Things to Do in Orlando (2025)

Running since 1938, this one‑hour narrated cruise glides through moss‑draped canals and lakes lined with historic homes. Regularly cited by travel editors and the Winter Park Chamber as an essential local experience, it’s a relaxed, camera‑ready look at Greater Orlando’s quieter side. Boats depart hourly and operate daily.

Central Florida’s nonprofit art‑house cinema screens indie, foreign, and cult films under live oaks—with the lively outdoor Eden Bar attached. Home to the Oscar‑qualifying Florida Film Festival, it’s praised by local critics for shaping the region’s film culture and programming through 2025.

A refined museum famed for the world’s most comprehensive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany, including the 1893 chapel. Frequently highlighted by art writers and travel publications, the Morse anchors Winter Park’s cultural circuit with free Friday evenings in season and new 2025–26 exhibits.

Orlando’s famed living‑room concert hall hosts year‑round classical, jazz, world music, poetry, and visual art in an intimate, acoustically superb setting. Supported by Orange County Arts & Cultural Affairs and praised by local critics, Timucua’s 2025 schedule showcases international artists alongside Florida talent.

A neighborhood market and culinary hub that incubates Orlando makers, chefs, and bakers in the Audubon Park Garden District. Regularly featured by food editors and Orlando Weekly, it’s an easy way to taste the city’s creative food scene in one indie, community‑minded space.

Husband‑and‑wife chefs James and Julie Petrakis helped define modern Orlando dining with this seasonal gastropub. Recognized as a Bib Gourmand by the Michelin Guide and recommended by national magazines, it balances Florida produce, house‑made charcuterie, and a lively taproom.

An eight‑seat omakase led by Mark and Jennifer Berdin that evolved from a tiny market counter into one of Florida’s most sought‑after reservations. Awarded one Michelin Star, Kadence is widely praised for pristine seafood, sake expertise, and a playful, intimate service style.

Orlando’s first meadery pours award‑winning, honey‑driven drinks in a sleek Mills 50 taproom. Celebrated by beverage judges and local media, Zymarium’s 2024–2025 medals and special releases showcase Florida ingredients and creative flavor shaping.

Housed in a former Green Book‑listed hotel built in 1929 by Dr. William Monroe Wells, this museum preserves Parramore’s Black history and the Chitlin’ Circuit legacy. Featured by local historians and Visit Orlando, it remains open with weekday hours and select weekend programming.

A design‑forward neighborhood rum bar serving elevated Cuban‑Floridian plates and serious cocktails. Lauded by the Michelin Guide with a Bib Gourmand and singled out for standout drinks, it channels old‑Cuba hospitality with distinctly Orlando energy.

This Filipino neighborhood restaurant centers sustainability and community, earning a coveted Green Star from the Michelin Guide. Editors praise its Florida‑sourced ingredients, backyard garden, and inventive bar, making it a vibrant snapshot of Orlando’s modern food culture.