Sport & Outdoor
Local GemHarry P. Leu Gardens
Under $25Fifty acres of camellias, roses, and shaded oak canopy on the shore of Lake Rowena.
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Sport & OutdoorLocal GemFamily Favorite
Lake Eola Park
Lake Eola Park is an outdoor activity in Orlando, FL, part of the Orlando guide. Cost: free.
512 E Washington St · Orlando, FL
Why you should go…
Lake Eola Park sits at the center of downtown Orlando, with a mile-long walking path circling the lake and skyline views on all sides. Visitors can pedal swan-shaped paddle boats out onto the water, and the park hosts a farmers market on Sundays. A lit fountain in the middle of the lake is a well-known nighttime landmark.
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