1 LAKE EOLA PARK This charming downtown park with a lake at its center is perfect for a date or a day out with the family. You can rent swan-shaped paddle boats. go for a stroll, let the little ones loose on the playground and enjoy the brightly colored flower beds.

2 The "American Idol" Experience at Disney World Hollywood Studios • It all started when "American Idol" winner David Cook said, "I'm going to Disney World!" You perform, the audience votes. The day's winner gets a ticket to audition for the show. Th e attraction opens in mid-February. www.disneyworld.com

3 Indie Orlando • If eating organic chili and sipping a local beer while listening to live music is your kind of thing, head to Dandelion Communitea Café (www.dandelioncommunitea.com). One of the owners also manages nearby Enzian Theater (www.enzian.org), a haven for alternative cinema.

4 Cuba Libre Restaurant & Rum Bar • Open since late December, this newcomer offers salsa dance shows, contemporary Cuban food, a tropical ambience, and a variety of rums and mojitos. www.cubalibrerestaurant.com

5 The Wine Room on Park Avenue • This Winter Park spot has won top honors from Orlando magazine, and for good reason: There are more than 2,000 bottles (150 can be sampled through a wine tap); a vault of rare wines; and tasting events and classes. www.thewineroomonline.com

6 CityArts Factory • With five galleries and a massive performance space, this is the heart of Orlando's creative scene. Take a class at Keila Glassworks or grab a drink at Roho Art & Coff ee. www.cityartsfactory.com

7 Indian River Queen • You'll feel like you're in Old Florida in this three-story paddle wheel riverboat, cruising down the Indian River. www.indian.riverqueen.com

8 Top-tier Tees • You don't have to be a member to play premier golf. Th ree Orlando-area courses are in the top 25 of Golf World's 2009 Reader's Choice Awards for top public courses: Orange County National Golf Center and Lodge (www.ocngolf.com) in Winter Garden; Southern Dunes Golf and Country Club (www.southerndunes.com) in Haines City; and Celebration Golf Club (www.celebration.golf.com) in Celebration.

9 Titanic: The Experience • This exhibit includes full-scale models of some of the ship's poshest rooms and more than 200 artifacts. Tours are led by actors in period costume. www.titanictheexperience.com

10 ZORA! Festival • Writer Zora Neale Hurston was born in nearby Eatonville, the country's oldest incorporated African-American municipality. Stop by the area Jan. 20-25 for forums, concerts and an outdoor arts festival. www.zoranealehurstonfestival.com