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Best of the Best 2023

Do you have those people in your life who are constantly telling you that you need to try this or try that? The opportunity to be those people is one of the reasons we love it when our Best of the Best issue rolls around, since it’s our opportunity to celebrate all the new and longtime favorites we’ve returned to again and again. In the following list, we’ve highlighted the things we love about the best local dining spots, places to shop, health and wellness go-tos, and everyday essentials—and we’ve included our readers’ favorites, too.


FOOD & DRINK


SPECIALTY BREADS
Sourdough Bread House
While we love the plain sourdough bread here, the tomato, olive and garlic, the hearty rye or the standout cinnamon raisin offerings are can’t-miss. But plan ahead if you want to grab one of the specialty loaves, as they require three days advance notice.

Tori Tori – Best of Small Plates

SMALL PLATES
Tori Tori
Whether it’s the grilled yakitori skewers full of chicken thighs and spicy yuzu pepper shrimp or addictive dishes like the Japanese fried chicken and the blue crab and corn croquettes, the small plates at Tori Tori are big on flavor.

PIZZA BY THE SLICE
John & John’s
The pies here are done in the classic New York style and feature any number of toppings, but there’s something quintessential about a solid cheese slice, and John and John’s does not disappoint. We’d also humbly suggest a slice of the vodka pie with fresh mozzarella, chopped garlic, basil and pecorino.

ICE CREAM
Abracadabra Ice Cream Factory
You’ll scream for ice cream at this shop where your sweet treat is flash frozen with liquid nitrogen right before your eyes. Choose from a dizzying array of add-ins—fruits, nuts, cakes, candy and more. If the possibilities seem a bit overwhelming, opt for one of their suggested concoctions that are sure to satisfy.

MILKSHAKES
Kelly’s Ice Cream Company
With multiple locations throughout the area, you’re never too far away from grabbing a perfectly thick milkshake made with Kelly’s rich, sweet and creamy homemade ice cream. Of course, no matter what flavor you choose, it’ll arrive covered in whipped cream with a cherry on top.

WEEKEND BRUNCH
The Glass Knife
With a menu this enticing, you’re going to want to make repeat visits so you can sink your teeth into showstoppers like the croissant smeared with homemade pimento cheese, bacon jam, avocado, arugula and tomatoes or the comforting biscuits and sausage gravy.

COOKIES
Phat Ash Bakery
This Mills 50 “speakeasy” bakery is where those who know flock to for exotic, oversized, made-to-order cookies baked by a native New Jersey couple whose creations are as creative as they are crave-worthy. And since the menu changes frequently, you never know what will come out of the oven next.

PIES
Sister Honey’s in Orlando
Truth be told, we’re suckers for a good slice of pie, and thankfully Sister Honey’s serves up just what we need. The classic apple stands on its own, but don’t overlook other favorites like the strawberry rhubarb or the alluring chocolate cream.

Kelly’s Ice Cream

DOUGHNUTS
Shaka Donuts
This shop serves up stellar gourmet doughnuts like the Samoa with caramel icing, coconut flakes and chocolate drizzle, and the Pua, which is cloaked in maple icing and bacon. They even offer Portuguese-style malasadas piped full of guava as well as jalapeño and cheddar doughnut holes for good measure.

PASTRIES
Light on Sugar
We’ll gladly spend some extra time in the gym if it means we can confidently nosh on this bakery’s sinfully sweet creations like the ube cheesecake cream puff, the strawberry-Nutella crepe roll or the dark chocolate and pistachio tart.

CAKES
Sugar Divas Cakery
The women behind this bakery make sure each cake they make is “deliciously designed,” and anyone who has ever had the opportunity to fork through one of their moist, decadent works of art know these museum-worthy creations taste even better than they look.

BURGER
Teak Neighborhood Grill
With more than 20 options on the menu, there’s no shortage of ways to satisfy burger aficionados here. Both beef and bison burgers come piled high with toppings that range from the familiar to intriguing and are slid in between brioche, pretzel buns and even two glazed doughnuts.

