The 8th Green Cottage Guidebook
Food scene
Walking distance from the Cottage. You take a short scenic walk on the golf cart paths across from our house through the course leading you directly to this College Park gem. Enjoy a great happy hour including table side shaken martinis and the BEST BURGERS IN TOWN!
20 locals recommend
The Tap Room at Dubsdread
549 W Par StWalking distance from the Cottage. You take a short scenic walk on the golf cart paths across from our house through the course leading you directly to this College Park gem. Enjoy a great happy hour including table side shaken martinis and the BEST BURGERS IN TOWN!
Great family friendly Brewery. Just a short drive or Uber ride away. Tons of restaurants and bars to walk to in the area as well.
9 locals recommend
Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company
1300 Alden RdGreat family friendly Brewery. Just a short drive or Uber ride away. Tons of restaurants and bars to walk to in the area as well.
Amazing Pizza! This is located on Park Ave. A great place to shop sight see and have dinner. There are countless restaurants to choose from and its a very pleasant environment all up and down the street . The Winter Park Art Festival is held here every year so check if it is going on during your visit it is worth the trip.
124 locals recommend
Prato
124 N Park AveAmazing Pizza! This is located on Park Ave. A great place to shop sight see and have dinner. There are countless restaurants to choose from and its a very pleasant environment all up and down the street . The Winter Park Art Festival is held here every year so check if it is going on during your visit it is worth the trip.
If you are looking for a well themed Bar Mathers is the place to go. Set up as a 1920's speakeasy they spared no expense to keep the entire place on brand. Excellent place to start out a night or go for an after dinner night cap. Quick Uber ride from the cottage. Parking is limited in the area so taking an Uber is highly recomended. 21 and up
75 locals recommend
Mather's Social Gathering
30 S Magnolia AveIf you are looking for a well themed Bar Mathers is the place to go. Set up as a 1920's speakeasy they spared no expense to keep the entire place on brand. Excellent place to start out a night or go for an after dinner night cap. Quick Uber ride from the cottage. Parking is limited in the area so taking an Uber is highly recomended. 21 and up
An excellent place to enjoy old Orlando charm and cocktails. This bar/restaurant and boutique hotel is repurposed from Dr Phillips’ home and is an Amazing place to visit. 21 and up
27 locals recommend
The Wellborn House Bar & Kitchen
211 N Lucerne Cir WAn excellent place to enjoy old Orlando charm and cocktails. This bar/restaurant and boutique hotel is repurposed from Dr Phillips’ home and is an Amazing place to visit. 21 and up
Multiple boutique shops under one roof. Great food, designer coffee, craft beer and for the sweet tooth pick stop by Gideon's Cookies its my wife's favorite and she swears by them.
111 locals recommend
East End Market
3201 Corrine DrMultiple boutique shops under one roof. Great food, designer coffee, craft beer and for the sweet tooth pick stop by Gideon's Cookies its my wife's favorite and she swears by them.
Lazy Moon
1011 E Colonial DrFor a GIANT slice of pizza and a low key atmosphere stop by Lazy Moon.
If you are looking for a nice dinner during your stay get a reservation here. The outside seating and views of the lake are unbelievable accompanied by phenomenal food and service.
87 locals recommend
Hillstone Restaurant
215 S Orlando AveIf you are looking for a nice dinner during your stay get a reservation here. The outside seating and views of the lake are unbelievable accompanied by phenomenal food and service.
If you like food trucks and craft beer this is your spot. It’s family friendly and very easygoing. Outside seating surrounded by a wide selection of food trucks.
16 locals recommend
À La Cart
609 Irvington AveIf you like food trucks and craft beer this is your spot. It’s family friendly and very easygoing. Outside seating surrounded by a wide selection of food trucks.
Located In the trendy Mills district where there are several restaurants and cocktail bars. Guesthouse has one of the best happy hours in town.
57 locals recommend
The Guesthouse
1321 N Mills AveLocated In the trendy Mills district where there are several restaurants and cocktail bars. Guesthouse has one of the best happy hours in town.
If you like Pho look no further than this Orlando restaurant hotspot, be prepared to wait in line to be seated as it is first come first serve and they don’t take reservations. They do have a great bar and happy hour to make up for the wait.
62 locals recommend
Domu
3201 Corrine DrIf you like Pho look no further than this Orlando restaurant hotspot, be prepared to wait in line to be seated as it is first come first serve and they don’t take reservations. They do have a great bar and happy hour to make up for the wait.
If you are in the mood for amazing local BBQ this is the place for you. An Orlando favorite and very close to the Cottage
56 locals recommend
4 Rivers Smokehouse - Winter Park BBQ
1600 W Fairbanks AveIf you are in the mood for amazing local BBQ this is the place for you. An Orlando favorite and very close to the Cottage
Shakers American Café
1308 Edgewater DrA great diner up the road
If you are looking to quench that sweet tooth the Salty Donut has you covered
14 locals recommend
The Salty Donut
3025 Corrine DrIf you are looking to quench that sweet tooth the Salty Donut has you covered
Can't go wrong with anything on the menu at this gastro pub also enjoy their home brewed beers in their beer garden
75 locals recommend
The Ravenous Pig
565 W Fairbanks AveCan't go wrong with anything on the menu at this gastro pub also enjoy their home brewed beers in their beer garden
Sightseeing
A historic 1928 public golf course with reasonable prices. Very well maintained. Club house is a short walk from the Cottage we are on the 8th hole.
