It's often a clash of two worlds when out of towners invade our homes. When they want to go to Disney, you want to avoid having to sell your kidney to pay for admission. If you've got friends or family coming to visit, don't stress about trying to keep them occupied—we've picked out some of the more unique destinations Orlando has to offer.
25 places every Orlandoan should take an out-of-towner
By Orlando Weekly Staff on Wed, Nov 25, 2015 at 7:16 pm
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Boat through the canals of Winter Park
312 E. Morse Blvd.; 407-644-4056; scenicboattours.com
"Take the Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour, which takes you through an amazing series of lush, narrow canals that connect the Winter Park Chain of Lakes. If you've ever wondered whether this tour was worth checking out, the answer is yes – do it."
Photo via scenicboattours.com
312 E. Morse Blvd.; 407-644-4056; scenicboattours.com
"Take the Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour, which takes you through an amazing series of lush, narrow canals that connect the Winter Park Chain of Lakes. If you've ever wondered whether this tour was worth checking out, the answer is yes – do it."
Photo via scenicboattours.com
Find your favorite record at Rock & Roll Heaven
1814 N. Orange Ave.; 407-896-1952; rock-n-rollheaven.com
The dudes at Rock & Roll Heaven truly love music. See if you can surprise them at the cash register with your unique record selection.
1814 N. Orange Ave.; 407-896-1952; rock-n-rollheaven.com
The dudes at Rock & Roll Heaven truly love music. See if you can surprise them at the cash register with your unique record selection.
Swim with the manatees at Blue Springs
2100 W. French Ave.; 386-775-3663; floridastateparks.org
"Take a kayak tour of a bioluminescent lagoon at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge near Titusville. A guide from A Day Away Kayak Tours will help make sure you don't lose your way in the dark."
Photo via Florida State Parks
2100 W. French Ave.; 386-775-3663; floridastateparks.org
"Take a kayak tour of a bioluminescent lagoon at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge near Titusville. A guide from A Day Away Kayak Tours will help make sure you don't lose your way in the dark."
Photo via Florida State Parks
Sing your heart out at Big Daddy's
3001 Corrine Drive; 407-644-2844; bigdaddysorlando.com
"Pick from any number of classic songs and belt them out during karaoke at Big Daddy's, which happens pretty much every night of the week."
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3001 Corrine Drive; 407-644-2844; bigdaddysorlando.com
"Pick from any number of classic songs and belt them out during karaoke at Big Daddy's, which happens pretty much every night of the week."
Photo via Yelp
Class it up at the Courtesy Bar
114 N. Orange Ave.; 407-450-2041; thecourtesybar.com
For those who like to drink the craftiest of cocktails, look no further than the Courtesy Bar located in the heart of downtown.
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114 N. Orange Ave.; 407-450-2041; thecourtesybar.com
For those who like to drink the craftiest of cocktails, look no further than the Courtesy Bar located in the heart of downtown.
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Catch a show at the Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center
445 S. Magnolia Ave.; 844-513-2014; drphillipscenter.org
The Dr. Phillips Center is always hosting new shows and events that's sure to please just about anyone. Check out their show schedule here.
Photo by Jessica Bryce Young
445 S. Magnolia Ave.; 844-513-2014; drphillipscenter.org
The Dr. Phillips Center is always hosting new shows and events that's sure to please just about anyone. Check out their show schedule here.
Photo by Jessica Bryce Young
Feel amazed by Titusville's bioluminescent lagoon
Titusville, Fla. 32796; 321-268-2655; adayawaykayaktours.com
"Take a kayak tour of a bioluminescent lagoon at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge near Titusville. A guide from A Day Away Kayak Tours will help make sure you don't lose your way in the dark."
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Titusville, Fla. 32796; 321-268-2655; adayawaykayaktours.com
"Take a kayak tour of a bioluminescent lagoon at the Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge near Titusville. A guide from A Day Away Kayak Tours will help make sure you don't lose your way in the dark."
Photo via Reddit
Feed them a Double D from Gringos Locos
22 E. Washington St.; 407-841-5626; gringoslocos.com
Late nights at Gringos are a spectacle. Munch on your Double D while watching the drunks of downtown Orlando stumble their way through the streets.
Photo via Yelp
22 E. Washington St.; 407-841-5626; gringoslocos.com
Late nights at Gringos are a spectacle. Munch on your Double D while watching the drunks of downtown Orlando stumble their way through the streets.
Photo via Yelp
Row your way through Lake Ivanhoe on a paddleboard
116 S. Semoran Blvd.; 407-952-4663; mauib.com
Stand up paddleboards are a great way to test your balance. Don't worry about it being cold-- this is Florida we're talking about here.
Photo via getlocalflorida.com
116 S. Semoran Blvd.; 407-952-4663; mauib.com
Stand up paddleboards are a great way to test your balance. Don't worry about it being cold-- this is Florida we're talking about here.
Photo via getlocalflorida.com
Go for a bike ride on the Cady Way Trail
orlandobikeshare.com
"Ride one of Orlando's bright orange Juice bicycles, available for rent in various places around the city."
Photo via Orlando Bike Share
orlandobikeshare.com
"Ride one of Orlando's bright orange Juice bicycles, available for rent in various places around the city."