COFFEE SHOP

Phat Ash Bakery – Best of Cookies

Holy Grain Coffee Shop
Holy Grain is adored for brewing wonderful Americanos, lattes, espressos and iced coffees in an inviting atmosphere that creates the right setting to catch up on some work, chat with a good friend or perhaps chow down on a delightful sandwich or salad.

BAKERY
Charlie’s Bakery and Creamery
The origins of this beloved bakery date back to 1971, though a new owner took over the reins a couple of years ago. Luckily, the place hasn’t skipped a beat and continues to be known for tantalizing the taste buds with an impressive selection of cookies, pastries, cakes, cheesecakes and other dynamic desserts to satisfy your sweet tooth.

CALZONES
Lazy Moon Pizza
The giant slices at Lazy Moon get a lot of attention (and rightfully so), but there’s something undeniable about slicing into a well-crafted calzone. Here you could go traditional with creamy ricotta, mozzarella and marinara or dig into the birria beef with feta, mozzarella and pickled onions.

HOT DOGS
Doghouse
At the Doghouse, hot dogs are simply a blank canvas for artistic expression. Think dogs placed into a poppyseed bun with cream cheese and topped with everything seasoning or one outfitted with peanut butter, honey and raisins. If you’re not feeling that adventurous, there’s plenty of tamer choices, too, but where’s the fun in that?

WINGS
The Porch South Orange
These meaty wings are first brined and then cooked twice to make sure they have the ideal crispiness before being coated in your choice of nearly 20 sauces that vary from the typical mild, medium or hot to Thai peanut butter and jelly, lemon pepper or sweet chili marmalade.

BAGELS
NY Bagel Deli & Pizza
They say you can’t get a good bagel outside of New York City, but this shop is doing its best to dispel that myth by baking up the real deal with a crisp, golden exterior that gives way to a spongey, chewy texture and a slightly sweet finish.

COCKTAILS
The Woods
The skilled bartenders at this warm and friendly watering hole mix up a killer Old Fashioned along with a number of creative signature cocktails that attract boozehounds from near and far, especially on Sundays when happy hour specials run all day long.

RAMEN
Domu
With a dozen varieties, there’s a ramen dish for everyone at Domu, where everything from the house-made noodles to the complex and flavorful broths shine bright. If it’s your first visit, go for the curry with fried chicken thighs, Japanese beech mushrooms, Thai basil, scallions and chili paste.

Doghouse – Best of Hot Dogs

SUSHI
Wave Asian Bistro and Sushi
High-quality ingredients, ultra-fresh fish and a whimsical approach help this place set itself apart in a crowded field. Come for the rolls and stay for the “sushi donut”—sushi rice formed in the shape of a doughnut and topped with slices of tuna, salmon and avocado and stuffed with your choice of spicy tuna or krab.

BREWERY
Sideward Brewing
Craft beer enthusiasts frequent this Milk District brewpub to wet their whistle with crisp and refreshing lagers, New England-style IPAs, robust porters and super stouts being poured from one of the 20 taps.

CHOCOLATES
David Ramirez Chocolates
Using ingredients sourced from around the globe, including only the finest European chocolate, executive pastry chef David Ramirez has won dozens of awards for his artisanal rich and creamy bite-sized beauties.

WINE BAR
Wine Bar George
Master sommelier George Miliotes’ curated wine list of over 200 bottles ensures even the most opinionated oenophile will find the right vintage to suit their taste as they graze on charcuterie boards and shared small plates.

QUESADILLAS
Hunger Street Tacos
We all agree that Hunger Street’s tacos are some of the best, but the quesadillas are equally dynamite. Stuffed with shredded chicken, seared brisket and chorizo, or the sublime squash blossom; it’s an ensemble cast full of star performances.

