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Fun Things to do in Orlando
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Its true: Orlando is a magical place. And its not just because its home to Cinderellas castle at Walt Disney World. Theres an incredible mix of fun things to do in Orlando that make it an ideal vacationing spot for not only families but young singles, baby boomers, foodies, outdoor adventurous types, luxury shoppers and international visitors.
While the city was built on theme park fame, the number and variety of Orlando attractions have grown to include world-famous restaurants, high-end outlet shopping centers, theatrical performances, and amazing concert and sporting event venues.
Best time to go
The best time to visit Orlando is from March to May. That's the time of year you'll find the most pleasant weather (high 50s to high 80s most days) and agreeable prices on travel and lodging (excluding holiday weekends and school recesses).
Fun city facts and activities
- Orlando, Florida, is a Mecca for enthusiastic theme park fans, full of culinary indulgences for the foodies, and offers tons of rivalries for sports fanatics. And, it can't be denied, some of the best things to do in Orlando include the previous three things (sometimes you can even find all of them in the same space looking at your Walt Disney World). But outside of the previously named "big three," the City Beautiful is also home to incredible art and science museums, wildlife encounters, and outdoor activities.
While you might be tempted to spend the day at the pool since summer average temperatures are in the 90s, there is still plenty to do to cool off, including some incredible water parks. When the temperatures drop in late fall and through winter, be sure to hit the golf course or try out a swan boat ride at Lake Eola.
Neighborhoods to explore
- Park Lake
Thornton Park
Downtown
Delaney Park
Audubon Park
Altamonte Springs
Restaurants
Food Specialties
- When people think of restaurants in Orlando they may think of an over-abundance of chain restaurants, character-clad meals, or cheap fast-food. Yes, Orlando does have those things, but if you're willing to look around a bit and drive outside of theme park zones and tourist districts you'll find that the City Beautiful is filled with everything from authentic Lao street food to fine dining. (That's not to say you can't find some great meals inside the theme parks, though!)
Orlandos' culinary renaissance has led to restaurants expanding, adding new establishments to their portfolio, and even getting into prized kid-friendly theme park. This is exactly what happened to James and Julie Petrakis, who are the masterminds behind The Ravenous Pig, Cask & Larder, and their newest venture The Polite Pig at Disney Springs.
