Orlando Activities: Downtown

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• Downtown Orlando Information Center, 201 South Orange Avenue, Suite 102, Orlando, FL 32801; (407) 254–INFO (4636). Has two interactive kiosks and electronic message boards with information about local Downtown eateries, retailers, accommodations, special events, etc. Open Monday – Friday, 9AM – 6PM .

Despite the proximity of theme park haven Lake Buena Vista, the city has a lot to offer on its own. Downtown Orlando www.downtownorlando.com is a growing area centered around Orange Avenue that is packed with bars, clubs, and restaurants, as well as theaters and concert venues. The main strip on Orange Avenue is closed most nights because of the large volumes of pedestrians. Just a few blocks over is Lake Eola goflorida.about.com/od/orlandocentralflorida/ss/orlando_dntwn_2.htm, a picturesque park situated around a swan-filled lake. In the middle of the lake is a lighted fountain that has been established as an icon of Orlando, and on one side of the lake stands the historic outdoor shell theater, where tourists and locals alike can see a version of the Nutcracker every year in December. Swan-shaped paddle boats are available for rental as well. Taking over for Church Street as the main night time hot spot is Wall Street. It is a small pedestrian only alley off of Orange Avenue that houses several restaurants and bars. They also have frequent concerts on Wall Street, they set up staging for bands to play for everything from Cinco de Mayo to the Capital One Bowl celebration week.

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• www.downtownorlando.com
• goflorida.about.com/od/orlandocentralflorida/ss/orlando_dntwn_2.htm