I've paddled the Emerald Cut a few times now. Initially I didn't like the idea of paying to launch…read moremy own paddleboard. However, it's only $10 now that I have my own life jacket (saving me additional cost of $5 to use one of theirs, as required). Well worth the low cost for some soul-enriching, communing with nature. I have never made a reservation. I normally arrive around 10:30, most recently on a Friday. Parked for free on Baptist Camp Rd. Just a bit of a walk from there with my inflated paddleboard, but I don't mind the extra exercise. You can unload your stuff closer, if preferable. There are port-a-potties available. You can count on there being a line in the check-in office. Various recreation supplies are available there for purchase. The process moves reasonably enough. A reservation will guarantee your entrance, however, and possibly aide quicker personal info collection. I always plan to do the Emerald Cut in roughly 3 hours round-trip, allowing myself several stops to enjoy the surroundings. You do run into (quite literally at times) novice paddlers along the way, which can be a bit tricky, yet not a real nuisance for me. In general, there's friendliness along the waterway. Slighty rowdy, party vibes in some spots, but also opportunities for solace and zen in various nooks. Encountering wildlife, fragrant elderberry, and other captivating flora along this stretch is always gratifying. It's a popular recreation destination for good reason.

This is one of the most beautiful places in Florida! Highly recommend visiting at least once. Being…read morelocal, I've visited a number of times. A few things knock the stars down: - The amount of rules/ regulations is a downside. There are more than any other river we've visited in Florida. It's nerve wracking to make sure you're following every new rule. - Launching and landing at the dock is stressful. It feels rushed and disorganized. - The bathroom situation is DIRE. They have a few porta potties but they're pretty gross. - I've found some of the staff intimidating/ borderline rude. There are a lot of newbies to kayaking/ paddleboarding so patience is a virtue at busy times! It's a hard paddle up stream and coming back it can be easy to lose control around the corners. There are a few spots to be cautious of other paddlers. With that said, it's really stunning. They keep the area very clean and there are a lot of spots to pull off to the side to enjoy the view. I've never done a guided tour, but I've heard they're really well done!

I was born in Orlando in 1961, so Lake Eola has been a part of my entire life. I rarely make it…read moredown here anymore, but I had an appointment near here and as I parked, I look at the park and the lake and made sure that I would spent some time after the meeting, and I am glad that I did. It is so beautiful here, a sanctuary in the middle of the hustle and bustle of downtown Orlando. I walked around the lake, people watching, enjoying the foliage, the trees, the wildlife, so serene and tranquil. If I lived downtown, I would be here every day. I highly recommend taking a trip here and getting away from the city for a few minutes- you will be glad you did.

I went to this park for the corporate 5k event. It is a nice park to walk around with the big lake…read morein the center and the famous fountain. At night it is nicely lit with many colors and I believe every hour they have a music and fountain show. There is an amphitheatre, and there were musicians playing for the event. There are a lot of ducks and swans, which can dirty the place because of the feathers and poop. You used to be allowed to feed them food from a small stand, but due to health concerns, it's now banned. There is a playground, but it's for kids only. There are 2 bathrooms area, but it can get dirty occasionally. There are a couple restaurants to enjoy near the park too. A nice park to have a nice walk, job, and exercise. Overall: B

Cute & colorful coffee shop! Me and my girlfriend ordered…read morethe Honey and cinnamon coffee & I ordered the matcha latte! Really good matcha to oat milk ratio! Cute vibes in the shop and I liked the seating areas too! The staff was really sweet too fast service!

This was my second time visiting the burrow, and they're consistently great! Quick service and well…read morecrafted drinks. I changed it up a bit and got a matcha, and I'm glad I did because it was refreshing and delicious. The seasonal drinks are always fun, and they put a lot of effort into the details and garnishes that elevate them even further. I didn't even realize there was a playroom in the back, until I saw it through the windows. The fun and noise is contained so you can still have a modern, beautiful coffee experience. There's a large parking lot on the side of the building, considering its location on Mills. Although it's shared, I would guess that the lot is a good indicator of how much space is left inside.

