Orlando Shopping Paradise
Orlando's shopping venues offering
everything from outlet centers to upscale shops are constantly being
added to Orlando's already exciting retail lineup. The Lake
Buena Vista Factory Stores offers bargains and souvenirs. Antique
collectibles can be found near downtown Orlando in the Antique
Row district at Lake Ivanhoe. Mall lovers can find everything
from sun tan lotion to top-of-the-line merchandise. And I-Drive dwellers
will enjoy the walk-to shopping found at Pointe Orlando
across from the Orange County Convention Center .
Pointe Orlando
is a good place to drop a few dollars -- FAO Schwarz, Armani Exchange,
Abercrombie & Fitch, Disney Worldport and other exclusive venues
provide for half-day shopping excursion before heading off to the theme
parks. This 450,000-square-foot, multi-level complex offers upscale
shopping as well as a 21-screen Muvico Cinema complete with a state-of-the-art
IMAX 3-D theater. For those who want to combine shopping with dining
and nighttime entertainment, check out XS Orlando, Johnny Rockets, Cafe
Iguana, NFL Players Grill or one of Pointe Orlando's martini or cigar
bars.
Lake Buena Vista Factory
Stores , a trendy outlet center near Downtown Disney, offers
bargain hunters 210,000 square feet of shopping with more than 35 stores
filled with savings on name-brand merchandise from Adidas to Oneida.
Belz Factory Outlet World
and the Belz Designer Outlet Centre are the largest
of the outlet centers. Located on the north end of International Drive,
this shopper's paradise totals 610,000 square feet of tempting bargains
with most being name-brand factory discount stores. Look for such specialty
shops as Off 5TH Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, Fitz & Floyd, Coach and
Ann Taylor.
Kissimmee Manufacturers
Outlet is a good place for the frugal at heart to shop until
they drop. Browse 140,000-square-foot for bargains and souvenirs in
more than 30 factory outlet stores.
Downtown Orlando offers a special
shopping experience where visitors will find unique gifts at many of
the trendy local shops and restaurants. The Shoppes of West
Church Street features a medley of African-American gifts,
books and imported collectibles. Customized golf equipment, clothing
and antiques can also be purchased at Church Street's newest shopping
locale. For the antique collectors, visit the famous Antique Row located
in downtown Orlando off Lake Ivanhoe. While shopping, guests might want
to stop for lunch at either of my two favorite restaurants: The White
Wolf Cafe or the Tiramisu are at the far end of Orange Avenue in the
middle of the Antique Row.
Regional malls still appeal
to visitors looking for that comfortable daytime shopping atmosphere.
Orlando has many indoor air-conditioned malls : Altamonte Mall
, Eagle Ridge Mall , The Florida Mall , Orlando Fashion Square Mall
, Osceola Square Mall , Seminole Towne Center and the all-new
West Oaks Mall . From large department stores, such
as Florida Mall's trend-setting Saks Fifth Avenue, to even the smallest
shops, each mall offers an extensive variety of merchandise all located
under one roof.
The Mercado Marketplace
is a Festive World Marketplace located in the heart of Orlando's tourism
area on International Drive. The village has many specialty shops, including
American Cola Company, Ana's Fashions, Andean Manna, Krazy Kites, Fragrance
International, Image Leather and more. After shopping the mall and browsing
the pushcart vendor's wares around the courtyard, shoppers can down
a cold one at a local English Pub called Cricketers Arms English Pub
& Eatery. Visitors won't want to miss some of Orlando's finest dining.
Damon's -- The Place For Ribs, Charlie's Lobster House, Divino"s, Gergamo's
and The Butcher Shop are only a few of the palate-pleasing eateries
awaiting visitors and locals alike.
Flea and farmers markets have
always been popular shopping spot for Orlando's thrift-conscious and
gem seekers. Flea World in Sanford and Osceola Flea & Farmers Market
in Kissimmee offer more than 3,000 wholesale dealers providing shoppers
with cut-rate merchandise or "tasty nibbles" of fresh fruits and vegetables.
Another must see for a quiet Saturday morning shopping expedition would
be the Farmers Market in downtown Orlando, located under Interstate
4 at Church Street. And, Winter Park's Farmers Market , located at the
intersection of New York and New England avenues is the perfect place
to meet the locals. Shoppers will find fresh produce, baked goods, steaming
coffee and an assortment of plants, flowers and collectibles.
While visiting Winter Park's
Farmers Market -- try taking a stroll along historic Park Avenue, maybe
taking in the Winter Park Walking Tour. Experience the upscale ambiance
of this scenic and peaceful European-style village lined with small
boutiques, art galleries, antique shops, gift emporiums and trendy outdoor
cafes.
Downtown Disney Marketplace
is a popular open-air shopping spot with many shops featuring Disney
World souvenirs and much more. The kids will get lost inside the ever
popular LEGO Imagination Center and parents will enjoy shopping at World
of Disney, the world's largest Disney character merchandise shop in
the complex. After a busy day of shopping, try a boat ride around the
Lake Buena Vista lagoon or maybe even take in dinner at one of the popular
eateries like Rainforest Cafe , Planet Hollywood, Portobello Yacht Club
and Fulton's Crab House . Also within the Downtown Disney district is
the new Downtown Disney West Side featuring exciting shops, nightclubs
and restaurants including House of Blues and Wolfgang Puck Cafe.
At Celebration
, Disney's real life version of EPCOT, visitors will find several premier
shopping venues along Main Street. Shoppers will find environmental
art in the Wyland Galleries or can outfit themselves in "funwear" at
the Soft As A Grape clothing store.
Orlando International Airport
-- For our last minute shoppers, just because you're arriving or departing
doesn't mean the shoppers opportunities are gone. Find your favorite
merchandise it in one of the many shops in the main terminal of the
Orlando International Airport. Stores would include the first Warner
Brother's Studio Store and the first Discovery Channel Store to ever
open within an airport, the Body Shop, Sunglass International, Electronics
Boutique and themed retail stores by Universal Florida, SeaWorld Orlando
and Walt Disney World.
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