Doctor Phillips, Florida
Doctor Phillips is a community of 12,984 people in Orange County, Florida.
Why visit Doctor Phillips
Townapedia lists 26 museums and landmarks, 7 parks and trails, 185 places to eat, 55 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Regal Pointe Orlando 4DX & IMAX, SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium, Ripley's Believe It or Not! and Skeletons: Animals Unveiled.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 93°F; January lows average 49°F.
Weather in Doctor Phillips
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Doctor Phillips
Dr. Phillips or Doctor Phillips is a census-designated place and an unincorporated area in Orange County, Florida, United States. It is a suburb of Orlando and is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford, Florida Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 12,328 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Dr. Phillips, Florida (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Regal Pointe Orlando 4DX & IMAX
Cinema and theater · 1.5 mi
Movie theater offering 2D, 3D, & 4DX movies. Concession food & snacks are also available. Parking garage validation available.
9101 International Drive, Orlando
SEA LIFE Orlando Aquarium
Zoo and aquarium · 1.3 mi
8449 International Drive, Orlando
Sep-Mar Mo-Fr 11:00-18:00; Sep-Mar Sa-Su 11:00-19:00; Apr-Aug...
Blue Man Group Sharp Aquos Theatre
Cinema and theater · 2.5 mi
Live show and residency at Universal Orlando Resort, 2007–2021
Dezerland Park Orlando
Monument and historic site · 3.1 mi
Enclosed shopping mall in Florida, United States
Icon Park
Monument and historic site · 1.3 mi
Entertainment complex in Florida
SeaWorld Orlando
Zoo and aquarium · 2.8 mi
Theme park and marine zoological park
Museums and landmarks26
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi
8201 International Drive, Orlando
Su-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-11:00
Skeletons: Animals Unveiled
Museum · 1.3 mi
Natural history museum attraction in Florida, United States
WonderWorks
Museum · 1.3 mi
Series of family entertainment centers in the USA
Titanic: The Experience
Monument and historic site · 1.4 mi
7324 International Drive, Orlando
14 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds7
Bay Hill Golf Club
Golf course · 1.7 mi
3 x 9 hole Par 36 Challenger, Charger & Champion Course
9000 Bay Hill Blvd, Orlando
Tibet-Butler Preserve
Park · 3.1 mi
Park in Orange County, Florida, United States
Restaurants and cafes185
Dragonfly Robata Grill & Sushi
Restaurant · Asian · 0.5 mi
Contemporary izakaya tapas-style dishes, sushi, & sake.
7972 Via Dellagio Way, Orlando
Su-Th 17:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-23:00
Fitlife Foods
Restaurant · Regional, Chinese, Burger, Italian, Mexican, Asian, American, Korean, Breakfast, Mediterranean · 0.8 mi
Discover Fitlife Foods, your eco-friendly meal prep company, offering meal prep services in Orlando since 2016, with both pickup and...
7341 W Sand Lake Rd, Orlando
Mo-We 07:00-21:00; Th 08:00-20:00; Fr 08:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-18:00;...
Bawarchi Biryanis Indian Cuisine
Restaurant · Indian · 1.9 mi
6315 International Drive, Orlando
Mo, We-Fr 11:30-15:00, 17:30-22:00; Sa-Su 11:30-15:30, 17:30-22:30
Boston Lobster Feast
Restaurant · Seafood · 1.2 mi
8731 International Drive, Orlando
Mo-Fr 16:00-22:00; Sa, Su 14:00-22:00
Charley's Steak House
Restaurant · Steak House · 1.3 mi
8255 International Drive, Orlando
Su-Th 17:00-21:30; Fr,Sa 17:00-22:00
Chuy's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 1.3 mi
8123 International Drive, Orlando
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Dave & Buster's
Diner · American · 1.2 mi
8986 International Drive, Orlando
Su 10:00-00:00; Mo-Tu 11:00-00:00; We-Th 11:00-01:00; Fr...
