Annual Manual 2014
Welcome to the fifth edition of Orlando Weekly’s Annual Manual. If you live here, we hope you’ll use this guide to help you make the most of your city – explore new neighborhoods you’ve never visited, try out some new watering holes, find a new favorite restaurant. If you’re just visiting, this guide will help…
Maitland
The neighborhood next door
Mills 50
Hipster Highway meets Little Vietnam
UCF
All knight long
Sports and Recreation
For nine months out of the year, the Orlando region is the perfect place for outdoor activities – once summer’s humidity lifts, it’s sunny, the temps are comfortable and people come out of their summer hibernation. So it makes sense that we have a robust sporting scene. From spectator sports (see breakout box) to biking, hiking,…
Waterford Lakes/Avalon Park
So close, but so far
Audubon Park
Home-grown happiness The laid-back northeast Orlando neighborhood known for its bird-named streets has grown into itself in the last few years. Leafy Leu Gardens sets the tone, with its shady trails meandering through 50 acres of subtropical botanicals. Stardust Video and Coffee has anchored the area for decades, meeting the caffeine needs of moms, hipsters…
Winter Park: Village
Village vanguard
It happened to me
A handy guide to some resources you may find you need in Central Florida
Attractions
Everybody knows Orlando is the Theme Park Capital of the World – thanks to Walt Disney World and Universal Studios, we now have a themed diversion for every age, budget and taste – but the big parks aren’t the only game in town. Check out the listings for more info on Orlando’s parks, gardens, museums,…
Winter Park: Fairbanks
Not quite a college town
Ivanhoe Village
Cultural oasis
College Park
Schoolin’ Orlando Quaint bungalows notwithstanding, the most common sights in College Park are joggers, cyclists and dog-walkers traversing the vibrant downtown quarter’s charming brick-lined, university-appellated streets. It’s no surprise the neighborhood scores high on walkability (and bikeability) ratings, as both are vital ingredients in a community that places the pedestrian above the automobile. Had noted…
Milk District
Quality over quantity
Parramore
The other side of Division Street
Millenia
They built it, and they came
Winter Park: Hannibal Square
Hip to be square
Winter Park: Full Sail/North Aloma
High class meets “get to class”
Sand Lake/Dr. Phillips
In the money
International Drive
Traffic, tourists and hidden treasures
Thornton Park
Urban and urbane
South Orlando and Conway
Between urban and suburban
Sanford
Local is lovely
Lake Nona
The up-and-comer
Downtown
Orange Avenue blossoms The magnetism of downtown Orlando isn’t just about the buzzing clubs, the varied culinary choices or the magical year-round icicle lights hanging from the trees that line the streets. It’s not just the rush of joining stampedes from Amway Center and Bob Carr Performing Arts Centre, or the easy days you can…
Dude, where’s my car?
Alternative means of transportation to help you survive Orlando’s sprawling commuter culture
Save the Dates
A year’s worth of events you don’t want to miss
Winter Park: Park Avenue
One kings lane
Nightlife
Orlando’s reputation as a spot for fun-seekers isn’t entirely based on its International Drive allure – at least, not if you ask a native. Our bars, clubs and live music venues offer a more distinguishing palate a variety of environments for a spectrum of tastes: a tour of the world’s best craft beers, a speakeasy…
Arts and Culture
Every year we have a tough time fitting all the galleries, theater companies, museums, classical music performers and dance troupes into this space, and this year is no different. Keep an eye on calendar.orlandoweekly.com every day for new events happening in Central Florida and new ways to enjoy your city’s cultural offerings. GALLERIES AND MUSEUMS…
