A Local's Guide to Orlando

Welcome to the City Beautiful, a vibrant metropolis that shines with pride despite the looming shadow cast by the House of Mouse.

Wekiwa Springs State Park

Wekiwa Springs State Park

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Wekiwa River

Rent a kayak or canoe and wade your way one mile downriver to Wekiwa Island with bars and food trucks. Check out some alligators on the way.

Eõ Inn

Eõ Inn

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Near Lake Eola Park

Charming suites  and quiet balconies make for a relaxed stay that’s still within a short walk to Orange Avenue

Loch Haven Park

Loch Haven Park

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Near the Orlando Museum of Art and Orlando Fire Museum, Mennello Museum of American Art

Find refuge from the sunshine with the nearby wealth of culture

One of the few underground spaces in Orlando where jazzy music, cozy couples and solid cocktails are the norm any day of the week.

Tanqueray’s Dive Bar

Tanqueray’s Dive Bar

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Downtown Orlando

Plump and juicy chicken tenders, country-chic decor and a mess of homestyle sides like bread pudding, skillet cornbread and Southern collards.

4 Rivers Smokehouse

4 Rivers Smokehouse

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UCF or SoDo

A counter-service joint that has grandma’s-house vibes with patissier-level talent cakes, donuts and other goodies.

The Glass Knife Cakes & Cafe

The Glass Knife Cakes & Cafe

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Winter Park, FL

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