Orlando is an area bubbling with Instagram-ready spots. The City Beautiful came by that name honestly with museums, restaurants, and parks all offering the perfect backdrop for a snapshot. Whether it’s getting lost in Leu Gardens or posing at the Icon Park Wheel, there are plenty of spots to fill up your feed.
The Heavy
1152 Harmon Ave., Winter Park
It’s no secret why the Heavy has become known as “Winter Park’s happy place.” Between its coffee bar, myriad of plants, and hand-picked decor, the Heavy is a must-visit in Winter Park.
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8375 International Drive
Getting a photo at the Icon Park Wheel is the perfect way to commemorate a visit. If the colorful wheel isn’t enough, Icon Park has more than 40 restaurants, shops, and other activities.
Photo via Icon Park/FacebookVoodoo Doughnut
6000 Universal Blvd.
This national doughnut shop is known for its one-of-a-kind treats and decor; their Universal location is no exception. Skeletons, chandeliers, and a doughnut throne encapsulate the shop’s unique vibe.
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3 Phoenix Building, 30 S. Magnolia Ave.
Pinkies up. Mathers Social Gathering is the swanky spot to grab a nice cocktail with friends, while being surrounded by exposed brick and leather couches.
Photo via Mathers Social Gathering/FacebookDickson Azalea Park
100 Rosearden Drive
Dickson Azalea Park is the place where your friend of a friend got their engagement photos done. Enjoy a walk or quick photoshoot surrounded by long-leaf pines, palms, oaks, and azaleas.
Photo via Rob Bartlett/Orlando WeeklyReyes Mezcaleria’s sitting room
821 N. Orange Ave.
Experience Reyes Mezcaleria’s sitting room during brunch with sunny lighting or dinner with mood lighting. Their statement furniture pieces make for a great backdrop.
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2542 Peterson Road, Apopka
Family owned and operated since 1961, Florida Cactus Inc. is home to a variety of cacti and succulents. Prices for their plants range anywhere from $1.75 – $150, but the view inside their greenhouse is priceless.
Photo via Florida Cactus/FacebookLeu Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.
Leu Gardens has 30 garden collections waiting to be a part of your next Instagram post. Whether at the butterfly garden, rose garden, or bamboo collection, Leu Gardens will have the perfect photo op.
Photo via Leu Gardens/FacebookEnzian Theater
1300 Orlando Ave., Maitland
The vintage movie lights illuminate the Enzian Theater’s lush gardens that are towered over by 400-year-old oak trees. Their delicious cocktails and carousel of unique indie movies are also a plus.
Photo via Enzian Theatre/FacebookAnnie Russell Theatre
1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park
Constructed in 1931, the Annie Russell Theatre is the longest running theatre in Florida. Rumored to be haunted, the theatre is said to host the spirit of Annie Russell, a deceased theatre professor who taught at the college. See if you can capture her in a spooky pic.
Photo via Annie Russell Theatre/FacebookCharles Hosmer Morse Museum
445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum is home to the world’s most extensive collection of works done by Louis Comfort Tiffany, the first design director of Tiffany & Co. Check out the chapel that is said to have skyrocketed the infamous jeweler’s success.
Photo via Charles Hosmer Morse Museum/FacebookLake Eola Park Fountain
400 S. Orange Ave.
Enjoy a 1-mile walk around Lake Eola with the Sperry fountain and Orlando skyline in the background. Get an up-close photo by renting a swan boat.
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16651 Schofield Road, Clermont
Crops vary throughout the seasons at Southern Hills Farms’s 120-acre farm, but it’s guaranteed visitors will be surrounded by beautiful scenery. Whether it be a patch of sunflowers, peaches, or the farm’s vintage truck, there are plenty of instagrammable spots to choose from.
Photo via Southern Hill Farms/FacebookMaitland Art Center
231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland
This national historic landmark was founded in 1937 as an artist colony. The art center is home to gardens, diverse art collections, and rotating exhibits that are begging to be captured by a lens.
Photo via Maitland Art Center/FacebookMead Botanical Garden
1300 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park
Founded in 1886, the Mead Botanical Garden boasts 47 acres filled with barns, gardens, a greenhouse and more. The serene green space is great for taking pictures of pretty flowers or birds.
Photo via Mead Botanical Garden/FacebookPark Aire Apartments Entrance
640 N. Park Ave.
Baker-Miller pink, the tone of pink that’s known for its calming effect, is splattered all across the Park Aire. The entrance has been used by musicians and Instagrammers alike who want to capture the unique vintage aesthetic.
Photo via Realtor.comStardust Video & Coffee
1842 Winter Park Road
Creepy portrait paintings, nostalgia-evoking embroidery, and an iconic photo booth are waiting to be a part of your next Instagram post. Cocktails or coffee with some tasty vegan eats are also available.
Photo via Stardust Video & Coffee/FacebookTom Fruin’s Glass House at Lake Nona
13615 Sachs Ave.
Installed in 2016, the Glass House is made with reclaimed materials and takes inspiration from American folk art. The piercing sunlight and mosaic glass will make for a heavenly photo op.
Photo via Lake Nona/FacebookThe Glass Knife
276 S. Orlando Ave., Winter Park
The Glass Knife is a cute and brightly spot filled with pretty desserts and even prettier decor. Godspeed on navigating that busy, tiny parking lot.
Photo via The Glass Knife/FacebookOrlando Science Center Love Bridge
777 E. Princeton Street
The Love Bridge was a community art project created by the Orlando Science Center to commemorate those affected by the Pulse tragedy. The seven colors of the rainbow span the bridge with each row containing 49 origami hearts, representing the 49 lives lost.
Photo via Orlando Science Center/FacebookOrlando Big Chair on Wall Street
Wall St. Plaza
The Big Chair has become an iconic attraction at the Wall Street Plaza. Keep an eye out for rotating decorations on the Big Chair that celebrate different holidays and seasons.
Photo via Orlando Big Chair on Wall Street/FacebookHogwarts Castle
6000 Universal Blvd.
This recreated Harry Potter castle is just around the corner from Diagon Alley and Hogsmeade village. Make sure to snap a picture after riding the Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.
Photo via Universal Orlando/FacebookCraft & Common
47 E. Robinson St. Unit 100
Expect light pendants and flowing ferns to be spread throughout Craft & Common’s pristine space. Strawberry milk matcha and bacon croissant are just a few of their offerings.
Photo via Craft & Common/FacebookCocktails and Screams
39 W. Pine St.
Orlando’s only Halloween-themed bar has plenty of spooky spots to snag a pic, including a bone-covered witch doctor bar and a replica of the hallway from The Shining.
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148 W. Morse Blvd., Winter Park
You don’t have to be catching a train to take a photo at this charming station. Make sure to stop by after visiting the Park Ave shopping district or the historic Central Park.
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