BAO BUNS
Hawker’s Asian Street Food
Splendid offerings include the five-spice pulled duck with black vinegar hoisin, cucumbers and spring onions as well as the memorable thick-cut pork belly with pickled mustard greens, hard-boiled egg, roasted peanuts and brown sugar.

CUPCAKES
B Cupcakes
Elegant and elevated, you can taste the love in each one of the 20-plus flavors like the raspberry-infused chocolate cupcake with cream cheese frosting, the German chocolate or the Elvis—a banana cupcake with peanut butter cream cheese frosting, dipped in chocolate ganache and finished with sea salt.

FLATBREADS
The Tap Room at Dubsdread
Trying to choose between a beef tenderloin-topped flatbread with a blue cheese fondue (made in-house), salty bacon, sautéed onions, mozzarella and balsamic or the refreshing tomato and basil with both mozzarella and feta is no easy task. We’ll take both.

Wine Bar George – Best of Wine Bars

CUBAN CUISINE
Cuba Libre
The mouthwatering menu will take you on a journey to the Pearl of the Antilles with authentic tastes and inspired dishes that hit on all cylinders, namely the citrus-marinated and slow-roasted pork shoulder with an onion-caper mojo sauce.

AVOCADO TOAST
Shakers American Café
This breakfast institution serves up plenty of crowd-pleasers, and this superb side dish fits squarely into that category. A must-have: toasted honey-oat bread is layered with mashed avocado, goat cheese, kalamata olives, diced tomato and red onions.

CREPES
407 Café
Delightfully delicate, the crepes here are magnificent and come in more than 50 varieties. Go for the Nutella with banana or the chicken Marsala with grilled chicken breast, mozzarella, spinach, yellow raisins and walnuts with a Marsala wine reduction.

VEGAN FOOD
The Kind Cleaver
The sandwiches at this vegan deli are so well-made that even carnivores sing their praises. The Jawn Adams—a playful take on the Philly cheesesteak—features black pepper “beef” sliced thin with peppers and onions and a cheese sauce on a baguette.

MONTE CRISTO
903 Mills Market
A true treat, we hold a special place in our heart for this classic sandwich made expertly when ham, turkey, Swiss and American cheese are combined with a cranberry aioli in between two pieces of French toast, grilled and hit with a generous dusting of powdered sugar.

HAPPY HOUR
Prato
Wines by the glass, signature cocktails and approachable light bites like the margherita pizza and cacio e pepe chips with chive and truffle make this sophisticated spot the place to be during the week between the hours of 4 and 6 p.m.

GRILLED CHEESE
Grilled Cheezus
The scintillating selection immediately grabs your attention with contributions that run the gamut from yellow cheddar, mozzarella and American on brioche to the action-packed Chuck Norris—cheddar and American blended with creamy horseradish, roast beef, caramelized onions and blue cheese crumbles.

 

4 Rivers Smokehouse – Best of Barbeque Sandwhiches

PRESSED SANDWICHES
Pom Pom’s Teahouse and Sandwicheria
Unique choices like the Dazed and Confused (brisket and bacon with strawberry jam and cayenne peanut butter) or the yellow curry chicken salad with apples, red onions and almonds make this place popular for all sorts of foodies.

 

BARBECUE SANDWICHES
4 Rivers Smokehouse
4 Rivers’ sandwich menu showcases its award-winning barbecue with its classic slow-cooked pulled pork and brisket that has been wet-aged for 30 days as headliners. More often than not, you’ll find us devouring the Longhorn made of chopped brisket and sausage with a smokehouse relish, onion rings and provolone.

FRIES
Gnarly Barley
Grab a pint of one of the limited brews on tap and the Snack Attack Fries, an extremely “gnarly” order of waffle fries topped with homemade pulled pork, blue cheese, tiger sauce and pico de gallo.

STARTERS
The Strand
With a constantly rotating menu, diners are sure to always find something new to savor as they start their meal off in style with one of the thoughtfully-prepared appetizers. The burrata with roasted pear, a hazelnut and mint pesto, and a fig gastrique is just one example of a recent highlight.


