entertainment
Amway Center
400 W Church StAmway Center (watch an Orlando Magic Game or a concert)
Exploria Stadium
655 W Church StWatch Orlando City Soccer team in their new stadium
Camping World Stadium
1 Citrus Bowl PlaceMonster Trucks, various events
Musicals, ballet, concerts, plays
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Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts
445 S Magnolia AveMusicals, ballet, concerts, plays
Food scene
Walk down Broadway Ave to Lake Eola and head clockwise until you get to Washington Street (by the playground). Head east on Washington and you will shortly be in the Thornton Park District where there are many restaurants to dine al fresco.
• Anthony’s Pizza (they also do take-out from a nearby location; call 407.898.7797)
• Graffiti Junktion (burgers)
• Island Time (neighborhood bar/pub)
• Benjamin French Bakery Café (breakfast, sandwiches)
• Dexter’s (American)
• The Falcon (neighborhood bar and art gallery)
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Thornton Park District
10 Summerlin AveWalk down Broadway Ave to Lake Eola and head clockwise until you get to Washington Street (by the playground). Head east on Washington and you will shortly be in the Thornton Park District where there are many restaurants to dine al fresco.
• Anthony’s Pizza (they also do take-out from a nearby location; call 407.898.7797)
• Graffiti Junktion (burgers)
• Island Time (neighborhood bar/pub)
• Benjamin French Bakery Café (breakfast, sandwiches)
• Dexter’s (American)
• The Falcon (neighborhood bar and art gallery)
If you leave the house and walk down to Lake Eola and turn right, you will come to many restaurants if you head toward the high-rises. To name a few favorites:
• Amura Sushi, Shakai Sushi Lounge, Bento Café (all good sushi, Amura best)
• Napasorn Thai
• 4Rivers (great BBQ; in City Hall; a bigger one is open on Fairbanks Ave.)
• Wahlburgers (burgers; owned by Donnie & Mark & Paul Wahlberger)
• Gringos Locos
• Kres Chophouse
• Latin Square Cuisine
• Harp & Celt Irish Pub & Restaurant
• Kasa Restaurant & Bar
• Le Gourmet Break
• Super Rico Colombian Bistro
• Ember (nice, very large outdoor patio area)
• DoveCote Brasserie
• Jimmy Johns, Jersey Mike’s, Subway (subs)
• Insomnia Cookies (have a sugar craving? Open till 3 a.m. & deliver!)
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Central Business District
If you leave the house and walk down to Lake Eola and turn right, you will come to many restaurants if you head toward the high-rises. To name a few favorites:
• Amura Sushi, Shakai Sushi Lounge, Bento Café (all good sushi, Amura best)
• Napasorn Thai
• 4Rivers (great BBQ; in City Hall; a bigger one is open on Fairbanks Ave.)
• Wahlburgers (burgers; owned by Donnie & Mark & Paul Wahlberger)
• Gringos Locos
• Kres Chophouse
• Latin Square Cuisine
• Harp & Celt Irish Pub & Restaurant
• Kasa Restaurant & Bar
• Le Gourmet Break
• Super Rico Colombian Bistro
• Ember (nice, very large outdoor patio area)
• DoveCote Brasserie
• Jimmy Johns, Jersey Mike’s, Subway (subs)
• Insomnia Cookies (have a sugar craving? Open till 3 a.m. & deliver!)
South Eola District – Continue around Lake Eola until you reach Central Blvd. You are now about halfway around. Lots of gems over here!
• Soco Restaurant (Southern Contemporary)
• Shari Sushi Lounge
• Baoery Asian Gastropub
• Eola Wine Company
• World of Beer
• Orlando Farmer’s Market (every Sunday 10:00-4:00 in the vicinity of the playground)
• The Pop Parlour (Three types of popsicles made by hand: fruity, creamy, and boozy. Don’t miss combinations like Lavender Lemonade & Bourbon Peach! Next to Post Parkside.)
• Spice Modern Steakhouse
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Lake Eola Park
South Eola District – Continue around Lake Eola until you reach Central Blvd. You are now about halfway around. Lots of gems over here!
• Soco Restaurant (Southern Contemporary)
• Shari Sushi Lounge
• Baoery Asian Gastropub
• Eola Wine Company
• World of Beer
• Orlando Farmer’s Market (every Sunday 10:00-4:00 in the vicinity of the playground)
• The Pop Parlour (Three types of popsicles made by hand: fruity, creamy, and boozy. Don’t miss combinations like Lavender Lemonade & Bourbon Peach! Next to Post Parkside.)
• Spice Modern Steakhouse
Neighborhoods
Downtownorlando.com is an excellent information source for anything you want to know about Downtown Orlando. Check here to see events, parking garages, transportation, maps, dining, shopping, entertainment, neighborhood info.
• Orlandosentinel.com/entertainment – Visit this website and click on the calendar timeline or “Events” to see a detailed description of things to do in Central Florida on a given day and time. Also listings for Theater & Arts, Music, Bars & Clubs.
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Orlando
Downtownorlando.com is an excellent information source for anything you want to know about Downtown Orlando. Check here to see events, parking garages, transportation, maps, dining, shopping, entertainment, neighborhood info.
• Orlandosentinel.com/entertainment – Visit this website and click on the calendar timeline or “Events” to see a detailed description of things to do in Central Florida on a given day and time. Also listings for Theater & Arts, Music, Bars & Clubs.