You can spend thousands of dollars as a tourist in central Florida. But if your budget is extremely tight, never fear. You can have fun in the Orlando, Florida, area for next to nothing.

Enjoy the free entertainment at Downtown Disney, Lake Eola Park, Cranes Roost Park and Museum.

Downtown Disney has stores and restaurants where you can spend a lot of money, but thrifty tourists enjoy strolling along the boardwalk and window shopping. The Lego displays and little playground will interest the children. Water taxi rides are free, but you must exit at the destinations and catch another water taxi back to Downtown Disney. Special events occur throughout the year, especially at the holiday season. Free parking is plentiful, especially in the areas away from the main entrance. Address: 1780 N. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, Fl 32830.

Lake Eola Park is on the east side of downtown Orlando. Walk around the lake, feed the wild birds, and enjoy the special events. If you have a local library card, the public library is a short walk away. Free parking is available on the side streets east of the park, but you might have to search for it. Lake Eola Park is at 195 N.Rosalind Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801. Orlando Public Library, open seven days a week, hosts library programs for all ages. The library is at 101 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32801. Library telephone: 407.835.7323.

Cranes Roost Park and adjacent Uptown Altamonte offer walking, jogging, music and special events. Concert goers bring their own folding chairs and catch cool breezes off the lake as they picnic. Located next to Altamonte Mall and near the Altamonte Springs I-4 exit, parking is easiest to find near the mall. Address: 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs, FL 32701.

Florida Trails offers hiking, historical walks, trail care, bike rides, and canoeing. Contact event sponsors listed at the web site to confirm that an event is open to the public.

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Experience a fabulous, exciting nightlife in Orlando! Orlandoescape.com brings you the Top 20 Orlando Entertainment venues with the best of live music, dancing, comedy clubs and family dinner shows.
  • Universal City Walk- Enjoy live music and great entertainment from the legends of jazz and Orlando's rising new stars. Exquisite appetizers and great atmosphere! Located in Universal CityWalk. | Phone: 407-224-2189
  • Rising Star Club - Sing your favorite songs along with a live band and back up singers in front of a live audience. From country to R&B choose a wide variety of musical styles while the audience enjoy signature cocktails and tasty appetizers. Located in Universal CityWalk.
  • House of Blues - West Side Downtown Disney - featuring night live music and great performances of many well known music groups! | Phone: 407-934-BLUE.
  • Cirque du Soleil - Prepare to be amazed by La Nouba, the mesmerizing new wonder from Cirque du Soleil®. It's a visual feast that will dazzle your imagination. Located in Downtown Disney | Phone: 407-939-7768
  • Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show - A totally different dining experience! Become a detective and try to solve a mysterious murder through the clues that each character provides to you! An intellectual dining experience! Reservations recommended. | Phone: 407-363-1985 * Toll Free: 800-393-1985
  • Bongo's Cuban Cafe - Eat and dance in Downtown Disney's hottest nightspot! Bongo's Cafe. With beautiful Havana inspired murals and breathtaking tropical décor. Enjoy the best Latin dance music like Salsa, Merengue, Rumba and Cha Cha. Inspired by Gloria and Emilio Estefan. Open for lunch and dinner. Reservations accepted for groups of 7 or more
  • Arabian Nights Dinner Show - Enjoy an evening of Enchantment & Adventure. Experience a storybook tale of romance and intrigue! Sixty of the world's most beautiful horses combined in a Broadway production. Reservations recommended Phone: 407-239-9223 * Toll Free: 800-553-6116
  • Pirates Dinner Adventure Dinner Show - Orlando's most interactive dinner show! Enjoy a Pirate's Feast Broadway -styled musical full of daring stunts and live performances! Reservations recommended | Phone: 407-248-0590 * Toll Free: 800-866-2469
  • Medieval Times Dinner Show - Feast on a four course medieval Banquet while watching daring knights on beautiful Andalusian horses! Reservations recommended | Phone:407-239-0214 * Toll Free: 800-229-8300
  • Zebra's - Located at the Quality Inn Plaza Hotel on. Featuring live music including Karaoke night. CD Juke Box, pool tables and games. Late night Bar Food Menu for dine-in or take-out. Phone: 407-996-8585.
  • Capone's Dinner and Show - Discover the mysterious world of Capone's Dinner Show. Enjoy life stage extravaganza with a Broadway style musical production. Unlimited beer, sangria, rum, runners, coffee, tea and soda! | Phone: 407397-2378 * Toll Free: 800-220-8428
  • Habitat Lounge - Enjoy an intimate atmosphere with soft piano music and big screen TV with a spectacular view of the Adam's Mark beautiful outdoor pool. Great place to relax after a day at a park! | Phone: 407-859-1500
  • Adobe Gilas - Rustic American Cantina with indoor and outdoor seating. Live entertainment while enjoying their famous tequila and Southwestern surroundings. Nominated for Best Margarita! Located in 2nd level at Pointe Orlando in International Drive. | Phone: 407-903-1477
  • Cowboys Orlando - Orlando's Premier Country Music Nightclub. The Home of Central Florida's country music! | Phone: 407-422-7115
  • Mark Two Dinner Theater - Orlando's Finest Professional Dinner Theater. Presenting the best of Broadway musicals and comedies for Orlando audiences with excellent food and extraordinary service.
  • Hard Rock Live - Located in Universal CityWalk - Enjoy the Rock and Roll classics, memorabilia and great food that you will only find in Hard Rock Café. | Phone: 407-351-5483
  • Bahama Breeze - Enjoy the beautiful Caribbean atmosphere with great nightly live entertainment. Just relax and enjoy the reggae music, incredible food and famous wide variety of fruity drinks! Located in International Drive.
  • Downtown Disney - When the sun goes down, the night heats up! Enjoy the sensational night clubs, dazzling live stage shows and a spectacular nightly New Year's Eve celebration! | Phone: 407-WDW-2NITE.

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