Reader’s Choice


Bakery
Buttermilk Bakery, Winter Park
Gingers Baking Co., Winter GardenDeli
Orlando City Deli, Orlando
Toojays, Multiple LocationsSweet Treats
Jeremiah’s Italian Ice, Multiple Locations
Maitland Chocolate Factory, Maitland
Italian Restaurants
Christinis Restaurante Italiano, Orlando
Francesco’s Ristorante & Pizzeria, MaitlandDate Night
Colorado Fondue, Casselberry
Russell’s on Lake Ivanhoe, OrlandoSteak & Seafood Restaurants
Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, Multiple Locations
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood

RETAIL


The Lovely – Best of Antique Shops

ANTIQUE SHOP
The Lovely Boutique Market
The Lovely believes “what’s old is new again” and has been serving the region with items from the 1960s-’90s, including clothes, furniture and home decor, since opening in 2014. Following the pandemic, it’s expanded to include an online storefront updated daily with top picks from its inventory.

WOMENSWEAR
Sultre
With styles ranging from effortless and everyday to going out and designer looks, Sultre aims to help women find their elevated style. Sultre offers swimwear, dresses, intimates, lounge and activewear and more, as well as accessories such as shoes, hats and bags.

CHILDREN’S BOUTIQUE
Yaya + Lou
Here, customers are encouraged to focus on quality over quantity. A curated collection of children’s offerings features educational toys such as tie-up shoes, a sorting bus and books, in addition to brands like Plan Toys, Mushie, Land of Dough, Jamie Kay and more.

Yaya + Lou – Best of Children’s Boutiques

FLORAL SHOP
In Bloom Florist
You’ll find flowers and gifts for all occasions, as well as potted plants like succulents and various houseplants. To better serve customers, In Bloom also offers same-day delivery, subscriptions, wedding and event arrangements, and floral design workshops.

BIKE SHOP
Trek Bicycle
Driven by adventure, Trek Bicycle’s primary mission is to make the world a better place to live and ride by promoting a happier, healthier lifestyle with their high-quality bikes and helpful customer service.

FINE JEWELRY
Goldsmith Jewelry Shoppe
For over 30 years, Goldsmith Jewelry Shoppe has provided Central Florida with an exceptional selection of fine jewelry, loose diamonds and watches. With pre-assembled pieces and custom design options, Goldsmith Jewelry offers accessories for all occasions.

Solutions Bridal Designer House – Best of Bridal Shops

PET SHOP
Planet Pet
Our furry friends are part of the family so we want the best for them—and so does the staff at Planet Pet. They work hard to stock shelves with high-quality pet foods and products filled with all the best ingredients to make your pets happy and healthy.

CIGAR SHOP
Corona Cigar Company
Corona Cigar wants to provide the ultimate cigar experience and offers premium cigars, humidors, apparel, ashtrays and more. Check out the luxurious cigar lounges or head to the online event calendar to learn more about Corona’s frequent cigar and pairing events.

BRIDAL SHOP
Solutions Bridal Designer House
This family-owned luxury bridal destination wants every bride to feel as special as they are regardless of size, ethnicity, gender identity or who they love. A wide array of dresses and accessories features designers like Estee Couture, La Curve Beccar, Tara LaTour and more.

Maison Baby & Kids – Best of Toy Shop

TOY SHOP
Maison Baby & Kids
Toys are the building blocks to a child’s early development. Sorting toys, teethers, puzzles and books—all available at Maison Baby & Kids—provide kids a way to learn about the world around them in a safe environment. Visit them in-person or find them on Amazon Prime.

HOME ACCESSORIES
Lafayette & Rushford Home
Proudly and constantly seeking one-of-a-kind products, Lafayette & Rushford Home offers many unique, well-crafted goods, from holiday decor to home fragrance and accessories.

