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TA B L E O F C O N T E N T S
NEIGHBORHOODS
43 Lake Nona
7 Community
45 Winter Park: Park Avenue
11 Downtown
46 Winter Park: Hannibal Square
15 Thornton Park
49 Winter Park: Full Sail/North
Aloma
19 Mills 50 23 Ivanhoe Village 25 Milk District 27 College Park 29 Audubon Park 31 South Orlando/Conway
50 Winter Park: Winter Park
Village 51 Winter Park: Fairbanks 53 Maitland 55 Sanford
33 Parramore
LISTINGS
35 Millenia
57 Arts and Culture
37 Sand Lake/Dr. Phillips
63 Attractions
39 International Drive
69 Nightlife
Annual Manual. If you live here, we hope you’ll use
41 UCF
77 Sports and Recreation
42 Waterford Lakes/Avalon Park
81 Events
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Dude, where’s my car? C O M M U N I T Y
Alternative means of transportation to help you survive Orlando’s sprawling commuter culture
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rlando has historically been a transportation nightmare. Whether it’s the herk-jerk congestion of central artery Colonial Drive (or “Highway” 50, as they say) or the
rubbernecked parking lot of I-4 on a good rush hour, our region’s commuter thoroughfares will leave you wondering whether our urban planners were wearing their thinking caps when they put our transportation grids together. Lately, though, some of the frustration has been allayed by creative public transportation solutions coming from both the public and private sectors. With an eye on sustainability, Orlando is (finally) moving by leaps and bounds to make your path from point A to point B a slightly less horrific affair. Hey, you could even lose some weight! Or make a friend! We’re going places. Here’s how you can get there, too.
BIKE SHARING Recently, SunCycles Bicycle Sharing Co. (suncycles.org) began its crusade to increase mobility in the City Beautiful, with “hubs” soon to be popping up at small businesses and larger anchors (like Orlando Health and Florida Hospital) throughout the next year. SunCycles has identified approximately 40 locations around downtown Orlando where they plan to place bike corrals. There’s a mobile app from which you can reserve a bike – threespeed, no chain! – and the cost is pretty reasonable: 24-hour access for just $5 or an annual membership for $99 (plus additional fees for trip times).
CAR SHARING Just as the bike-sharing program was launched, the city also announced its partnership with rental giant Hertz via that company’s 24/7 car-sharing program, which has brought 12 cars to various places around downtown that can be rented by the hour. Unlike other car-share programs, Hertz’s does not require an annual fee, though the cost per hour can vary sharply from $8 to $19. You can access the cars by downloading the Hertz 24/7 app or calling 1-866610-RIDE. All insurance and other pesky costs are included in the initial fee.
F R E E LY M M O B U S E S Even though there’s no subway or comprehensive train situation (more on that later, SunRail), the city and county have done some rethinking on the state of their flagging public transport buses. Two free bus lines – one in Parramore (or West Orlando) and one through Thornton Park – are currently under development, both of which will join the free downtown perimeter of the existing LYMMO system in the coming years. The benefit of the LYMMO system is mostly that it doesn’t cost anything, but there’s also the fact that it has its own dedicated lanes so it can actually be considered “rapid transit.” The regular LYNX paid routes still provide a great value in getting around (find rates at golynx.com/fares-passes). In the near future – following a somewhat contentious study – a route designed to connect some of the city’s more congested areas along Colonial Drive (but excluding some of the most busy parts) will be developed.
SUNRAIL Central Florida’s new rail solution connecting commuters from Volusia County all the way down to Osceola County – with Orange County/Orlando serving as the central prize – will launch its first phase in May (you may have already seen the “soft opening” phase occupying your railroad crossings this winter), while a second phase completing the journey down through Osceola follows in 2016. Each station will have a vending machine dispensing tickets, which will range anywhere from $7.50 for a round-trip ticket from DeBary to Orlando to a one-year plan for the whole journey at around $1,120 on a reloadable SunCard. Ostensibly, you’ll do a car-share or bike-share or a bus route upon arrival at a station.
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It happened to me C O M M U N I T Y
A handy guide to some resources you may find you need in Central Florida Something’s wrong and I need to call the police. If you’re in the city of 321-235-5300. Outside city limits (but still
I need a new driver’s license, because I’m pretty sure I lost mine in the move or on that hottie’s nightstand. You have a couple of options,
My dog ran away! Call Orange County
I can’t afford to feed my kids. There
in Orange County), call 407-836-4357. Of
but both require a wait in line. You can find
Animal Services at 407-836-3111 while
are several food banks in town – some
course, if it’s an emergency, the old 911 will
your closest full-service Department of
you’re making your posters.
religiously affiliated, some not – but Second
do no matter where you are.
Motor Vehicles office by going to flhsmv.
Orlando and it’s not an emergency, dial
Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday (101 S.
offices in the area. Call 407-246-1788 for
Westmoreland Drive).
information.
Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida is the
gov/offices/orange.html (things have
It might be good if I could talk to an attorney, but I know I can’t afford it. Check in with the Legal Aid Society of
recently been consolidated), or you can
I have created a ridiculous amount of yard waste. You can
(and probably should) just go to the local
find the regulations and the scheduled
county tag agency, listed on the same
weekly pickup times within city limits at
the Orange County Bar Association, www.
website, or call 407-836-4145.
cityoforlando.net, or call the solid waste
I am without a home and I need a place to sleep. Best to start at the
division at 407-246-2314. In Orange County,
Coalition for the Homeless downtown, 639
not Orlando? Check ocfl.net or call 407-
W. Central Blvd., 407-426-1250.
legalaidocba.org or 407-841-8310.
I need medical attention, but I don’t have insurance or a job. Theoretically,
most prominent. It’s at 3533 Mercy Drive, 407-295-1066.
Hey, I hate my current political representation. What’s the best way for me to vote them out? You can
the emergency room of any local hospital
update your voter registration when you
clinics operated by Shepherd’s Hope
I think I got an STD, or maybe I’m pregnant? The Center, at 946 N.
update your driver’s license, but for a direct
(shepherdshope.org) around town, serving
Mills Ave., offers free HIV testing seven
route – and a guaranteed early voting site –
the ill on a first-come-first-served basis.
days a week (407-228-8272). For other
I’m considering offing myself. First,
head over to the Orange County Supervisor
The downtown medical volunteer health
reproductive concerns (both male and
please don’t. Pick up your phone and call
of Elections office, ocfelections.com.
center sees patients from 6-9 p.m. every
female), Planned Parenthood has two
LifeLine of Central Florida at 407-425-5201.
836-6601.
should see you. But there are several free
Curious about crime in Orlando? Here are some stats from 2013
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5999
sources: Orlando Police Department, Orange County Sheriff’s Office
S E X U A L B AT T E R Y
315 151
A G G R AVAT E D A S S A U LT/ B AT T E R Y
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VEHICLE THEFT
THEFT FROM VEHICLE
1741 1106
COMMERCIAL BURGLARY
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There’s a tree leaning against my power line. Call the Orlando Utilities
Total Part One Crimes in Orlando (including some not listed above): 18,797 Total Part One Crimes in Orange County (including some not listed above): 18,640
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streets. It’s not just the rush of joining stampedes from Amway Center and Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, or the easy days you can while away in the complex that houses the Plaza Cinema Café. And it isn’t simply that downtown is the mixing bowl of all of Orlando’s people and cultures, that it’s typically neglected by tourists and sacred ground to those who reside here year-round. No, the true pull is not a business, a restaurant or even the swans at Lake Eola Park – it’s all of this and more, and it’s the defining locale for our most immediate initial memories as residents of the City Beautiful.
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Furnish 123 62 W. Colonial Drive
Ceviche Tapas
407-440-4300
125 W. Church St.
furnish123.com
321-281-8140 ceviche.com
Siegel’s Clothing Co. 130 S. Orange Ave.
Gringos Locos
407-481-2155
20 E. Washington St.
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407-841-5626 eatgringos.com
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The Rusty Spoon
Lake Eola Park
55 W. Church St.
195 N. Rosalind Ave.
407-401-8811
407-246-4485
therustyspoon.com
cityoforlando.net/eola
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Plaza Cinema Café 12 155 S. Orange Ave.
The Courtesy Bar
407-982-5444
114 N. Orange Ave.
cobbtheatres.com
407-450-2041 thecourtesybar.com
GO Independent Bar 68 N. Orange Ave.
Downtown Food and Wine Fest
407-839-0457
February 2015
facebook.com/independentbarorlando
downtownfoodandwinefest.com Various restaurants participate in this
The Woods
annual event, which gives attendees a
49 N. Orange Ave.
chance to sample the best food and drink
407-203-1114
the downtown district has to offer.
thewoodsorlando.com
Florida Music Festival
SHOP
April 24-26 2014 floridamusicfestival.com
CityArts Factory
Various venues downtown
29 S. Orange Ave.
It’s an industry conference, a music festival
407-648-7060
featuring big-deal headliners and a local-
cityartsfactory.com
music showcase all in one.
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hornton Park calls itself the “neighborhood for locals,” and it’s fast become a place for hip people who like their downtowns unpretentious and chill. It’s hard to imagine that this neigh-
borhood was once known as a dingy alternative ’hood on the western side of Lake Eola – today it’s polished and quaint and sophisticated, but still laid-back enough to feel homey and comfortable. The bricked streets are lined with some of the oldest oaks in the city, and there are plenty of patios and outdoor cafes for you to enjoy epic peoplewatching while getting some sun with your mimosa. GRAFFITI JUNKTION
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Benjamin French Bakery and Café
Mother Falcon
716 E. Washington St.
motherfalconclothing.com
407-797-2253
407-423-3060
benjaminfrenchbakery.com
Orlando Farmers Market Dexter’s
Lake Eola Park at corner of East Central
808 E. Washington St.
Boulevard and North Eola Drive
407-648-2777
orlandofarmersmarket.com
dexwine.com
Zou Zou Boutique Graffiti Junktion
2 N. Summerlin Ave.
900 E. Washington St.
407-843-3373
407-426-9502
zouzouboutique.com
graffitijunktion.com
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Swan Boat Ride at Lake Eola
321-348-7677
512 E. Washington St.
thepopparlour.com
407-246-4485 cityoforlando.net
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Eola Wine Company
Come Out With Pride
430 E. Central Blvd.
Oct. 6-12, 2014
407-481-9100
321-800-3944
eolawinecompany.com
comeoutwithpride.org This is one of the largest Pride celebrations
Mucho Tequila and Tacos
in the country, and the parade is the fun,
101 S. Eola Drive
colorful highlight.
PHOTOS BY ROB BARTLETT
407-843-9676 muchotequilaandtacos.com
Second Thursday Wine and Art Walk
Stardust Lounge
Second Thursday of each month
431 E. Central Ave.
407-701-9382
407-839-0080
thorntonparkdistrict.com
stardustorlando.com
Sip and spend your way through the district’s many restaurants, bars, boutiques and bars.
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claimed Mills 50 as one of the coolest places to live, work and play.
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Hawkers Asian Street Fare
407-894-6062
1103 N. Mills Ave.
dongacorporation.com
407-237-0606 hawkersstreetfare.com
Ritzy Rags Wigs and More 928 N. Mills Ave.
The Strand
407-897-2117
807 N. Mills Ave.
ritzyrags.com
407-920-7744 strandorlando.com
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Snap Space
321-236-7457
1013 E. Colonial Drive
takocheenaorlando.com
snaporlando.com
DRINK
The Space 1206 E. Colonial Drive
BART
407-205-7572
1205 N. Mills Ave.
thespaceistheplace.com
407-796-2522 bartcade.com
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The Peacock Room
Cardboard Art Festival
1321 N. Mills Ave.
cardboardartfestival.com
407-228-0048
A three-day celebration of all things
thepeacockroom.com
cardboard and the artists who work with it.
Wally’s Mills Avenue Liquors
Sparkle Artisan Market
1001 N. Mills Ave.
December 2014
407-896-6975
618 N. Thornton Ave.
wallysonmills.com
407-362-1864
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More than 30 local artists and crafts
Will’s Pub
vendors assemble in the parking lot of
1042 N. Mills Ave.
Dandelion Communitea Café for a holiday
willspub.org
sale.
SHOP
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Vietnamese Lunar New Year and Dragon Parade
Colonial Photo and Hobby
centralfloridadragonparade.org
634 N. Mills Ave.
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with
407-841-1485
lion dancers, martial arts displays, taiko
colonialphotohobby.com
drumming, acrobats, food and more.
