Antonio’s Maitland

One of our favorite dining spots in Central Florida is Antonio’s Market & Cafe. Although there is a formal dining room upstairs, we enjoy the casual, bustling atmosphere downstairs. I recommend the margherita pizza with a glass of Cabernet, although you can’t go wrong with any of the menu offerings. After lunch, we cross the street for a stroll around scenic Lake Lily. Check it out!

Lake Lily Park

We were enjoying an amazing margherita pizza outside at Antonio’s Market & Cafe in Maitland on Saturday afternoon when we first noticed a scenic lake full of birds across the street, so we decided to venture over for a stroll after lunch. That’s how we discovered 10-acre Lake Lily Park, which is billed as “one of the true gems of the Maitland park system.” Highlights of Lake Lily Park include a 0.5-mile walking trail with boardwalk, playground, restrooms and park benches, along with the Waterhouse Museum, a stunningly preserved 19th-century home. Don’t miss it!