This is one of the nicest if not THE nicest climbing gyms I've been to! Sooo clean (which is what I…read morenoticed first off) it's such a huge deal to me when the gym looks and feels clean. - The bathrooms were also clean and they have showers! That's a game changer alone if you bring a change of clothes The routes were great, challenging yet rewarding. They have a gym, kilter board in the back where you can also stretch before your session. You do need to pay for parking in the lot in front but it's cheap (you can use a text/app to pay)

My hubby called in advance as we have been on the hunt for a place where the kids can climb and…read morechallenge themselves. For reference, My kiddos are 5 and 3. We called in advance to see if there was an age restriction and to our surprise there was none. Instead they go off the kids interest. Game changer! Lauren was fantastic and the customer service is top notch! They allowed us to try out the walls before committing. This is huge because anyone with little kids knows that the attention span can be non existent at times. However we were pleasantly surprised to see our kids fully engage and try multiple areas without getting frustrated. We decided to stay and we blew past an hour pretty fast. The kids quickly figure out what's difficult and what they can master. They had a blast in one particular section. The place itself is pretty big with multiple areas for climbing and a section for strength training with weights. Everything is neat, clean and bright. Prices are pretty reasonable. Shoe rentals are $6. All ages welcomed. Will definitely be returning soon.

We had a lot of fun on our kayaking tour and would recommend it to anyone wanting to learn more…read moreabout Winter Park or see the gorgeous homes along the lake. The water isn't clear so, while the clear kayaks are fun and different, you won't get to see much below you. Might be worth checking out one of the other locations to fully take advantage of the see-through bottom. We did manage to see plenty of birds and were told sometimes people get to see otters.

Had a wonderful, relaxing time on the water. The scenery was beautiful, and the entire experience…read morewas peaceful and enjoyable. The clear kayaks were a fun experience and the tour was well-paced. Highly recommend for an stress-free and pleasant adventure where you get to learn a bit about Winter Park.

I highly recommend Tom's Laser Tag! Tom is excellent to work with. He is responsive, clear and…read moreupfront about what works or doesn't work well as far as location, costs, etc. We hired him for my sons birthday this past weekend. I was busy running around having fun, that I really didn't get many pictures other than the bunkers (about 4-5) he brought, set up and breaks down. He arrived early as he said he would, scoped out the area, made sure the areas that needed to be blocked off with caution tape were and had the laser tag guns ready. These were the highest quality that I have used. The site was accurate and you could tag each other up to 600ft. Everyone was raving about the party, my son was beaming the whole time and all the kids were exhausted (same for me) after the 2 hours. Tom runs the all the games and keeps them moving but also does not interfere. We had kids ranging from 6-10, so one minor note is he did talk to them more like they were teenagers, nothing I had to intervene on but just wanted to share for awareness. He is also very upfront about the laser guns being a bit heavy for the younger kids and 6yrs olds played a game or so and did say it was heavy for them but he incorporates them into the game as scouts which they had fun time doing. The older kids didn't seem to have as much problem with the weight. A few of the dads are now also looking schedule something with our friends in the future. Overall I recommend, especially if you need someone who comes to you and all you have to worry about is the cake, food, drinks, etc.

My son had the best birthday party with Tom's Laser Tag... Tom arrived, set up and gave…read moreinstructions to the kids and they had a blast for 2 hrs... even the adults got on the game and also enjoyed it. Tom has areas for the kids to take cover and it was amazing... I will recommend it 200%...

We went to Orlando before our cruise specifically to use the swan boat voucher we won. Upon…read morearriving, there was some stormy weather, so they were temporarily shut down. While we waited for them to reopen, we enjoyed a stop at the bar right across the way. Once the weather cleared, which took a little longer than we expected, we headed back over. The staff was really nice and made sure we were able to get right on the water. They allow you to go out for 30 minutes, which was definitely quite the workout! I really enjoyed seeing all the different Florida birds while we paddled around. I also thought it was super cute that the boats have little umbrellas over them, which definitely helps with the Florida heat. We highly recommend choosing a cloudy day to make the most of the experience. There's also a back seat on the boats, so if you have kids with you, no worries. I was extra excited that we got the golden boat! If you're near the area, we highly recommend this experience if you want to enjoy nature and see some really cool birds. They also have a wheelchair accessible boat! : )

This was fun! First…read moreoff 15 dollars for 30 minutes on a little swan boat already isn't so bad, but I did get the Groupon for this so my ticket was only 9 dollars! 4 people in a boat for 30 minutes. It was fast. It was fun and pedaling made it all more exciting! You can either cruise and let the wind take you wherever or you can pedal and go across the lake or any destination really. The staff was kind and we were lucky that the weather was on our side. Wasn't too sunny and it didn't rain. Beautiful views and a fun time with my group!