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vanhoe Village has grown exponentially in the past few years, from the sleepy street of antiques shops it once was to a vibrant arts and entertainment district. Much of Virginia Drive anchors one
end (including Blue Starr’s new performance space, the Venue, right across from the always-popular Hideaway Bar), and the cultural hub of Loch Haven Park is at the other (where you’ll find Orlando Museum of Art, Lowndes Shakespeare Center and the Orlando Science Center). Recently, Ivanhoe’s Alden Road warehouse district, a block up from the main Orange Avenue stretch, has exploded with new bars, art studios and small business as well. It’s an organic version of the walkable urban zone downtown aspires to be.
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German Backhaus
Living Morocco
1213 N. Orange Ave.
1804 N. Orange Ave.
321-800-5212
407-898-6610 living-morocco-online.com
Santiago’s Bodega 802 Virginia Drive
Retromended Vintage
407-412-6979
1231A N. Orange Ave.
santiagosbodega.com
407-674-8190 facebook.com/retromended
Wolfie’s Pizzamia 1905 N. Orange Ave.
Rock & Roll Heaven
407-237-0921
1814 N. Orange Ave.
wolfiespizzamia.com
407-896-1952 rock-n-rollheaven.com
DRINK The Hammered Lamb
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1235 N. Orange Ave. 407-704-3200
Gaston Edwards Park
thehammeredlamb.com
1236 N. Orange Ave. 407-246-2283
Matador
cityoforlando.net/fpr
724 Virginia Drive thematador.net
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Savoy 1913 N. Orange Ave.
Jingle Eve
407-898-6766
Nov. 22, 2014
savoyorlando.com
Orange Avenue between Princeton Street and Highland Avenue
Thirsty Topher
The long-standing, retro-charming family-
1609 Alden Road
friendly holiday celebration always happens
thethirstytopher.tumblr.com
the weekend before Thanksgiving.
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MILK BAR
power and personality. You want craft beer? You can get
it at Sportstown or the Milk Bar. Divey hole-in-the-wall? Check out Whiskey Lou’s Lounge. Shopping? A used-book store and vintage shop both call the Milk District home. Toss in a friendly local coffee
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Beefy King
joint, the city’s only skate park and a live-music venue, and you’ve
424 N. Bumby Ave.
got the makings of one of the best little neighborhoods this side of
407-894-2241
407-896-2543
SHOP
beefyking.com
… well, anywhere, really.
The Book Worm of Orlando Drunken Monkey Coffee Bar
422 N. Bumby Ave.
444 N. Bumby Ave.
407-898-7888
407-893-4494
thebookwormoforlando.com
drunkenmonkeycoffee.com
Etoile Boutique Pom Pom’s Teahouse and Sandwicheria
2424 E. Robinson St.
67 N. Bumby Ave.
etoileboutique.com
407-895-6363
407-894-0865 pompomsteahouse.com
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Se7en Bites
Orlando Skate Park
207 N. Primrose Drive
400 Festival Way
407-203-0727
408-246-2800
facebook.com/Se7enbites
The Plaza Live
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425 N. Bumby Ave. 407-228-1220
Bull and Bush
plazaliveorlando.com
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bullandbushorlando.com
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The Milk Bar
Tasty Tuesdays
2424 E. Robinson St.
6:30 p.m. Tuesdays
themilkbarorlando.com
facebook.com/tastytuesdaysorlando In the parking lot at 2424 E. Robinson St.
DRUNKEN MONKEY COFFEE BAR
Sportstown Billiards
Food trucks and their fans gather for a
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407-894-6258
week in the parking lot behind the Milk Bar
sportstownbilliards.com
and Etoile Boutique.
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uaint bungalows notwithstanding, the most common sights in College Park are joggers, cyclists and dog-walkers traversing the vibrant downtown quarter’s charming brick-
lined, university-appellated streets. It’s no surprise the neighborhood scores high on walkability (and bikeability) ratings, as both are vital ingredients in a community that places the pedestrian above the automobile. Had noted urban activist Jane Jacobs lived in Orlando, she might very well have chosen to live in College Park – just like writer Jack Kerouac, astronaut John Young and current Orlando mayor Buddy Dyer, who can often be seen walking his dog on North Westmoreland Drive. The neighborhood’s main artery – the ambula-
tion-friendly Edgewater Drive – is home to a diverse array of shops,
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cafés, restaurants and businesses, many of which have been around since the ’40s and ’50s. On the corner of Par Street sits a golf course
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– Orlando’s oldest – drawing hackers and scratch golfers alike to its narrow fairways. It’s truly a self-contained community, and that’s just the way its denizens like it.
Hubbly Bubbly
Dechoes Resale
3405 Edgewater Drive
2110 Edgewater Drive
407-985-5841
407-648-7480
hubblybubblyfalafel.com
dechoesresale.com
Infusion Tea
Gallery on the Edge
1600 Edgewater Drive
2300 Edgewater Drive
407-999-5255
407-615-4683
infusionorlando.com
facebook.com/galleryontheedge
K Restaurant
Orange Cycle
1710 Edgewater Drive
2204 Edgewater Drive
407-872-2332
407-422-5552
krestaurant.net
orangecycleorlando.com
Paxia Alta Cocina Mexicana and Tequila Lounge
Stewart Jewelry
2611 Edgewater Drive
407-425-1496
407-420-1144
stewartjewelrydesign.com
2212 Edgewater Drive
paxiarestaurant.com
P L AY DRINK Dubsdread Golf Course Local Bar and Grill
549 W. Par St.
3231 Edgewater Drive
407-246-2551
407-900-9005
historicaldubsdread.com
thelocalcp.com
Kerouac House Ollie’s Public House
1418 Clouser Ave.
3400 Edgewater Drive
kerouacproject.org
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407-999-8934 olliespublichouse.com
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Taproom at Dubsdread
College Park Makers Market
549 W. Par St.
Sundays, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
407-650-0100
1600 Edgewater Drive
taproomatdubsdread.com
Sunday morning extravaganza features fashion, furniture and local foods.
DECHOES RESALE
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East End Market 3201 Corrine Drive
P Is for Pie Bake Shop
321-236-3316
2806 Corrine Drive
eastendmkt.com
407-745-4743 crazyforpies.com
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he laid-back northeast Orlando neighborhood known for
The Smiling Bison
407-896-5951
745 Bennett Road
palmersgarden.com
its bird-named streets has grown into itself in the last few
407-898-8580
years. Leafy Leu Gardens sets the tone, with its shady trails
thesmilingbison.com
Park Ave CDs 2916 Corrine Drive
meandering through 50 acres of subtropical botanicals. Stardust
Sushi Lola’s
407-447-7275
Video and Coffee has anchored the area for decades, meeting the
2902 Corrine Drive
facebook.com/parkavecds
caffeine needs of moms, hipsters and high-school kids alike, but with
407-898-5652 sushilolas.com
the addition of Park Ave CDs in 2005, the nexus of Corrine Drive and Winter Park Road became a destination. And the new big kid on the block is the East End Market: The two-story temple of local and artisanal food recently added a bakeware shop and an independent bookstore to its food, coffee, produce, juice, beer and garden-goods vendors, giving Audubon Park residents yet another reason to stroll their main drag.
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Txokos Basque Kitchen
Leu Gardens
3201 Corrine Drive
1920 N. Forest Ave.
321-972-8852
407-246-2620
txokoskitchen.com
leugardens.org
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Big Daddy’s
Audubon Park Community Market
3001 Corrine Drive
Mondays, 6-10 p.m.
407-644-2844
Stardust Video and Coffee parking lot
bigdaddysorlando.com
1842 E. Winter Park Road audubonmarket.com
Redlight Redlight
A weekly market with a laser-like focus on
2810 Corrine Drive
local: Only locally grown, raised or made
407-893-9832
products are sold here.
facebook.com/redlightredlight
Grandma Party Bazaar Slanted and Enchanted Bar at Stardust Video and Coffee
December
1842 E. Winter Park Road
1842 E. Winter Park Road
407-623-3393
grandmapartybazaar.tumblr.com
stardustie.com
Annual holiday sale of the weird and the
Stardust Video and Coffee
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wonderful by local makers. Like a Stardust
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burrito, it’s never the same twice.
Ace Metric Cycles
Zombietoberfest
1844 E. Winter Park Road
Early October
407-790-7802
Corrine Drive strip malls
facebook.com/ace.metric
audubonparkgardens.com/events Annual celebration of all things dead
SUSHI LOLA’S
Dutch Door Antiques
yet still walking; fun for the whole family
3106 Corrine Drive
includes a costume contest, zombie walk,
407-730-9694
food trucks, multiple live music stages, face
dutchdoorantiques.com
painting, a bounce house and more.
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overing among the midcentury houses and educational facilities comprising South Orlando’s mature, canopied escape from downtown’s vertical sprawl – often for the sake
of raising a family in relative peace – is a growing sense of pride and adventure. It’s not a unifying identity per se, but the area stretching
JOHNNY’S FILLIN’ STATION AND OTHER SIDE
roughly from South Orange Avenue over to Conway Road, south of the East-West Expressway, has come a long way in a short time to include everything from hip neighborhood eateries to well-manicured
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parks to little slices of old Florida served on the half-shell. Sure,
Julie’s Waterfront Restaurant
there remain vestiges of lower property values (mostly strip-mall
4201 S. Orange Ave.
entrepreneurial endeavors), but the area has cleaned up its winding
407-895-7554
407-240-2557
The Village Thrift Shop
julieswaterfront.biz
888 E. Michigan St.
lakeside thoroughfares and somewhat schizophrenic main streets
407-648-8844
(South Orange Avenue, Curry Ford Road, Michigan Avenue) to invite
La Fiesta Mexican Grill and Catering 2420 Curry Ford Road
a burgeoning diversity that makes it all feel that much more authentic.
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407-985-4340
Whether piloting a grumbling Harley or a silent Prius, you’re likely to
facebook.com/lafiestagrillandcatering
find your place outside Lake Eola’s downtown splatter zone. You just need to know where to look.
Pink No. 5
Fort Gatlin Recreation Complex 2009 Lake Margaret Drive
Mediterranean Blue
407-254-9820
435 E. Michigan St.
orangecountyfl.net
407-422-2583 mediterraneanblue.net
Wadeview Park 2177 S. Summerlin Ave.
OLV Café
There are loads of green spaces and lovely
25 W. Crystal Lake St.
walking paths throughout south Orlando,
407-722-5260
but with its lake views and picnic areas, this
olvcafe.com
one is a real standout. It’s also adjacent to the Timucua White House.
DRINK GO The Gnarly Barley 407-854-4999
St. Patrick’s Day at Claddagh Cottage
thegnarlybarley.com
Claddagh Cottage Irish Pub
7431 S. Orange Ave.
4308 Curry Ford Road
Johnny’s Fillin’ Station
407-895-1555
2621 S. Ferncreek Ave.
Where better to spend St. Paddy’s Day
407-894-6900
than at a traditional, cozy Irish pub? This
johnnysfillinstation.com
place, located in a nondescript strip mall, opens its doors (and its parking lot) for a
Pulse
big old party in honor of Ireland’s patron
1912 S. Orange Ave.
saint.
407-649-3888 pulseorlando.net
Timucua White House
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2000 S. Summerlin Ave.
The Rogue Pub
timucua.com
3076 Curry Ford Road
This fantastic venue, which also happens to
407-985-3778
be the home of Cirque du Soleil conductor
facebook.com/RoguePub
Benoit Glazer, brings some of the greatest experimental music in the area into a
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gorgeous three-story theater. For free, believe it or not. All you have to do to
APPLE CORE ANTIQUES AND GIFTS
Apple Core Antiques and Gifts
gain admittance is bring a bottle of wine
2627 Curry Ford Road
to share. Don’t be shy – there are no
407-894-2774
strangers here, just friends you haven’t
applecoreantiques.homestead.com
met yet.
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ne of Orlando’s most historic neighborhoods, this district is packed with multi-generational Orlando residents and tons
MAGIC MALL FLEA MARKET
of cool hidden gems. It’s home to locally owned mom-and-
pop shops, grocery stores and restaurants, but also some of the city’s
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biggest venues – the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre and the Amway Center, home of the Orlando Magic.
Magic Mall Flea Market 2155 W. Colonial Drive
Goff’s Drive-in
407-841-0777
212 S. Orange Blossom Trail
magicmallplaza.com
407-286-3421
Orlando Magic Team Shop McKnight’s Soul Food
400 W. Church St.
595 W. Church St.
407-440-7467
407-245-1155
nba.com/magic/teamshop
soulfoodatitsbest.com
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Nikki’s Place Southern Cuisine 742 W. Carter St.
