000 sea creatures, your family can dive into an underwater world of exploration. Don’t miss the 360-degree ocean tunnel where you’ll spot your favorite fish and marine mammals."
Mentioned by Fodor's Choice
Sights in Orlando
"In the shadow of the Orlando Eye and within the I-Drive 360 entertainment complex stands a kaleidoscope of underwater colors, where you…"
CityArts
CityArts
4.8 (152 ratings)4 (18 ratings)
Funky gallery collective with monthly, varied exhibitions from local & international artists.
39 S Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
Art gallerySights & LandmarksArts organizationPoints of Interest & Landmarks
Shingle Creek Regional Park - Babb landing
Shingle Creek Regional Park - Babb landing
4.6 (147 ratings)
2491 Babb Rd, Kissimmee, FL 34746, USA
Park

Top Best Sushi Places & Restaurants in Orlando

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse
4.6 (2604 ratings)
Chefs put on a show at this Japanese chain offering hibachi items, traditional dishes & sushi.
11609 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32817, USA
Japanese steakhouseAsian restaurantJapanese restaurantSteak houseSushi restaurantTeppanyaki restaurant
Kaizen Izakaya
Kaizen Izakaya
4.2 (243 ratings)
A wide variety of inventive sushi & sashimi plus other Japanese dishes served in relaxing environs.
54 W Church St, Orlando, FL 32801, USA
Japanese restaurantSushi restaurant
Mentioned by Trip101
Top 10 Sushi Restaurants in Orlando, Florida - Updated 2021
"A post shared by Norman Lynch (@notoriouslynorman) on Jun 26, 2019 at 6:04pm PDT. Amura Downtown is an elegant establishment that boasts fresh, delicious and healthy sushi. It also has the distinction of being voted the ‘Best Sushi in the World’ by the Zagat Restaurant Guide."
Mentioned by Marriott International
Marriott's Grande Vista
"Contemporary Japanese fare featuring fresh sushi and sashimi and delicious teppan-style entrees. Open for lunch and dinner. Open for lunch and dinnerPhone: +1 407-370-0007"
Tokyo Steak House & Sushi Bar
Tokyo Steak House & Sushi Bar
4.5 (514 ratings)
Sushi, hibachi-grilled items & tempura round out the menu at this informal Japanese mainstay.
6481 S Chickasaw Trail, Orlando, FL 32829, USA
Japanese restaurantRestaurantSushi restaurant

Best Vegan Restaurants in Orlando

Mellow Mushroom Winter Park
Mellow Mushroom Winter Park
4.5 (1084 ratings)
Funky, art-filled chain pizzeria featuring craft beer, calzones & creative stone-baked pizzas.
2015 Aloma Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792, USA
Pizza restaurantCatererGluten-free restaurantRestaurantSandwich shopVegan restaurant
Bombay Street Kitchen
Bombay Street Kitchen
4.4 (1083 ratings)
Indian street-food specialist serves a multiregional, all-vegetarian menu in modest strip-mall digs.
6215 S Orange Blossom Trl, Orlando, FL 32809, USA
Indian restaurantAsian restaurantSouth Asian restaurantVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant
Mentioned by Eater Miami
The 13 Hottest Restaurants in Orlando Right Now, Spring 2021
"The owners of Bombay Café closed their longtime veg-only eatery to focus on a new Indian street food restaurant situated in a larger space just down the street. BSK’s menu is an intriguing amalgam of the quick eats served in cities from Delhi to Chennai – dishes varying from kale chaat to fish colombi to momo to hakka noodles. It’s a large menu, but the “gola” station serves the ideal Florida treat – shaved ice in a host of flavors and toppings."
Taste of Punjab
Taste of Punjab
4.4 (1331 ratings)
Traditional Punjabi cooking is served in a spare dining room with booths & Indian prints.
4980 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy #192, Kissimmee, FL 34746, USA
Indian restaurantGluten-free restaurantHalal restaurantMiddle Eastern restaurantModern Indian restaurantPunjabi restaurantSnack barVegan restaurantVegetarian restaurant

