The 21 best places to BYOB in Orlando, most of which are totally legal

Bring some cold ones to Ginnie Springs
7300 Ginnie Springs Rd, High Springs,(386) 454-7188
This 200 acre site has seven springs, but more notably is its deep underwater caves. Have a couple drinks with some pals, jump in the water, and see what lies below.

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Flask it at Movieola at Lake Eola
512 East Washington Street (407) 246-2121,
You’ll have to brown bag it (or use your trusty flask), but grab your drink of choice and head to Lake Eola for their monthly movie screening. It takes place the last Friday of every month, and it won’t cost you a dime. June’s movie is Cinderella, and July’s is Jurassic World.

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Make it a boozie beach day at Cocoa Beach

Cocoa is one of the closest beaches to Orlando, take advantage of it by grabbing a six pack with your friends and relaxing on the sand. Be a good neighbor and don’t leave any trash on the beach, though.

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Mix beer with barbecue at 4 Rivers Smokehouse

4 Rivers is home to some truly excellent barbecue, and the fact that the restaurant is BYOB makes the meal even better. Order a plate of St. Louis ribs, and wash them down with a cold drink of your choosing.

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Mix drinks with screens at an outdoor movie at the Harry P. Leu Gardens
1920 N Forest Ave, Orlando, (407) 246-2620
While you’re unable to have alcohol inside the gardens during the day, night events allow the booze. So, take your S/O to movie night with your drink of choice.

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Pack a cooler full of tall boys at the Boat Tree Marina
4370 Carraway Pl, Sanford, (407) 322-1610
There’s nothing quite like drinking beer on a boat, and this marina will help you get there. Prices go from $140 to $280 for either full or half days,but when it’s split between you and 5 of your friends, it’s more than worth the price. Just make sure you have a DD.

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Making canoeing fun by adding beer at Cracker Creek
1795 Taylor Rd, Port Orange, (386) 304-0778
You can rent a canoe or kayak, and paddle through this 20-acre sanctuary. You’ll see forests, swamps, freshwater bogs, cypress marshes, and all sorts of flora and fauna, all with a drink or two to keep you relaxed. Kayak rentals go from $18 an hour and up, and canoes will cost you $24 an hour and up.

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Get all "Merica at Daytona Speedway
1801 W International Speedway Blvd, Daytona Beach, (800) 748-7467
There’s always something going on at the Daytona Speedway to get your heart racing, be it races, concerts, or more. Add a few brews into the mix, and you’re off to the races. Keep an eye out for the Coke Zero 400 races, which begins July 2.

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Birdwatch with beer at the Smyrna Dunes State Park
2995 N Peninsula Ave, New Smyrna Beach, (386) 424-2935
You’ll have to brown bag this one, but if you’ve got day-drinking in mind, the beach at the Smyrna Dunes park aren’t a bad place to do it. This 73-acre park at the tip of the New Smyrna Beach peninsula is surrounded by water on three sides, costs $10 to get in, is god-friendly and holds all forms of Florida wildlife.

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Drink classily at Snap! Orlando
1013 E Colonial Dr, Orlando, (407) 286-2185
Snap! Orlando hosts some of the city’s best art exhibitions and some of them are BYOB. Every event is different, so be sure to check the details before you brown bag an entire bottle of wine.

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Rock out with local Orlando bands at the Space Station
2539 Coolidge Ave, Orlando, (321) 356-2804
If one thing’s for sure, you won’t be bored at the Space Station. This DIY artist venue and studio space is home to some of Orlando’s most interesting and esoteric artists putting on shows and displays for you to enjoy, oftentimes for free.

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Glamp at Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground Entrance, 4510 Fort Wilderness Trail, Orlando, (321) 356-2804
If you want the Disney brand of roughin’ it in the outdoors, head to Fort Wilderness for some glamping. It’s 750 acres of pine and cypress forest, and is one of the few campgrounds in the area that allows booze.

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Tailgate at Memory Mall on UCF game days
UCF Memory Mall
This one seems obvious, but hey, ain’t no day like game day. UCF tailgates occur for almost every football game, and more often than not are as wild as you’d expect. Bring some of your friends and rent out a space for a tent before you watch the big game. Bring whatever booze you want, just, you know, be of age.

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Brown bag it at Timucua White House
11113 Finchley Pl, Orlando, (407) 277-1602
Bringing you classical, folk, jazz, poetry readings, and just about anything else you can think of, the Timucua White House is a great place to brown bag it. Many of their events are free and allow BYOB, but make sure to double check.

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Stop by Hawkers for Bring Your Own Wine Wednesday
1103 N Mills Ave, (407) 237-0606
Hawker’s street fare goes well with wine, which makes it a good thing that they have a Wine Down Wednesday every week. Corkage is free for the first bottle too.

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Go tubing at Kelly Park ... with beer
400 E Kelly Park Rd, Apopka, (407) 254-1902
Rent a $3 tube from Ron’s Tubes or bring your own, and head to Kelly Park. Nothing beats a slow tube ride down the lazy river, except maybe a tube ride with a cold beer in your hand.

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Sip your finest wine and paint a work of art at Yes You Canvas
1500 Alafaya Trail #1008, Oviedo, (407) 542-8969
At Yes You Canvas, wine is encourage while painting whatever comes to mind. If you’re not great at painting, there are teachers present to help you cultivate your artistic talents. Classes go for around $20.

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Combine beer with rockets a the Canaveral National Seashore
212 S Washington Ave, Titusville, (321) 267-1110
When you want your booze at the beach, go here. It’s drink-friendly (except for glass, of course), and has more than enough activities to keep you entertained through the day, like rocket launches. Just make sure to keep the beach clean.

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GO on a booze cruise at the “Camelot on the River” at Highbanks Marina
488 W Highbanks Rd, DeBary, (386) 668-4491
If you want a weekend to remember (or possibly not remember at all), make your way here. This 25-acre RV campground is on the edge of the St. Johns River, and is known among locals as the “Camelon on the River.” Nightly reservations are $48, and boat rentals run you $95 for four hours or $180 for eight. Grab five or 6 of your friends, as much beer as you want, and live like kings in Camelot.

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Design your own chocolate treats at Farris & Foster’s Chocolate Factory
4875 New Broad St, Orlando,(407) 770-1607
This BYOB chocolate factory lets you design your confections yourself. If you’re looking for something to do on a lazy, boozy weekend, check this place out.

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