Gerry and Jennie's Local Guidebook
Food Scene
An Hacienda-Like branch of a local Spanish-Cuban restaurant chain with a lengthy menu and full bar.
68 locals recommend
Columbia
649 Front StAn Hacienda-Like branch of a local Spanish-Cuban restaurant chain with a lengthy menu and full bar.
Wine bar with a front patio that features light global fare with pairings from around the world.
Imperium Food & Wine
606 Market StWine bar with a front patio that features light global fare with pairings from around the world.
Cantina featuring tacos and other Mexican dishes against a backdrop of Murals of Mexico.
31 locals recommend
El Tenampa Mexican Restaurant
4565 W Irlo Bronson Memorial HwyCantina featuring tacos and other Mexican dishes against a backdrop of Murals of Mexico.
Some of the best Spanish food we've had in Orlando! We highly recommend this place. Contemporary bar with made-to-order sangrias, plus Spanish & Catalan small plates.
46 locals recommend
Bulla Gastrobar
110 S Orlando AveSome of the best Spanish food we've had in Orlando! We highly recommend this place. Contemporary bar with made-to-order sangrias, plus Spanish & Catalan small plates.
Upscale pairings and personalized service by the Chef makes this place a hidden gem for us and it's also one of America's Top Restaurants!
In historic Winter Garden, just a few miles from Orlando’s theme parks, an intimate gourmet dining experience awaits you. Local residents rave about it and foodies come from all over the world to sample the superb cuisine and intimate service of The Chef’s Table at the Edgewater Hotel.
22 locals recommend
Chef's Table at the Edgewater & Tasting Room
99 W Plant StUpscale pairings and personalized service by the Chef makes this place a hidden gem for us and it's also one of America's Top Restaurants!
In historic Winter Garden, just a few miles from Orlando’s theme parks, an intimate gourmet dining experience awaits you. Local residents rave about it and foodies come from all over the world to sample the superb cuisine and intimate service of The Chef’s Table at the Edgewater Hotel.
This is the closest place with drinks that closes at 2am! Lots of fun cocktails and good beer at good prices, plus awesome late hour appetizers.
186 locals recommend
Applebee's Grill + Bar
200 Ambersweet WyThis is the closest place with drinks that closes at 2am! Lots of fun cocktails and good beer at good prices, plus awesome late hour appetizers.
Best place for a good breakfast, lunch or dinner at a very great price! We highly recommend this place.
172 locals recommend
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
5400 W Irlo Bronson Memorial HwyBest place for a good breakfast, lunch or dinner at a very great price! We highly recommend this place.
Agave Azul
900 South Orlando AvenueGreat place for some really great Mexican food.
Classic chophouse delivering wood-fired, aged beef plus seafood & wine in a white-tablecloth space.
63 locals recommend
Charley's Steak House
2901 Parkway BlvdClassic chophouse delivering wood-fired, aged beef plus seafood & wine in a white-tablecloth space.
Sightseeing
This is a typical go-to for most Kissimmee residents and families that doesn't involve the parks. Very nice to go at night and often times you'll find classic and antique car shows from local owners. Operating since 1986, Old Town is a step back in time with unique shopping, restaurants, bars, attractions, and rides.
621 locals recommend
Old Town
5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial HwyThis is a typical go-to for most Kissimmee residents and families that doesn't involve the parks. Very nice to go at night and often times you'll find classic and antique car shows from local owners. Operating since 1986, Old Town is a step back in time with unique shopping, restaurants, bars, attractions, and rides.
The Holy Land Experience
4655 Vineland RdKayak, Canoe, Paddleboard Guided Eco-Tours and Rentals. Serene Kayaking Trail into a Beautiful Cypress Forest. The Paddling Center at Shingle Creek is conveniently located inside The Shingle Creek Regional Park. Locally owned business.
25 locals recommend
The Paddling center
4266 W Vine StKayak, Canoe, Paddleboard Guided Eco-Tours and Rentals. Serene Kayaking Trail into a Beautiful Cypress Forest. The Paddling Center at Shingle Creek is conveniently located inside The Shingle Creek Regional Park. Locally owned business.
