Sierra's Guidebook
Amusement
I have been to Busch Gardens, Seaworld and most of the zoos in Florida but this place takes the cake! I would say this is a must do experience, and is truly a hidden gem! It is located only about 15 minutes away and is very very cheap compared to similar Orlando attractions. My favorite experience they have at Wild Florida would be the Wild Safari. You drive your own vehicle on a very large trail through a pasture filled with exotic animals, from wild boar, to zebras and my favorite are the emus! They are very feisty and will be sure to give you your moneys worth if you run into one on your ride. The rest of the park is huge and filled with exotic animals, up close experiences, free animals shows and a free petting zoo!
Wild Florida also offers some great food/desserts, an outdoor dining area and amazing airboat tours! Captain Jeff is on of the best airboat tour guides out there. You can spend the whole day here, with all there is to do and see. This place is absolutely perfect for family and children looking for an amazing Florida experience.
42 locals recommend
Wild Florida Safari Drive Through Park
3301 Lake Cypress RdI have been to Busch Gardens, Seaworld and most of the zoos in Florida but this place takes the cake! I would say this is a must do experience, and is truly a hidden gem! It is located only about 15 minutes away and is very very cheap compared to similar Orlando attractions. My favorite experience they have at Wild Florida would be the Wild Safari. You drive your own vehicle on a very large trail through a pasture filled with exotic animals, from wild boar, to zebras and my favorite are the emus! They are very feisty and will be sure to give you your moneys worth if you run into one on your ride. The rest of the park is huge and filled with exotic animals, up close experiences, free animals shows and a free petting zoo!
Wild Florida also offers some great food/desserts, an outdoor dining area and amazing airboat tours! Captain Jeff is on of the best airboat tour guides out there. You can spend the whole day here, with all there is to do and see. This place is absolutely perfect for family and children looking for an amazing Florida experience.
The lakefront park is located right on the coast of East Lake Tohopekaliga. It is 5 minutes away and has so much to do!
The coastline has walking/biking trails all along it, as well as a walkway that goes out into the lake with a great view. There is a park and splash pad for kids. Crabby Bills Restaurant is right next to the park and has very good food and drinks! If you are looking for a local experience with great food Crabby Bills is the place to go. They have trivia and game night on certain days and always have a lively, fun atmosphere.
24 locals recommend
Lakefront Park
1104 Lakeshore BlvdThe lakefront park is located right on the coast of East Lake Tohopekaliga. It is 5 minutes away and has so much to do!
The coastline has walking/biking trails all along it, as well as a walkway that goes out into the lake with a great view. There is a park and splash pad for kids. Crabby Bills Restaurant is right next to the park and has very good food and drinks! If you are looking for a local experience with great food Crabby Bills is the place to go. They have trivia and game night on certain days and always have a lively, fun atmosphere.
Reptile World Serpentarium
5705 E Irlo Bronson Memorial HwySeaWorld Orlando
7007 Sea World DrUniversal Studios Florida
6000 Universal BlvdSeaWorld Orlando
7007 Sea World DrUniversal Studios Florida
6000 Universal BlvdFood scene
This is a local hot spot and is packed most of the time. Their donuts are always fresh and they offer some very unique flavors! But they dont just do donuts, they offer breakfast sandwiches, deli sandwiches, specialty coffee drinks, smoothies, boba tea, fresh pastries along with a WIDE selection of cold drinks. They also sell pop figures and collectable plushies.
My order every time I go there has been a chai latte with tapioca boba and a turkey egg and cheese bagel. It is always made to order and super fresh!
Sip 'N Dip
1001 13th StThis is a local hot spot and is packed most of the time. Their donuts are always fresh and they offer some very unique flavors! But they dont just do donuts, they offer breakfast sandwiches, deli sandwiches, specialty coffee drinks, smoothies, boba tea, fresh pastries along with a WIDE selection of cold drinks. They also sell pop figures and collectable plushies.
My order every time I go there has been a chai latte with tapioca boba and a turkey egg and cheese bagel. It is always made to order and super fresh!
This is a local hot spot, it is always packed but somehow we have never had a wait. :) The service is always incredible. The atmosphere is incredibly homey, friendly and they treat everyone like family. The food is classic American diner food, and is incredibly cheap for how good the food is. This is the best place to go for breakfast or lunch! The biscuits and gravy, pancakes and buffalo chicken tender sub is to die for!
Koffee Kup
1407 13th StThis is a local hot spot, it is always packed but somehow we have never had a wait. :) The service is always incredible. The atmosphere is incredibly homey, friendly and they treat everyone like family. The food is classic American diner food, and is incredibly cheap for how good the food is. This is the best place to go for breakfast or lunch! The biscuits and gravy, pancakes and buffalo chicken tender sub is to die for!
A really good quality pizza is hard to come by. We have tried a lot of local pizza places and we have to say A Touch Of Basil has very very good pizza! They also offer a massive 28 inch pizza that is perfect to feed a crowd!
I usually prefer garlic knots but their garlic twists are very good and they do not skimp on the garlic.