Best Fine Dining in Orlando

Bull and Bear
Bull and Bear
4.7 (311 ratings)
The Waldorf Astoria's high-end steak destination with clubby quarters lit by chandeliers.
14200 Bonnet Creek Resort Ln # A, Orlando, FL 32821, USA
Steak houseAmerican restaurantFine dining restaurantLounge
Mentioned by 10Best
Orlando's talked-about tables: bakeries, burgers & big-@ss sandwiches
"Living up to its New York namesake's reputation, Orlando's version of Bull & Bear pulls out the stops with attentive service and a traditional, club-like steakhouse atmosphere with contemporary touches. Portions are hearty, beef is top-quality and the menu offers both traditional favorites and refreshing surprises; sometimes a melding of the two. Popular favorites include the Bull & Bear Shellfish Platter for two (the crab cocktail is a standout) and the formidable, Fred Flintstone-sized Tomahawk, a blockbuster, bone-in, 38-ounce cut of dry-aged Certified Angus Beef that is carved tableside and dressed with the velvety drippings of a beef-tallow candle."
Mentioned by Trips To Discover
12 Best Restaurants in Orlando - TripsToDiscover
"Located in The Waldorf Astoria, this luxury steakhouse has a club-like atmosphere with intricate chandeliers and contemporary decor. Here you’ll be served generous portions of hearty, top-quality beef, such as Certified Angus Beef and Certified Black Angus. If you’re looking for fine dining, attentive service, and table side preparation, Bull & Bear is a solid choice."
Mentioned by OpenTable
The Best Seafood Restaurants in Orlando
"They may need to add a sea creature to the restaurant name of Bull & Bear. That's because this stellar restaurant shines for its seafood dishes, like the pan-seared black cod and t..."
Tornatore's Pizzeria
Tornatore's Pizzeria
4.6 (509 ratings)
Warm pizza parlor featuring classic thin-crust pies, Southern Italian fare & specialty deli items.
3818 Edgewater Dr, Orlando, FL 32804, USA
Italian restaurantFine dining restaurantRestaurant
Mentioned by tastychomps.com
Our 25 Favorite Italian Restaurants in Orlando – Spring 2021
"Tornatore’s is an Italian eatery located in College Park, offering spectacular dishes made from homemade ingredients, all of which are prepared from scratch. If you’re looking for fresh Italian food made with care, Tornatore’s Pizzeria is for you."
Chatham's Place Restaurant
Chatham's Place Restaurant
4.8 (366 ratings)
American fare that features produce from the chef's garden is showcased at this chic restaurant.
7575 Dr Phillips Blvd, Orlando, FL 32819, USA
American restaurantFine dining restaurantLatin American restaurantRestaurantSpanish restaurantVietnamese restaurant
Mentioned by 10Best
Jackets Required: Dress Up for Orlando's Best Fine Dining
"Chatham's has been wowing Orlando's fans of fine dining since 1988, an impressive feat for any restaurant these days, and that's likely due to a well executed combination of ambiance, service and culinary excellence. From lump Cajun crab cakes to filet mignon, Florida grouper to rack of lamb, the menu is not extensive, but laden with interesting spins on classic dishes. Whatever it is, it keeps diners coming back for special nights out."
Mentioned by villatel.com
The Best Upscale Restaurants In Orlando
"Chatham’s Place has been impressing locals and tourists in Orlando since 1988 with it's acclaimed culinary excellence, and carefully curated service and interior. With this powerful combination, no guest should ever walk out of this upscale restaurant feeling disappointed. From rack of lamb to Florida grouper, filet mignon to Cajun crab, their food selection is designed to put their own twist on every traditional dish."
Mentioned by TripSavvy
Top Romantic Restaurants in Orlando
"Even though it's situated in an Orlando office complex, Chatham’s Place offers a subdued-but-romantic atmosphere suitable for whispered whatnots. The continental menu is small, yet expertly prepared, and it includes filet mignon, breast of duck, chicken Louisiana Creole, and Florida black grouper, among many other choices. Visitors can also enjoy live jazz and blues piano music nightly."

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