Explore, Eat & Shop Around Central Florida
Theme parks, beaches, day trips, groceries, dining & local favorites — all from your Tropic Dream Vacation home base.
Explore, Eat & Shop
Your guide to theme parks, beaches, natural Florida, day trips, shopping, dining and local favorites.
Welcome to Central Florida! 🌴
One of the best things about staying with Tropic Dream Vacation is having Davenport as your home base. You're close to Orlando's world-famous theme parks, while Florida's beautiful beaches, natural springs, the Space Coast, Tampa Bay, shopping and great dining are all within reach.
🚗 Getting Around
A rental car or personal vehicle is recommended. Drive times are approximate from the Davenport area and may vary depending on traffic.
🎢 Theme Parks & Orlando Attractions
🏰 WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT
With four incredible theme parks, Walt Disney World can easily fill several days of your Florida vacation.
🏰 Magic Kingdom — Cinderella Castle, classic Disney attractions, characters, parades and nighttime entertainment.
🌐 EPCOT — Attractions, festivals, international food and the World Showcase.
🎬 Disney's Hollywood Studios — Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, Toy Story Land and exciting thrill attractions.
🦁 Disney's Animal Kingdom — Wildlife, safaris, Pandora – The World of Avatar and Expedition Everest.
💦 Disney Water Parks — Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. Check Disney's current operating schedule before visiting.
🌎 UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT
🎬 Universal Studios Florida — Movie-inspired attractions and entertainment.
🏝️ Islands of Adventure — Thrill rides, superheroes, dinosaurs and The Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
🌌 Epic Universe — Explore Super Nintendo World, Dark Universe, How to Train Your Dragon – Isle of Berk, The Wizarding World of Harry Potter – Ministry of Magic and Celestial Park.
🌋 Volcano Bay — Universal's tropical water park.
🌆 CityWalk — Restaurants, shopping and entertainment. It's also a fun evening destination without spending the day in a theme park.
🐬 SEAWORLD ORLANDO
🐬 SeaWorld Orlando — Marine-life experiences, family attractions and roller coasters.
💦 Aquatica — Water slides, pools, rivers and children's areas.
🐠 Discovery Cove — A relaxing tropical experience with lagoons, snorkeling and optional animal encounters.
🧱 LEGOLAND FLORIDA RESORT
🚗 Approx. 30–40 minutes
One of the closest major theme-park destinations to Davenport and a great choice for families with younger children.
🧱 LEGOLAND Florida Theme Park
💦 LEGOLAND Water Park
🐷 Peppa Pig Theme Park
🐠 SEA LIFE Florida
🎢 BUSCH GARDENS TAMPA BAY
Combine exciting roller coasters with animal experiences for a fun full-day adventure.
🎠 More Family Fun
Looking for something besides the major theme parks?
🎡 Old Town Kissimmee — Shopping, dining, entertainment and classic-car events.
🎢 Fun Spot America — Rides, go-karts and family entertainment.
💦 Island H2O Water Park — A fun alternative for a water-park day.
🐊 Gatorland — A classic Florida attraction featuring alligators and other wildlife.
🌳 Orlando Tree Trek Adventure Park — Zip lines and aerial adventures.
🎈 Hot Air Balloon Rides — See Central Florida from a completely different perspective.
🐊 Boggy Creek Airboat Adventures — Explore Florida's wetlands and wildlife by airboat.
🚀 East — Space Coast & Atlantic Beaches
🚀 KENNEDY SPACE CENTER
Explore America's space program, see real rockets and spacecraft and experience Space Shuttle Atlantis.
🏖️ COCOA BEACH
Enjoy the Atlantic Ocean, surfing, beachside dining and the laid-back Space Coast atmosphere.
🌊 NEW SMYRNA BEACH
A relaxed Atlantic Coast beach town perfect for swimming, surfing and a slower-paced Florida day.
🏁 DAYTONA BEACH
Combine a beach day with Daytona's famous motorsports history and Daytona International Speedway.
🏰 ST. AUGUSTINE
It's a longer drive, but worth an early start. Explore the historic district, Castillo de San Marcos, St. George Street, shops, restaurants and the beautiful waterfront.
🌴 West — Tampa Bay & Gulf Coast
🏖️ CLEARWATER BEACH
Enjoy white sand, warm Gulf waters, Pier 60 and one of Florida's beautiful Gulf Coast sunsets.
