Guidebook for Oviedo
Food Scene
This is a long time Oviedo diner. Nice nearby family friendly location.
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Townhouse Restaurant
139 N Central AveThis is a long time Oviedo diner. Nice nearby family friendly location.
Unique local restaurant serving gator bites!
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Black Hammock Restaurant
2316 Black Hammock Fish Camp RdUnique local restaurant serving gator bites!
Moderately priced with a cafe atmosphere for yummy soups, salads, sandwiches, and bakery foods.
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Panera Bread
205 E Mitchell Hammock RdModerately priced with a cafe atmosphere for yummy soups, salads, sandwiches, and bakery foods.
If you like sushi, check out this restaurant. It’s nearby and moderately priced.
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Sushi Pop Restaurant
310 W Mitchell Hammock RdIf you like sushi, check out this restaurant. It’s nearby and moderately priced.
First Watch
25 West Mitchell Hammock RoadFor breakfast or lunch try First Watch. It’s nearby and moderately priced.
Delmonico's Italian Steakhouse - Oviedo
167 E Mitchell Hammock RdEveryone who goes loves this place.
Starbucks
4650 N Alafaya TrailOutback Steakhouse
215 W Mitchell Hammock RdSprouts' new Oviedo location will be one of five in the U.S. with a new design that places produce at the center of the store and provides more space for customers at the Market Corner Deli. The Oviedo location will be the first in Florida to feature the design, Sprouts spokesman Diego Romero previously told Orlando Business Journal.
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Sprouts Farmers Market
1989 Aloma AveSprouts' new Oviedo location will be one of five in the U.S. with a new design that places produce at the center of the store and provides more space for customers at the Market Corner Deli. The Oviedo location will be the first in Florida to feature the design, Sprouts spokesman Diego Romero previously told Orlando Business Journal.
ALDI
1268 Alafaya TrailPublix Super Market at Alafaya Square
81 Alafaya Woods Blvd
T.J.'s Seafood Shack
197 E Mitchell Hammock RdShopping
Oviedo Antique Mall
95 Geneva DrFun to look through antiques.
Target
820 Oviedo Mall BoulevardLukas Nursery not only has the largest selection of landscape, patio, and indoor plants around, but also one of the largest native butterfly conservatories in the state of Florida. Dedicated staff of Florida Certified Horticultural Professionals, Master Gardeners, and landscape design specialist are here to help you get the job done right the first time.
Vivero Lukas y Encuentro de Mariposas
1909 Slavia RdLukas Nursery not only has the largest selection of landscape, patio, and indoor plants around, but also one of the largest native butterfly conservatories in the state of Florida. Dedicated staff of Florida Certified Horticultural Professionals, Master Gardeners, and landscape design specialist are here to help you get the job done right the first time.
Oviedo Mall
1700 Oviedo Mall BoulevardNearby mall with Regal cinemas.
Natural Florida
Below please find locations in the Central Florida area that have hiking, kayaking, swimming, and beautiful Florida scenery. These locations are 10 minutes to 1.5 hours from our home. For additional trail information see AllTrails.com, Oviedo, FL
https://www.alltrails.com/us/florida/oviedo
This serene state park has soothing spring waters and luscious greenery. Trail options range in length from less than a mile to more than 13 miles. White-tailed deer, gopher tortoises, turkeys, and a variety of birds can be seen from Wekiwa's trials. Occasional a bobcat, alligator, or Florida black bear can be spotted. The park is pet-friendly and offers swimming and kayaking options in addition to hiking trails. Admission is $6 per vehicle.
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Parque Estatal de Wekiwa Springs
1800 Wekiwa CirThis serene state park has soothing spring waters and luscious greenery. Trail options range in length from less than a mile to more than 13 miles. White-tailed deer, gopher tortoises, turkeys, and a variety of birds can be seen from Wekiwa's trials. Occasional a bobcat, alligator, or Florida black bear can be spotted. The park is pet-friendly and offers swimming and kayaking options in addition to hiking trails. Admission is $6 per vehicle.
Once called Acuera, or “Healing Waters,” by Timucuan Indians who inhabited the area, De Leon Springs is a place to cool off in clear waters, roam trails through a lush subtropical forest that features a massive old-growth bald cypress tree, and immerse oneself in a rich history. The spring run was once used to turn a sugar cane mill followed by a grist mill to turn corn into flour during the Civil War.
The famous naturalist John James Audubon visited the springs in 1831. “This spring presents a circular basin, having a diameter of about sixty feet, from the centre of which the water is thrown up with great force, although it does not rise to a height of more than a few inches above the general level,” he wrote in his journal. Swimming in this wide and deep spring is a real pleasure. At first sight of the clear, blue spring water, it’s easy to see why people have been coming here for millennia. You can sometimes spot eagles, manatees, and alligators. After a morning hike, have breakfast or lunch in the Old Spanish Sugar Mill Restaurant – it is equipped with built-in griddles so you can make your own pancakes! Or, bring a picnic and admire the beautiful scenery.