A Touch Of Basil
902 13th StA really good quality pizza is hard to come by. We have tried a lot of local pizza places and we have to say A Touch Of Basil has very very good pizza! They also offer a massive 28 inch pizza that is perfect to feed a crowd!
I usually prefer garlic knots but their garlic twists are very good and they do not skimp on the garlic.
Boxi park is an outdoor venue offering very good food truck style eats but the restaurants are made out of recycled storage containers. It has live music, a bar, playground, and a beach volleyball court. It is such a fun lively place to hang out and get some good food and drinks.
65 locals recommend
Boxi Park Lake Nona
6877 Tavistock Lakes BlvdBoxi park is an outdoor venue offering very good food truck style eats but the restaurants are made out of recycled storage containers. It has live music, a bar, playground, and a beach volleyball court. It is such a fun lively place to hang out and get some good food and drinks.
Crabby Bill’s
1104 Lakeshore BlvdFogo de Chão Brazilian Steakhouse
8282 International DrThis restaurant is always packed and fully booked, so try and call ahead to make a reservation! It is such a unique dining experience with such a wide variety of ingredient options the hotpot is very tasty they have great boba tea. My favorite is the tiger boba tea!
14 locals recommend
U & Me Revolving Hot Pot
12384 S Apopka Vineland RdThis restaurant is always packed and fully booked, so try and call ahead to make a reservation! It is such a unique dining experience with such a wide variety of ingredient options the hotpot is very tasty they have great boba tea. My favorite is the tiger boba tea!
Jimmy Bear's BBQ
4247 13th StreetAmazing BBQ and they have a very big and unique menu.
Rancho Chico
3195 13th StSuki Hanna
4060 Town Center BoulevardTeak Neighborhood Grill
6400 Time Square AveNature Experiences
This nature conservation area is only 10 minutes away and free. It has two trails, one is very short and is only a 5-10 minute walk that goes in a circle back to the entrance while the other trail is a little longer, around 20-30 minutes and leads to a large fire pit area.
Most of the trails are covered with trees for shade and is so full of lush green plants, it is the perfect place for a photoshoot and an instagram moment. This place is great for high energy kids with plenty of large trees to climb and tons of space to explore.
Lake Runnymede Conservation Area
4600 Rummell RdThis nature conservation area is only 10 minutes away and free. It has two trails, one is very short and is only a 5-10 minute walk that goes in a circle back to the entrance while the other trail is a little longer, around 20-30 minutes and leads to a large fire pit area.
Most of the trails are covered with trees for shade and is so full of lush green plants, it is the perfect place for a photoshoot and an instagram moment. This place is great for high energy kids with plenty of large trees to climb and tons of space to explore.
Peghorn is a beautiful little walking trail, with historical buildings such as a school house dating back to the 1890s, a blacksmith house, barn and a building used as a cannery for the city of saint cloud during the Great Depression
Peghorn Nature Park
2101 Peghorn WayPeghorn is a beautiful little walking trail, with historical buildings such as a school house dating back to the 1890s, a blacksmith house, barn and a building used as a cannery for the city of saint cloud during the Great Depression
Kissimmee lakefront park is very clean, beautiful and huge it has walking and biking trails all along the coast of Lake Tohopekaliga. This park has some interesting and educational military memorials. This is a great place to spot some Florida wildlife as well, you will most likely see a gator or two relaxing on the rocks in the lake.
It is always buzzing with activity. A great place to take kids on a hot day with a large splash pad and playground.
It is a great place to go fishing , with a dock, boat marina and bait shop towards the end of the park trail.
The park also features several covered pavilions to host events or small parties, along with the small concessions stand has the best frozen lemonade!
It is also walking distance from a small downtown area with street murals, good places to eat and drink as well as small local shops.
171 locals recommend
Kissimmee Lakefront Park
201 Lakeview DrKissimmee lakefront park is very clean, beautiful and huge it has walking and biking trails all along the coast of Lake Tohopekaliga. This park has some interesting and educational military memorials. This is a great place to spot some Florida wildlife as well, you will most likely see a gator or two relaxing on the rocks in the lake.
It is always buzzing with activity. A great place to take kids on a hot day with a large splash pad and playground.
It is a great place to go fishing , with a dock, boat marina and bait shop towards the end of the park trail.
The park also features several covered pavilions to host events or small parties, along with the small concessions stand has the best frozen lemonade!
It is also walking distance from a small downtown area with street murals, good places to eat and drink as well as small local shops.
This little blackberry and blueberry farm is located right next to the entrance of the community and is and amazing experience. They sell fresh eggs and when the blueberrys and blackberries are in season they offer berry picking. If you look up Chapman’s Berries on facebook they have a facebook page with the berry picking schedule and when they are in season.
Chapman's Berries
75 East Nolte RoadThis little blackberry and blueberry farm is located right next to the entrance of the community and is and amazing experience. They sell fresh eggs and when the blueberrys and blackberries are in season they offer berry picking. If you look up Chapman’s Berries on facebook they have a facebook page with the berry picking schedule and when they are in season.