Depending on how long they are here, you can expand your visit outside TV. As suggested, Mt Dora is fun to visit. They have tons of little stores. I like going there to get a good Cuban sandwich. Other interesting eateries include Plant Street Market in Winter Garden, Miz Kathy’s in Wildwood, or the Yalaha Bakery. For a fun activity, I like taking my guests kayaking or canoeing at Silver Springs; they also have tour boats. My younger and older guests like mini golf at Tree Tops on Rolling Acres. The health food store in the same building has wonderful smoothies and healthy sandwiches. My parents greatly enjoyed Paquette’s Farm Tractor tour, walking around the Wildwood Antique Market and they always like a trip to Russell Stover. A stop at Mystic Ice Cream is a must if only to look at all the lava lamps. I’ve never had a guest disappointed stopping there for a treat.
If your guests like walking, the loop around Edna’s is pleasant; bathrooms are available, as are food trucks for lunch or dinner, and music. As my parents will soon be visiting, I plan on taking them on a cart ride down to Edna’s and across both of the new bridges, making a big loop. I will be looking for upcoming entertainment at the Sharon or Savannah Center as well. I usually take them for brunch at Belle Glade and sit on the back porch as the views are stunning. As I’m fairly close to the water driving range near Colony, my dad enjoys sitting in the cart and watching golfers try to reach the floating pins. He also enjoys watching the remote control small boat regattas.
I guess the best thing is that there is plenty to do in TV and outside the Bubble. Orlando and Tampa are both so close that you have plenty from which to choose. I usually check the papers for daily events and then offer up a few options. It all depends on how mobile and athletic are my guests. Some just simply want to hang out by the neighborhood pool. That’s fine too; just remember to get them a guest pass, easily available at the rec centers.
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