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Deleon Springs
Once called Acuera, or “Healing Waters,” by Timucuan Indians who inhabited the area, De Leon Springs is a place to cool off in clear waters, roam trails through a lush subtropical forest that features a massive old-growth bald cypress tree, and immerse oneself in a rich history. The spring run was once used to turn a sugar cane mill followed by a grist mill to turn corn into flour during the Civil War.
The famous naturalist John James Audubon visited the springs in 1831. “This spring presents a circular basin, having a diameter of about sixty feet, from the centre of which the water is thrown up with great force, although it does not rise to a height of more than a few inches above the general level,” he wrote in his journal. Swimming in this wide and deep spring is a real pleasure. At first sight of the clear, blue spring water, it’s easy to see why people have been coming here for millennia. You can sometimes spot eagles, manatees, and alligators. After a morning hike, have breakfast or lunch in the Old Spanish Sugar Mill Restaurant – it is equipped with built-in griddles so you can make your own pancakes! Or, bring a picnic and admire the beautiful scenery.
The natural theme park of Lake Louisa State Park showcases a diversity of wildlife, including deer, bobcat, gopher tortoises, fox squirrel and flighted creatures like bald eagles and osprey. The park is home to 11 distinct natural plant communities and lies within the eastern boundary of the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern and the northern boundary of the Lake Wales Ridge. Lake Louisa is the largest of six lakes in the park, and it is perfect for canoeing or fishing. This scenic park has lakes and rolling hills. It also boasts 25 miles of hiking trails and 20 rental cabins.
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Parque Estatal Lake Louisa
7305 US-27The natural theme park of Lake Louisa State Park showcases a diversity of wildlife, including deer, bobcat, gopher tortoises, fox squirrel and flighted creatures like bald eagles and osprey. The park is home to 11 distinct natural plant communities and lies within the eastern boundary of the Green Swamp Area of Critical State Concern and the northern boundary of the Lake Wales Ridge. Lake Louisa is the largest of six lakes in the park, and it is perfect for canoeing or fishing. This scenic park has lakes and rolling hills. It also boasts 25 miles of hiking trails and 20 rental cabins.
This is a wintertime oasis for manatees and humans alike. On a chilly day, you can stroll along the parks boardwalk to view hundreds of manatees congregating in the 72-degree spring waters, something the animals depend upon for survival. Or make a short walk to the spring boil to see more than 70 million gallons of water being pumped out daily. The 3.5 mile Pine Island trail is an out-and-back trip (7 miles total) that takes hikers to the St. Johns River. Parts of it are in direct sunlight, so be prepared with sunscreen, bug repellent, and plenty of water. Leashed pets are welcome. Swim in beautiful spring water (swimming with manatees is not allowed). Leashed pets are welcome and Admission is $6 per vehicle. (Bonus: savethemanatee.org has live manatee webcams from Blue Sring.)
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Blue Spring State Park
2100 W French AveThis is a wintertime oasis for manatees and humans alike. On a chilly day, you can stroll along the parks boardwalk to view hundreds of manatees congregating in the 72-degree spring waters, something the animals depend upon for survival. Or make a short walk to the spring boil to see more than 70 million gallons of water being pumped out daily. The 3.5 mile Pine Island trail is an out-and-back trip (7 miles total) that takes hikers to the St. Johns River. Parts of it are in direct sunlight, so be prepared with sunscreen, bug repellent, and plenty of water. Leashed pets are welcome. Swim in beautiful spring water (swimming with manatees is not allowed). Leashed pets are welcome and Admission is $6 per vehicle. (Bonus: savethemanatee.org has live manatee webcams from Blue Sring.)
This city-managed park is located in Christmas and features oppWhat was originally designed as an experiment that has succeeded and transformed the land into a birding destination featuring more than 220 bird species and 63 butterfly species. For hikers or cyclists, there are; many routes and loops that can be created from the park's trails. One birding loop is two miles while another easy loop trail is 3.9 miles. Parking is available at the entrance of the park, which offers free admission. Motorized vehicles and pets are prohibited. But horses and bikes are welcome.
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Orlando Wetlands Park
25155 Wheeler RdThis city-managed park is located in Christmas and features oppWhat was originally designed as an experiment that has succeeded and transformed the land into a birding destination featuring more than 220 bird species and 63 butterfly species. For hikers or cyclists, there are; many routes and loops that can be created from the park's trails. One birding loop is two miles while another easy loop trail is 3.9 miles. Parking is available at the entrance of the park, which offers free admission. Motorized vehicles and pets are prohibited. But horses and bikes are welcome.
