Located in the heart of Sunshine State, Windermere, Florida, has more to offer than just its sunny climate. This charming little town, nestled among the Butler Chain of Lakes, is a perfect blend of serene lake views, lush landscapes, historic sites, and upscale amenities.
Whether you’re an adventure enthusiast, a lover of nature, a history buff, or a foodie, Windermere has something unique for everyone. Here, we will explore the top 20 things to do in Windermere, Florida, that will make your visit an unforgettable experience.
Town Square
Tourist attraction, Park
Central Park
Tourist attraction, Park
Bird Island
Tourist attraction, Park
Keene’s Point Lake Tibet Boardwalk
Park
Lake Angelito
Park
Nehrling Gardens
Tourist attraction, Historical landmark, Garden
Bill Frederick Park
Southwest Orlando
Tourist attraction, Park
This 183-acre park on Turkey Lake offers fishing, boating & a playground, plus cabin & tent camping.
Shadow Bay Park
Tourist attraction, Park
This scenic park provides hiking/biking trails, wildlife, sand dunes & a full-service tennis center.
Tibet-Butler Nature Preserve
Tourist attraction, Nature preserve
County park with a butterfly garden, interpretive trails & nature center with educational programs.
Dollar Off Drinks
Tourist attraction
Dellagio Fountain
Fountain
Flight of the Hippogriff
Florida Center
Tourist attraction, Amusement park ride, Roller coaster
Small, Harry Potter–themed roller coaster in the shape of a mythical wicker creature.
Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey
Florida Center
Tourist attraction, Amusement park ride
Immersive ride through a replica of Hogwarts with dragons, spiders & thunder & lightning effects.
Hogwarts Castle
Florida Center
Tourist attraction, Castle, Amusement park ride
Recreated Harry Potter castle, explored with sound & light effects on The Forbidden Journey ride.
Harry Potter and the Escape from Gringotts
Florida Center
Tourist attraction, Amusement park ride, Roller coaster
Immersive attraction at Universal Studios Florida with a rollercoaster ride & 3D motion simulation.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Knockturn Alley
Florida Center
Tourist attraction, Souvenir store
Raptor Encounter
Florida Center
Tourist attraction, Theme park, Amusement park ride
Walk-through attraction offering interactive meetings & photo ops with animatronic dinosaur models.
The Mystic Fountain
Florida Center
Tourist attraction
Jurassic Park River Adventure™
Florida Center
Tourist attraction, Amusement park ride
Themed water ride based on the Jurassic Park films, with rafts, huge dinosaurs & an 85-ft drop.
The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Diagon Alley
Florida Center
Tourist attraction, Theme park
Recreation of famed Harry Potter street, with wand shop & ride based on goblin-owned Gringotts Bank.