Amway Center
407-425-5301
400 W. Church St.
nikkisplace.net
407-440-7000 amwaycenter.com
DRINK One80 Grey Goose Lounge
Parramore Kidz Zone and Community Center
400 W. Church St.
363 N. Parramore Ave.
407-440-7180
407-254-4759
180downtown.com
cityoforlando.net/pkz
Parliament House
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410 N. Orange Blossom Trail 407-425-7571 parliamenthouse.com
Solar Bears hockey, Orlando Magic basketball and live music Amway Center
Stonewall
400 W. Church St.
741 W. Church St.
407-440-7000
407-373-0888
amwaycenter.com
stonewallorlando.com
The Amway Center is home to not just our NBA home team, the Orlando
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Magic (nba.com/magic), but also to professional ice hockey team the Orlando
AMWAY CENTER
Palmer Feed Store
Solar Bears (orlandosolarbearshockey.
912 W. Church St.
com). Amway Center also brings national
407-841-8924
headliners to town for massive concerts
palmerfeedstore.com
that rock.
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efore the Mall at Millenia opened its doors to deep-pocketed shoppers back in 2002, the area was a forgettable, even derelict, wasteland. But in true “If you build it, they will come”
fashion, Conroy Road and its environs flourished, with housing, offic-
es, restaurants, attractions and, yes, more shopping added to the area in the ensuing years. Millenia now draws a mix of locals and tourists alike, many lured by the promise of reasonable rents, haute couture and cuisine safe enough for all palates. While the mall has singlehandedly transformed this once-blighted strip, the neighborhood’s
MIMI’S CAFÉ
character is still deemed unsavory by many prospective residents, primarily for its poor walkability, crime and general overdevelopment.
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For the occasional visitor and weekend shopper, however, the area is a virtual paradise.
Greens and Grille
The Container Store
4104 Millenia Blvd.
4088 Millenia Blvd.
407-770-1407
407-956-2980
greensandgrille.com
containerstore.com
Magic Wok
Mall at Millenia
6700 Conroy Road
4200 Conroy Road
407-522-8688
407-363-3555
magicwokonline.com
mallatmillenia.com
Mimi’s Café
Natuzzi Italia
4175 Millenia Blvd.
4094 Millenia Blvd.
407-370-0333
407-226-7009
mimiscafe.com
us.natuzzi.com
Pasha Taverna and Lounge
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Holy Land Experience
pashaorlando.com
4655 Vineland Road 407-872-2272
Sushi Katana
holylandexperience.com
4192 Conroy Road 407-345-0055
IKEA
sushikatana.com
4092 Eastgate Drive 888-888-4532 ikea.com/us/en/store/orlando
DRINK SPCA of Central Florida BloodHound Brew
2727 Conroy Road
5801 Conroy Road
407-351-7722
407-378-5279
orlandopets.org
bloodhoundbrew.com
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Blue Martini 4200 Conroy Road
Fashion Week
407-447-2583
Sept. 12-18
bluemartinilounge.com
Mall at Millenia 4200 Conroy Road
MALL AT MILLENIA
Elephant Bar
mallatmillenia.com
4054 Conroy Road
The mall marks September’s Fashion
407-370-6492
Week with runway shows, champagne
elephantbar.com
receptions, in-store activities and celebrity appearances.
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DOCTOR P. PHILLIPS COMMUNITY PARK
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Whole Foods Market 8003 Turkey Lake Road
Flame Kabob
407-355-7100
class recreation, it’s no wonder Dr. Phillips is considered
7536 Dr. Phillips Blvd.
wholefoodsmarket.com
one of the most desirable neighborhoods to live in for
407-248-2280
the upwardly mobile and über-wealthy. It’s where many of the city’s movers and shakers indulge in their fair share of R&R and, with the exclusive communities of Isleworth, Windermere and Bay Hill nearby, where many call home. It’s not uncommon to find Tiger Woods dining with buddies at a booth inside one of the higher-end boîtes on West Sand Lake Road (of which there are quite a few); for the less prosperous, Dr. Phillips will always serve as a place to cave into bourgeois tendencies. The neighborhood’s proximity to International Drive’s hotels, resorts and timeshares equates to a steady influx of tourists, most looking for a decent meal away from the parks. Unfortunately, that also means frustrating levels of traffic on West Sand Lake Road, particularly for those just looking to pop into Whole Foods for a quick
flamekabob.net
Peperoncino
Bill Frederick Park
7988 Via Dellagio Way
3401 S. Hiawassee Road
407-440-2856
407-246-4486
peperoncinocucina.com
cityoforlando.net/billfrederick
The Table
Dr. Phillips Community Park
8060 Via Dellagio Way
8249 Buenavista Woods Blvd.
321-837-9463
407-254-9038
thetableorlando.com
ocfl.net/cultureparks/parks.aspx
DRINK
Lake Cane Tennis Center 5100 Turkey Lake Road
Bar Louie
407-254-9170
7335 W. Sand Lake Road
mgtennis.com
407-608-5190 barlouieamerica.com
grocery run.
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The Pharmacy
407-351-9417
8060 Via Dellagio Way
ymcacentralflorida.com
407-985-2972 thepharmacyorlando.com
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Rocco’s Tacos and Tequila Bar
A Taste of Dr. Phillips
7468 W. Sand Lake Road
Fall 2014
407-226-0550
Dellagio Town Center
roccostacos.com
7940 Via Dellagio Way atasteofdrphillips.com
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Sample an array of food, wine and beer
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from area restaurants.
Corona Cigar Company 7792 W. Sand Lake Road
Arnold Palmer Invitational
407-248-1212
Spring 2015
coronacigar.com
Bay Hill Golf Club 9000 Bay Hill Road
ROCCO’S TACOS AND TEQUILA BAR
Fresh Market
arnoldpalmerinvitational.com
5000 Dr. Phillips Blvd.
Mid-March tournament at the Bay Hill
407-294-1516
Golf Club is a highlight on the PGA Tour
thefreshmarket.com
calendar.
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ention to most locals that you’re planning to take a leisurely trip down to International Drive, and you’re likely to get eye-rolls. The city’s most clogged commercial strip is a
congested artery of chain restaurants and crappy gift shops. But if you look beyond the hordes of sunburnt Brits and half-baked tourist traps, there’s a surprising wealth of ethnic eateries, oddball amusements and innovative entertainments to be unearthed along here. From the massive outlet malls on the northern end – which attract free-spending South Americans like moths to a high-fashion flame – to the ginormous convention center, natives know how to hit the strip’s highlights commando-style without getting stuck in the snarl.
FUN SPOT AMERICA
Just be sure you have a full tank of gas and some emergency rations before trying to cross the infamous intersections at Kirkman and Sand
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Fun Spot America
8625 International Drive
5700 Fun Spot Way
407-248-2222
407-363-3867
cafetututango.com
funspotattractions.com
Funky Monkey Bistro and Bar
Sleuths Mystery Dinner Shows
9101 International Drive
8267 International Drive
407-418-9463
407-363-1985
funkymonkeywine.com
sleuths.com
Nile Ethiopian Restaurant
Titanic: The Experience
7048 International Drive
7324 International Drive
407-354-0026
407-248-1166
nile07.com
titanictheexperience.com
DRINK
WhirlyDome 6464 International Drive
Howl at the Moon
407-212-3030
8815 International Drive
whirlydome.com
407-354-5999
SPOOKY EMPIRE PHOTO BY ADAM MCCABE
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ICEBAR Orlando
MegaCon
8967 International Drive
March 21-23, 2014
407-351-0361
Orange County Convention Center
icebarorlando.com
megaconvention.com Sci-fi and fantasy fan convention with film, television and comic book celebrities like
SHOP Pointe Orlando
Stan Lee, Wil Wheaton and Ron Perlman.
9101 International Drive
Spooky Empire’s Ultimate Horror Weekend
407-248-2838
May 30-June 1 and Oct. 24-26, 2014
pointeorlando.com
Doubletree by Hilton near Universal Orlando
SPOOKY EMPIRE’S ULTIMATE HORROR WEEKEND
Orlando Premium Outlets
spookyempire.com
4951 International Drive
Twice-yearly gatherings of horror movie
407-352-9600
stars, cosplayers, tattoo artists and
premiumoutlets.com
musicians.
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compounds, the area grows more diverse in its offerings, bound by sticky floors and nickel beers no more. Don’t forget about the cultural offerings around the area, too, including Theatre UCF and plenty of quality concerts, art shows and literary events dotting the University of Central Florida campus and surrounding spots. Stretching down Alafaya Trail and up University Boulevard, this neighborhood is starting to mature in its own way, while keeping that laid-back college vibe alive.
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Nar Mediterranean Grill
CFE Arena
3402 Technological Ave.
12777 N. Gemini Blvd.
407-277-4774
407-823-3070
narmedi.com
cfearena.com
Natura Coffee and Tea 12078 Collegiate Way
Little Econ Greenway/Jay Blanchard Park
407-482-5000
2451 N. Dean Road
naturaorlando.com
407-208-0954
Super Burger 10042 University Blvd.
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407-842-1509 superburger.net
Light Up UCF www.cfearena.com/light-up-ucf.php Ice skating, carnival rides and food vendors,
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Dates TBD, but the event usually begins
Lazy Moon
shortly before Thanksgiving and lasts
11551 University Blvd.
through the New Year.
407-658-2396 lazymoonpizza.com
UCF Book Festival 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2014
NAR MEDITERRANEAN GRILL
World of Beer UCF
education.ucf.edu/bookfest
3402 Technological Ave.
Meet loads of local and out-of-town writers
321-235-9741
at this literary fest. Author signings, panel
wobusa.com/locations/ucf
discussions, workshops and book sales are all on the schedule.
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Eastside Asian Market
417 N. Alafaya Trail
12950 E. Colonial Drive
407-384-9040
407-615-8881
us.100montaditos.com
eastsideasianmarket.com
Casa Mofongo
Waterford Lakes Town Center
12001 Avalon Lake Drive
413 N. Alafaya Trail
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407-380-3300 mulberrystreetavalonpark.com
Avalon Park Farmers Market 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sundays
Gator’s Dockside
Founder’s Square
12448 Lake Underhill Road
Avalon Park Village
407-249-9444
Weekly farmers market brings fresh
gatorsdockside.com
vegetables, flowers and crafts.
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Eagle Creek Golf Club
9161 Narcoossee Road
10350 Emerson Lake Blvd.
407-658-6733
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407cafe.com
eaglecreekgolf.info
Durian Durian Asian Thai Cuisine
Moss Park
10743 Narcoossee Road
12901 Moss Park Road
407-282-2992
407-254-6840
duriandurian.com
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Nona Blue Modern Tavern
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9685 Lake Nona Village Place 407-313-0027
Run Nona at Night 5K
nonablue.com
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13743 Walcott Ave.
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trackshack.com
Nona Tap Room
A glowing 3.1-mile race through the Medical
9145 Narcoossee Road
City.
407-440-4594 nonataproom.com
Taste of Lake Nona 8524 Insular Lane
WineHouse at Lake Nona
407-579-5576
9685 Lake Nona Village Place
villagewalkatlakenona.com
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Sample food from local restaurants with
winehouseatlakenona.com
live entertainment and a silent auction.
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W I N T E R PA R K : PA R K AV E N U E One kings lane
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ark Avenue’s seemingly endless charm, while clichéd, is its accessibility to just about anything your weekend calls for. Street performers make music under the awnings, a sweet
snack or frosty beverage is never more than a few steps away, peoplewatching is premium and it’s not difficult to while away a lazy Sunday at a bistro table. It’s a distinctly European vibe, which isn’t easy to find in Orlando (in all fairness, Winter Park is an incorporated town of its own), so make one trip to this strip and you’ll see why the sidewalk overflows on weekends with blissful, latte-sipping loiterers.
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Ten Thousand Villages 346 N. Park Ave., Winter Park
Blu on the Avenue
407-644-8464
326 S. Park Ave., Winter Park
tenthousandvillages.com
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BurgerFi
Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum
538 S. Park Ave., Winter Park
656 N. Park Ave., Winter Park
407-622-2010
407-628-8200
burgerfi.com
casafeliz.us
Luma on Park
Central Park
124 N. Park Ave., Winter Park
West Morse Boulevard, Winter Park
407-599-4111
407-599-3334
lumaonpark.com
cityofwinterpark.org
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Scenic Boat Tour 312 E. Morse Blvd., Winter Park
Prato
407-644-4056
290 S. Park Ave., Winter Park
scenicboattours.com
407-262-0050 prato-wp.com
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The Wine Room
Winter in the Park
270 S. Park Ave., Winter Park
November through January
407-696-9463
407-599-3399
thewineroomonline.com
cityofwinterpark.org Ice skating, entertainment, outdoor
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movie showings, a holiday concert and more holiday cheer.
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The Ancient Olive 324 N. Park Ave., Winter Park
Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival
321-972-1899
March 21-23, 2014
theancientolive.com
West Morse Boulevard, Winter Park 407-644-7207
Rocket Fizz
wpsaf.org
520 S. Park Ave., Winter Park
Central Park comes alive during
407-645-3499
this renowned juried art show featuring
rocketfizz.com
live music and entertainment.