22 locals recommend
Dubsdread Golf Course
549 W Par StA historic 1928 public golf course with reasonable prices. Very well maintained. Club house is a short walk from the Cottage we are on the 8th hole.
Orlando's famous Lake Eola. Come feed the Swans and walk around the Lake. This is at Orlando's city center so there is so much to see and do in this area. On Sundays there is a farmers market with live music.
376 locals recommend
Lake Eola Park
Orlando's famous Lake Eola. Come feed the Swans and walk around the Lake. This is at Orlando's city center so there is so much to see and do in this area. On Sundays there is a farmers market with live music.
Rent a Paddle Board, play a pick up game of volleyball and get a drink at the hammered lamb across the street.
23 locals recommend
Lake Ivanhoe Park
57 S Ivanhoe BlvdRent a Paddle Board, play a pick up game of volleyball and get a drink at the hammered lamb across the street.
Rent a Kayak and paddle down the river. These fresh springs are a great way to escape the heat. If you are looking for a more lively atmosphere after getting in touch with Nature venture on over to Wekiva Island just down the river or road, there you can rent a cabana, canoes kayaks, listen to live music and enjoy a beverage or two.
256 locals recommend
Wekiwa Springs
Rent a Kayak and paddle down the river. These fresh springs are a great way to escape the heat. If you are looking for a more lively atmosphere after getting in touch with Nature venture on over to Wekiva Island just down the river or road, there you can rent a cabana, canoes kayaks, listen to live music and enjoy a beverage or two.
The place that helped put Orlando on the map. A quick drive down I4 gets you here. Try and head over early to avoid the lines.
3196 locals recommend
Walt Disney World Resort
The place that helped put Orlando on the map. A quick drive down I4 gets you here. Try and head over early to avoid the lines.
Camping World Stadium
1 Citrus Bowl PlaceDuring Bowl season this is the place to be!
Whether its for a concert or to watch the Orlando Magic play this is a great place to join in with the crowds and have a great night. Plenty of food around the venue
259 locals recommend
Amway Center
400 W Church StWhether its for a concert or to watch the Orlando Magic play this is a great place to join in with the crowds and have a great night. Plenty of food around the venue
Come cheer on the Orlando City Soccer team. Get a ticket in the standing room only supporters section if you want to join in with the non stop songs and cheers throughout the game.
62 locals recommend
Exploria Stadium
655 W Church StCome cheer on the Orlando City Soccer team. Get a ticket in the standing room only supporters section if you want to join in with the non stop songs and cheers throughout the game.
Great venue to get dressed up and enjoy a show! Located walking distance from the Grand Bohemian so if you want to enjoy dinner before the show that would be an excellent place.
263 locals recommend
Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
445 S Magnolia AveGreat venue to get dressed up and enjoy a show! Located walking distance from the Grand Bohemian so if you want to enjoy dinner before the show that would be an excellent place.
Bounce House
4465 Knights Victory WayCome watch my Alma Matter play at the Bounce House! Go Knights!
A short drive from the cottage down I4. Get there early to avoid lines.
1423 locals recommend
Universal Studios Florida
6000 Universal BlvdA short drive from the cottage down I4. Get there early to avoid lines.
Amazing place to take the kids during summer! So much to do and learn all in doors away from the heat. See live alligators, turtles, snakes and more in their downstairs and see full size Dinosaur skeletons on the 4th floor. Venture up to the 6th floor to use the telescope.
289 locals recommend
Orlando Science Center
777 E Princeton StAmazing place to take the kids during summer! So much to do and learn all in doors away from the heat. See live alligators, turtles, snakes and more in their downstairs and see full size Dinosaur skeletons on the 4th floor. Venture up to the 6th floor to use the telescope.
Botanical Gardens a short drive away. They are always doing themed events.
197 locals recommend
Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest AveBotanical Gardens a short drive away. They are always doing themed events.
Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N Mills AveAmazing for Fall festivities! October-November
Walk through rows of sunflowers, pick your pumpkin to carve later from the pumpkin patch, listen to live music after you have lunch from the various food trucks available. Tons of activities for children bounce houses, petting zoo, tractor rides etc.
23 locals recommend
Southern Hill Farms
16651 Schofield RdAmazing for Fall festivities! October-November
Walk through rows of sunflowers, pick your pumpkin to carve later from the pumpkin patch, listen to live music after you have lunch from the various food trucks available. Tons of activities for children bounce houses, petting zoo, tractor rides etc.
Parks
Excellent park 2 minutes away for a toddler to burn off some energy
Mathews Park
205 E Hazel StGreat park for kids to climb and run around
Dartmouth Park
822 Dartmouth StreetExcellent park with plenty of tree shade 3 minutes away
Azalea Park
Amazing Dog park on the lake with large areas for dogs to run and play along with a dog cleaning station
15 locals recommend
Lake Baldwin Dog Park
2000 S Lakemont AveAmazing Dog park on the lake with large areas for dogs to run and play along with a dog cleaning station