I am going to be your tour guide for this blog!!
I am always raving about why I love my town... So, I thought I would dedicate my blog to Orlando. The biggest misconception is that Universal and Disney are in Orlando - that is NOT TRUE. I fucking hate that area haha. The REAL Orlando is progressive, quaint, historic, and very local business friendly.
This is Critical Mass, happens the last friday of each month:
The Springs are nearby:
Downtown is beautiful:
We have museums:
(bar on top of the Science Center - for cosmos under the cosmos)
We have several local markets:
We have great weather year round:
We are close to the beach:
We have great local music:
Best Sandwiches: Pom Poms Tea House (EPIC)
Best Tea: Dandelion Communitea (they host moon circles, too)
Best Craft Beer Bar: Redlight Redlight (rated 3rd in the world)
Best Record Store: Park Ave CDs (they host great live music too)
Best Mixology Bar: Hanson's Shoe Repair (must know the password!)
Best 100% Local Market: Audobon Market (rated best in Florida)
Best (pricey) Dinner: The Ravenous Pig (bar has secret mixology drink list upon request)
Best (reasonably priced) Dinner/Lunch: Sushi Lola's
Best Kept Secret: Thornton Park (small historic town, in downtown)
Best Gardens: Leu Gardens (free the 1st monday of each month)
Best Movie Theater: The Enzian (non-profit, hosts outdoor movie nights on the lawn)
Best Shopping for Yuppies: Park Ave., Winter Park
The New York Times has written about the real Orlando several times.
36 Hours in Orlando
Going Beyond Disney in Orlando
P.S.
This comes out this month
shot by Alissa
aaaand this set needs more love, with Kurosune, shot by Waikiki
I am always raving about why I love my town... So, I thought I would dedicate my blog to Orlando. The biggest misconception is that Universal and Disney are in Orlando - that is NOT TRUE. I fucking hate that area haha. The REAL Orlando is progressive, quaint, historic, and very local business friendly.
This is Critical Mass, happens the last friday of each month:
The Springs are nearby:
Downtown is beautiful:
We have museums:
(bar on top of the Science Center - for cosmos under the cosmos)
We have several local markets:
We have great weather year round:
We are close to the beach:
We have great local music:
Best Sandwiches: Pom Poms Tea House (EPIC)
Best Tea: Dandelion Communitea (they host moon circles, too)
Best Craft Beer Bar: Redlight Redlight (rated 3rd in the world)
Best Record Store: Park Ave CDs (they host great live music too)
Best Mixology Bar: Hanson's Shoe Repair (must know the password!)
Best 100% Local Market: Audobon Market (rated best in Florida)
Best (pricey) Dinner: The Ravenous Pig (bar has secret mixology drink list upon request)
Best (reasonably priced) Dinner/Lunch: Sushi Lola's
Best Kept Secret: Thornton Park (small historic town, in downtown)
Best Gardens: Leu Gardens (free the 1st monday of each month)
Best Movie Theater: The Enzian (non-profit, hosts outdoor movie nights on the lawn)
Best Shopping for Yuppies: Park Ave., Winter Park
The New York Times has written about the real Orlando several times.
36 Hours in Orlando
Going Beyond Disney in Orlando
P.S.
This comes out this month
shot by Alissa
aaaand this set needs more love, with Kurosune, shot by Waikiki
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dave_fl:
...it's within a 2 hour drive to Clearwater Beach. USA Today's America's Best Beach Town: http://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/destinations/2013/02/15/clearwater-beach-florida-dr-beach/1921885/
janus5711:
You are making me miss home so bad! I miss taking my corgi to Burton's. Not to sound weird but I'm pretty sure you have served me a beer (or 7). Can't really remember though ^_^