Finally a summer bucket list that actually gets it right. My niece is 14 and every year she claims there's "nothing to do" in Orlando. Meanwhile I'm like have you even been to Wekiwa Springs? That place is a lifesaver when the pavement is literally melting. Grab a tube, pack some snacks, and float the run. It's cheap and beats any theme park ticket price.

For the teens who actually want to hang without parents breathing down their necks, gotta shout out the Milk District on a Thursday night. The food truck scene at Tasty Tuesdays is solid but honestly for teens just walking around Thornton Park with a boba tea from Lazy Moon is the move. Or catch a movie under the stars at Enzian if they're feeling fancy.

Now for the warning: DO NOT take teens to ICON Park unless you want to drop $60 on parking and overpriced funnel cake. It's a tourist trap masquerading as fun. Instead hit up the Dr. Phillips Farmers Market on Saturday morning - it's way more authentic and you can grab fresh fruit and listen to live music for free.

And if they're into books (rare I know) the downtown library has this killer teen zone with gaming consoles and 3D printers. My nephew spent three hours there last week designing a dragon. Free air conditioning. Free entertainment. That's a win.

Final pro tip: the SunRail train runs up to Winter Park for like $2.50. Teens can explore Park Avenue, hit up the Morse Museum for the Tiffany glass, and grab a slice at Park Ave Subs. Feels like a mini adventure without leaving Orlando city limits.

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