🏖️ ST. PETE BEACH
Another beautiful Gulf Coast option known for soft sand, warm water and a relaxed beach atmosphere.
🌆 TAMPA
Explore the Tampa Riverwalk, downtown waterfront, restaurants and historic Ybor City.
🧽 TARPON SPRINGS
Discover the historic Sponge Docks, Greek heritage, shops and wonderful Greek restaurants and bakeries.
💦 Springs & Natural Florida
🌿 WEKIWA SPRINGS
Swim in clear spring water, kayak or canoe and experience a quieter, more natural side of Florida.
🐋 BLUE SPRING STATE PARK
A beautiful natural spring especially famous for the manatees that gather during cooler weather.
🌺 MOUNT DORA
Spend a slower day exploring charming downtown streets, boutiques, cafés, antique shops and lakefront scenery.
🧜 WEEKI WACHEE SPRINGS
Famous for underwater mermaid performances and a beautiful spring-fed river.
🌿 More Florida Adventures
🔔 BOK TOWER GARDENS
🚗 Approx. 40–55 minutes
Enjoy beautiful gardens, peaceful walking trails and the famous Singing Tower.
🐊 LAKE KISSIMMEE & AIRBOAT COUNTRY
Experience wetlands, birds, alligators and classic Florida scenery.
🌿 Lake Louisa State Park — Hiking, paddling, wildlife and natural Florida scenery.
🌊 Kissimmee Lakefront Park — Walking paths, playgrounds and waterfront views.
⛳ Golf
Golf lovers have several excellent choices around Davenport:
⛳ ChampionsGate Golf Club
⛳ Reunion Resort Golf Courses
⛳ Highlands Reserve Golf Club
🛍️ Shopping & Entertainment
🛍️ ChampionsGate — Restaurants, groceries, cafés and everyday vacation essentials.
🛍️ Posner Park & Posner Village — Major retailers, restaurants, shopping and entertainment.
✨ Disney Springs — Shopping, restaurants and entertainment without needing a theme-park ticket.
🛍️ Orlando Vineland Premium Outlets — Popular designer and brand-name outlet shopping.
🎡 ICON Park — Dining and entertainment along International Drive.
🛒 Groceries & Vacation Essentials
Having your own kitchen is one of the best parts of staying with Tropic Dream Vacation!
🟢 PUBLIX
Our easy all-around recommendation for groceries. You'll find fresh produce, meat and seafood, bakery items, a deli, prepared foods, drinks and everyday essentials.
💰 ALDI
A great choice for stocking up on groceries, breakfast foods, drinks and snacks for several days.
🛒 WALMART
A convenient one-stop shop for groceries plus sunscreen, toiletries, medicine, baby supplies, pool toys, chargers, clothing and beach supplies.
🎯 TARGET
Another convenient choice for groceries, toiletries, clothing, toys, electronics and vacation essentials.
🍽️ Dining Around Davenport & Kissimmee
After a busy day exploring Florida, sometimes you want a nice dinner — and sometimes everyone just wants pizza by the pool!
🥞 BREAKFAST & BRUNCH
Keke's Breakfast Cafe — ChampionsGate
Pancakes, waffles, omelets and American breakfast favorites.
First Watch — Posner Village
Breakfast, brunch and lighter options.
🥩 BBQ, STEAK & AMERICAN
🔥 OVATION BISTRO & BAR
A popular Davenport-area choice for BBQ, steaks, ribs, burgers and casual American food.
The ChampionsGate area also has plenty of familiar casual restaurants, sports bars and family dining options.
🦞 SEAFOOD FAVORITES
Craving crab legs, shrimp, crawfish or a flavorful seafood boil? Davenport and Kissimmee have several fun choices for seafood lovers.
🦀 HUNGRY CRAB — DAVENPORT
A convenient choice close to Davenport for Cajun-style seafood boils featuring crab, shrimp, crawfish, mussels and other seafood.
🦀 CRAZY CRAB — KISSIMMEE
A casual Cajun-style seafood restaurant where seafood lovers can enjoy crab legs, shrimp, crawfish and seafood combinations with different sauces and spice levels.
🦀 MR. & MRS. CRAB — KISSIMMEE
Another fun seafood-boil option with crab, shrimp, crawfish, lobster, mussels and other seafood favorites.
