Downtown Orlando is packed full of fun things to do if you are looking for the urban city lifestyle. Take a walk around Lake Eola with its recently renovated landmark fountain or enjoy the local nightlife with many local pubs, upscale dining, bars and more! Downtown Orlando is a very walkable city and easy to stroll from one side to the other in 10 – 15 minutes.  Living in Downtown Orlando keeps you close to the heartbeat of where all the city life happens. Orlando is a bustling city of around 2 million people including the surrounding metro area.