{"id":4660,"date":"2021-04-26T21:27:37","date_gmt":"2021-04-26T21:27:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/?p=4660"},"modified":"2024-06-14T19:03:04","modified_gmt":"2024-06-14T19:03:04","slug":"places-social-distance-orlando","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/places-social-distance-orlando\/","title":{"rendered":"Places to Social Distance in Orlando"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>While the end of the pandemic may be in sight, if your family, schooling pod, or <a href=\"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/employee-shuttle-bus-rental\">work buddies<\/a> want to explore <a href=\"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/orlando-charter-bus\">Orlando<\/a> this summer, <a href=\"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/groups-can-travel-safely-covid-19\/\">you should still do so safely<\/a>. Luckily, the city is full of outdoor attractions and places you can explore while still maintaining social distance!<\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re arranging an outing to a place on this list or planning ahead for safer times, the GOGO Charters team can make your travels easy. Reserve a bus rental through us, and you can expect your ride to be thoroughly sanitized before your trip. We\u2019ll even work with you to enforce any safety measures you want aboard your bus, like staggered seating arrangements, hand-sanitizing stations, and preboarding temperature checks. Call <strong>407-792-0330<\/strong> to learn how we can help your group travel safely!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Arts and Culture<\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s always a good time to explore Orlando\u2019s art scene. But after so much time stuck inside, your friends, senior community, or classmates will surely enjoy walking around downtown and seeing these enriching outdoor art attractions:<\/p>\n<h3>The See Art Orlando Sculptures<\/h3>\n<p>In 2013, local nonprofit See Art Orlando commissioned a series of sculptures to be placed throughout downtown Orlando. These permanent installations are free to view, and it only takes a short walk around the block surrounding Lake Eola Park to take them all in!<\/p>\n<p>Highlights include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Monument in Right Foot Major <\/strong>\u2014 a towering bronze sculpture of a lanky humanoid with two right feet and odd proportions that shift with perspective.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Union<\/strong> \u2014 a small forest of 25-foot tall poles with curved wings that rotate in the breeze. This sculpture is almost always in motion, so it will look different every time you see it!<\/li>\n<li><strong>The Muse of Discovery<\/strong> \u2014 a reclining woman made of limestone who gazes at her open hand. Visitors are invited to sit in her hand to be a part of the sculpture (or just pose for a photo, it\u2019s up to you).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4661\" src=\"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mural-selfies.jpg\" alt=\"Three friends wearing face coverings pose for a selfie in front of a bright outdoor mural\" width=\"850\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mural-selfies.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mural-selfies-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/mural-selfies-768x407.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Murals throughout Downtown<\/h3>\n<p>In a city as vibrant as Orlando, it shouldn\u2019t be surprising to find murals around every corner. Street art is everywhere in the city\u2014the sides of restaurants, across dumpsters, on storm drains, <em>everywhere<\/em>\u2014but here some of the more popular pieces you\u2019ll see while art-spotting:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Greetings from Orlando<\/strong> \u2014 If you\u2019re a missing out-of-town family, this bright, postcard-inspired mural will be the perfect backdrop for your next \u201cWish You Were Here\u201d social post. Located on 703 N Orange Ave.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pulse Memorial Mural<\/strong> \u2014 This piece, a flexing arm with wings and \u201cOrlando Strong\u201d written beneath it, was painted to honor the memory of those lost in the 2016 Pulse shooting. You can pay your respects and admire the painting on the side of the Orlando LGBT+ Center, in the Park Lake neighborhood.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Midnight Dream, Monarch Initiative <\/strong>\u2014 Depicting larger-than-life butterflies in flight on a navy backdrop, this mural by Ink Dwell studio can be a fun background for all kinds of photoshoots, from engagement announcements to post-vaccination selfies with your friends. Located on 520 S Magnolia Ave.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Dine Local<\/h2>\n<p>Support local farms and agriculture while still staying safe at these outdoor, food-related attractions:<\/p>\n<h3>Orlando Farmer\u2019s Market<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address:<\/strong> 20 N Eola Dr, Orlando, FL 32801<\/p>\n<p>Every Sunday between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. since 1987, farmers and bakers have set up tents at Lake Eola Park to sell their wares at the Orlando Farmer\u2019s Market. It\u2019s one of the best places in town to purchase farm-fresh honey and local produce, yes, but don\u2019t limit yourself to groceries while you\u2019re here. You can wander through appropriately-spaced stalls of orchid and Bonzai vendors, Jamaican street food, handmade soaps, and other crafts of resident artisans. Oh, and the market is pet-friendly!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4663\" src=\"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/family-citrus.jpg\" alt=\"A mother and her two children inspect a basket of oranges at a citrus farm\" width=\"850\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/family-citrus.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/family-citrus-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/family-citrus-768x407.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Showcase of Citrus<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>5010 US-27, Clermont, FL 34714<\/p>\n<p>Sick of breathing in recycled air from your home\u2019s AC system? Take in the smell of citrus and fresh air at this 2,500-acre estate instead! It\u2019s mostly known for the pick-your-own citrus groves\u2014with varieties of grapefruit, tangerine, and orange in season from November through May\u2014but there are other outdoor activities here to keep your entire pod entertained. Watching alligators swim by on the fishing pier, petting baby goats with your little ones, and perusing the open-air country store isn\u2019t a half-bad way to spend an afternoon, after all!