Top 10 Free Things to Do in Orlando

Has your holiday spending left you feeling a little blue? As you look over your bills and check book, do you need to tighten up on your fun money for a few months. One way to save money is to enjoy just a few of the great attractions in and around your Orlando apartment that are FREE! Whether admiring the scenery at a park or enjoying an outdoor concert, here are 10 attractions your whole family will appreciate at no cost to you!

Photo by: Scott Miller

1. Old Town Shopping & Entertainment Venue – Take a stroll through the75 unique shops or catch one of the nightly concerts.

2. Harry P. Leu Gardens – 50 acres of gardens in the middle of Orlandowith the largest Camellia collection outside of California’s, the largest rose garden in Florida and a bamboo and kitchen garden.

3. Kelly Park is built around natural springs and you can ride floatation devices or swim down the stream.

4. Fort Christmas Historical Museum and Park is a full-size replica of Fort Christmas, originally built for the Second Seminole Indian War.

5. Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art has the world’s most comprehensive collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany.

6. A World of Orchids in Kissimmee is a 22,500-square-foot conservatory with orchids as well as many other species of exotic flora.

7. Disney’s Boardwalk is a re-creation of a 1930s-style Atlantic coastal village with nightclubs and entertainment hot spots, but all visitors can enjoy the many street musicians, magicians, and performers for free.

8. Downtown Disney Marketplace has an array of boutiques and eateries for every budget but don’t miss the free entertainment like the Festival of the Masters, glassblowers at Arribas Brothers and the Lego Imagination Center.

9. Orlando Brewing Company, Florida’s only certified organic brewery offers free tours and samples.

10. At the University of Central Florida Arboretum you can see over 600 plant species and walk or bike along the 9-acre lake, or play a game of disc golf.

If you hadn’t looked over your shopping budget, and decided you needed to save money, you may never have explored and appreciated all these FREE attractions. Enjoy the culture, history and fun! So, take a friend with you, your treat!

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