SEE, EAT, DO IN ORLANDO

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SEE, EAT, DO IN ORLANDO

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Orlando’s small but mighty downtown definitely merits a day of exploration. I never tire of walking the 1.1-mile path around beautiful Lake Eola, whose illuminated fountain is the symbol of the city. For a fun night out, SAK Comedy Lab always leaves me in stitches. The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts hosts high-caliber entertainment, and sports events at Amway Center (NBA) and Orlando City Stadium (MLS) buzz with energy. For dinner, I head to Reyes Mezcaleria for regional Mexican dishes, or DoveCote Brasserie for French comfort food; both restaurants are impossibly stylish.
15 habitants recommandent
Central Business District
15 habitants recommandent
Orlando’s small but mighty downtown definitely merits a day of exploration. I never tire of walking the 1.1-mile path around beautiful Lake Eola, whose illuminated fountain is the symbol of the city. For a fun night out, SAK Comedy Lab always leaves me in stitches. The Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts hosts high-caliber entertainment, and sports events at Amway Center (NBA) and Orlando City Stadium (MLS) buzz with energy. For dinner, I head to Reyes Mezcaleria for regional Mexican dishes, or DoveCote Brasserie for French comfort food; both restaurants are impossibly stylish.
The Audubon Park Garden District is another one of the Orlando neighborhoods that has a little something for everyone. Green thumbs will enjoy a stroll through Harry P. Leu Gardens. Locavores can find fresh bread, artisan cheeses, craft coffee and other specialty goods at East End Market. Sweets lovers will love Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream and Blue Bird Bake Shop. Beer enthusiasts won’t want to miss Redlight Redlight, one of the neighborhood’s popular taprooms. And just to the east of Audubon Park is the Baldwin Park planned community. Worthwhile stops here include Seito Sushi, Osprey Tavern and The Nest cocktail bar. My favorites for dinner include Bikes, Beans & Bordeaux (start with the olive plate) and BemBom on Corrine (Portuguese-sausage tacos, mmm). Alternately, Kadence’s nine-seat sushi & sake bar’s multi-course meals are definitely an experience worth making reservations for. You can also do a little shopping here: Retailers range from Dear Prudence (clothing, accessories, artwork and gifts) to mainstay, and still rockin’ Park Ave CDs (CDs, LPs and novelties).
11 habitants recommandent
Audubon Park
11 habitants recommandent
The Audubon Park Garden District is another one of the Orlando neighborhoods that has a little something for everyone. Green thumbs will enjoy a stroll through Harry P. Leu Gardens. Locavores can find fresh bread, artisan cheeses, craft coffee and other specialty goods at East End Market. Sweets lovers will love Kelly’s Homemade Ice Cream and Blue Bird Bake Shop. Beer enthusiasts won’t want to miss Redlight Redlight, one of the neighborhood’s popular taprooms. And just to the east of Audubon Park is the Baldwin Park planned community. Worthwhile stops here include Seito Sushi, Osprey Tavern and The Nest cocktail bar. My favorites for dinner include Bikes, Beans & Bordeaux (start with the olive plate) and BemBom on Corrine (Portuguese-sausage tacos, mmm). Alternately, Kadence’s nine-seat sushi & sake bar’s multi-course meals are definitely an experience worth making reservations for. You can also do a little shopping here: Retailers range from Dear Prudence (clothing, accessories, artwork and gifts) to mainstay, and still rockin’ Park Ave CDs (CDs, LPs and novelties).
Anchored by scenic Lake Ivanhoe, Ivanhoe Village, another favorite of mine, is adjacent to the Mills 50 neighborhood. This is the city’s cultural heart, encompassing the Orlando Museum of Art, the smaller and more intimate Mennello Museum of American Art, the Orlando Shakespeare Theater, the Orlando Repertory Theatre, and the Orlando Science Center. While you’re in the neighborhood, shop for gifts at a number of independent businesses, try your hand at stand-up paddleboarding on the lake (it’s easier than you may think), ride a bike along the nearby scenic Urban Trail, or enjoy a refreshing beer on the patio at Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company. After dark, I enjoy sharing savory tapas at Santiago’s Bodega. I can also vouch for the fun of a pub crawl here, starting at bars like The Matador and The Thirsty Topher, and finishing relaxing among ornate imported furniture at Imperial Wine Bar. QUICK TIP: At the Orlando Museum of Art, check out the monthly First Thursday event, featuring area artists, live music, wine and tasty local bites.
Southwest Ivanhoe Boulevard
Southwest Ivanhoe Boulevard
Anchored by scenic Lake Ivanhoe, Ivanhoe Village, another favorite of mine, is adjacent to the Mills 50 neighborhood. This is the city’s cultural heart, encompassing the Orlando Museum of Art, the smaller and more intimate Mennello Museum of American Art, the Orlando Shakespeare Theater, the Orlando Repertory Theatre, and the Orlando Science Center. While you’re in the neighborhood, shop for gifts at a number of independent businesses, try your hand at stand-up paddleboarding on the lake (it’s easier than you may think), ride a bike along the nearby scenic Urban Trail, or enjoy a refreshing beer on the patio at Ivanhoe Park Brewing Company. After dark, I enjoy sharing savory tapas at Santiago’s Bodega. I can also vouch for the fun of a pub crawl here, starting at bars like The Matador and The Thirsty Topher, and finishing relaxing among ornate imported furniture at Imperial Wine Bar. QUICK TIP: At the Orlando Museum of Art, check out the monthly First Thursday event, featuring area artists, live music, wine and tasty local bites.
Mills 50 Neighborhood One of Orlando’s hippest neighborhoods, Mills 50 (named after the intersection of two major roads) has become a dining destination, with local independent businesses serving up eclectic, tasty dishes. Nosh on inventive tacos at Black Rooster Taqueria. Savor barbecue with a Latin flair at Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa. You’ll even find Thai and Korean street tacos at Tako Cheena. This lively district, just north of downtown, is also home to Quantum Leap, Florida’s only sustainable winery, as well as your choice of cozy cocktail bars, including Lil Indie’s, The Guesthouse, and Sunroom.
508 N Mills Ave
508 North Mills Avenue
Mills 50 Neighborhood One of Orlando’s hippest neighborhoods, Mills 50 (named after the intersection of two major roads) has become a dining destination, with local independent businesses serving up eclectic, tasty dishes. Nosh on inventive tacos at Black Rooster Taqueria. Savor barbecue with a Latin flair at Pig Floyd’s Urban Barbakoa. You’ll even find Thai and Korean street tacos at Tako Cheena. This lively district, just north of downtown, is also home to Quantum Leap, Florida’s only sustainable winery, as well as your choice of cozy cocktail bars, including Lil Indie’s, The Guesthouse, and Sunroom.

