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My favorite thing to do in Orlando costs $20 and involves stunning wildlife and multimillion-dollar homes

Megan duBoisJan 18, 2024, 21:40 IST

There are plenty of beautiful Orlando attractions outside of Disney World. Megan duBois

I travel to Orlando at least twice a month to visit the theme parks and explore the city.
One of my favorite things to do is a $20 boat ride through a historic neighborhood.

I've been traveling to Orlando at least twice a month for the past 10 years. Since I visit the city's theme parks so often, I'm always looking for something new to do with family, friends, or by myself.

I always tell people who are visiting to get off the highway before the theme parks to experience one of my favorite discoveries: a $20 scenic boat ride through historic Winter Park near downtown Orlando.

The hour-long ride on the pontoon-style boats is full of wildlife, stunning multimillion-dollar homes, and famous landmarks.

Prices are set no matter what time of day you go.

The boat ride has always been $20 when I've gone. Megan duBois

During the tour, I saw stunning mansions that line the lakes.

There are multimillion-dollar homes in Winter Park. Megan duBois

My favorite part of the tour is traveling through the canals.

There's so much lush vegetation to appreciate in Florida. Megan duBois

There were some tight stretches along the canal.

We went under bridges along the canals. Megan duBois

The tour ends with a view of Mr. Rogers' home.

The house is a fun landmark along the lake. Megan duBois

I’d recommend the boat tour to anyone who’s going to Orlando.

The affordable, hour-long boat tour is a great daytime activity. Megan duBois

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