Mary’s Guidebook to Florida

Mary
Mary’s Guidebook to Florida

Family Fun

WonderWorks is an amusement park for the mind! The attraction combines education and entertainment with more than 100 hands-on exhibits that challenge the mind and spark the imagination. Not to mention the building is upside-down ;)
184 locals recommend
WonderWorks Orlando
9067 International Dr
184 locals recommend
WonderWorks is an amusement park for the mind! The attraction combines education and entertainment with more than 100 hands-on exhibits that challenge the mind and spark the imagination. Not to mention the building is upside-down ;)
Enjoy Orlando's famous Internation Drive (aka I-Drive) by hopping aboard the I-Ride Trolly. Running daily from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., it has stops all over the I-Drive area. Packed with attractions, restaurants, nightspots, and resorts, there's sure to be something for everyone!
6 locals recommend
I-Ride Trolley
7081 Grand National Dr
6 locals recommend
Enjoy Orlando's famous Internation Drive (aka I-Drive) by hopping aboard the I-Ride Trolly. Running daily from 8 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., it has stops all over the I-Drive area. Packed with attractions, restaurants, nightspots, and resorts, there's sure to be something for everyone!
Just imagine it…like something you've only seen on TV and in the movies: beautiful scenery, amazing wildlife, including Florida's most famous resident - the Alligator, stunning birds, and wild critters of all types.
15 locals recommend
Spirit of the Swamp Airboat Rides
2830 Neptune Rd
15 locals recommend
Just imagine it…like something you've only seen on TV and in the movies: beautiful scenery, amazing wildlife, including Florida's most famous resident - the Alligator, stunning birds, and wild critters of all types.
This paved, 22-mile trail stretches from Winter Garden to the banks of Lake Apopka. West Orange Trail Bikes & Blades has hourly, daily and weekly bike rentals for all ages, plus trailers for toting little ones. If you have a large group, ask about their group-tour packages!
7 locals recommend
West Orange Trail
West Orange Trail
7 locals recommend
This paved, 22-mile trail stretches from Winter Garden to the banks of Lake Apopka. West Orange Trail Bikes & Blades has hourly, daily and weekly bike rentals for all ages, plus trailers for toting little ones. If you have a large group, ask about their group-tour packages!
The Lake Apopka Wildlife Trail is an outstanding outdoor adventure that you can experience in your car. Early morning is best to see all types of wildlife. Open Fri-Sun.
39 locals recommend
Lake Apopka Wildlife Drive
2850 Lust Rd
39 locals recommend
The Lake Apopka Wildlife Trail is an outstanding outdoor adventure that you can experience in your car. Early morning is best to see all types of wildlife. Open Fri-Sun.
The Shingle Creek Regional Park corridor follows the historic headwaters of the Florida Everglades. Here, nature and history are preserved in urban Kissimmee, providing a connection to the past and a place to play.
213 locals recommend
Shingle Creek Regional Park - Steffee Landing
4280 W Vine St
213 locals recommend
The Shingle Creek Regional Park corridor follows the historic headwaters of the Florida Everglades. Here, nature and history are preserved in urban Kissimmee, providing a connection to the past and a place to play.
88 locals recommend
Legoland station
88 locals recommend
Be sure to check out the crystal clear water of Blue Springs State Park. You can hike along the spring run to see the park's wonders, launch a canoe or kayak (rentals are available at the park), take a guided river boat cruise, or swim (seasonal).
45 locals recommend
Blue Springs Park
45 locals recommend
Be sure to check out the crystal clear water of Blue Springs State Park. You can hike along the spring run to see the park's wonders, launch a canoe or kayak (rentals are available at the park), take a guided river boat cruise, or swim (seasonal).

Time to Shop

Winter Garden Village is an open-air shopping center with more than 80 retailers and restaurants located in Winter Garden, Florida. With retailers of all kinds, Winter Garden Village is the perfect place for a date or some family shopping.
52 locals recommend
Winter Garden Village
3251 Daniels Road
52 locals recommend
Winter Garden Village is an open-air shopping center with more than 80 retailers and restaurants located in Winter Garden, Florida. With retailers of all kinds, Winter Garden Village is the perfect place for a date or some family shopping.
Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets
8200 Vineland Ave
1502 locals recommend
256 locals recommend
Loop West Shopping Center
3208 N John Young Pkwy
256 locals recommend
1167 locals recommend
The Mall at Millenia
4200 Conroy Rd
1167 locals recommend

Food scene

4 Rivers Smokehouse - Winter Garden BBQ
1047 S Dillard St
7 locals recommend
Jimmy Hula's Winter Park
2522 Aloma Ave
32 locals recommend
Taverna Opa Orlando
9101 International Dr
32 locals recommend
56 locals recommend
Agave Azul
900 South Orlando Avenue
56 locals recommend
First Watch
7710 Palm Parkway
63 locals recommend
Charley's Steak House
2901 Parkway Blvd
63 locals recommend

Out for Drinks

Miller's Ale House - Champions Gate
8170 Laura Ln
153 locals recommend
Lakeside Bar + Grill
700 Bloom St
Enjoy some drinks and a show at Raglan Road.
42 locals recommend
Raglan Road Irish Pub
1640 Buena Vista Dr
42 locals recommend
Enjoy some drinks and a show at Raglan Road.
8 locals recommend
Enzo's Hideaway Tunnel Bar
1560 E Buena Vista Dr
8 locals recommend

Resorts

Disney Springs Town Center station
26 locals recommend
3196 locals recommend
Walt Disney World Resort
3196 locals recommend
1684 locals recommend
Universal Orlando Resort
6000 Universal Blvd
1684 locals recommend
2110 locals recommend
SeaWorld Orlando
7007 Sea World Dr
2110 locals recommend