Best hotels in Winter Park
Marriott Orlando Downtown
730 North Magnolia Avenue Orlando, FL 32803
Stay close to Winter Park while in the heart of downtown Orlando at the four-star Marriott Orlando Downtown. This luxurious hotel offers stylish rooms close to Exploria Stadium, just off I-4. Take a dip in the outdoor pool, enjoy breakfast in the sunshine and catch a workout in the free 24-hour fitness center.
Springhill Suites Winter Park
1127 North Orlando Avenue Winter Park, FL 32789
Stretch out and relax in your own modern apartment at Springhill Suites in Winter Park with complimentary breakfast and Wi-Fi. Great for extended stays, the spacious living and sleeping areas make remote working easy, along with a microwave, coffee machine, and mini-fridge for quick meals and snacks.
The Alfond Inn at Rollins College
300 East New England Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Visit the Alfond Inn for a luxurious hotel experience, complete with a large outdoor pool deck. This charming four-star boutique hotel is perfect for stepping out onto Park Avenue for lunch or an afternoon of shopping. Showcasing art from the Rollins Museum of Art, creative minds will be right at home here.
Best restaurants in Winter Park
Prato
124 North Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Boasting authentic Italian cuisine, Prato is a local favorite you will want to make a reservation for. Simple recipes and fresh ingredients take charge with such richness in flavor you’ll swear you’re in Italy. Enjoy crisp calamari, rustic pizza, and signature Prato meatballs opposite Central Park.
Bulla Gastrobar
110 South Orlando Avenue #7, Winter Park, FL 32789
Winning awards as well as hearts, this contemporary restaurant and bar is known for its traditional Spanish tapas and buzzing atmosphere. Sample your choice of paella, Manchego cheese, succulent steak, spicy patatas bravas, and more. The sharing platters are great for group meals and romantic date nights.
Briarpatch Restaurant
252 North Park Avenue #3814, Winter Park, FL 32789
Briarpatch restaurant is a Winter Park staple serving mouth-watering breakfast fare such as brown butter Belgian waffles and pecan pie French toast. Lunch options include specialty sandwiches with fried rock shrimp, slow-roasted prime rib, and gourmet burgers. Be sure to save room for their homemade pastries, too.
Best things to do in Winter Park
Mead Botanical Garden
1300 South Denning Drive, Winter Park, FL 32789
Take a self-guided tour of this peaceful botanical garden in the middle of Winter Park. There are two butterfly gardens to admire as well as a variety of trails to follow. The Grove often hosts community events in a friendly open-air setting for the perfect family day out.
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
445 North Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Home to one of the largest collections of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany, known for his innovative stained-glass designs, the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum is a delightful escape into a world of color and craft. Exhibits include delicate pottery, jewelry, paintings, and windows.
Park Avenue Shopping District
Park Avenue, Winter Park, FL 32789
Take a stroll down Park Avenue and enjoy Winter Park’s charming main street, surrounded by shady oak trees and trendy local establishments. Renowned as the cultural gem of the village, Park Avenue offers more than 140 boutiques, cafes, and museums next to Central Park.