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Armando’s Cucina Italiana and Pizzeria
Rifle Paper Co.
463 W. New England Ave., Winter Park
407-622-7679
407-951-8930
riflepaperco.com
558 W. New England Ave., Winter Park
Chez Vincent 553 W. New England Ave., Winter Park
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W I N T E R PA R K : H A N N I B A L S Q U A R E
Hannibal Square Heritage Center 642 W. New England Ave., Winter Park
Fresh Café
407-539-2680
535 W. New England Ave., Winter Park
hannibalsquareheritagecenter.org
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from Park Avenue (see page 45) with even more classy joints. This is the kind of mossy, live-oaked neighborhood where the servers won’t kick you out if you’re sitting on the patio for two hours gossiping with your buds over mimosas and snacking strawberries out of your
farmers-market haul. Just leave the Louboutins at home – the cobble-
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stone streets aren’t stiletto-friendly.
DRINK Winter Park Farmers Market 7 a.m.-1 p.m., Saturdays
433 W. New England Ave., Winter Park
200 W. New England Ave.
321-972-4881
407-599-3397
mitomatina.com
cityofwinterpark.org Saturday farmers market with food
Hannibal’s on the Square
vendors, local honey and cheese, plants
511 W. New England Ave., Winter Park
and produce.
407-599-2929 hannibalslounge.com
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Urban Sunshine Organic and Hydroponic Gardening
407-951-8028
6100 Hanging Moss Road
hottopotto.com
407-647-4769 urbansunshine.com
hen highfalutin Winter Parkians meet Full Sail university students, the result is an area of town that mixes affordable dining and entertainment with ethnic diversity.
Mexican grocery stores and Chinese hot pot within a quick drive of
La Granja 490 N. Semoran Blvd., Winter Park lagranjarestaurants.com
are within reach.
igettoasted.com
2155 Aloma Ave., Winter Park 407-671-4964 alomacinemaandgrill.com
Title Boxing Club 1997 Aloma Ave., Winter Park 407-790-4001
DRINK Friendly Confines
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Aloma Cinema Grill
407-960-3922
around the clock. Luckily, with thousands of on-campus students and staff, plenty of vegan fare, art shows, live music and open-mic nights
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SHOP
hitithardorlando.com
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3088 Aloma Ave., Winter Park 407-478-0506
Crealdé School of Art
myfriendlyconfines.com
600 St. Andrews Blvd., Winter Park 407-671-1886
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Miller’s Ale House
crealde.org
101 University Park Drive, Winter Park
Check the calendar of this unique and
407-671-1011
beautiful little campus for periodic
millersalehouse.com
art shows, classes, workshops, gallery exhibitions and sales.
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Toast! Winter Park Village Wine and Spirits Walk
140 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park
April dates TBA
407-513-4912
400 N. Orlando Ave., Winter Park
carmelcafe.com
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Ethos Vegan Kitchen
Biker Consignment and Gift Shop
601 S. New York Ave., Winter Park
671 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park
407-228-3899
407-844-4966
ethosvegankitchen.com
www.facebook.com/enterthecoolzone
Linda’s Winter Park Diner
The Meat House
1700 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park
669 Orange Ave., Winter Park
407-644-2343
407-629-6320
winterparkdiner.com
themeathouse.com
Scratch 223 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park
Pookie’s Pet Nutrition and Bow Wow Bakery
407-325-5165
1500 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park
scratchtapas.com
407-622-7387 pookiesbowwowbakery.com
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Cask and Larder
Winter Park Playhouse
565 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park
711 N. Orange Ave., Winter Park
321-280-4200
407-645-0145
caskandlarder.com
winterparkplayhouse.org
Fiddler’s Green Irish Pub
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544 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 407-645-2050
Open Mic Nights
fiddlersgreenorlando.com
Austin’s Coffee and Film 929 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park
Spatz Deli and Billiard Liquor
407-975-3364
1025 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park
austinscoffee.com
407-647-3354
Singers, songwriters and comics perform
spatzwp.com
for a coffeehouse crowd.
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Antonio’s Ristorante
Maitland Farmers Market
611 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland
9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sundays
407-645-1035
701 Lake Lily Drive, Maitland
antoniosonline.com
itsmymaitland.com Fresh bread, produce, seafood, cheese and
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164 Lake Ave., Maitland
situated on the shores of Lake Lily.
407-661-1190
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Jeremiah’s Italian Ice
Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
the region’s most celebrated cultural touchstones – like the
111 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland
1101 Audubon Way, Maitland
407-599-9991
407-644-0190
jeremiahsice.com
fl.audubon.org/audubon-center-birds-prey
Rangetsu
Art and History Museums – Maitland
901 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland
231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland
407-345-0044
407-539-2181
rangetsu.com
artandhistory.org
Enzian, Orlando’s art house movie theater for more than 25 years, and the historically landmarked Maitland Art Center.
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Zora! Festival
106 Lake Ave., Maitland
January/February 2015
407-645-0069
East Kennedy Boulevard, Eatonville
copperrocketpub.com
zorafestival.org Though not in Maitland, this festival is right
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Eden Bar at Enzian Theater
next door in the community of Eatonville,
1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland
where author Zora Neale Hurston spent
407-629-0054
part of her childhood. The festival
enzian.org
celebrates her legacy, as well as Eatonville’s African-American heritage.
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downtown Sanford is pretty much the polar opposite of one of those places. It’s genuinely historic, and its downtown is home to an organically diverse assortment of galleries, antiques stores, restaurants and bars that exude the warm, quirky charm that makes Sanford’s downtown one of our favorite places to while away an afternoon.
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Sanford’s Nifty Thrifty 212 E. First St., Sanford
Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Café
321-363-4941
205 E. First St., Sanford 407-321-2204
The Treehouse
willowtreecafe.com
222 E. First St., Sanford 407-936-2394
The Original Christo’s
treehousesanford.wix.com/antiques
107 W. First St., Sanford theoriginalchristos.com
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Fort Mellon Park
407-732-7728
600 E. First St., Sanford
shantellscafe.com
sanfordfl.gov
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Sanford Museum 520 E. First St., Sanford
The Alley
407-688-5198
114 S. Park Ave., Sanford
sanfordfl.gov
407-328-4848 thealleyblues.com
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Alive After 5
407-732-6956
5-8 p.m., second Thursday of the month
facebook.com/theimperialsanford
East First Street, downtown Sanford facebook.com/aliveafter5
Little Fish Huge Pond
Once a month, downtown Sanford holds a
401 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford
street party with food, drink and live music.
407-221-1499
The parties are usually themed, so be
littlefish-hugepond.net
prepared to party like a pirate, throw beads or drink green beer.
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West End Trading Company 202 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford
Food Truck Bazaar
407-322-7475
5-8 p.m., first Saturday of every month
drinkatwestend.com
265 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford thefoodtruckbazaar.com
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Hosted by thedailycity.com, this monthly roundup of gourmet food trucks in
MAYA BOOKS AND MUSIC
Maya Books and Music
downtown Sanford happens rain or shine,
201 E. First St., Sanford
with to-go orders available for food truck
407-321-6504
diners who ain’t got time for that.
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This ministry of Park Lake Presbyterian Church, housed in an old motel, provides a place where the faith community and local artists can work together.
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theater companies, museums, classical music performers
500 W. Livingston St. 407-235-3619 flyinghorse.cah.ucf.edu University of Central Florida’s fine art research facility and nonprofit publisher of limited-edition prints, artist books and multiple-edition art objects.
and dance troupes into this space, and this year is no
Gallery Q
very year we have a tough time fitting all the galleries,
different. Keep an eye on calendar.orlandoweekly.com every day for new events happening in Central Florida and new ways to enjoy your city’s cultural offerings.
The Center Orlando 946 N. Mills Ave. 407-228-8272 thecenterorlando.com The brick-and-mortar home of Florida’s Queer Art Collective, Gallery Q displays art by or supporting LGBT artists and issues.
Gallery at Avalon Island
GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens 633 Osceola Ave., Winter Park 407-647-6294 polasek.org The former residence of the Czech artist serves as a gallery, and the grounds feature gorgeous lakeside gardens populated by his bronze sculptures.
Anita S. Wooten Gallery Valencia College East Campus 701 N. Econlockhatchee Trail 407-582-2298 valenciacollege.edu/ artsandentertainment/ gallery Valencia students and faculty display their work in this white-box gallery alongside that of visiting artists.
UCF’s satellite gallery located in downtown Orlando often hosts art exhibits of film, photography, painting, illustration and printmaking.
The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art 445 N. Park Ave., Winter Park 407-645-5311 morsemuseum.org This museum features an astounding collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany, including a recently opened wing dedicated to recreating the essence of Laurelton Hall, Tiffany’s Long Island, N.Y., estate.
CityArts Factory
39 S. Magnolia Ave. avalongallery.org The historic building recalls Orlando’s past; the sophisticated exhibits within feature local, national and international artists.
Hannibal Square Heritage Center 642 W. New England Ave., Winter Park 407-539-2680 hannibalsquareheritagecenter.org Established in 2007, the gallery presents exhibitions and displays archival photos and historical documents related to the African-American experience in the evolving west Winter Park neighborhood.
The Holocaust Memorial Resource and Education Center of Florida 851 N. Maitland Ave., Maitland 407-628-0555 holocaustedu.org The tiny gallery within the Jewish Community Center hosts rotating exhibits that challenge the viewer and speak to the horrors that took place during World War II.
29 S. Orange Ave. 407-648-7060 cityartsfactory.com This downtown arts space is the center of Orlando’s Third Thursday art strolls. It hosts shows that Jai Gallery ART AND HISTORY change monthly, and 47 E. Robinson St. MUSEUMS – MAITLAND it’s home to a number of 321-216-1646 Art and History independent galleries and jaigallery.net Museums – Maitland arts spaces. Contemporary art gallery hopes to 231 W. Packwood Ave., Maitland encourage a new generation of collectors. 407-539-2181 artandhistory.org Cornell Fine Arts Museum The cultural complex embraces André Rollins College Jeanine Taylor Folk Art Smith’s famed Research Studio, the 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park 211 E. First St., Sanford Victorian-era Waterhouse Residence, 407-646-2000 407-323-2774 and two technological repositories, the rollins.edu/cfam jtfolkart.com Telephone Museum and the Carpentry Tucked away on the campus of Rollins This gallery in downtown Sanford actively Shop Museum. College, this museum hosts thoughtpromotes visionary folk artists such as provoking guest exhibitions. It’s also home Purvis Young and Mary Proctor. to a formidable permanent collection. Atlantic Center for the Arts Loft 55 Gallery 1414 Art Center Ave., New Smyrna Beach 386-427-6975 Crealdé School of Art 55 W. Church St. atlanticcenterforthearts.org 321-298-3806 600 St. Andrews Blvd., The residency program draws loft55galleryandboutique. Winter Park internationally renowned visual artists, com 407-671-1886 writers and musicians, and concludes with Urban art gallery and crealde.org exhibits/performances four times per year. boutique with a focus on The school, set in supporting local artists lakeside bungalows with and causes. a sculpture garden, is Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum ORLANDO MUSEUM known for creative classes 656 N. Park Ave., Winter Park OF ART as well as gallery shows. 407-628-8200 Museum of Art DeLand casafeliz.us Main building: 600 N. Winter Park’s landmark farmhouse, Woodland Blvd., DeLand The Falcon designed by noted architect James Gamble Satellite: 100 N. Woodland Blvd., 819 E. Washington St. Rogers in 1932, hosts art, music and DeLand 407-423-3060 talks on historical preservation within its 386-734-4371 facebook.com/thefalconbar luxurious walls. moartdeland.org Revolving shows from emerging local Smart decisions and passionate board artists. members have led to impressive in-house Gallery 500 exhibitions by Florida artists. Faith Arts Village Orlando Center for Emerging Media 500 W. Livingston St. 221 E. Colonial Drive 407-235-3616 407-222-1231 cem.ucf.edu faithartsvillage.com
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THEATER GROUPS AND DANCE COMPANIES Some vital performing arts groups around town that don’t have a fixed address. Beth Marshall Presents bethmarshallpresents.wordpress.com The longtime Fringe Festival producer presents an ambitious slate of plays and events.
Center for Contemporary Dance 407-695-8366 thecenterfordance.org Home to several resident modern dance companies.
Central Florida Community Arts cfcarts.com This very inclusive musical arts organization believes every artist of every age should have a cultural platform to connect and perform.
Emotions Dance Company emotionsdance.org A contemporary dance company that seeks to engage social and environmental issues.
Empty Spaces Theater Co. emptyspacestheatre.org John DiDonna and Seth Kubersky lead a group known for producing challenging, edgy works.
