5 non-theme-park highlights …
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AUDUBON PARK GARDEN DISTRICT You could be forgiven for thinking that hipsterdom had eluded Orlando altogether – unless you’ve visited Audubon Park Garden District (audubonparkgardens. com). It’s where all the indie boutiques, coffee shops, florists, bazaars and oases thrive (check out Leu Gardens; leugardens. org), among them: Stardust Video & Coffee (stardustvideoandcoffee.wordpress.com), a caffeinated hangout that hosts movie screenings, music, spoken word events and has the ultimate scenester must-have: an Instamat photo booth. Every Monday, 6pm-10pm, its parking lot transforms into a Community Market selling everything from bric-a-brac to cocktails. (audubonmarket.com)
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ORLANDO BREWING Savour indigenous, certified organic beer at this taproom brewery, be it a robust porter, a light lager or something more adventurous – Chocolate Mint Girl Stout anyone? There are 24 taps to choose from, plus free brew tours every Monday to Saturday at 6pm. (1301 Atlanta Avenue, +1 407 872 1117; orlandobrewing.com)
ORANGE TREE ANTIQUE MALL Pre-loved fans go wild in the aisles of this 1,400-sqm antiques mall where 140 dealers peddle their wares, from furniture to vinyl, Victorian hats to movie memorabilia. (853 South Orlando Avenue, Winter Park, +1 407 644 4547; orangetreeantiquesmall.com)
ENZIAN New, cult classics and foreign flicks are shown at this alternative, non-profit cinema that’s also home to the Florida Film Festival (this year from April 10-19; floridafilmfestival.com). There are also free movie screenings every other Wednesday – and free popcorn. (1300 South Orlando Avenue Maitland, +1 407 629 0054; enzian.org)
ETOILE BOUTIQUE Break Instagram with your super finds at this Milk District boutique specialising in handmade, vintage and local brands for men and women. Cue old Polaroid cameras, artisan jewellery, pimped up clothing and more, so leave some space in your suitcase. (2424 East Robinson Street, +1 407 895 6363; etoileboutique.com) FEBRUARY/MARCH 2015
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