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$$$8/18/2026

Restored Train Caboose Airbnb

Stay in a restored historic train caboose turned into a cozy tiny home with modern amenities and a fire pit on an authentic 1920s railroad site in Kenansville.

$9/12/2026

Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour

Guided tours traverse the canals and lakes of Winter Park, offering views of historic estates and local wildlife from a small boat.

$3/3/2026

The Citrus Tower

Rising 226 feet, the historic Citrus Tower offers 360-degree views of the Florida landscape, fresh orange juice, and a coin-drop experience from the observation deck.

$5/13/2026

Colonial Photo & Hobby

Colonial Photo & Hobby in Orlando is a long-running destination for vintage cameras, photography equipment, and hobby supplies like model trains.

Free7/6/2025

Winter Garden Farmers Market

Experience one of Orlando's top-rated farmers markets featuring local vendors, fresh produce, plants, clothing, and prepared foods in the heart of historic Winter Garden.

$$11/14/2025

Titanic: Voyage Through Time VR

Experience the historic sinking of the Titanic through an immersive virtual reality experience located at The Florida Mall.

Free10/6/2026

Rollins Museum of Art

Explore rotating art exhibitions with free admission at the Rollins Museum of Art in Winter Park.

$10/22/2025

Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

Explore the world’s most comprehensive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany, including jewelry, pottery, and his stunning chapel interior.

$9/21/2026

Amber Brooke Farms Fall Festival

This seasonal farm event features pumpkin picking, tractor rides, and fall-themed treats suitable for all ages.

$$$6/24/2026

Reynolds Jewelers

Explore a local jeweler in Winter Park featuring fine jewelry, luxury watches, and a collection of antique clocks.

$9/22/2026

Scenic Boat Tour

Guided boat tours along the Winter Park Chain of Lakes offer views of waterfront estates and natural scenery for $20 per person.

$$8/30/2026

Museum of Ice Cream Orlando

The Museum of Ice Cream is bringing its interactive exhibits and sweet treats to a new permanent location at Pointe Orlando on International Drive.

$$$5/31/2026

Epic Universe Announcement Event

Footage captures the moment Universal Orlando Resort officially revealed details for its upcoming fourth theme park, Epic Universe, at a special event for guests and media.

$9/5/2026

Highway 192 Tourist Gift Shops

Located on Highway 192, this themed gift shop features a giant wizard entrance and offers various souvenirs and Disney-themed products.

$$6/18/2026

Animal Yoga Experiences

Discover five unique animal yoga experiences in and around Orlando, including classes with chickens, bunnies, goats, puppies, and even dinosaurs.

$$4/14/2026

A&T Antiques

Explore an expansive and eclectic collection of vintage treasures and oddities at A&T Antiques in Orlando.

$9/10/2025

Art’s Sandwich Shop

Art’s Sandwich Shop is a nostalgic, family-owned Orlando staple famous for its Philly cheesesteaks and house-made seasoned fries served in a vintage, NASCAR-themed atmosphere.

$$9/6/2025

Orlando Science Center

Experience four floors of interactive exhibits, live science shows, and hands-on activities for all ages at the Orlando Science Center.

$$9/25/2026

The Howey Mansion Historic Tours

Take a guided one-hour tour through this restored 100-year-old historic mansion and learn about the founder of Howey-in-the-Hills.

$5/27/2026

Fire Station Bar & Grill

Fire Station Bar & Grill is a firehouse-themed sports bar in Sanford that features walls covered in firefighting memorabilia, numerous TVs, and a lively atmosphere.

$$5/28/2026

Dining in Jail Cells

Old Jailhouse Sanford is a unique restaurant set in a historic jail building where you can enjoy dinner and drinks inside original iron-barred cells.

$3/14/2026

Regal Pointe Orlando

Step back into the 2000s at this nostalgic movie theater featuring a retro arcade, a massive IMAX screen, and the iconic Regal roller coaster trailer.

$9/1/2026

Glass Bottom Boat Tours

Experience Florida’s first tourist attraction with a $22 glass bottom boat tour of Silver Springs, a historic film site for Hollywood classics where you can see monkeys and manatees.

Free7/16/2025

Celebration, Florida

Explore the charming town of Celebration, a community originally developed by The Walt Disney Company that features a picturesque lakeside downtown with shops and dining.

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