Fogo de Chão
Restaurant · Brazilian, Steak House · 1.2 mi
8282 International Drive, Orlando
Mo-Th 11:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:30-22:30; Su 11:30-21:00
Hanamizuki
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.4 mi
8255 International Drive, Orlando
Tu-Sa 11:30-14:00, 17:00-22:30
Hot n Juicy Crawfish
Restaurant · Seafood · 0.5 mi
7572 West Sand Lake Road
Mo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr 12:00-23:00; Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 11:30-22:00
173 more on the map.
Where to stay55
Comfort Inn & Suites Universal-Convention Center
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
7495 Canada Avenue, Orlando
Courtyard Orlando International Drive/Convention Center
Motel and hotel · 1.1 mi
8600 Austrian Court, Orlando
Churches and places of worship3
Salem Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.8 mi
7900 Apopka Vineland Road, Orlando
Shopping26
Gas and EV charging8
Schools, colleges and libraries46
Healthcare10
Map of Doctor Phillips
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 71°F | 49°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 75°F | 51°F | 2.3 in |
| Mar | 79°F | 55°F | 3.2 in |
| Apr | 84°F | 59°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 89°F | 66°F | 4.2 in |
| Jun | 92°F | 71°F | 8.1 in |
| Jul | 93°F | 73°F | 7.7 in |
| Aug | 92°F | 73°F | 7.8 in |
| Sep | 91°F | 72°F | 6.0 in |
| Oct | 85°F | 65°F | 3.8 in |
| Nov | 79°F | 57°F | 2.1 in |
| Dec | 73°F | 52°F | 2.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Orlando W (6 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 International Airport (MCO) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Bay Hill 2 mi northwest, about 3 min by car
- Tangelo Park 3 mi east, about 5 min by car
- Williamsburg 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Windermere 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Oak Ridge 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Lake Butler 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Sky Lake 6 mi east, about 10 min by car
- Gotha 6 mi north, about 10 min by car
- Hunters Creek 7 mi southeast, about 11 min by car
- Horizon West 7 mi west, about 12 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
- Dr. Phillips, Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Doctor Phillips, FL, USA - panoramio (1), William “Patrick” Ma…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Doctor Phillips, FL, USA - panoramio, William “Patrick” Ma…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dr. Phillips Boulevard, Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Dr. Phillips Center, Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Blue hour - panoramio, James Roberts (Jampp…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Green hour - panoramio, James Roberts (Jampp…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Publix Apron’s Cooking School hands-on kitchen in Orlando, FL, Nielsoncaetanosalmeron, CC BY 4.0
- Phillips Crossing, Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Phillips Village, Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- WFM Bayhill Flower Shop, Nielsoncaetanosalmeron, CC BY 4.0
- Orlando USA290524 195224, HELIO BASTOS SALMON, CC0
- Building the future Orlando Eye - panoramio, James Roberts (Jampp…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Shell, Circle K Express, Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Dr. Phillips Hospital Valet Parking, Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orange County, FL, USA - panoramio (1), William “Patrick” Ma…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Had Singer sing Happy Birthday! 2, inazakira, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Had Singer sing Happy Birthday! 1, inazakira, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Toms Watch Bar, Jongeek77, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Tom's Watch Bar, Jongeek77, CC BY 4.0
- Checkers, Sand Lake Rd, Orlando, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McDonald's, 6875 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando (South face), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lynx Buses (25186641130), elisfkc, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lynx Buses (25363783942), elisfkc, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Lynx Buses (24851738634), elisfkc, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Orange County, FL, USA - panoramio (2), William “Patrick” Ma…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- - panoramio (3024), William “Patrick” Ma…, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McDonald's, 6875 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando (West face), Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The lantern tree - panoramio, Pavel Kuritsyn, CC BY 3.0
- Scott Warner with original Cyclone prototype, Richard Cadena, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Orange County, FL, USA - panoramio (9), Pavel Kuritsyn, CC BY 3.0
- Dr. Phillips Hospital, Visitor7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- McDonald's, 6875 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando interior 3, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
- McDonald's, 6875 Sand Lake Rd, Orlando interior 1, Michael Rivera, CC BY-SA 4.0
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