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Orlando Alternatives for Adults By Sherry Mims
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Don’t overlook Orlando if you are searching for a destination that appeals to “grown-ups.” Although many attractions cater to the younger set, the area offers everything from peaceful gardens to themed nightclubs.
Disney SpringsTM
Lake Buena Vista, FL
(407) 934-7781
This village-style complex provides shopping, dining and nightlife in one convenient location. Get to know four “neighborhoods,” including The Landing with its waterfront restaurants and boutiques; Town Center, a charming promenade with stores like Sephora and Tommy Bahama; West Side with its entertainment venues; and Marketplace, where you can find a souvenir for anyone.
Epcot®
Lake Buena Vista, FL
(407) 824-4321
Would you like a convenient way to learn about other countries and cultures? Though it is a AAA GEM® in Walt Disney World Resorts®, the theme park offers various lands inspired by places around the world. Take a (virtual) hang glider trip with Soarin’ for an overview, or learn more about America’s northern neighbor with O Canada!
Plan ahead to attend during one of Epcot’s
annual festivals and experience everything from demonstrations to tastings.
Harry P. Leu Gardens
Orlando, FL
(407) 246-2620
The 50-acre grounds display colorful flowering plants as well as vegetable, herb and butterfly gardens. Join a guided tour to see the two-story Leu House Museum, which is a circa 1880s farmhouse. Afterward there will be plenty of time to enjoy a
relaxing stroll and admire the fragrant seasonal rose garden. Surrounded by lush foliage, you will feel a world away from bustling Orlando.
I-Drive 360, Home of the
Coca-Cola Orlando Eye
Orlando, FL
(407) 999-9985
Though there are many attractions and dining options vying for your attention on International Drive, be sure to buy tickets in advance for the complex’s namesake attraction, the Coca-Cola Orlando Eye. The 400-ft. observation wheel rotates, and, on a good day, provides a bird’s-eye view right from your capsule of not only the Orlando skyline but also places as far away as Cape Canaveral on a clear day. Splurge for the Champagne Experience during sunset for a sparkling evening out.
Lake Eola Park
Orlando, FL
(407) 246-4484
Consider this an oasis in the middle of ever-growing Orlando. The park contains a serene lake with a fountain, swans – including paddleboats shaped like a swan that people can rent for a small fee – and the multicolored Walt Disney Amphitheater. Take time to feed the birds or view the various sculptures around the lake. A 0.9-mile sidewalk makes this an ideal spot for walking or jogging. A farmers’ market also opens each Sunday from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the southeast corner of the park.
The Mall at Millenia
Orlando, FL
(407) 363-3555
Shoppers with high-end tastes convene at this architecturally impressive mall, which features glass ceilings and art. A number of luxury retailers – think Bloomingdale’s, Louis Vuitton and Tiffany & Co. – join brands such as Apple and Anthropologie in the structure off Millenia Boulevard and Conroy Road. Central Florida’s first IKEA is next door.
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