Lake Eola Park & Linton E. Allen Memorial Fountain

The Write-Up

The full story

Downtown's lake is the city's front porch: swans drifting past the pedal boats, the Linton E. Allen Memorial Fountain lit against the skyline, and a shaded loop path circling the shore. Guests call it peaceful and laid-back, a place to spot birds, watch the sunset reflect off the water and breathe easy in the middle of the city. Concerts at the Walt Disney Amphitheater and a farmers market guests rave about keep it feeling like Orlando's shared living room.

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Similar Feel

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Matched by vibe, not by neighborhood: the places across Greater Orlando closest in spirit to Lake Eola Park & Linton E. Allen Memorial Fountain.

Outpost Neighborhood Tavern

American · Thornton Park · $$

Two blocks off Lake Eola, a welcoming room guests call a cross between a sports bar and a boutique restaurant, with a lively patio and trivia leagues.

227 N Eola Dr, Orlando, FL 32801

The Stubborn Mule

American · Lake Eola · $$

Steps from the swans of Lake Eola, Moscow mules are the calling card in a cozy, lively room regulars call simply a vibe.

100 S Eola Dr #103, Orlando, FL 32801

Orlando Farmers Market

Markets & shops · Lake Eola · $

Every Sunday, the Lake Eola lakefront becomes a shaded, dog-friendly stretch of vendors with live music and a wine and beer garden.

20 N Eola Dr, Orlando, FL 32801

Canvas Restaurant & Market

American · Lake Nona · $$$

Laureate Park's lakeside table in Lake Nona is relaxed and upscale, with water views and a breezy patio.

13615 Sachs Ave, Orlando, FL 32827

Overlook Park

Parks & outdoors · Oviedo · $

A small county park on the south shore of Lake Jesup, blissfully quiet under mature oaks.

1988 Spring Ave, Oviedo, FL

Wekiwa Springs State Park

Parks & outdoors · Apopka · $

The old-Florida counterpoint to the theme parks, an emerald Apopka spring feeding the Wekiva River with clear, cold water guests call magical.

1800 Wekiwa Cir, Apopka, FL 32712

Keep Going

More in Downtown Orlando

Other places in Downtown Orlando, Local Picks first, then the closest to Lake Eola Park & Linton E. Allen Memorial Fountain.

Fixtion Restaurant & Bar Local Pick

American · American Restaurant · $$

On Orange Avenue, comfort food and huge comfy booths early, club energy after dark, shape-shifting through the day.

15 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32801

Wall Street Plaza Local Pick

Nightlife & music · Entertainment District · $$

One downtown block holds the whole crawl: eight bars and patios that, on a big night, turn into a single street party.

25 Wall St, Orlando, FL 32801

Elixir Kitchen and Bar Local Pick

Bars & lounges · Bar · $$

A rustic-hip gastropub in one of downtown's original buildings, and very much the neighborhood's spot.

9 W Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801

Nic & Luc

Breakfast & brunch · Brunch · $$

A small, family-run cafe inside the PNC building on Pine Street, scratch-made and no-frills.

201 E Pine St #101, Orlando, FL 32801

Deeply Coffee

Coffee & cafes · Coffee Shop · $$

A few steps off Magnolia downtown, a bright, minimalist room where the vibe stays chill and soothing.

Deeply Coffee, 111 N Magnolia Ave, Orlando, FL 32801-2304, United States

The Villa

Bars & lounges · Bar · $$

Now The Villa, a playful, high-energy Wall Street Plaza hangout built around arcade cabinets, board games and video game stations.

25 Wall St Bldg B, Orlando, FL 32801