Romantic Things to Do in Orlando
Riding a roller coaster with your significant other may be romantic, but there’s a lot more to Orlando than theme parks. If you’re visiting Orlando with a special someone, check out the following romantic things to do in the city.
Stay in Mount Dora Mount Dora is a historic town near Orlando that is famous for its abundance of Bed and Breakfast Inns. Stay at one of these charming B&B’s with your lover to enjoy a romantic, relaxed evening and wake up to a delicious breakfast. Activities that you can enjoy together in Mount Dora include a leisurely stroll around Lake Dora and a horse-drawn carriage ride down the quaint cobblestone streets.
Take a Moonlight Cruise on St. John’s River Cruise along the tranquil waters of St. John’s River with your significant other aboard a Moonlight Cruise with Rivership Romance. These romantic cruises feature hors d’oeuvres, cocktails, dinner, and dancing in the moonlight.
Enjoy a Hot Air Balloon Ride Orange Blossom Balloons offers Champagne Balloon Flights, which are one-hour hot air balloon rides over the Disney World area that conclude with a champagne toast.
Pamper Yourselves at a Spa If you and that special someone would like to unwind and melt the stresses of daily life away, why not “spa” together? Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort features a couples’ room where couples can enjoy facials, massages, and other spa treatments together.
Ride a Swan Boat at Lake Eola Lake Eola Park is located in the heart of downtown Orlando. After taking a romantic walk on the paved pathway that circles the lake, you can rent a swan boat and paddle on the lake with your significant other. There’s a cascading fountain in the middle of the lake, as well as a variety of birds and ducks in the area.
Picnic in the Kraft Azalea Gardens The Kraft Azalea Gardens in Winter Park feature lush gardens with thousands of azaleas in full bloom. You can take a romantic stroll on the beautiful paths in the gardens and then take a long picnic lunch with your sweetheart. Be sure to pack some extra bread so you can feed the ducks along the shore of the lake. And if you have time to hang out in the gardens after lunch, don’t miss the breathtaking sunset over Lake Maitland.
Gaze at the Night Sky at the Orlando Science Center Spot constellations in the night sky together at the Crosby Observatory in the Orlando Science Center. The Crosby Observatory is home to Florida’s largest refractor telescopes that are accessible to the public.
Take a Stroll in the Henry P. Leu Gardens Get a taste of old Florida at the Henry P. Leu Gardens, which feature paved scenic walkways and fifty acres of southern style gardens. The gardens are home to a museum, the largest formal rose garden in Florida, a butterfly garden, and a two-acre tropical stream garden.
View Prestigious Works of Art at the Orlando Museum of Art View prestigious works of art hand in hand at the Orlando Museum of Art, which is home to permanent collections of African, American, and ancient American art, as well as touring exhibitions from some of the world’s most famous museums and private collections. The museum boasts a picturesque park setting that’s ideal for a relaxing afternoon date with your significant other.