Photo via Orlando Bike Share
Chow down at Tako Cheena
932 N. Mills Ave.; 321-236-7457; takocheenaorlando.com
This Latin-Asian crossover has been a local favorite in Orlando since it opened. Where else are you going to get a Thai Peanut Chicken Tako with mixed cabbage, cilantro scallion and crushed peanuts?
Photo via Yelp
932 N. Mills Ave.; 321-236-7457; takocheenaorlando.com
This Latin-Asian crossover has been a local favorite in Orlando since it opened. Where else are you going to get a Thai Peanut Chicken Tako with mixed cabbage, cilantro scallion and crushed peanuts?
Photo via Yelp
Indulge in light shopping at Cocoa Village
1 Oleander St, Cocoa, Fla. 32922; 321-631-9075; visitcocoavillage.com
Cocoa Village offers tons of shops, dining experiences and fun events every day. If that's not your thing, then luckily for you there's an awesome beach right in Cocoa Village's backyard.
Photo via nkfsurf.com
1 Oleander St, Cocoa, Fla. 32922; 321-631-9075; visitcocoavillage.com
Cocoa Village offers tons of shops, dining experiences and fun events every day. If that's not your thing, then luckily for you there's an awesome beach right in Cocoa Village's backyard.
Photo via nkfsurf.com
Get turnt at Lakeridge Winery
19239 U.S. 27 North; 1-800-768-WINE; lakeridgewinery.com
Squish grapes and reap the rewards at the Lakeridge Winery. Just don't get too tipsy if you're driving home. Take the wine home and see where the night takes you.
Photo via Yelp
19239 U.S. 27 North; 1-800-768-WINE; lakeridgewinery.com
Squish grapes and reap the rewards at the Lakeridge Winery. Just don't get too tipsy if you're driving home. Take the wine home and see where the night takes you.
Photo via Yelp
Smell the roses at Leu P. Gardens
1920 N. Forest Ave.; 407-246-2620; leugardens.org
This "50-acre botanical oasis" is a dream come true for the plant lover. There's almost always an event happening at Leu P. Gardens. Sometimes they even bring in local musicians to serenade you.
Photo via Yelp
1920 N. Forest Ave.; 407-246-2620; leugardens.org
This "50-acre botanical oasis" is a dream come true for the plant lover. There's almost always an event happening at Leu P. Gardens. Sometimes they even bring in local musicians to serenade you.
Photo via Yelp
Eat one of our favorite local dishes
"Think of this as a punch card, a bucket list, a map of flavors that will take you around the city and around the world. Gotta catch ’em all!"
Photo by Hannah Glogower
"Think of this as a punch card, a bucket list, a map of flavors that will take you around the city and around the world. Gotta catch ’em all!"
Photo by Hannah Glogower
Get festive at Light Up UCF
12777 Gemini Blvd. North; 407-823-3070; cfearena.com
Take a trip out to the University of Central Florida for their annual holiday extravaganza. Try not to tumble on the ice rink, or launch yourself down an ice slide.
Photo by Paige Wilson
12777 Gemini Blvd. North; 407-823-3070; cfearena.com
Take a trip out to the University of Central Florida for their annual holiday extravaganza. Try not to tumble on the ice rink, or launch yourself down an ice slide.
Photo by Paige Wilson
Enjoy a good cup o' Joe at Lineage
3201 Corrine Drive; 407-205-8096; lineageroasting.com
"Conquer your impatience and enjoy a Lineage pour-over, hand-crafted from beans painstakingly sourced, micro-roasted and ground by one of the guys brewing your cup."
Photo via Yelp
3201 Corrine Drive; 407-205-8096; lineageroasting.com
"Conquer your impatience and enjoy a Lineage pour-over, hand-crafted from beans painstakingly sourced, micro-roasted and ground by one of the guys brewing your cup."
Photo via Yelp
Feel like a kid again at Player 1 Video Game Bar
8562 Palm Parkway; 321-236-7457; player1orlando.com
Trust us, you'll lose track of time here. Galaga, Donkey Kong, Time Crisis II, House of the Dead, Pac-Man, NFL Blitz 2000, Rock Band, Super Smash Bros. and so much more.
Photo via Yelp
8562 Palm Parkway; 321-236-7457; player1orlando.com
Trust us, you'll lose track of time here. Galaga, Donkey Kong, Time Crisis II, House of the Dead, Pac-Man, NFL Blitz 2000, Rock Band, Super Smash Bros. and so much more.
Photo via Yelp
See the city that is forever in Christmas-mode
Christmas, Fla. 32709
"Take a leisurely 45-minute trip east on quaint Colonial Drive to get your Christmas cards postmarked in Christmas, Florida."
Photo via Hyatt
Christmas, Fla. 32709
"Take a leisurely 45-minute trip east on quaint Colonial Drive to get your Christmas cards postmarked in Christmas, Florida."
Photo via Hyatt
Ball it up with the Orlando Magic
400 W. Church St.; 407-440-7000; amwaycenter.com
Show the out of towners what it really means to be an Orlandoan at a Magic game. Check out their schedule here.
Photo by Fernando Medina
400 W. Church St.; 407-440-7000; amwaycenter.com
Show the out of towners what it really means to be an Orlandoan at a Magic game. Check out their schedule here.
Photo by Fernando Medina
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