Orlando: Cultural Sites & Attractions

Hands-on science, nature, and technology exhibits and experiments for every age

Where: 777 East Princeton Street

When:
Mon.–Thur. 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Fri.–Sat. 9 a.m.–9 p.m.
Sun. 12 p.m.–5 p.m.

Contact: Call 407.514.2000 or visit the Orlando Science Center Web site.

Milk shakes, gourmet sandwiches, and antiques

Where: 1829 North Orange Avenue

When:
Mon. 11 a.m.–9 p.m.
Tues.–Thur. 11 a.m.–10 p.m.
Fri.–Sat. 11 a.m.–11 p.m.

Cost: Inexpensive. All major credit cards accepted

Contact: Call 407.895.9911 or visit the White Wolf Café Web site.

Large open grass areas with old oak trees for shade and an easy walk to all of the museums

Where: 900 East Princeton Street

When: 5 a.m.–sunset

Cost: Free

Contact: Call 407.246.2287 or visit the Loch Haven Park Web site.

Art exhibits, workshops, and classes

Where: 2416 North Mills Avenue

When:
Tues.–Fri. 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
Sat.–Sun. 12–4 p.m.

Cost:
Adults $8
Seniors $7
Students $5
Children under 6 and OMA members free

Contact: Call 407.896.4231 or visit the Orlando Museum of Art Web site.

Orlando Repertory Theatre, 1001 Princeton Street

Family-friendly stage productions of classic and original works.

Hours: (most performances)
Fri. 7 p.m.
Sat. 2 p.m. and 7 p.m.
Sun. 2 p.m.

Admission: (most performances)
Adults $13
Youth (3–17) $9
Children under 3 are free

Harry P. Leu Gardens, 1920 North Forest Avenue

Acres of manicured gardens, roses, and a butterfly garden. Families can also join the monthly Storytelling in the Gardens program.

Hours: Daily 9 a.m.–5 p.m. (except Christmas Day)

Admission:
Adults $5
Children (5–18) $1
Children under 5 are free

Farris and Foster's, 4875 New Broad Street

Families can play in rivers, waterfalls, and bubbling vats of creamy dark and milk chocolate.

Hours: Mon.–Sat. 11 a.m.–9 p.m. (Family night on Mon.)

Admission: $25 per family

Lake Eola Park, 101 North Rosalind Avenue

Swan boats, gondola rides, open areas, a large playground, and the epicenter for numerous downtown Orlando events and moms' groups.

Hours: Daily 6 a.m.–12 p.m. (Boat rental times vary)