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Why visit Alafaya
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 35 parks and trails, 139 places to eat, 10 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Waterford Lakes Stadium 20 and IMAX, International Vedic Hindu University, Downey Park and Eastwood Golf Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 92°F; January lows average 52°F.
Weather in Alafaya
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Alafaya
Alafaya is a census-designated place and unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. The population was 92,452 at the 2020 US census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is most known for being near the University of Central Florida, Avalon Park and Waterford Lakes.
From the Wikipedia article Alafaya, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Regal Waterford Lakes Stadium 20 and IMAX
Cinema and theater · 2.0 mi
541 North Alafaya Trail, Orlando
International Vedic Hindu University
School · 4.1 mi
College in Florida, United States
University of Central Florida
School · 5.1 mi
Public university in Orange County, Florida, United States
Museums and landmarks4
Parks, trails and playgrounds35
Avalon Park Dog Park
Park · 2.3 mi
Active medium sized dog park. No running water or lights. Four benches. Very dog friendly community.
dawn-dusk
Corporal Patrick Deans Park
Park · 2.9 mi
165351 Timber Springs Boulevard, Orlando
sunrise-sunset
Timber Springs community park
Park · 2.8 mi
725 Timber Isle Drive, Orlando
sunrise-sunset
23 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes139
Baskin-Robbins
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 2.8 mi
1650 North Alafaya Trail, Orlando
Mo-Sa 05:00-22:00; Su 05:00-21:00
Cheba Hut "Toasted" Subs
Restaurant · Sandwich · 2.7 mi
12100 East Colonial Drive, Orlando
Su-Sa 11:00-21:00
Dustin's Bar-B-Q
Restaurant · Barbecue, American · 2.7 mi
14516 East Colonial Drive, Orlando
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
Light On The Sugar Bakery Cafe
Cafe · Dessert, Bakery, Coffee Shop · 1.9 mi
429 North Alafaya Trail, Orlando
Mo-Su 09:00-21:00
Maroush
Diner · American · 2.1 mi
783 North Alafaya Trail, Orlando
Mo-Th 10:00-21:00, Fr-Su 10:00-22:00
Mecatos Bakery & Cafe
Bakery · 1.5 mi
Colombian bakery.
12400 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando
Mo-Sa 06:00-21:00; Su 07:00-20:00
Piesanos Stone Fired Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza, Pasta, Sandwich, Calzones · 2.7 mi
12231 East Colonial Drive, Orlando
Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
127 more on the map.
Where to stay10
Days Inn & Suites by Wyndham Orlando East UCF Area
Motel and hotel · 3.0 mi
11639 East Colonial Drive, Orlando
Holiday Inn Express & Suites Orlando East-UCF Area
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
12250 East Colonial Drive, Orlando
Crossland Orlando UCF
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
12350 East Colonial Drive, Orlando
Churches and places of worship28
Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 2.0 mi
1401 Woodbury Road
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 1.9 mi
1375 Woodbury Road, Orlando
Shopping35
Gas and EV charging29
Schools, colleges and libraries66
Healthcare16
PM Pediatric Urgent Care (Formerly Night Lite Pediatrics)
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.4 mi
11325 Lake Underhill Road, Orlando
AdventHealth Waterford Lakes ER
Hospital · 2.6 mi
13691 East Colonial Drive, Orlando
CareSpot Urgent Care of Avalon Park
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.2 mi
311 Avalon Park S Boulevard, Orlando
Map of Alafaya
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 52°F | 2.6 in |
| Feb | 74°F | 54°F | 2.1 in |
| Mar | 78°F | 58°F | 2.7 in |
| Apr | 83°F | 63°F | 2.7 in |
| May | 88°F | 69°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 91°F | 73°F | 8.2 in |
| Jul | 92°F | 75°F | 8.1 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 75°F | 7.7 in |
| Sep | 90°F | 74°F | 6.5 in |
| Oct | 84°F | 68°F | 3.2 in |
| Nov | 78°F | 60°F | 1.7 in |
| Dec | 73°F | 54°F | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Orlando Executive Ap (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Orange County has had 28 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-11: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-10-07: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane)
- 2024-08-10: Hurricane Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2024-08-03: Tropical Storm Debby (Tropical Storm)
- 2023-08-31: Hurricane Idalia (Hurricane)
- 2023-08-28: Tropical Storm Idalia (Tropical Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Orlando Executive Airport (ORL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- University 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Union Park 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Rio Pinar 5 mi west, about 7 min by car
- Azalea Park 7 mi west, about 11 min by car
- Bithlo 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Wedgefield 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Orlando 9 mi southwest, about 15 min by car
- Oviedo 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Goldenrod 9 mi northwest, about 14 min by car
- Conway 9 mi west, about 15 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Barnes&NobleWaterford, Chaplin62, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ballots in Florida - US Election 2008 (3005563340), Erik (HASH) Hersman from Orlando, CC BY 2.0
- Class-DOG, Vctoriahehli, CC BY-SA 4.0
- ISS063-E-53679 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-53680 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS018-E-5860 - View of Florida, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-53678 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS063-E-53677 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit, NASA Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- Optometrist 32828 Orlando FL - panoramio, You&Eyes, CC BY 3.0
- Optical Stores Orlando FL 32828 - panoramio, You&Eyes, CC BY 3.0
- Eye Center Orlando FL 32828 - panoramio, You&Eyes, CC BY 3.0
- Eye Clinic Orlando FL 32828 - panoramio, You&Eyes, CC BY 3.0
- Designer Eyewear Orlando FL 32828 - panoramio, You&Eyes, CC BY 3.0
- Could my polling station be any more American? (3003141031), Erik (HASH) Hersman from Orlando, CC BY 2.0
- Lovers Key Ln - panoramio, 巫迪文, CC BY 3.0
- Anisota pellucida - iNaturalist 19070369, Richard Stovall, CC BY 4.0
- Course & Coke Machine, Congo River Golf (East Orlando), Orlando, Florida, Pokemonprime, CC BY 4.0
- Hole 8, Congo River Golf (East Orlando), Orlando, Florida, Pokemonprime, CC BY 4.0
- Waterfall, Congo River Golf (East Orlando), Orlando, Florida, Pokemonprime, CC BY 4.0
- Course Overview, Congo River Golf (East Orlando), Orlando, Florida, Pokemonprime, CC BY 4.0
- Entrance Kiosk, Congo River Golf (East Orlando), Orlando, Florida, Pokemonprime, CC BY 4.0
- Alligators, Congo River Golf (East Orlando), Orlando, Florida, Pokemonprime, CC BY 4.0
- Crashed Plane, Congo River Golf (East Orlando), Orlando, Florida, Pokemonprime, CC BY 4.0
- Stanton Chrysanthi Vervenioti Kritikou Creative Interpretation (54264725238), U.S. Department of Energy, Public domain
- Orlando Utilities Commission - panoramio (1), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Orlando Utilities Commission - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- OUC - panoramio, Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Cooling Tower - panoramio (2), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Cooling Tower - panoramio (1), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Orlando Utilities Commission - panoramio (2), Gabriel Vanslette, CC BY 3.0
- Montique Pipe, Mvkozyrev, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Naval Support Activity Orlando 3, elisfkc, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Naval Support Activity Orlando 2, elisfkc, CC BY-SA 2.0
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