<\/p>\n<p>Most attractions here are outdoors and relatively spaced out, but the Showcase of Citrus still encourages guests to practice social distancing and wear masks when near other groups. Admission to the groves is $2 per person, and bushels of fruit are available for purchase at the entrance if your group doesn\u2019t want to pick their own.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Lakeridge Winery &amp; Vineyards<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>19239 US-27, Clermont, FL 34715<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWine down\u201d and unwind in the area\u2019s premier vineyard, located 30 minutes from downtown Orlando. Lakeridge is Florida\u2019s largest winery, so there\u2019s plenty of room for your group to enjoy some glasses of wine away from large crowds. Take in the view across the 80+ acres of vineyards while sipping the winery\u2019s specialty Chardonnay, Pinot Grigio, Petite Sirah, and Cabernet Sauvignon varieties.<\/p>\n<p>Complimentary wine tours and tastings may be on hold for the foreseeable future, but if you want to plan a small and elegant get-together, the winery offers private outdoor venues for intimate <a href=\"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/wedding-bus-rental\">weddings or bridal showers<\/a> with your immediate family.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Explore Orlando\u2019s Gardens<\/h2>\n<p>Orlando is home to multiple green spaces and gardens where your group can take in nature\u2019s beauty, stretch out your legs, and burn off some energy:<\/p>\n<h3>Henry P. Leu Gardens<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>1920 N Forest Ave, Orlando, FL 32803<\/p>\n<p>Brush up on your local history while you wander through 50 acres of greenspaces designed to attract butterflies throughout the summer, learn how to grow herbs and veggies, and enjoy the colors of the season\u2014all in one place.<\/p>\n<p>When you need a break to soak in some AC, your group can stop by the historical Leu House Museum at the heart of the gardens. This abode has been passed down through many generations of plant collectors, and you can learn all about the families that lived on the property in this museum.<\/p>\n<p>While social distancing is in effect, face coverings are required while on the grounds, and only 8 guests are allowed into the museum at a time. All sales are cashless here, so consider purchasing your discounted <a href=\"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/school-event-bus-rental\">school group<\/a> and scout troop admission online before you arrive.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4664\" src=\"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/botanical-garden-couple.jpg\" alt=\"A young couple admire flowers in a botanical garden\" width=\"850\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/botanical-garden-couple.jpg 850w, https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/botanical-garden-couple-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/botanical-garden-couple-768x407.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Mead Botanical Gardens<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>1300 S Denning Dr, Winter Park, FL 32789<\/p>\n<p>While there\u2019s plenty of plants, flowers, and trees for you to admire at these Winter Park gardens, the variety of bugs and animals that call this greenspace home steal the show. Take your biology class pod or household of animal lovers to learn about pollinators in the native bee garden, spot birds and frogs along the pond, and say hi to the gopher tortoises that burrow here.<\/p>\n<p>The gardens are open from 8 a.m. to dusk every day, and admission is always free. While the grounds are not enforcing mask requirements, please exercise caution when entering enclosed and heavily trafficked spaces like the greenhouse and community gardens. There are even picnic areas and a reception plaza you can rent out once the pandemic\u2019s over\u2014but feel free to scope them out now if you\u2019re planning a wedding in the future!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Bok Tower Gardens<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Address: <\/strong>1151 Tower Blvd, Lake Wales, FL 33853<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re considering taking a <a href=\"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/blog\/gogo-charters-guide-best-day-trips-orlando\/\">day trip from Orlando<\/a>, there are few hidden gems as beautiful as this one. Between the blooming azaleas in late spring, the 205-foot Singing Tower, and the children\u2019s garden full of fairy trails and pint-sized sculptures, there\u2019s something here for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Tours of the grounds&#8217; historical estate, the tower, and its infamous carillon (a rare instrument made up of 23 tuned bells) are not available due to the pandemic, but guests are invited to walk around their perimeters and admire the architecture from the outside. Your group will be required to wear a mask when proper social distancing can\u2019t be practiced, and the garden staff will ensure all high-touch areas are regularly sanitized.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Plan a Safe Outing in Orlando<\/h2>\n<p>Ready to get out and enjoy Orlando? If you\u2019re planning a trip to the farmer\u2019s market or your favorite local garden, GOGO Charters wants to help your <a href=\"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/orlando-charter-bus\/orlando-private-bus-rental\">family and friends<\/a> stay safe. That\u2019s why we\u2019ll go the extra mile to find the ideal motorcoach for you and your crew\u2014whether you need a small <a href=\"https:\/\/gogocharters.com\/18-passenger-minibus\">minibus<\/a> for your big family or a full-size charter bus rental with enough room to spread out en route.<\/p>\n<p>Give us a call at <strong>407-792-0330 <\/strong>whenever you\u2019re ready to work through the details, and we\u2019ll offer you a free, no-hassle quote for your personalized Orlando bus rental!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>While the end of the pandemic may be in sight, if your family, schooling pod, or work buddies want to explore Orlando this summer, you should still do so safely. 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