Florida Opera Theatre floperatheatre.org FOT stages chamber operas and recitals in collaboration with Orlando Philharmonic and other Florida opera groups.
Howlers Theatre facebook.com/pages/howlerstheatre/170793812961668 This young company presents out-of-the-box productions like an interactive, gender-swapped version of The Tempest.
Jester Theater Co. jestertheater.com The Jester producers are dedicated to “comedy in all its forms.”
Orlando Ballet orlandoballet.org Orlando’s professional ballet company lost its longtime Ivanhoe Village home, but continues to rule the stage at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre.
Phantasmagoria facebook.com/phantasmagoriaorlando A Victorian steampunk circus troupe offering “macabre and delicious Halloween treats and tricks.”
Playwrights’ Round Table theprt.com The mission of the writers group is to find and nurture new playwrights and their works and give a home to new stage works.
Voci Dance vocidance.org The modern dance company specializes in presenting theatrical experiences incorporating puppets, original music and elaborate set and costume design.
Wanzie Presents wanzie.com Impresario Michael Wanzie presents camp classics at the Parliament House resort, as well as producing his own works around town.
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THERE’S A PLACE FOR US … RIGHT? Downtown’s Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts was approved in 2007 as part of a package of venues (the new Amway Center and the remodeled Citrus Bowl being the other two “cultural attractions”), and is meant to replace and improve upon the Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre. The Carr has notoriously bad sound and an awkward no-center-aisle layout, whereas DPAC promises to be a performers’ paradise with all mod cons. Seven years later, we are waiting for Phase 1 to open, which will comprise a 2,800-seat theater for touring Broadway productions and a 300-seat black-box theater. Phase 2 promises an acoustically balanced space appropriate for chamber music and opera (and possibly ballet), but no firm date has been set for opening.
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Mennello Museum of American Art 900 E. Princeton St. 407-246-4278 mennellomuseum.com The space is tiny, but it packs a lot of punch. It’s a showcase for works by folk artist Earl Cunningham and an eclectic mix of traveling exhibitions.
Orange County Regional History Center 65 E. Central Blvd. 407-836-8500 thehistorycenter.org This storehouse of archived wonders fills its exhibition spaces with traveling blockbuster exhibitions as well as home-grown collections.
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2416 N. Mills Ave. 407-896-4231 omart.org Nestled into Loch Haven ORLANDO BALLET Park, OMA displays its The Terrace Gallery impressive private collection Orlando City Hall and traveling exhibits, but is best 400 S. Orange Ave. known for its 1st Thursday socials. 407-246-4279 cityoforlando.net/arts This gallery showcases some of the city Redefine Gallery of Orlando’s public art collection, as well 29 S. Orange St. as nationally touring and locally curated 407-648-7060 exhibitions. redefinegallery.com A tiny space within the CityArts Factory, Redefine is the area’s most reliable purveyor UCF Gallery of cutting-edge graffiti and street art; a University of Central Florida, Visual Arts room that small requires a choosy curator. Building
C U L T U R E 12400 Aquarius Agora Drive 407-823-5470 gallery.cah.ucf.edu It’s tough to get to, buried in campus gridlock and it doesn’t always keep a very busy calendar, but its faculty and student shows feature innovative modern works.
Well’s Built Museum 511 W. South St. 407-245-7535 wellsbuiltmuseum.org Housed in a historic hotel near the erstwhile South Street Casino (the only hotel nearby that would rent rooms to the casino’s “chitlin circuit” performers), Well’s Built is a trove of African-American artifacts.
Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Arts 227 E. Kennedy Blvd., Eatonville 407-647-3307 zoranealehurstonmuseum.com This little gallery is devoted to AfricanAmerican history and culture and features the work of artists of African descent. It’s celebrating 20 years of operation in Eatonville, the oldest African-American incorporated municipality in the United States.
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THEATERS AND PERFORMING ARTS GROUPS The Abbey 100 S. Eola Drive 407-704-6261 abbeyorlando.com A small mixed-use room in an ornate setting (with full bar service!) hosts cabaret, comedy, community theater and concerts.
Annie Russell Theatre Rollins College 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park 407-646-2000 rollins.edu/annierussell Red velvet curtains, plush cinema seats and the ghost of the namesake actress accentuate the dramatic at this theater, which presents both student and visitingartist productions.
Athens Theatre 124 N. Florida Ave., DeLand 386-736-1500 athenstheatre.org DeLand’s restored historic theater hosts a resident community theater group, youth theater and concerts.
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Garden Theatre 160 W. Plant St., Winter Garden 407-877-4736 gardentheatre.org The historic theater in quaint downtown Winter Garden hosts film, theater and family shows.
Bach Festival Society 1000 Holt Ave., Winter Park 407-646-2182 bachfestivalflorida.org Choral and orchestral group presents an annual season of music performed by 160 volunteer members alongside international visiting artists.
Improv Orlando 9101 International Drive 407-480-5233 theimprovorlando.com Touring and local standups, magicians and sketch comedy troupes perform while patrons enjoy dinner and drinks.
Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre 401 W. Livingston St. 407-246-4262 orlandovenues.net This old standby is home to all manner of popular performances, from concerts to touring Broadway shows.
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Mad Cow Theatre 54 W. Church St. 407-297-8788 madcowtheatre.com The established and well-regarded Mad Cow BACH FEST Theatre features regular stage productions as well as classes, workshops and socials.
421 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 407-920-4034 breakthroughtheatre.com Non-equity community theater features dance, theater and musical events.
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Footlight Theatre at Parliament House 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail 407-425-7571 footlighttheatre.com
812 E. Rollins St. 407-770-0071 orlandophil.org More than just classical music keeps our professional orchestra in action: pops, film scores, opera and distinguished guest artists. The Phil recently purchased its own venue, so anticipate more chamber works.
Orlando Repertory Theatre 1001 E. Princeton St. 407-896-7365 orlandorep.com Professionally produced family theater is the specialty of the Rep.
Orlando Shakespeare Theater 812 E. Rollins St. 407-447-1700 orlandoshakes.org One of the top Shakespeare companies in the country, OST produces a regular season as well as PlayFest, showcasing new works.
SAK Comedy Lab 29 S. Orange Ave. 407-648-0001 sak.com Good, clean fun is the hallmark of the bestknown local improvisational troupe.
Theatre Downtown 2113 N. Orange Ave. 407-841-0083 theatredowntown.net This cozy professional theater produces both classics and new works.
The Venue 511 Virginia Drive 407-412-6895 thevenueorlando.com This space is the home of Blue Starr and Varietease, but also hosts plays, concerts, dance performances and cabarets.
The Winter Park Playhouse 711 N. Orange Ave., Winter Park 407-645-0145 winterparkplayhouse.org Cabarets, musicals and holiday fare – this cozy theater keeps busy all year round.
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Includes four theme parks – Magic Kingdom, Epcot, Disney’s Hollywood Studios and Disney’s Animal Kingdom – and two water parks, Disney’s Blizzard Beach and Disney’s Typhoon Lagoon. The various parks are located along Buena Vista Drive and Epcot Center Drive in Lake Buena Vista; 407-939-7211; disneyworld. disney.go.com Price of one-day ticket: $99 for Magic Kingdom; $94 for Epcot, Hollywood Studios or Animal Kingdom; $53 for Blizzard Beach or Typhoon Lagoon
Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure Includes both Universal Studios, where the new Simpsons-themed Springfield land is now open, and Islands of Adventure, where the Wizarding World of Harry Potter is located. 6000 Universal Blvd.; 407-363-8000; universalorlando.com Price of one-day ticket: $96 for each park
SeaWorld Orlando Includes SeaWorld, as well as the Aquatica water park. 7007 SeaWorld Drive; 407-363-2200; seaworldparks.com Price of one-day ticket: $82 for SeaWorld, $46 for Aquatica
LegoLand Includes LegoLand, as well as the LegoLand water park. 1 Legoland Way, Winter Haven; 863-318-5346; florida.legoland.com Price of one-day ticket: $84, plus $14 for parking or $5 for shuttle
FORMAL GARDENS Bok Tower Gardens 1151 Tower Blvd., Lake Wales 863-676-1408 boktowergardens.org A botanical and historical masterpiece designed by Frederick Law Olmsted Jr., crowned with a neo-Gothic/art deco 205foot bell tower. Open daily 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. $12 for adults, $3 for children.
Harry P. Leu Gardens 1920 N. Forest Ave. 407-246-2620 leugardens.org Three miles of paved paths wind through truly gorgeous botanical displays, including the largest formal rose garden in Florida, a bamboo forest and a butterfly garden. You can also visit the historic on-site house museum. Open daily 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. $10 for adults, $3 children.
Mead Botanical Garden 1300 S. Denning Drive, Winter Park 407-599-2800 meadgarden.org This green oasis features bike paths, boardwalks and picnic areas full of native plants and wildlife. The park also features restored wetlands and riparian forests. This unique ecological oasis is a hidden gem in Winter Park. Open daily, 8 a.m. to dusk, free.
Nehrling Gardens
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2267 Hempel Ave., Gotha 407-445-9977 nehrlinggardens.org This unique garden was once the home of pioneering horticulturist Henry Nehrling,
PARKING TIPS Some suggestions for making the most of your theme-park experience _________________________
Do your research before you go You probably won’t be able to make it to every attraction, so think about which attractions in each park interest you the most and plan your visit accordingly. There are tons of useful apps for iPhone and iPad that can help – we like Disney Mobile Magic, My Disney Experience, Disney World Wait Times and Universal Orlando Wait Times, all of which are free.
Get the best deal possible
You should also get online and compare the prices for multi-day tickets versus single-day tickets – you’ll almost always get more bang for your buck if you buy a multi-day pass.
Pack light
Trust us, you don’t want to be lugging around any extra crap on a sweaty afternoon at a crowded park. If there’s anything you really need that you didn’t remember to bring, you can probably buy it at the park.
Make restaurant reservations in advance Way in advance. Unless you’re cool with the cafeteria-style fare offered at the food pavilions at the parks. Some of the better restaurants at the parks have insanely long waiting lists – as in six months long.
Don’t expect a discount just because you live here Gone are the days when the parks courted locals. With the exception of Universal, which offers an annual pass to Florida residents for $174.99 (regular price is $199.99), none of the parks offer Florida resident discounts anymore.
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That’s the goal of going to the parks, right? So many people seem to forget that and allow themselves to get stressed out by the lines, crowds and frustrations of being out of their element. It’s supposed to be a good time, you guys. Don’t let it get to you. who liked to experiment with tropical and subtropical plants – he tested more than 3,000 types of plants here for the USDA. The gardens and Nehrling’s historic home are currently being restored, but private tours are available by appointment.
MUSEUMS Central Florida Railroad Museum 101 S. Boyd St., Winter Garden 407-656-0559 wghf.org/cfrailroad A cool little museum located in adorable, walkable downtown Winter Garden. This museum features the finest collection of Florida railroad memorabilia in the state, housed in the former Tavares and Gulf railroad depot. Free, but donations are appreciated.
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Fort Christmas Historical Park and Museum 1300 Fort Christmas Road, Christmas 407-254-9310 nbbd.com/godo/fortchristmas An interesting little regional history museum that showcases pioneer life in Florida, housed in a replica Seminole War-era log structure. You’ll also find seven restored Florida cracker-style homes, as well as picnic pavilions, playgrounds and basketball courts. Free.
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Titanic the Experience 7324 International Drive 407-248-1166 titanictheexperience.com The 20,000-square-foot interactive museum offers a guided tour of authentic artifacts by costumed actors portraying the famous passengers and crew of the “unsinkable” ship. Admission: $21.95.
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Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex State Road 405 east of Titusville 321-449-4444 kennedyspacecenter.com You really can’t get a feel for how massive a Saturn V rocket is until you take a stroll under one suspended just a few feet above your head, and this is the only place in the world to do that. Take guided tours of launch areas, see historic rockets, ride the Shuttle Launch Experience and see the Astronaut Hall of Fame. Admission: $50 gets you a ticket, plus admission to the Astronaut Hall of Fame.
Kissimmee Air Museum and Warbird Adventures 233 N. Hoagland Blvd., Kissimmee 407-870-7366 warbirdadventures.com See classic planes from the early days of flight to the height of the Cold War. Then fly a real World War II-era trainer plane, with an instructor in the rear seat. Admission: $7 to the museum, $250 for a 15-minute plane ride.
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65 E. Central Blvd. 407-836-8500 thehistorycenter.org The 1927 county courthouse includes permanent exhibits from natural Florida through Disney’s coming. Traveling exhibits broaden its appeal, and a local history archive awaits scholars. Admission: $15.