GARDEN CENTER
Apenberry’s Gardens
Grown from Lisa and Eric Apen’s passion for garden retail, Apenberry’s has bloomed into a 1.5-acres center. Whether you’re looking to welcome more pollinators to your yard, spruce up your home office or add color to your garden, Apenberry’s has all you need to achieve your dream botanical designs.

Apenberry’s Gardens – Best of Garden Centers

VINYL SHOP
Park Ave CDs
Whatever you rock out to—from country and blues to R&B and pop—you’ll find it at Park Ave CDs. Park Ave carries all musical formats, including CDs, vinyl, autographed exclusives and more.

BOOKSTORE
Writer’s Block
This independently owned bookstore is dedicated to serving those who share a passion for reading and provides a safe place for readers to not just buy their next favorite book, but to engage with the community through interactive events.

ART SUPPLIES
Sam Flax
Offering everything from art and drafting supplies and unique papers to custom framing and office and studio furniture, in addition to fine pens, paper arts, laser printing and more, Sam Flax hopes to continue to inspire up-and-coming artists.


Readers’ Choice


Art Classes
Crealdé School of Art, Winter Park & Winter Garden 
Orlando Museum of Art, OrlandoDinner ShowsTeatro Martini, Orlando
Titanic Dinner Gala, OrlandoEducational Museums
Orlando Science Center, Orlando
Orange County Regional History Center, Orlando

 

Performing Arts Groups
Orlando Ballet, Orlando
Orlando Philharmonic Orchestra, Orlando

Community Arts Theaters
Orlando Shakespeare Theatre, Orlando
Garden Theatre, Winter Garden

Youth Theaters
Central Florida Community Arts, Orlando
Orlando Family Stage, Orlando

HEALTH AND BEAUTY


SALON
CSC Beauty Salon
A luxurious experience is achievable at this salon that prioritizes healthy hair. The results are undeniable—whether you’re going for hair extensions, Japanese straightening, keratin treatments or any magazine-worthy treatment imaginable. Hair stylist and owner Camilo Caval customizes services to clients’ hair types to achieve the style, cut and color of their dreams.

HAIR COLORING
Mosaic Hair Studio & Blowout Bar
Regardless if your hair dye goals encompass a root touch-up, complete color change, or something more complex like ombre or bleach, you want a stylist with proven expertise and satisfied clients. Customers can choose from different stylists when booking an appointment, and options range from base color, bleach, toner, foils and balayage customizable to full or partial treatments for a runway-worthy new look.

HAIR TREATMENTS
Salon Dulay Aveda
A quality salon recognizes that each individual’s hair has its own unique texture and requires different styling techniques. That’s why the straightening, smoothing and relaxing treatments offered at Salon Dulay Aveda utilize different relaxers for highly textured hair and fine-to-medium textured curly hair. Brazilian Blowouts and Global Keratin smoothing systems result in healthy, protein-rich hair customized to length and level. All treatments include styling.

CHILDREN’S SALON
Pio-Pio Kids Salon
Taking your little ones for a haircut shouldn’t be a high-stress situation, and that’s why this colorful salon has their needs in mind: From advice given to parents to make the process a positive experience so kids will be eager to go back, to the inclusion of kids entertainment such as characters and toys, themed styling chairs, and even an adorable certificate for first haircuts. Pio-Pio also strives to accommodate special needs guests while creating a relaxed and joyous environment for any of their wide range of services.

BARBERSHOP
V’s Barbershop
Each of V’s locations (including four in Florida) maintain the vibe of an old-school barbershop with high-quality service and lots of nostalgia. In addition to a haircut, clients can opt for facial hair trimming, a shave, facials and massages, and even a shoeshine. Classic and relaxing hot lathers and towels are provided, and products are available for upkeep until your next visit.

NAIL SALON
Bay Hill First Nails
As any nail design aficionado knows well, reliability and the comfortability of returning time and again are important factors. In addition to acrylics, gels and polishes, nails can be embellished with gems or designs to achieve that ultimate trending and photo-worthy look. Clients frequently praise the chic and clean studio—as well as the complimentary refreshment offerings.