🐟 BONEFISH GRILL — KISSIMMEE AREA
A polished but casual choice for grilled fish, shrimp and other seafood dishes.
🎶 THE WHARF AT SUNSET WALK — KISSIMMEE
Seafood, oysters, cocktails and live entertainment in the Sunset Walk entertainment district.
🍣 SUSHI & JAPANESE FAVORITES
🍣 SUSHI KAIZEN — KISSIMMEE
A great option for sushi lovers featuring all-you-can-eat, made-to-order sushi, along with sashimi and Japanese favorites.
🍣 KUMO JAPANESE RESTAURANT — DAVENPORT
A convenient local option for sushi, specialty rolls and Japanese favorites.
🍱 BLUE COAST ASIAN CUISINE — CHAMPIONSGATE
A convenient option with sushi rolls and a variety of Asian dishes — helpful when some members of the family want sushi and others don't.
🍣 MUSASHI SUSHI LOUNGE — KISSIMMEE
A modern sushi lounge offering sushi, sashimi, specialty rolls, Japanese dishes and cocktails.
🔥 KOBÉ JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE — WEST 192
A fun choice when you want hibachi entertainment along with sushi and Japanese dishes.
🌊 ARI SUSHI — CELEBRATION
Enjoy sushi and Japanese/Korean dishes in charming Celebration Town Center.
🌮 MEXICAN & LATIN FOOD
Davenport, ChampionsGate and Kissimmee have plenty of choices for tacos, fajitas, Latin dishes and margaritas.
🍕 PIZZA & ITALIAN
After walking around a theme park all day, sometimes pizza by the pool is the perfect dinner.
You'll find plenty of pizza, pasta, wings and Italian-American restaurants around Davenport, ChampionsGate and Kissimmee offering dine-in, takeout and delivery.
🇬🇧 A Taste Of Home For Our Uk Guests
Missing a proper fry-up, Sunday roast, fish & chips or familiar British comfort food?
Davenport and nearby Four Corners have several British restaurants where you can enjoy a little taste of home during your Florida holiday.
🇬🇧 BEST OF BRITISH PUB
Look for favorites such as:
🍳 Full English Breakfast
🐟 Fish & Chips
🥧 Pies & Pasties
🌭 Bangers & Mash
🍽️ Sunday Roast with Yorkshire Pudding
🍮 British Desserts
There's also a small British shop where you can pick up familiar UK groceries, sweets and snacks to enjoy back at your vacation home.
🇬🇧 THE FRIAR TUCK
Enjoy British favorites including Full English Breakfast, fish & chips, homemade pies and pasties, and traditional Sunday roast.
Football fans may also find Premier League matches showing here.
🇬🇧 SUNDAY'S GRILL
Founded by a family from London, Sunday's Grill combines British favorites with American classics.
🐟 Cod or Haddock & Chips
🌭 Bangers & Mash
🥧 Steak & Onion Pie
🫛 Mushy Peas
🥘 British-style Curry
🍮 Traditional-style Desserts
American options make it convenient when everyone in the family wants something different.
🥡 Don'T Feel Like Going Out?
That's one of the advantages of staying in a vacation home!
Order delivery, pick up pizza, grab prepared food from Publix or make something simple in your own kitchen.
🏊 Dinner by your private pool
🍹 Drinks on the patio
🔥 Family BBQ
🎮 Pizza & game-room night
🎬 Family movie night
DoorDash and Uber Eats are widely used around Davenport. Delivery availability varies by property.
❤️ Quick Picks
🌴 A Few Tips From Tropic Dream Vacation
🎟️ Check before you go. Attraction hours, admission requirements, water-park schedules and operating conditions can change.
📅 Book popular attractions ahead. This is especially helpful during school holidays and peak travel periods.
☀️ Pack for Florida. Sunscreen, bottled water, comfortable shoes and a lightweight rain jacket are always useful.
🛒 Stock up early. Pick up breakfast foods, drinks, snacks and easy meals near the beginning of your stay.
🏊 Make time to relax. You don't have to fill every day with attractions. Sometimes the perfect Florida vacation day is sleeping in, enjoying breakfast at home and spending the afternoon around your private pool.
🌴 Tropic Dream Vacation
Stay • Relax • Explore • Make Memories
Your vacation home base for discovering Central Florida and beyond.