Guidebook for Orlando
Food Scene
Our favorite bbq in the area, fresh and very diverse menue including latin and asian flavours.
50 locals recommend
Pig Floyds Urban Barbakoa
1326 N Mills AveOur favorite bbq in the area, fresh and very diverse menue including latin and asian flavours.
Touted as the best cookie shop in Orlando. Located inside East End Market.
24 locals recommend
Gideon's Bakehouse
3201 Corrine DrTouted as the best cookie shop in Orlando. Located inside East End Market.
P is for Pie Bake Shop
2806 Corrine DrSmall pies and baked goods, hard to find parking at times.
Sushi Lola's
2902 Corrine DrReally great restaurant offering sushi and Korean food.
If you want authentic Chinese food, this small restaurant in the Asian district of Orlando, just down the street offers some of the best options available.
10 locals recommend
Tasty Wok
1237 E Colonial DrIf you want authentic Chinese food, this small restaurant in the Asian district of Orlando, just down the street offers some of the best options available.
With so many choices for Vietnamese cuisine just down the street Pho88 is consistently good and has a great selection of options.
34 locals recommend
Pho 88 Vietnamese Restaurant
730 N Mills AveWith so many choices for Vietnamese cuisine just down the street Pho88 is consistently good and has a great selection of options.
One of the best Asian Street food restaurants in Orlando just 5 minutes away.
68 locals recommend
Hawkers Asian Street Fare
1103 N Mills AveOne of the best Asian Street food restaurants in Orlando just 5 minutes away.
Vegetarian food and great selection of tea, plus a small gift shop of independent artists.
27 locals recommend
Infusion Tea
1600 Edgewater DrVegetarian food and great selection of tea, plus a small gift shop of independent artists.
King Bao Mills
710 N Mills AveGreat for small Chinese sandwiches and tater tots.
Tako Cheena
948 N Mills AveGreat tacos and very fair pricing- a mix of Asian flavors.
East End Market
3201 Corrine DrA collection of shops and restaurants/Cafe's.
The Ravenous Pig
565 W Fairbanks AveOur favorite, very unique menu! More upscale, but always good!
Our favorite BBQ joint, latin and Asian influence with traditional Q items. And just around the corner from the house.
50 locals recommend
Pig Floyds Urban Barbakoa
1326 N Mills AveOur favorite BBQ joint, latin and Asian influence with traditional Q items. And just around the corner from the house.
Drinks & Nightlife
Just a half of a block down from the house. Great for a drink and lovely outdoor seating.
14 locals recommend
The Matador
724 Virginia DrJust a half of a block down from the house. Great for a drink and lovely outdoor seating.
Only 15 minute walk down towards Lake Ivanhoe, you will find several bars and restaurants, this one is a favorite for locals with some good food options too.
27 locals recommend
The Hammered Lamb
1235 N Orange AveOnly 15 minute walk down towards Lake Ivanhoe, you will find several bars and restaurants, this one is a favorite for locals with some good food options too.
A favorite bar for locals to go to, very laid back and some ok bar food too.
15 locals recommend
The Hangar Bar & Grille
2305 Edgewater DrA favorite bar for locals to go to, very laid back and some ok bar food too.
A short walk down, this offers a great selection of local wines.
16 locals recommend
Quantum Leap Winery
1312 Wilfred DrA short walk down, this offers a great selection of local wines.
A great selection of beer, and growlers to take home.
8 locals recommend
GB's Bottle Shop & Tasting Bar
531 Virginia DrA great selection of beer, and growlers to take home.
A large food hall just 5-10 minutes walk away with lots of food and drink options.
13 locals recommend
The Hall on The Yard
1412 Alden RoadA large food hall just 5-10 minutes walk away with lots of food and drink options.
Arts & Culture
The grounds are amazing and it is a quick walk from the home.
37 locals recommend
Mennello Museum of American Art
900 E Princeton StThe grounds are amazing and it is a quick walk from the home.
With many performances held throughout the year this is a great venue for some lively entertainment. For 2 weeks in May this becomes the most exciting theater/visual arts venue with the Olrando Fringe Festival.
44 locals recommend
Orlando Shakes
812 E Rollins StWith many performances held throughout the year this is a great venue for some lively entertainment. For 2 weeks in May this becomes the most exciting theater/visual arts venue with the Olrando Fringe Festival.
Amazing collection of glass from Luis Comfort Tiffany.
168 locals recommend
Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
445 N Park AveAmazing collection of glass from Luis Comfort Tiffany.
Our kids favorite to visit on the weekend! Some of the science center is dedicated to children, but there is a great portion that is fun for adults with movie theaters showing some great educational films.
289 locals recommend
Orlando Science Center
777 E Princeton StOur kids favorite to visit on the weekend! Some of the science center is dedicated to children, but there is a great portion that is fun for adults with movie theaters showing some great educational films.
Orlando's main art museum, not the largest, but there are some great traveling exhibits. Also keep an eye out for their great 1st Thursday events.
215 locals recommend
Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N Mills AveOrlando's main art museum, not the largest, but there are some great traveling exhibits. Also keep an eye out for their great 1st Thursday events.
Parks & Nature
Orlando Urban Trail
Orlando Urban TrailGreat biking/running/walking trail just a block away from the house
Located downtown and surrounded by great neighborhoods such as Thornton Park.
333 locals recommend
Lake Eola
Located downtown and surrounded by great neighborhoods such as Thornton Park.
Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest AveVery serene park just 5 minutes away
Shopping
This street is filled with shops and galleries and restaurants. Everything from Pottery Barn and Restauration Hardware and Gap to small independent stores selling clothing the housewares.
44 locals recommend
South Park Avenue
South Park AvenueThis street is filled with shops and galleries and restaurants. Everything from Pottery Barn and Restauration Hardware and Gap to small independent stores selling clothing the housewares.
Small shops scatter the street with a gallery on the corner and other shops and restaurants walking distance.
Edgewater Drive
Edgewater DriveSmall shops scatter the street with a gallery on the corner and other shops and restaurants walking distance.
Essentials
Just a block away, this store carries everything you will need for your stay.
55 locals recommend
The Fresh Market
1500 N Mills AveJust a block away, this store carries everything you will need for your stay.
Parisian Cleaners
701 Virginia DrIf you need a dry cleaner, this place does it all. And it's only a block away.
Getting Around
This rail runs up and down the Central Florida I4 corridor. Making stops in Winter Park, Deland and so on.
18 locals recommend
SunRail AdventHealth
500 E Rollins StThis rail runs up and down the Central Florida I4 corridor. Making stops in Winter Park, Deland and so on.