Orlando's Best Free Attraction 2008

Come gush over the city’s most recognizable view.

Reviews:

• “The Jewel in the Center of Downtown”
• “A Downtown Landmark”
• “As it should be”

Tips: The park is a good place to brown bag a lunch or to get away from the hustle of downtown’s crowded streets.

Lake Eola Park

Shopping, attractions and entertainment centered on everything Disney.

Reviews:

• “Great place”
• “Our2ndhome”
• “Nice to have dinner and shop”
• “Disney Fun”
• “best movie theater”

Tips: Parking is free, as is entry to two of the three sections of the complex; Pleasure Island requires an entrance fee.

Downtown Disney

This enormous attraction puts you in the driver’s seat with go-carts, bumper boats and other rides.

Fun Spot Action Park

A showcase for a treasured artist and a peek into Central Florida’s turn-of-the-century upper-class lifestyle.

Tips: Polasek’s work presents an artist trapped between his love of America and his Eastern European roots.

Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden

This 30-acre spot between Universal’s two theme parks bustles with food, music, shopping and a variety of entertainment.

Reviews:

• “Ok but could treat customers with more respect”
• “Awesome outdoor gathering spot”
• “Universal Studios CityWalk free?”
• “Citywalk is not free”
• “I love Citywalk!!!”

Tips: Pick up a CityWalk Party Pass (around $10), which allows unlimited admittance to each venue for one flat fee. A separate cover may be charged for certain performances and evenings.

Univeral Studios CityWalk

This world-famous botanical garden surrounds visitors with art, architecture and agriculture.

Reviews:

• “A good place to spend an afternoon…”
• “Free attractions”
• “Nice relaxing atmosphere”
• “breath taking”

Tips: The Gardens offer free admission every Monday, from 9am to noon.

Harry P Leu Gardens

Mediterranean-style shopping village houses 110 discount stores from some of the world’s top designers.

Reviews:

• “GREAT Shopping! "
• “Great prices depending where you go”
• “Lots of Hype”

Tips: A food court offers fast-food munchies like pizza, burgers, Chinese and sandwiches.

Orlando Premium Outlets

Fashionistas buy the latest threads and accessories from high-end stores while they shop until they drop.

Reviews:

• “Break with the Girls”

Tips: Stop by the mall and catch the Fashion Week extravaganza in October and strike a pose with Santa Claus during the holidays. St. Nick is known as looking the most authentic at this holiday hot spot.

The Mall at Millenia

This all-in-one amusement complex is a throwback to the good old days.

Tips: Hundreds of bikers roar in on Thursdays, and classic cars are showcased at the weekly Saturday Night Cruise-In.

Old Town Shopping Attractions