30 beautiful places in the Orlando area to snap a photo

Art & History Museums - Maitland

231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland
This historic museum offers breathtaking aesthetics, including a lily pond and stunning architecture. It’s no wonder that this museum is a popular wedding venue, but lucky for you, you don’t have to tie the knot in order to grab a beautiful photo here. Just keep in mind that you must get photography permission first, and there’s a fee for professional photo sessions (it's definitely an engagement-photo spot). What are you waiting for?

Photo via Art & History Museums - Maitland/Facebook

The Mennello Museum of American Art

900 E. Princeton St.
The sprawling backyard of the city-owned Mennello Museum includes a lake view, sculpture gardens, and even a bridge over Loch Haven. It's the perfect free spot for a photo any day of the week.

Photo via Mennello Museum/Facebook

Dickson Azalea Park

100 Rosearden Drive
Dickson Azalea Park is really the best, most quiet hidden getaway situated right in the city, with lots of greenery, trickling water, shade trees and places to sit and reflect while snapping the perfect picture.

Photo via Dave Plotkin

Tom Fruin's Glass House

13615 Sachs Ave.
This beautiful landmark outside Canvas restaurant in Lake Nona was created by sculptor Tom Fruin as part of his ongoing ICON series. Visit this gorgeous work of art in the daytime for the perfect Instagram picture, or witness it lit brilliantly from the inside at night.

Photo via Lake Nona/lakenona.com

Lake Nona Town Center

6941 Lake Nona Blvd.
Right around the corner from Tom Fruin's Glass House in Lake Nona sits the beautiful Lake Nona Town Center outdoor courtyard, with a cylindrical projection surface on the parking garage. It's a prime photo spot, day or night.

Photo via Learn Lake Nona/@learnlakenona/Instagram

Bar 17 Bistro at Universal’s Aventura Hotel

6725 Adventure Way
While just about any rooftop bar will do for a killer photo, Bar 17 Bistro sits atop Universal’s Aventura Hotel and includes views of the renowned Volcano Bay water park and Cabana Bay resort. It’s perfect for Orlando natives and resident theme park junkies.

Photo via Nicole Wills/Instagram

The Orlando Big Chair

25 Wall St., 407-849-0471
No matter what the occasion is, The Big Chair is ready for you to take a seat on its gigantic surface and snap a pic. After all, if you go to Wall Street and don’t snap a picture with the monument, did you even really go?

Photo via The Big Chair/Facebook

Winter Park Train Station & Hannibal Square

642 W. New England Ave., Winter Park
Winter Park Train Station may be just that, a station — but the surrounding area offers the perfect photoshoot location with its open space and park benches.

Photo via Meloaraujo/Wikimedia Commons

Harry P. Leu Gardens

1920 N. Forest Ave.
With its vibrant flowers and large expanse of trees, Henry P. Leu Gardens looks like something out of a fairytale. With a perfect photo-taking opportunity at every turn, this place should be at the top of your list when looking for a gorgeous spot to snap a few pictures in Orlando. Admission ranges from $5 to $10.

Photo via Harry P. Leu Gardens/Facebook

Rollins College

1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park
With a campus as picturesque as Rollins, you’re bound to find multiple great photo spots scattered all around the place. Spend a day touring the campus while adding premium photos to your Instagram feed, you won’t regret it.

Photo via Rollins College/rollins.edu

Stardust Video & Coffee

1842 Winter Park Road
Walking into Stardust Video & Coffee is like walking into a cozy library of sorts — lanterns cast a warm glow over the place, and shelves packed full of books line the walls. All of this sets the stage perfectly for a quality Insta photo and a cozy night of book reading and coffee drinking.

Photo via Aidanna Olmo/Instagram

Walt Disney Amphitheater at Lake Eola Park

195 N. Rosalind Ave.
This spot has always been a crowd favorite among Orlandoans, especially since it shows off the City Beautiful’s gorgeous Lake Eola and reminds outsiders of our outstanding LGBTQ+ presence.

Photo via Monivette Cordeiro

Ice & Bites Café

3402 Technological Ave.
Ice & Bites is already a trendy spot among college kids because of its quali-tea boba, constant K-Pop playlists and proximity to the University of Central Florida, but its light-up heart wall and board games definitely call for a quick Insta pic.

Photo via Ice & Bites Café/Facebook

Vespa of Orlando

930 N. Orange Ave., Winter Park
Although it’s just a Vespa retailer, you can’t help but stop at this sunshine-yellow storefront. Plus, who doesn’t love a good Vespa scooter as a prop? Just be careful with the scooters — you might need to ask permission to pose with one!

Photo via Samantha Olson/Instagram

Avalon Exchange

745 N. Orange Ave., Winter Park
While Avalon Exchange is essentially the vintage hipster version of Plato’s Closet, its storefront is just as aesthetically pleasing as the garments inside. A clean white building with minimal yellow details? Yes, please.

Photo by Colin Wolf

Craft & Common

47 E. Robinson St.
As one of the trendiest coffee shops in Central Florida, Craft & Common has to live up to its hype when it comes to aesthetically pleasing interior design. Between minimalist decor, wooden tables and plants galore, what’s not to love?

Photo via Craft & Common

Voodoo Doughnut at Universal’s City Walk

6000 Universal Blvd.
Known for their monstrous donuts, Orlando CityWalk staple Voodoo Donuts has it all. From their awesome interior which features an eclectic mix of colors and patterns to their exterior that’s just as zany, you’re bound to take some pretty cool pictures here.

Photo via Voodoo Doughnut/voodoodoughnut.com

Mathers Social Gathering

30 S. Magnolia Ave.
Mathers Social Gathering brings a rustic edge through mismatched seating arrangements, vintage chests, vines and string lights. Think of Central Perk, the famed Friends cafe we all know and love, but way more sophisticated. However, don’t let the vintage vibes fool you — no shorts or flip flops are allowed, so dress up a little before you get your perfect pic!

Photo via Mathers Social Gathering/Facebook

Citrus Fountain at Centennial Plaza

101 W. Plant St., Winter Garden
The Citrus Fountain in Centennial Plaza stands out as one of the remaining pieces of history from the historic downtown area. It also draws attention as a great photo spot with its ornate detailing surrounded by trees.

Photo via Centennial Plaza/Google Maps

Lobby at the Historic Angebilt Hotel

37 N. Orange Ave.
The historic hotel built in the 1920s is not only picturesque from its vintage brick exterior, but its elegantly posh lobby.

Photo via The Angebilt/Facebook