Fun Spot America 5700 Fun Spot Way 407-363-3867 funspotattractions.com Go-karts, bumper boats, carousels, slides, an arcade and more make this park worth taking the kids to check it out – there’s no admission fee here, either. Pay by the ride or buy an armband for unlimited riding fun.
iFly Orlando 6805 Visitors Circle, Orlando 407-903-1150 iflyorlando.com Skydive without a plane: Fly in the vertical wind tunnel. Training session and use of flight gear included. Reservations are suggested. Admission: $59.95.
Ripley’s Believe It or Not! 8201 International Drive 407-354-0501 orlando.ripleys.com You’ve probably seen Ripley’s “odditoriums” at pretty much every tourist trap you’ve
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International HeliTours 12651 International Drive 407-239-8687 internationalhelitours.com Tours run 9 a.m. to sunset daily, ranging from $26.99 to $269.99.
5770 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee 407-396-4888 old-town.com A pay-as-you-ride amusement park set in an Old Florida-style downtown setting. From bumper cars to roller coasters to Ferris wheels, Old Town has rides suitable for all ages. There’s shopping, dining, music and special events, too. Open Monday-Friday, 2-11 p.m.; Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m.-11 p.m.
Orlando Science Center 777 E. Princeton St. 407-514-2000 osc.org How can you not love a museum that’s home to SimMan, a life-sized simulated sick person whose vital signs you can follow until he flatlines? The science center also has Florida’s largest refractor telescope and all sorts of hands-on learning experiences that’ll appeal to kids and adults alike. Admission: $19.
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8990 International Drive 407-354-1400 airfloridahelicopter.com You’ll be surprised how exhilarating it is to go up in a ’copter right off I-4. Tours give you a bird’s-eye view of the theme parks, the malls, downtown Orlando and more. A variety of tours are available starting at $20.
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4175 Medula Road, Lakeland 863-644-2431 sun-n-fun.org This museum, adjacent to the Lakeland Regional Airport, isn’t too far from Dinosaur World, so you can combine a visit to both and make a day of it. Check out the collection of Howard Hughes memorabilia on permanent display, including leather flying suits, scrapbooks and personal artifacts that once belonged to the world’s most notorious recluse. Admission: $10.
Orlando HeliTours 5519 W. Highway 192, Kissimmee 407-397-0226 orlandohelitours.com Tours run from 9 a.m. to sunset daily, starting at $26.99.
Orlando Speed World Dragway 19442 E. Colonial Drive 407-568-5522 orlandospeedworld.org If you’re into drag racing, this is the place to be. Check out street dragsters, motorcycles, old hot rods and even school buses as they go flat-out. Street drags every Friday and Saturday, and drifting events, too. If you’re into Nascar, you’ll want to check this place out. Check the schedule online for events.
Wet ’n Wild water park 6200 International Drive 407-351-1800 wetnwild.com The water-park person’s water park: Experience thrill rides with vertical drops, multi-person tubing rides, toboggan slides and more. If you like your water rides on the milder side, float along the lazy river or splash in the wave pool. Admission: $48.99 (half price after 2 p.m. on specified days).
WonderWorks 9067 International Drive 407-351-8800 wonderworksonline.com Housed in an upside-down building, this attraction has high-tech effects that simulate earthquakes, hurricanes and a hang-gliding experience. Plus indoor zip lines, a 4D theater ride and more. Open 9 a.m. to midnight. Admission is $24.99.
It’s the one we always take visitors from out of town to experience. Open 9:30 a.m. daily, night tours available. Tours start at $40 for one hour.
Audubon Center for Birds of Prey 1101 Audubon Way, Maitland 407-644-0190 audubon.org This rehab center for these cool birds, located in a 1920s bungalow set on Lake Sybelia, is where you get up close and personal with the awesome raptors. There’s a walking trail and aviaries housing injured birds that can’t be released back into the wild. Admission: $5.
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2356 Black Hammock Fish Camp Road, Oviedo 407-365-1244 theblackhammock.com Airboat tours of gator-choked Lake Jessup start at $26.95. There’s a fish restaurant on premises that serves mean fried seafood, the Lazy Gator bar where you can have a beer and catch live music. There are even a few caged gators for tourists to gawk at.
Air Boat Rides at MidWay
Boggy Creek Airboat Rides
28501 E. Colonial Drive, Christmas 407-568-6790 airboatridesatmidway.com You are almost guaranteed to see gators – lots of them – on this popular airboat tour.
2001 E. Southport Road, Kissimmee 407-344-9550 bcairboats.com This airboat company offers scenic nature tours, night time rides and more. Thirtyminute tours start at $26.95.
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Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens 3755 N.W. Highway 17-92, Sanford 407-323-4450 centralfloridazoo.org Home to more than 400 animals, not counting the Insect Zoo. They also have a couple of really cool ziplines (check the sports and recreation section for details). Admission: $14.95.
Discovery Cove 6000 Discovery Cove Way 407-370-1280 discoverycove.com If SeaWorld doesn’t get you close enough, try across the road where you can actually swim with fish and dolphins. Prices vary, but start at $219. Reservations are required.
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4755 N. Kenansville Road, St. Cloud 407-957-9794 foreverflorida.com Eco-safaris of a 4,700-acre Florida nature preserve by horseback, open-air coach or zipline offer views of a traditional Cracker-style ranch, gators, black bears and other wildlife. Overnight horseback tours available. Safaris start at $32 (open-air coach) to $85 (zipline).
Gatorland 14501 S. Orange Blossom Trail 407-855-5496 gatorland.com Gatorland is a roadside attraction turned eco-preserve. The flesh-eating monsters roam (almost) free, along with many more scary things. Watch them swim, eat, sleep, wrestle and jump. Learn about them. Embrace them. Well, not literally. You know what we mean. Admission: $23.99.
Jungle Adventures Nature Park 26205 State Road 50, Christmas 407-568-2885 jungleadventures.com Kind of like Gatorland, but smaller and more intimate, this roadside attraction takes in injured and abandoned wildlife for rehab. Enter through the mouth of the “largest gator in Florida,” a 200-footer that used to double as the home of the park’s original owner. Inside, you’ll see rarities such as a Florida panther and gray wolves. Admission: $23.95.
Kissimmee Swamp Tours 4500 Joe Overstreet Road, Kenansville 407-436-1059 kissimmeeswamptours.com Day and evening times are flexible. Sixty- to 90-minute tours on Lake Kissimmee start at $47.
Marsh Landing Adventures 4275 Neptune Road, St. Cloud 407-572-3561 orlandoairboattours.com Times are flexible. Lake Toho tours start at $49.95 for one hour.
Old Fashioned Airboat Rides Christmas (directions provided after reservation is made) 407-568-4307 airboatrides.com Look for gators and otters and spoonbills on this 90-minute ride through the marshes of the St. John’s River in a six-person airboat. Reservations only. Admission: $50. WINTER PARK SCENIC BOAT T OUR
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5705 E. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, St. Cloud 407-892-6905 reptileworldserpentarium.com Founded in 1972 as a research facility for the production of venom, this working snake farm opened to tourists in 1976. If you like watching deadly snakes get milked, this is really your only option in Central Florida. Admission: $8.75.
Walt Disney World Resort 1490 E. Lake Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista 407-939-6244 disneyworld.disney.go Parents, Downtown Disney is on the Walt Disney World campus, it’s got Disney-related decor that changes with the seasons and it’s got fun stuff for kids to look at, including cool stores and restaurants that’ll make them think they’re actually at Disney. Best part: Admission to Downtown Disney is completely free.
St. John’s Rivership Co.
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433 N. Palmetto Ave., Sanford stjohnsrivershipco.com Cruise on Lake Monroe and the St. Johns River. Lunch cruises start at $43.39 most days, and a 7:30 p.m. Saturday moonlight dining and dancing cruise starts at $60.19.
1368 S. Poinciana Blvd., Kissimmee 407-846-0770 greenmeadowsfarm.com Get your shoes dirty with 300 farm animals. Kids can ride ponies, go on a hayride and pet donkeys, geese, chickens and even an Asian water bufallo. They’ll even get to learn a little bit about how a farm works.
Reptile World Serpentarium
Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour 312 E. Morse Blvd., Winter Park 407-644-4056 scenicboattours.com Take a 12-mile pontoon boat tour on three lakes and two canals winding through the city. You’ll skim by Rollins College and several mansions to see how the other half lives. Tours leave hourly. Admission: $12 adults.
Holy Land Experience 4655 Vineland Road 407-872-2272 holylandexperience.com Stories from the Bible re-enacted in a high-tech mockup of ancient Jerusalem. Admission: $45 for adults.
Pinocchio’s Marionette Theater
F A M I LY Dinosaur World 5145 Harvey Tew Road, Plant City 813-717-9865 dinosaurworld.com More than 150 life-size outdoor models of dinosaurs rule over a fossil dig, museum and lots of paleontological-themed activities. Admission: $14.95 adults.
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more distinguishing palate a variety of environments for a spectrum of tastes: a tour of the world’s best craft beers, a speakeasy time traveller’s fantasy, a game geek’s dream dance floor, budget-blasting arena rock, intimate performances by budding musical talents and so much more. You can discover a different world on any given night by dedicating time to these exciting haunts.
FESTS Accidental Music Festival November, various venues accidentalmusicfestival.com Especially for music lovers, this festival focuses on inventive avant-garde music with pleasantly surprising performances, educational activities and a special showcase of international performers.
Austin’s Coffee
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929 W. Fairbanks Ave., Winter Park 407-975-3364 austinscoffee.com For fans of open-mic nights, this establishment hosts some of the best amateur nights for music and comedy. It’s a friendly launch pad for a variety of budding talents that also happens to serve some of the best iced coffee in town.
Firestone Live 578 N. Orange Ave. 407-872-0066 firestonelive.com Is it a venue or a club? Firestone still seems to be making up its mind, but with some of the best EDM nights in town, it doesn’t matter which way Firestone swings. There’s no other place like it in Orlando, with its winding layout and fun-filled outdoor shows held in the back lot.
Florida Music Festival April 24-26, 2014, various venues floridamusicfestival.com FMF is the longest-running music festival in Orlando and is coupled with industry conferences that offer an opportunity to network and discover new music while pub-crawling downtown.
RalphFest Fall, various venues ralphameduri.com This treasured celebration of local music brings together mostly local bands across several genres to provide a little something for everyone, acting as a true cornerstone for our local scene, just as the Orlando musician it strives to memorialize did.
Total Bummer Fest Summer, various venues A trippy dance party of electronic bands who do much more than stand behind a laptop, this festival ensures that the town is painted in shades much more psychedelic than simply red.
Backbooth 37 W. Pine St. 407-999-2570 backbooth.com Along with hosting one of the city’s best metal nights, this downtown club is religious about its popular dance night, Midnight Mass. Notably home to a variety of Norse Korea shows, Backbooth offers their intimate stage to a wide range of touring acts.
The Beacham 46 N. Orange Ave. 407-246-1419 thebeacham.com Downtown was sorely missing a large venue, and the Beacham came along just in time to ease the pain. With balcony seating to escape the frequently sold-out show crowds below, the Beacham saves us from trekking to the theme parks any time we want to see a burgeoning touring act like Black Angels or Sharon Jones.
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October, Audubon Park apgardens.com The AP Garden District encourages you to dress as a zombie – including full, gory makeup – then parade down Corrine Drive to enjoy live music, horror films, a costume contest and local food trucks and vendors.
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12777 N. Gemini Blvd. 407-823-6006 cfearena.com Don’t discount this venue just because you’re not a student – CFE Arena books mainstream rock and hip-hop artists, invites national comics to town and holds many special events that are a huge draw for community members to come down to campus.
The Copper Rocket Pub Amway Center 400 W. Church St. 407-440-7000 amwaycenter.com The biggest national pop stars stop at Amway, making this our city’s one-stop shop for arena rock on downtown’s biggest stage.
106 Lake Ave., Maitland 407-645-0069 copperrocketpub.com For fans of rock and blues, Copper Rocket is a mainstay, with excellent local shows and the occasional surprising national band stopping through. And you really can’t beat their trivia nights.
Sometimes Orlando’s best live music can be difficult to come across, especially if you aren’t already familiar with our most active promoters. To make sure you never miss a show, here are some of our favorite tuned-in folks to follow:
Hard Rock Live
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6050 Universal Blvd. 407-351-5483 hardrock.com/live Located in Universal Studios, give yourself plenty of time to park and haul ass through CityWalk to see shows at the Hard Rock, which often includes nostalgic tribute shows in its Classic Albums Live series, the nation’s best touring comedians and the type of big-name bands that form the venue’s longstanding legacy.
thecm5.com This highly music-minded cultural group frequently delivers free shows featuring the world’s leading talents. Notable 2013 shows: Jaap Blonk, Mary Halvorson, Zs
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1490 E. Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista 407-934-2583 hob.com/orlando This Downtown Disney venue is where you’ll find your mascara-caked pop-punk acts, as well as the occasional ’80s reunion tour. But enough good can’t be said about the venue itself, which is cozy, inviting and offers great vantage points. It’s worth the drive to see your favorite band.