Entertainment

Topgolf and Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Take a break from the parks without taking a break from the action. Topgolf is the perfect place to tee off and test your skills at this tech-forward driving range, keeping score through Topgolf’s microchip technology. Between rounds, enjoy an awesome selection of delicious food and drinks. Right next door, Andretti Indoor Karting & Games gives drivers “excitement at every turn” at one of Orlando’s premier karting destinations. A bowling alley, giant video arcade and more make Andretti’s a place the family can enjoy for a couple of hours, or a whole day.
100 habitants recommandent
Topgolf
9295 Universal Blvd
100 habitants recommandent
Topgolf and Andretti Indoor Karting & Games Take a break from the parks without taking a break from the action. Topgolf is the perfect place to tee off and test your skills at this tech-forward driving range, keeping score through Topgolf’s microchip technology. Between rounds, enjoy an awesome selection of delicious food and drinks. Right next door, Andretti Indoor Karting & Games gives drivers “excitement at every turn” at one of Orlando’s premier karting destinations. A bowling alley, giant video arcade and more make Andretti’s a place the family can enjoy for a couple of hours, or a whole day.

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Tasty Tuesday in the Milk District

Come out to Tasty Tuesdays in the Milk District featuring local food trucks and plenty of local community. Pets and families are welcome to come enjoy a variety of tastes. Trucks change on a regular basis so you never know what you're going to get. Regular features are vegetarian options and American gastropub plates. Bring a chair, or order drinks at the nearby bars and enjoy your meals there. A solid rotation of 12 trucks convene for Tasty Tuesday, with over 30 food trucks each month. While trucks serve food at the weekly meet up, The Milk Bar, Spacebar, Sandwich Bar, and Etoile Boutique al