Drinks & Nightlife
Universal CityWalk is a 30-acre nighttime entertainment complex offering some of the hottest, most recognizable entertainment experiences in the world with dozens of clubs, restaurants and shops. It’s open until 2 AM, and all guest can self-park for free after 6PM.
991 locals recommend
Universal CityWalk
6000 Universal BlvdUniversal CityWalk is a 30-acre nighttime entertainment complex offering some of the hottest, most recognizable entertainment experiences in the world with dozens of clubs, restaurants and shops. It’s open until 2 AM, and all guest can self-park for free after 6PM.
Entertainment & Activities
Disney's free park!! A truly amazing place featuring an eclectic mix of unique boutiques, one-of-a-kind eateries and jaw-dropping entertainment that will have you wondering where the day went.
2430 locals recommend
Disney Springs
1486 Buena Vista DrDisney's free park!! A truly amazing place featuring an eclectic mix of unique boutiques, one-of-a-kind eateries and jaw-dropping entertainment that will have you wondering where the day went.
Come see the gateway to space exploration at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Experience a day of fun, a lifetime of inspiration and get vertical on the Shuttle Launch Experience, tour behind the scenes, see space shuttle launch pads and walk beneath a moon rocket. Meet a real astronaut, enjoy IMAX® films, and ride realistic astronaut training simulators. In a stunning display that will capture the imagination of a new generation of space explorers, Space Shuttle Atlantis has made a historic return to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. See the Shuttle up-close in this new 90,000-square-foot attraction.
361 locals recommend
NASA Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex
Space Commerce WayCome see the gateway to space exploration at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. Experience a day of fun, a lifetime of inspiration and get vertical on the Shuttle Launch Experience, tour behind the scenes, see space shuttle launch pads and walk beneath a moon rocket. Meet a real astronaut, enjoy IMAX® films, and ride realistic astronaut training simulators. In a stunning display that will capture the imagination of a new generation of space explorers, Space Shuttle Atlantis has made a historic return to the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. See the Shuttle up-close in this new 90,000-square-foot attraction.
Parks & Nature
Gatorland is the Alligator Capital of the World and Orlando's Best Half Day Attraction! It's a 110 acre theme park and wildlife preserve.
417 locals recommend
Gatorland
14501 S Orange Blossom TrlGatorland is the Alligator Capital of the World and Orlando's Best Half Day Attraction! It's a 110 acre theme park and wildlife preserve.
Essentials
Walmart is the world's largest company by revenue. It sells practically everything, from groceries to clothing and televisions.
Walmart is about "always low prices", no matter what. If you need anything and like it cheap, you'll find it here.
859 locals recommend
Walmart Supercenter
3250 Vineland RdWalmart is the world's largest company by revenue. It sells practically everything, from groceries to clothing and televisions.
Walmart is about "always low prices", no matter what. If you need anything and like it cheap, you'll find it here.
Super Target is a department store and grocer that sells practically everything (clothing, televisions, home decor, etc).
Super Target is a trendier more upscale retailer usually targeting the needs of younger, image-conscious shoppers.
238 locals recommend
Target
3003 W Vine StSuper Target is a department store and grocer that sells practically everything (clothing, televisions, home decor, etc).
Super Target is a trendier more upscale retailer usually targeting the needs of younger, image-conscious shoppers.
Publix is a large regional, privately owned, grocery store and pharmacy. it's well known throughout the Southern United States, especially Florida, for it's great service and fresh food.
This is the best place for grocery shopping and we highly recommend it.
83 locals recommend
Publix Super Market at Water Tower Shoppes
29 Blake BlvdPublix is a large regional, privately owned, grocery store and pharmacy. it's well known throughout the Southern United States, especially Florida, for it's great service and fresh food.
This is the best place for grocery shopping and we highly recommend it.
Getting Around
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
1905 Hotel Plaza BlvdDollar Rent a Car