The Peacock Room 1321 N. Mills Ave. 407-228-0048 thepeacockroom.com Fans of experimental music would be wise to frequent the Peacock Room, where you can guzzle Key lime martinis while enjoying unique shows coordinated by some of Orlando’s most invested and inventive music community members.
Floridas Dying floridasdying.com If you’re into garage and punk, you need to keep an eye on the shows billed by Floridas Dying/Total Punk. Notable 2013 shows: Cheap Time, Nobunny, Shannon and the Clams
Non-Prophet Organization facebook.com/npopresents Mostly specializing in hardcore and metal shows, they’ll blister your ears regularly – and sometimes in unique locations. Notable 2013 shows: Centuries, Downfall of Gaia
Norse Korea Presents facebook.com/norsekoreapresents Fans of indie music, your Facebook calendar will thank you for following along with these creative bills featuring up-and-comers and nostalgic talents alike. Notable 2013 shows: Lemuria, Diarrhea Planet, Davey von Bohlen
Relief in Abstract reliefinabstract.com This is actually an artist collective, rather than a booking force, but the electronic music lineups they craft around their leading label talent are not to be missed. Notable 2013 shows: XXYYXX, Fortune Howl
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original plays, performance art, or weekly DJ sets leaning toward indie, chillwave, goth pop and shoegaze.
The Plaza Live 425 N. Bumby Ave. 407-228-1220 plazaliveorlando.com For live sound, the Plaza rules all in Orlando, whether you wind up in the big room or the small room. When you see acts booked here, join the rush to reserve front row seats for the best folk, country, hip-hop and classical music you’ll hear performed within our city’s walls. Bonus: the venue doubles as a practice space for the Orlando Philharmonic.
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Stardust Video and Coffee 1842 E. Winter Park Road 407-623-3393 stardustie.com The Stardust main room welcomes all the weird ideas its devoted community cooks up in terms of live music performances,
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Timucua White House 2000 S. Summerlin Ave. 407-595-2713 timucua.com The family home of Cirque du Soleil conductor Benoit Glazer is also home to stellar jazz and world artists, and Glazer opens the doors of his self-made venue for free, once-in-a-lifetime shows.
Will’s Pub 1042 N. Mills Ave. willspub.org If you are a fan of punk, metal, garage, folk or all of the above, you need to get down to Will’s Pub. This grizzled venue provides stacked lineups, stocks a huge beer selection and is home to the much-loved Southern Fried Sundays. As of 2014, it’s also a nonsmoking venue!
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54 N. Orange Ave. 407-246-1419 thesocial.org Locals bands strive to perform on this stage, the one shared with most of the Pitchfork-worthy bands that come through town. It’s a smaller room, which means nine times out of 10, you’re shouting the lyrics shoulder-to-shoulder with similarly impassioned fans.
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who will hang on every squeaky note as you eke out your rendition of “I Touch Myself.” But that’s what you get at Big Daddy’s, which serves beer and liquor for liquid courage.
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64 N. Orange Ave. 407-648-5441 Located at the start of downtown’s heart, Bar-BQ’s porch provides great peoplewatching, and while the quarters are tight inside, if you can land a booth, you’re in for the sort of warm, inebriated night typically reserved for backyard hangouts.
1000 Universal Studios Plaza 407-363-8000 universalorlando.com Whether you’ve been dragged there by visiting friends and family, know someone who works out at Universal or are just out on some tourist-inspired whim, CityWalk has its own merry lure for locals in Rising Star karaoke, Pat O’Brien’s and Margaritaville. Although there’s no cover to get on the strip, you will have to pay to park.
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Bart 1205 N. Mills Ave. 407-796-2522 bartcade.com Combine classic arcade games, campy ’80s movies and a cooler full of craft beer, and you’ll get Bart, the Mills 50 bar/art gallery/ arcade. They pack a lot of fun into the small space they have, with mostly free arcade gaming and a lounge area for those not interested in the nostalgic allure of Frogger or Missile Command.
Big Daddy’s 3001 Corrine Drive 407-644-2844 It’s either your dream or your nightmare: a karaoke night with an attentive audience
The Courtesy 114 N. Orange Ave. 407-450-2041 thecourtesybar.com Orlando is not trying to be Brooklyn, but the Courtesy Bar’s theming does transport you a little bit, although their craft cocktails pay homage to local ingredients and include an inspired riff on a classic in the Florida Sour. Go for happy hour to enjoy the punch of the day. THE SOCIAL
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DANCE EVERY NIGHT These tried-and-true dance nights soften our shoes with an excuse to dance every night:
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Mondaze DJs spinning trap, indie, electro, pop, free PBR keg, $3 wells 10 p.m. | Backbooth, 37 W. Pine St. | 407-999-2570 | backbooth.com | free-$3 | 18 and up
Tuesday
Grits ’n Gravy Throwback dance night rocking ’50s, ’60s and ’70s Motown, soul, funk and rock, $2.50 well whiskey 10 p.m. | Independent Bar, 68 N. Orange Ave. | 407-839-0457 | free$3 | 18 and up
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Mac and Cheese Wednesday The cheesiest music from the ’80s, ’90s and later, plus nostalgic guest celebrity cameos, $2.50 well whiskey 10 p.m. | Independent Bar, 68 N. Orange Ave. | 407-839-0457 | free | 18 and up
Thursday
Take Off Thursday with Dizzle Phunk An all-vinyl classic hip-hop DJ night, plus drink specials 10 p.m. | Bullitt Bar, 33 E. Pine St. | 407-839-0999 | bullittbar.com | free
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Foreplay Fridays DJs spin club hits, plus go-go dancers perform, with dollar drinks from 9-11 p.m. and surprise drink specials after 1 a.m. 9 p.m. | Brink, 47 W. Amelia St. | 407-388-4384 | brinkorlando.com | free | 21 and up
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Midnight Mass A mix of indie, hip-hop, electro and bass that starts promptly at midnight midnight | Backbooth, 37 W. Pine St. | 407-999-2570 | backbooth.com | free-$4 | 18 and up
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Sunday T-Dance Get down to club hits, plus enjoy guest performers and drink specials until 9 p.m., no cover all night | Parliament House, 410 N. Orange Blossom Trail | 407-425-7571 | parliamenthouse.com | free
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The Falcon 819 E. Washington St. thefalconbar.com In Thornton Park, this art bar provides a hip alternative setting amid burger joints and sports bars with original concepts that form the basis of both art shows and DJ nights; it’s a fun escape on certain nights and otherwise divinely low-key. Don’t miss out on their music-themed brunches, either!
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516 Virginia Drive 407-898-5892 thehideawaybar.net In a loud building done in Miami Dolphins colors, you wouldn’t expect to find a dive bar that feels delightfully small-town, but that’s the Hideaway, where people are serious about pool, sports and strong drinks. It’s also a great greasy-food joint in the morning to cure your hangover.
Independent Bar 68 N. Orange Ave. 407-839-0457 facebook.com/independentbar I-Bar is hipster central. There’s no other way to put it, which makes it a target for teasing, sure, but it also means that you always have a story to tell after a night there.
Lil Indies 1036 N. Mills Ave. willspub.org This new spot has quickly become a favorite among locals looking to nestle into the wooden booths, rock some free songs on the jukebox and escape from the smog at sister bar Will’s Pub. But it’s also where you’ll find a really energetic ’90s R&B dance night weekly.
Little Fish Huge Pond 401 S. Sanford Ave., Sanford 407-221-1499 littlefish-hugepond.com You never know quite what you’ll find going on at this trippy hangout: intimate soul performances, pirate parties, hookahpassing, maybe even cheese-inspired art
shows or Mexican holiday movies. End your all-nighter here, and you’ll swear the whole thing was a dream the next morning.
Lizzy McCormack’s 55 N. Orange Ave. 407-426-8007 lizzymccormacks.com Drunken camaraderie marks this Irish pub with one of the longest happy hours in downtown Orlando and one of the best atmospheres, to boot. You don’t want to be anywhere else for St. Patrick’s Day.
Wall St. Plaza 19 N. Orange Ave. 407-849-1532 wallstplaza.net Special occasions, from New Year’s Eve to Oktoberfest, belong to this cantina-themed meeting place for the masses. Located at the epicenter of downtown Orlando, and always throbbing with music, booze and vitality, Wall St. Plaza and its eight venues take up an entire city block, but it’s easy to navigate, heavy on the drink specials and stocked with eye candy for all.
Wally’s Mills Avenue Liquors Player 1 Video Game Bar 8562 Palm Parkway, Lake Buena Vista 407-504-7521 player1orlando.com Go overboard as a game geek at Player 1, where there are 30 classic arcade games, modern consoles, a motion gaming dance floor, and cash tournaments. It’s the best reason to head to Lake Buena Vista, other than visiting the Mouse, of course.
1001 N. Mills Ave. 407-896-6975 wallysonmills.com Wally’s is the only place in town as committed to your drinking habit as you are. It’s open at 7:30 a.m., meaning you can find a good, strong drink at pretty much any hour. Plus, you will not find a better spot to marvel at Orlando’s celebrities in full drunken splendor. Just remember, it’s cash only, and ATM fees add up!
Redlight Redlight 2810 Corrine Drive 407-893-9832 redlightredlightbeerparlour.com If Orlando was famous for something other than Mickey Mouse, it’d be Redlight Redlight. Their exhaustive beer list and impeccable taste make it tempting to take up residence on a barstool in the much bigger space they now inhabit in Audubon Park. Plus, as of 2014, they have begun brewing and serving their own independent craft beers.
World of Beer UCF 3402 Technological Ave. 321-235-9741 wobusa.com Craft beer finally infiltrated the east side of town in the worthy vessel that is World of Beer. With a seemingly endless selection of great beers on draft and the occasional live show, WOB offers a steady temptation to keep UCF locals drinking in the neighborhood, instead of cabbing it downtown.
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27 E. Pine St. 407-476-9446 hansonsshoerepair.com A lavishly designed throwback to speakeasy culture, Hanson’s asks that you call ahead to get the password, then ascend the stairs to a warm den for classic cocktails mixed the old-fashioned way. Be prepared to wait, and be prepared for it to be so worth it.
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out of their summer hibernation. So it makes sense that we have a robust sporting scene. From spectator sports (see breakout box) to biking, hiking, kayaking and ziplines, there’s plenty to keep outdoor enthusiasts busy all year long.
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on the go, too. The new location, next to Stardust Video and Coffee, is sleek and stylish and industrial.
Cady Way Trail Entrance is 1/4 mile north of State Route 50 on Herndon Avenue This 6.5-mile paved path, popular with bicyclists and stroller-pushing moms alike, connects Orlando and Winter Park and the Cross Seminole Trail in Seminole County. The trail features water fountains, rest stops and mile markers, as well as a cool suspension bridge that crosses Semoran Boulevard.
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Dean Road, just north of State Road 50 This trail in East Orlando begins at Jay Blanchard Park and extends to Alafaya Trail. It runs alongside the Little Econlockhatchee River, which offers pretty views and plenty of good spots to fish, canoe or just sit in the grass by the river.
1776 Jake St. 407-898-6411 locomotionbikes.com In addition to sales and demos, this bike shop also offers rentals, a service that’s particularly appealing because of its Baldwin Park location, just a leisurely ride away from a paved bike path that winds around Lake Baldwin.
Rock Springs Run State Reserve 30601 County Road 433, Sorrento 407-884-2008 floridastateparks.org/rockspringsrun The park, located about 10 miles west of I-4 on County Road 433, is really just a giant swatch of underdeveloped land. It features 17 miles of multi-use trails.
203 N. Primrose Drive 407-228-7088 kylesbikeshop.net Bicycle sales and service, including repairs and custom wheels. Kyle’s also has a parts junkyard. If something’s broken on your bike, they might be able to save you some money on the repair by using a part from the junkyard rather than ordering new.
Mr. Bikes n Boards 952 W. State Road 434, Longwood 407-790-4964 mrbikesnboards.com This full-service bike shop repairs old bikes and sells new ones. It’s also a skate shop, so you can get your gear and decks here, too.
Wekiwa Springs State Park 1800 Wekiwa Circle, Apopka 407-884-2008 floridastateparks.org/wekiwasprings You can canoe or kayak here (rentals are available), but this park also has 13 miles of pristine, wooded hiking, biking and horseback-riding trails. This park is very popular, particularly in summer when visitors like to swim in the clear blue spring, and when the parking lot fills, the park entrance closes. So get there early.
