My first time here I fell in-love with Orlando for the green, the old oak trees and vegetation. As opposed to the palm trees Miami, Orlando reminds me more of my home town, where I grew up.
Disney, Sea World and all the other parks nearby are great entertainment for children as well as adults and the water parks can be splashing fun when the weather is hot.
But Orlando’s weather is not always hot and the city is not all about Disney. From November to April or even May you can have spring/fall like temperatures and you might need a sweater. That is perfect when you plan to walk around, visiting the downtown and Lake Eola. You will see white and black swans sharing the water and the grass territory with geese, egrets and other gracious and envied birds. The walk around the lake is a delight and sitting in the grass or on a bench there is always a relaxation that calms the spirit and excites the senses.
A walk on the old streets close by will delight the eyes with the view of beautiful homes and well maintained porches and lawns, an inspiration for any garden lover.
Another area to enjoy is the Winter Park area. The small but trendy downtown often hosts events with live music and/or arts and crafts plus food vendors. The nearby park often holds open air concerts and the rich neighborhood is full of colorful vegetation and beautiful homes. I love walking around both of these downtown areas. I hope more people will discover Orlando and Winter Park and experience what it has to offer besides the obvious theme parks.