The Spa Orlando – Best of Spa

SPA
The Spa Orlando
You don’t need a reason for a self-care day full of pampering; give yourself what you deserve with a range of luxurious treatments guaranteed to give you a much-needed reset. The Spa Orlando offers mani/pedis, massages, facials or a combo package with different options such as a hot stone, deep tissue or aromatherapy massage for solo relaxation or to enjoy with a partner.

MED SPA
Winter Park Skin MedSpa
When seeking cosmetic procedures, it’s always best to go with a licensed expert with considerable experience in nonsurgical procedures and satisfied clients. That’s why Dr. Linda Gilliland maintains a leading practice in consideration of both health and aesthetics, offering injectables, laser treatments for both anti-aging or hair removal, body sculpting and more so that any desired alteration is available.

HOT YOGA
SoFlo Hot Yoga
The healing powers of yoga are no secret, but a heated yoga session provides even more benefits for both body and mind. SoFlo offers different classes for all body types and experience levels in a judgment-free environment, both heated and non-heated. Choose from flow yoga, power yoga, yin yoga and more to discover its meditative benefits in addition to improving strength, flexibility, circulation and stamina.

FACIALS
The Salt Room and Wellness Spa
This coastal-decorated spa embodies its goal of relaxation as well as the therapeutic implementation of salt in sessions. The five different choices of facials allow you to truly optimize your skincare goals—from holistic facials with an included massage, to microderm add-ons, LED light therapy and even detoxifying facials for teens.

MEN’S SPA
The Body Cave
This gentlemen’s spa offers special “members only” prices, characteristic of its feel of exclusivity in a man-cave reminiscent experience offering facials, manscaping, massages, mani/pedis, waxing, infrared body wraps, teeth whitening, and body sugars and scrubs. The Body Cave even has products that you can purchase to continue the revitalizing experience at home.

COUPLE’S MASSAGE
Allora Day Spa
While a couple’s massage is generally just a perk among spa offerings, Allora Day Spa takes it a step further with nine different options to unwind with a friend or loved one in the designated couple’s room. Relieve stress before a big event with your best friend while spending quality time together, or explore intimacy with a significant other with the romantic roses massage.

PILATES
MatWorkz Pilates
MatWorks emphasizes its focus on a personalized, comfortable and accessible experience with the most modern equipment available for anyone to engage in their fitness journey. In addition to Pilates, services include massages, instruction, mindfulness meditation and one of the area’s only Gyrotonic exercise programs.

WAXING
WaxMe
WaxMe handles it all, from eyebrow waxing to Brazilian wax, laser hair removal and more services for both women and men. The professionals at WaxMe stress hygienic practices, pain and irritation minimization, and care for before and after sessions. The result is undoubtedly smooth and bump-free skin, additionally reducing ingrown hairs.

EYEBROWS AND LASHES

Oh La La Brow Bar
Nowadays, defined eyebrows and full lashes are everything. This full-service beauty bar offers every thinkable option for ideal brows: microblading and microblading removal, sculpting, tinting, lamination, semi-permanent makeup like powder and ombre brows or nano-blading. Oh La La Brow Bar also specializes in lashes ranging from sultry, everyday glamour with a faux mink or cashmere set, to red carpet-worthy dramatic and voluminous sets.

 


Readers’ Choice


Eyebrows & Lashes
Amazing Lash Studio, Multiple Locations
The Lash Lounge, Multiple LocationsLuxury Day SpaSerenity Spa by Westgate, Orlando
The Spa at Shingle Creek, Orlando

 

Med Spa Services
Lake Buena Vista Aesthetics, Orlando 
LUXE Med Spa Aesthetics

Fitness Programs
HILI Fitness, Maitland
YMCA of Central Florida, Multiple Locations

 

Lifestyle


Kings Dining & Entertainment – Best of Bowling

Bike Trail
West Orange Trail
This paved 22-mile trail winds through Oakland, Winter Garden, Ocoee and Apopka. In addition to offering some scenic glimpses of Lake Apopka, the route also passes by a butterfly garden and a former train depot that’s now home to the Winter Garden Heritage Museum.

