Picnic Planner

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Updated: May 11, 2009

What's your idea of the perfect picnic? Whether its foie gras and Chardonnay at a secluded site or a bucket of fast-food chicken at a neighborhood park, here's where you can spread your blanket and fill your basket as well as some backup plans.

On this page:Provisions, Picnic Spots, Rain Checks.

Provisions

  1. 1 4 Star Rating: Recommended Caribbean Sunshine Bakery
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    2528 W Colonial Dr, Orlando, FL 32804 (map)

    Pack freshly baked organic banana bread or other loaves for making delish sandwiches at this Orlando bakery and Caribbean restaurant combo. Don’t forget to purchase sweets from island recipes for your picnic.

  2. 2 5 Star Rating: Highly Recommended Pierre's Wine Cellar
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    1210 S International Pkwy Ste 11, Heathrow, FL 32746 (map)

    Pick out a bottle of riesling, pinot noir or another bottle from the shop's 700 wine selections from 30 countries around the globe paired with delectable gourmet cheeses in Heathrow.

  3. 3 Publix
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    741 S Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789 (map)

    Head to the deli and purchase a box of fried chicken, containers of potato or macaroni salad, King’s Hawaiian sweet rolls and a bottle of wine for your picnic paradise.

Picnic Spots

  1. 4 Dickson Azalea Park
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    100 Rosearden Dr, Orlando, FL 32803 (map)

    Take a stroll through tall oak trees covered with Spanish moss and a shady walkway while experiencing what Orlando's great outdoors has to offer during a picnic in the park near Downtown Orlando.

  2. 5 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Lake Eola Park
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    101 N Rosalind Ave, Orlando, FL 32801 (map)

    Grab a spot under one of the trees or eat your picnic near one of the viewing areas overlooking Lake Eola. Couples can take romantic strolls around the lake or take a ride in one of the swan-shaped paddle boats.

  3. 6 Mayor Carl T Langford Park
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    1808 E. Central Blvd., Orlando, FL 32803 (map)

    Find a spot for the blanket and lay out the fixings in one of the scenic grassy areas or dine in one of the shady picnic pavilions at this historic Orlando park. Grills are also available.

Rain Checks

  1. 7 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended 903 Mills Market
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    903 S Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32806 (map)

    Hang outside and dine al fresco-style, covered by umbrellas, while eating wraps, sandwiches or salads paired with wine. Get to know your significant other or just watching the passers-by at this quaint South Orlando restaurant.

  2. 8 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Dexters Of Thornton Park
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    808 E Washington St, Orlando, FL 32801 (map)

    Experience spicy, New Orleans-style sandwiches or wraps paired with sweet potato chips, gigantic salads or entrees and a wide variety of wine. Diners can get cozy indoors or underneath a covered patio before calling it a night.

  3. 9 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Julie's Waterfront
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    4201 S Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32806 (map)

    Drive or paddle over to this lakeside restaurant in South Orlando. After parking or docking, sit back and enjoy the view while eating seafood, grilled chicken, burgers or veggie options in a relaxed atmosphere.

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