10 Free Things to do Near Orange County, FL

View of Orlando from Lake Eola Park
View of Orlando from Lake Eola Park

Orlando, Florida may be considered the theme park capitol of America, but a day visit to Disney World, SeaWorld, or Universal Studios can cost a fortune. For most people, the cost of admission for the whole family to enter one of these theme parks is more than we can afford. It’s a darn good thing that Orange County has plenty of free venues, activities, and entertainment for the entire family to enjoy at little to no cost at all. Spend your last few weekends of summer relaxing and having a great time at any one of these ten free things to do near Orange Buys Cars in Orange County, Florida. Visit us if you’re in the area!

 

Cornell Fine Arts Museum

Located in Winter Park, the Cornell Fine Arts Museum offers free admission Tuesday through Sunday. Check out the Museum’s finest collection today!

 

Disney's Boardwalk Inn & Villas Resort

 

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Disney’s BoardWalk

Visit Disney’s BoardWalk outside Disney World for a quarter-mile long promenade of exquisite dining, shopping, and exciting nightlife. This will surely be a great way to spend your summer nights.

 

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort

Bring the kids to Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and camp out with Chip n’ Dale for free. Join in on the evening sing-along around the campfire, along with a viewing of a Disney movie afterwards.

 

Harry P. Leu Gardens

Walk through 50-acres of beautiful gardens at Harry P. Leu Gardens, just a short drive from downtown Orlando. Plan your visit of the Gardens today, with free admission on the first Monday of each month!

 

Flea World

Visit FleaWorld, America’s Largest Flea Market, and browse through items from over 1,700 vendors, all in one place. You’ll definitely find something for everyone, including yourself, at this Sanford, FL area Flea Market.

 

Fun World

Attached to the Flea World marketplace in Sanford is Fun World, a small amusement park with fun carnival rides and games for the whole family. Go shopping and have a great time, all in one location.

 

View of Orlando from Lake Eola Park

 

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Lake Eola Park

Take a stroll in the park and relax your mind at Lake Eola Park, a 43-acre recreational area in downtown Orlando. Lay out your blankets and have a picnic in the park with the natural surroundings as your backdrop.

 

Legend of Spook Hill

Legend has it that if you pull up to the white line at Spook Hill, and put your car in neutral, your car will roll backwards up the hill on its own. Check out this spooky road for yourself, and see if the legend actually exists.

 

Dragon at the LEGO Imagination Center in Lake Buena Vista

 

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LEGO Imagination Center

Visit the LEGO Imagination Center in the Downtown Disney Marketplace with the kids, and enter the world of all things LEGO. Children can explore their creativity by building objects with the little colorful bricks for free.

 

Winter Park Historical Museum

Come see the history of Winter Park, FL at the Winter Park Historical Museum today! Check out the photo timeline of the city, as well as the themed exhibits that alternate from time to time.

 

Spending a day out in Orange County, FL with the family doesn’t have to include visiting a theme park. There’s lots to do near the Orlando area, just a short drive from Orange Buys Cars. If you have a used car to sell, we will buy your car outright, or consign to sell your car for you. Visit or contact us to get started today, and have an awesome time with these free activities!