Bowling
Kings Dining & Entertainment
Kings’ customer-service-obsessed team has been hosting unforgettable, elevated events for more than 20 years. Its sleek retro feel is the perfect backdrop for a night of bowling, billiards and arcade games masterfully paired with tasty noshes and cold drinks.

Live Performances
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
This beautifully designed Downtown Orlando venue is THE place to catch world-class live entertainment, from ballet performances to big-name concerts, from comedians to kids’ events, or from sing-alongs to symphonic orchestras.

Art Classes
Blank Canvas Studio A
Unleash your inner artist with the help of the studio’s expert painting instructors, who will provide each participant with all the materials and guidance they need to create their own acrylic-on-canvas masterpieces.

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts – Best of Live Performances

Watersports
Buena Vista Watersports
For more than 30 years, this family-owned tropical playground has been helping locals and tourists alike fall in love with the tree-lined, spring-fed Lake Bryan by taking to it on jet skis, wakeboards, water skis, inner tubes, standup paddleboards, kayaks, pontoons and more.

Movie Theater
Cinemark Orlando and XD at Dezerland Park
Another Netflix night at home has nothing on this impeccably clean vintage-feeling cinema with reclining seats, well-stocked concessions that go way beyond candy and popcorn, bar options for the adults and a friendly staff at your service.

Fun for All Ages
Leu Gardens
There’s something for everyone to learn about and explore at this botanical oasis filled with year-round delights. Its many gardens and displays will introduce you to thousands of plants, flowers and fruits, or step back in time by touring the historic Leu House Museum.

Date Night
Disney Springs
Spanning four distinct outdoor areas, this sprawling promenade is home to more than 150 specialty retailers, intimate dining spots and uniquely Disney experiences without the lines, all among 120 picturesque acres inspired by historic architecture, charming waterfront towns and the region’s natural beauty.

Indoor Recreation
WonderWorks
This amusement park for the mind is filled with 28,000 square feet of whimsy and imagination-sparking “edu-tainment” opportunities. Featuring over 100 hands-on exhibits across its six Wonder Zones, plus a ropes course, laser tag and more, WonderWorks makes rainy-door boredom a distant memory.

Disney Springs – Best of Date Night

Kids’ Party Spot
Crayola Experience
Located at The Florida Mall, this interactive space inviting kids to boldly express their creativity also hosts some of the most colorful parties around. Pick from two party packages or personalize your little one’s big day with some special add-on options.

Karaoke BarAloha Beautiful
Sing your heart out in this tiki bar’s private VIP rooms. Whether you’re going for most days’ late-night events or Sunday’s all-day karaoke, booking either the Captain’s Quarters or Casa Bahama means you’ll be given exclusive access to the themed room and personal bar service.

Kids’ Cooking Classes
Lil Chefs Academy, Orlando
Youngsters don’t just learn a useful life skill here: They’re guided by enthusiastic professionals who are equally passionate about sharing their love of food as they are about early childhood development and shaping tomorrow’s chefs today.

 


Readers’ Choice


Custom Jewelry
Pierce Custom Jewelers, Lake Mary
Victoria Jewelers, OrlandoHome DécorAdjectives Markets, Multiple Locations
Foreign Accents, OrlandoSpecialty Gifts
Pistil Home & Garden, Windermere
The Spice & Tea Exchange, Multiple Locations

 

Animal Hospitals w/ Urgent Care
Hamlin Animal Hospital, Winter Garden
Winter Park Veterinary Hospital, Winter Park

Dog Food & Treats
Pawsitively Pure Dog Food, Orlando
Bark Avenue Bakery, Orlando

Veterinary Clinics
4 Paws Animal Clinic, Winter Park
Kirkman Road Veterinary Clinic, Orlando