Orange Cycle 2204 Edgewater Drive 407-422-5552 orangecycleorlando.com The area’s largest bike store. It not only carries cycles, clothing and gear – it’s also a hub for the cycling community. This shop holds bicycling events and repair clinics, and its website is full of useful information about local bike paths and trails.
Ragin Cajun West Orange Trail 501 Crown Point Cross Road, Winter Garden This 22-mile trail – the county’s longest – stretches through Winter Garden, Apopka and Orlando. It’s open to walkers and bikers, and some parts are open to horses, too. Four trailheads with parking are located at various points along the trail.
B I C Y C L E S H O PS Ace Metric 1844 E. Winter Park Road 407-790-7802 acemetric.blogspot.com This bike shop rallies cycle enthusiasts from all around and carries cool gear for those
1809 S. Orange Ave. 407-999-9821 ragincajunbikeshop.com Commuters, tricycles, mountain bikes, fixies and even unicycles – this family-owned south Orlando bike shop is friendly, full service and caters to cyclers of all ages and interests.
Retro City Cycles and Greenway Bicycles 1806 N. Orange Ave. 407-895-2700 retrocitycycles.com The owners of Retro City Cycles don’t just
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SPECTATOR SPORTS Not everybody likes to play the games – some people just like to watch, and there’s nothing wrong with that. Here’s a listing of some of the city’s home teams.
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National Basketball Association Playing October-April Amway Center 400 W. Church St. Tickets: starting at $10 800-745-3000 orlandomagic.com
Major League Baseball Spring Training Playing February-March ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex 700 S. Victory Way, Kissimmee Tickets: starting at $12 407-939-4263 espnwwos.com
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Arena Football League Playing March-July CFE Arena 12777 N. Gemini Blvd. 407-648-4444 orlandopredators.com
Collegiate Wood Bat Baseball League Six teams in Central Florida Playing June-July Various fields Tickets: free-$175 321-206-9174 floridaleague.com
Orlando Solar Bears East Coast Hockey League Playing October-April Amway Center 400 W. Church St. Tickets: starting at $15 407-951-8200 orlandosolarbearshockey.com
UCF Knights NCAA College Football Playing August-January Bright House Networks Stadium University of Central Florida Tickets: season tickets starting at $99 407-823-1000 ucfathletics.com
Orlando City Soccer Club United Soccer Leagues Playing February through September ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex 700 S. Victory Way, Kissimmee Tickets: starting at $19 407-478-4007 orlandocitysoccer.com
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run a bike shop – they sort of run a cycling community. They’re members of various biking organizations – they helped found women’s mountain biking club the Dirty Divas – and they select the bikes they sell in store with the help of customer feedback.
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Rock Springs Run-Wekiva River Apopka-DeBary dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/paddle.htm Put in at King’s Landing near Apopka if you want to experience the entirety of this 27-mile respite from congestion and travel a designated wild and scenic river right in the heart of the Orlando metro area. Stop at Wekiwa Springs State Park on your way for a swim in the clear, blue springs.
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1,000 Islands Cocoa Beach kayakcocoabeach.com There are so many routes you could take paddling the 1,000 Islands and probably still not see everything. This site is found on the Banana River in Cocoa Beach. Paddlers often find themselves a bit geographically challenged when they are visiting here, so bring a compass with you.
Bioluminescent Bay Mosquito Lagoon Near Titusville If you can’t afford to travel to Puerto Rico’s famous bioluminescent bay, Florida’s Indian River and Mosquito Lagoon come alive with bioluminescence from May through September. The luminescence is caused by dinoflagellates (tiny things you can’t see), which glow neon-blue whenever the water is disturbed. Guides are recommended for this paddling adventure, but they are not necessary. Paddlers should begin their paddle at dusk.
6548 Groveland Airport Road, Groveland 352-429-0213 questairhanggliding.com Like Wallaby, Quest Air features a $149 tandem flight at 2,500 feet, but it also offers a 5,000-foot flight for $249. That lasts about 30 minutes, but luckily, the roar of the wind will kill the awkward silence.
Wallaby Ranch 1805 Deen Still Road, Davenport 800-925-5229 wallaby.com No mountains, no problem. An airplane will tow you and an instructor into a glide for $175; if you’re a more serious hang glider, you can book up to seven days to hone your skills and network with other gliders, including owner Malcolm Jones, who invented the tandem flying concept.
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Econlockhatchee River Chuluota dep.state.fl.us/gwt/guide/paddle.htm An absolute jewel hidden at the eastern edge of the Orlando sprawl, the Econ can be easy or difficult, depending on the water levels (high in the summer, low in the spring). Paddlers will be able to catch a glimpse of a diverse array of wildlife from sandhill cranes to bald eagles to bears along the 19-mile stretch of waterways through varying Florida landscapes.
Florida Circumnavigational Saltwater Paddling Trail dep.state.fl.us/gwt/paddling/saltwater.htm This 1,515-mile long paddling route along the coastline of Florida would take you months to complete. Lucky for you, it is divided into 26 segments, so you can take all the time you need. The nearest chunk to Orlando is the Space Coast segment, which is only 81 miles long.
Near Titusville fws.gov/merrittisland This refuge offers somewhat limited paddling opportunities since paddling is not permitted in refuge impoundments, but what is available to paddlers can be spectacular. You might see manatees, scrub jays or an alligator if you’re lucky.
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Thompson Aire Maingate Lakeside Resort 7769 W. Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, Kissimmee 407-421-9322 thompsonaire.com Takes off from Kissimmee at sunrise with post-landing champagne and breakfast, Thompson is slightly pricier ($185 for adults) than its competition, but it offers a discounted rate of $105 for youth ages 10-15.
L A S E R TAG Battleground Orlando 7190 Rose Ave. 407-371-0686 battlegroundorlando.com Eight indoor and outdoor fields, six extreme courses, advanced equipment and virtualreality style play make for an outstanding faux-combat experience. On the same property as Orlando Paintball.
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PA I N T B A L L Orlando Paintball 7215 Rose Ave. 407-294-0694 orlandopaintball.com Eight indoor and outdoor fields mean you can play paintball here even during a torrential summer downpour. Admission is $10.95; equipment rental packages, which include all-day admission, start at $30.95.
Paintball World Sports Complex 4801 W. Colonial Drive (at the Central Florida Fairgrounds) 407-218-9490 paintballworldorlando.com Five fields to play on, with junior paintball leagues, paintball parties and holiday specials available. Admission is $15.95; rental packages start at $16.95.
Xtreme Paintball Xperience Battlefield Live Orlando 3755 NW Highway 17-92, Sanford 407-547-8188 battlefieldliveorlando.com Set out on an outdoor laser tag mission at the Central Florida Zoo. Pay $20 for an hour of play, which typically includes five 10-minute-long games.
1300 S. Poinciana Blvd., Kissimmee 407-873-9793 xtremepaintballxperience.com This facility calls itself a “theme park for paintball” and boasts the largest playing fields in Central Florida, offering woods, themed fields and more. Admission is $10 per individual player and rental packages start at $15.
Hard Knocks 5707 Dot Com Court, Oviedo 407-359-9091 hardknocksorlando.com Urban-themed adventures allow players to defuse bombs, rescue hostages and, well, shoot each other up. Combat time is $22 for
Orlando Skate Park 400 Festival Way 407-246-2800 This outdoor concrete park is located near Fashion Square Mall. Now that Vans Skate Park is closed, it’s the only major skate park left in Orlando city limits.
City of Longwood Skate Park 599 Longdale Ave., Longwood Skateboarding, BMX biking and inline
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Skydive Space Center 476 N. Williams Drive, Titusville 800-823-0016 skydivespacecenter.com Do a tandem jump from 18,000 feet – one of the highest dives in the world – over the Space Coast. You can also enroll in “accelerated freefall training” to hone your mid-air acrobatics.
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8615 Florida Rock Road 407-251-3100 orlandowatersports.com No need for a boat here – a motorized suspended cable system pulls you on your board (or skis) through the water and, if
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2900 Parkway Blvd, Kissimmee 407-894-5040 orlandoballoonrides.com One-hour long flights departing from the Disney area end with a champagne toast and an all-you-can-eat breakfast buffet at the Radisson Resort Orlando-Celebration.
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YO GA S T U D I OS Bikram Yoga Orlando 3218-B E. Colonial Drive 407-896-2530 bikramorlando.com Invigorating 90-minute Hot Yoga classes are this studio’s forte. The first class is $10; the next class (within 7 days of first) is free.
College Park Yoga 3029 Edgewater Drive 407-999-7871 collegeparkyoga.com This studio teaches ashtanga, vinyasa and power yoga classes, but also offers a yogafor-wimps beginner class. For those on a tight budget, “community yoga” is offered every Saturday at 9 a.m. for $5. All other single classes are $15.
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Harmony Yoga Studio 110 N. Orlando Ave, Suite 2, Maitland 407-234-6454 yoga.harmonywellnesscenter.com This studio offers something for everyone: Gentle yoga for beginners, prenatal yoga for expecting mothers, yoga for fitness and a sampling of specialty classes, including laughter yoga and mysore yoga. Beginner rate: 20 days of unlimited classes for $20.
Shine on Yoga 619 N. Thornton Ave. 321-236-2068 shineonyoga.com This yoga studio believes yoga should be affordable and accessible – based on that philosophy, all classes are now donationbased, pay-what-you-can. Cash only.
Unity Yoga 1121 N. Mills Ave. tattguy@earthlink.net robhefele.com Instructor Rob Hefele offers donationbased drop-in classes at the Orange Studio on Mills Avenue on Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. Classes are challenging but suitable for students at all levels. Beginners are welcome.
ZIPLINES Florida Eco Safari’s Zipline Safari Forever Florida 4755 N. Kenansville Road, St. Cloud 866-854-3837 foreverflorida.com Take two and a half hours to glide 55 feet above the forested wetlands and pine flatwoods bordering St. Cloud. Keep an eye out for alligators, bears and deer; if you want a shot at seeing the nocturnal Florida panther, try a “moonlight safari.”
ZOOm Air Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens 3755 N.W. Highway 17-92, Sanford 407-330-0767 zoomair.us/index.html Channel your inner Tarzan on a combination of zip lines and obstacle courses in the canopy of the forest overlooking the Central Florida Zoo. There are two courses for adults and two for kids; prices range from $18.25-$28.25.
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Orlando Power Yoga 2415 E. South St. 407-719-0101 orlandopoweryoga.com The Baron Baptiste-style of power yoga takes the spotlight at this yoga sanctuary. Don’t be surprised if the air conditioning’s not on; to raise students’ internal heat, this studio stays at 85-90 degrees. Single class rates are $15, and Saturdays are discounted at only $10.
4509 S. Orange Blossom Trail, Kissimmee 407-808-4947 ziporlando.com More than 4,500 feet of ziplines take you through the treetops and across three suspension bridges at this spot not far from the theme parks. They even offer sunset rides, moonlight tours and for those who like to keep their feet on the ground, guided ATV expeditions. Starting at $95 for a two-hour adventure.
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JANUARY
Capital One Bowl and Parade Jan. 1 Citrus Bowl Stadium and downtown Orlando 1 Citrus Bowl Place capitalonebowlgame.com
F E B R U A R Y
Dragon Parade and Lunar New Year Festival
DRAGON PARADE AND LUNAR NEW YEAR FESTIVAL
Hillcrest Street, Mills 50 neighborhood
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407-423-2476
407-205-2808 centralfloridadragonparade.org
MARCH
Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival March 21-23 Central Park, Winter Park 407-644-7207 wpsaf.org
APRIL
Florida Film Festival April 4-13 Enzian Theater 1300 S. Orlando Ave., Maitland 407-629-1088 floridafilmfestival.com
M AY
Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival May 14-27 Loch Haven Park 407-648-0077 orlandofringe.org
Gay Days in Orlando June 3-8 Walt Disney World and various locations around Orlando gaydays.com
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Mascot Games July 25-26 Amway Center 400 W. Church St. 407-331-3059, ext. 17 mascotgames.org
AUGUST
New Smyrna Beach Shrimp and Seafood Festival Aug. 21 Flagler Avenue, New Smyrna Beach MASCOT GAMES
partyonflagler.com
SEPTEMBER
Halloween Horror Nights runs through first week of November Universal Studios halloweenhorrornights.com
OCTOBER
Come Out With Pride Oct. 6-12 Lake Eola Park, downtown Orlando 321-800-3944 comeoutwithpride.com
NOVEMBER
Winter Park Harvest Festival HALLOWEEN HORROR NIGHTS
Central Park, Winter Park 321-236-3316 alocalfolkus.com/wphf
DECEMBER
Christmas in the Park Central Park, Winter Park 407-645-5311
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