The Econ River Wilderness Area is a 240-acre property located on the Seminole/Orange County line south of the city of Oviedo, on the west side of the Econlockhatchee River. A walk on the approximately 3 miles of trails will take you through habitats such as pine flatwoods, sandhill, and river swamp. Wildlife observed on this site includes the great horned owl, white-tailed deer, birds, bobcat, northern bobwhite, raccoon, and golden mouse. Benches are provided at a bend in the river so you can rest and enjoy the quiet serenity of this little piece of natural Florida. The trails are multi-use for hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders. Leashed pets are allowed in this free, day-use wilderness area.
Econ River Wilderness Area
3795 Old Lockwood RdThe Econ River Wilderness Area is a 240-acre property located on the Seminole/Orange County line south of the city of Oviedo, on the west side of the Econlockhatchee River. A walk on the approximately 3 miles of trails will take you through habitats such as pine flatwoods, sandhill, and river swamp. Wildlife observed on this site includes the great horned owl, white-tailed deer, birds, bobcat, northern bobwhite, raccoon, and golden mouse. Benches are provided at a bend in the river so you can rest and enjoy the quiet serenity of this little piece of natural Florida. The trails are multi-use for hikers, cyclists, and horseback riders. Leashed pets are allowed in this free, day-use wilderness area.
The 2.5 mile paved loop trail that encircles Lake Baldwin provides walkers and cyclists a view of shimmering waters and urban Orlando. Most of this path lies within Orlando's boundaries, while the section through shady Lake Baldwin Park belongs to Winter Park and provides trail users respite from the sun. The park also makes a good stop for water, restrooms, and a large lakefront dog park. The remaining trail is sunny and easygoing, with only minor turns and elevations changes. Leashed dogs are allowed on this path.
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Parque para perros de Lake Baldwin
2000 S Lakemont AveThe 2.5 mile paved loop trail that encircles Lake Baldwin provides walkers and cyclists a view of shimmering waters and urban Orlando. Most of this path lies within Orlando's boundaries, while the section through shady Lake Baldwin Park belongs to Winter Park and provides trail users respite from the sun. The park also makes a good stop for water, restrooms, and a large lakefront dog park. The remaining trail is sunny and easygoing, with only minor turns and elevations changes. Leashed dogs are allowed on this path.
This 48-acre Winter Park oasis includes an amphitheater, butterfly garden, boardwalk, and a diverse collection of Florida ecosystems. It's a place that makes for an ideal mile-long stroll with friends, family, or a leashed pet. The trails are a great opportunity for bird watching, identifying plants, or geocaching. Shaded benches and patches of grass can also provide places to sit for a bit or have a picnic. Admission is free and parking is available onsite for this urban escape.
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Mead Botanical Garden
1300 S Denning DrThis 48-acre Winter Park oasis includes an amphitheater, butterfly garden, boardwalk, and a diverse collection of Florida ecosystems. It's a place that makes for an ideal mile-long stroll with friends, family, or a leashed pet. The trails are a great opportunity for bird watching, identifying plants, or geocaching. Shaded benches and patches of grass can also provide places to sit for a bit or have a picnic. Admission is free and parking is available onsite for this urban escape.
Trails and boardwalks wind through 1,600 acres of wetland habitats near the St. Johns River. This Sanford-area public land is a prime spot for viewing white-tailed deer, swallow-tailed kite, and the Florida black bear. A 71-mile loop trail follows the St. Johns River, and it's not an easy hike. Slippery and uneven terrain might force hikers to go slow or bring a hiking stick. It's also not advisable to hike when the St. Johns River is in flood stage. An easier loop comes by following the two-mile BlackBear Wilderness Walk. This primitive site doesn't include restrooms, but leashed pets are allowed.
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Black Bear Wilderness Trailhead
5298 Michigan AveTrails and boardwalks wind through 1,600 acres of wetland habitats near the St. Johns River. This Sanford-area public land is a prime spot for viewing white-tailed deer, swallow-tailed kite, and the Florida black bear. A 71-mile loop trail follows the St. Johns River, and it's not an easy hike. Slippery and uneven terrain might force hikers to go slow or bring a hiking stick. It's also not advisable to hike when the St. Johns River is in flood stage. An easier loop comes by following the two-mile BlackBear Wilderness Walk. This primitive site doesn't include restrooms, but leashed pets are allowed.
This 14-mile paved trail takes cyclists, joggers, and walkers from Northwest Orlando to the Wekiva River, west of Sanford. It follows I-4 for miles before turning off into a suburban Seminole County neighborhood. Restrooms and water fountains are available on select parts of the path, which can be accessed from multiple trailheads with parking. Leashed pets are permitted on the trail.
Seminole Wekiva Trail - Markham Woods Trailhead
8515 Markham RdThis 14-mile paved trail takes cyclists, joggers, and walkers from Northwest Orlando to the Wekiva River, west of Sanford. It follows I-4 for miles before turning off into a suburban Seminole County neighborhood. Restrooms and water fountains are available on select parts of the path, which can be accessed from multiple trailheads with parking. Leashed pets are permitted on the trail.
Winding its way along the Little EconRiver, this 7.4-mile paved path takes cyclists, joggers, walkers, and skaters by parks, schools, and wildlife habitats. This trail provides access to Econ Park and the 84-acre Jay Blanchard Park. Leashed pets are allowed on this trail.
Little Econ Greenway
Little Econ GreenwayWinding its way along the Little EconRiver, this 7.4-mile paved path takes cyclists, joggers, walkers, and skaters by parks, schools, and wildlife habitats. This trail provides access to Econ Park and the 84-acre Jay Blanchard Park. Leashed pets are allowed on this trail.
The 183-acre Bill Frederick Park borders the west side of Turkey Lake and features a campground, pavilions, cabins, cycling/walking paths, boat rentals, a disc golf course, and plenty of opportunities for observing nature. A two-mile loop offers an ideal way to view birds and other nature within the park. Leashed dogs are also allowed in select parts of the park. A small fee is required for park entry.
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Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake
3401 S Hiawassee RdThe 183-acre Bill Frederick Park borders the west side of Turkey Lake and features a campground, pavilions, cabins, cycling/walking paths, boat rentals, a disc golf course, and plenty of opportunities for observing nature. A two-mile loop offers an ideal way to view birds and other nature within the park. Leashed dogs are also allowed in select parts of the park. A small fee is required for park entry.
The best place to see wildlife is along the Black Point Wildlife Drive. The 7-mile, the one-way drive follows a dike road around several shallow marsh impoundments and through pine flatwoods. This provides an excellent place to see waterfowl (in season), wading birds, shorebirds and raptors. Alligators, river otters, bobcats, various species of snakes, and other wildlife may be visible as well. A self-guiding brochure (available near the drive entrance) will provide information on things to look for. Driving time is approximately 40 minutes.
There is a $10 fee (cash or check) per vehicle for a day pass or you can purchase a yearly pass for $25 at the Visitor Information Center. Duck Stamps, America the Beautiful Passes (annual, senior, and access), and Canaveral National Seashore passes may be substituted for the refuge pass.
Buses and vehicles over 29 feet and 2.5 tons are prohibited on the drive.
Pets are allowed on Cruickshank trail but must be kept on leash.
Restrooms are provided at the Cruckshank Trail stop
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Black Point Wildlife Drive
Blackpoint Wildlife DriveThe best place to see wildlife is along the Black Point Wildlife Drive. The 7-mile, the one-way drive follows a dike road around several shallow marsh impoundments and through pine flatwoods. This provides an excellent place to see waterfowl (in season), wading birds, shorebirds and raptors. Alligators, river otters, bobcats, various species of snakes, and other wildlife may be visible as well. A self-guiding brochure (available near the drive entrance) will provide information on things to look for. Driving time is approximately 40 minutes.
There is a $10 fee (cash or check) per vehicle for a day pass or you can purchase a yearly pass for $25 at the Visitor Information Center. Duck Stamps, America the Beautiful Passes (annual, senior, and access), and Canaveral National Seashore passes may be substituted for the refuge pass.
Buses and vehicles over 29 feet and 2.5 tons are prohibited on the drive.
Pets are allowed on Cruickshank trail but must be kept on leash.
Restrooms are provided at the Cruckshank Trail stop
Explore an amazing 50-acre botanical oasis minutes from Downtown Orlando. Each garden is designed specifically to further our mission: inspire visitors to appreciate and understand plants. The garden and historical home were donated to the City of Orlando in 1961 by Mr. Harry P. Leu and his wife, Mary Jane. The Harry P. Leu Gardens are semi-tropical and tropical gardens that contain nearly 50 acres of landscaped grounds and lakes, with meandering trails shaded by 200-year-old oaks and forests of camellias. They are open to the public. No pets. Adult - $10, child - $5.
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Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest AveExplore an amazing 50-acre botanical oasis minutes from Downtown Orlando. Each garden is designed specifically to further our mission: inspire visitors to appreciate and understand plants. The garden and historical home were donated to the City of Orlando in 1961 by Mr. Harry P. Leu and his wife, Mary Jane. The Harry P. Leu Gardens are semi-tropical and tropical gardens that contain nearly 50 acres of landscaped grounds and lakes, with meandering trails shaded by 200-year-old oaks and forests of camellias. They are open to the public. No pets. Adult - $10, child - $5.