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 Visit wild birds |
1101 Audubon Way Orlando, FL 32751 United States +1 407 644 0190 http://www.audubonofflorida.or... |
Over the last 21 years, this animal-rehabilitation center has treated and released more than 7,000 birds of prey, including eagles, hawks, vultures and owls. To learn more about these creatures, come by for a visit. Twenty-two species are on view, including the famous bald eagles. The animals here cannot be returned to the wild, mostly because of health reasons. The center also hosts an adopt-a-wild-bird program. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 An American/Continental favorite |
808 East Washington Street Orlando, FL 32801 United States +1 407 648 2777 http://www.dexwine.com/ |
The menu here changes monthly, but the food is always good. Casually dressed patrons sit at barstools that are pulled up to butcher-block tables atop terrazzo floors. The decor is simple but effective for casual dining. Choices include Caesar's Salad ($6.95), a roasted duck sandwich ($9.95), and a Chicken Tortilla Pie ($9.95), among other intriguing combinations. Pastas and salads come in full or half portions for hearty or picky eaters. Dexter's offers more than 30 wines and champagnes, available by the glass or bottle. A very nice Chardonnay runs about $26 for a bottle. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Home of the New Year's Day classic |
600 West Amelia Street Orlando, FL 32801 United States +1 407 849 2000 / +1 407 849 2020 (Box Office) http://www.orlandocentroplex.com/ |
Best known as the home of the New Year's Day Citrus Bowl of college football, the stadium is one of the oldest facilities in the Orlando Centroplex complex. Renovated in the 90s to the tune of close to $40 million, the facility offers seating for 70,000, including 30 luxury boxes, and state-of-the-art amenities and equipment that make it a prime location for sporting events and huge rock super-shows. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Take a swim |
2009 Lake Margaret Drive Orlando, FL 32806 United States +1 407 858 3290 http://www.cfl.rr.com/features... |
Sometimes recreation means watching a movie, visiting a bar or kicking back with a good book in one of Orlando's lovely parks. But on those days when you just have to get moving, visit this fort. You'll find a public tennis center, Olympic-size swimming pool, and a volleyball court. Kids especially like the playground. If you expect all this activity will leave you hungry, pack a lunch. The park also offers picnic facilities. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tour rose gardens |
1920 North Forest Avenue Orlando, FL 32803 United States +1 407 246 2620 http://www.leugardens.org/ |
This lovely 50-acre botanical garden situated on Lake Rowena offers visitors a chance to escape into Old Florida. Wander miles of paved paths through forests of giant camphors, oaks and palms. The formal Rose Garden is the largest in the South, but don't pass up the opportunity to visit the herb, butterfly, palm and bamboo gardens as well. Towering over all this natural wonder is the Leu House. Built in 1888, it now serves as a decorative-arts museum. Tours occur on the half hour. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 View the work of Earl Cunningham |
900 East Princeton Street Orlando, FL 32803 United States +1 407 246 4278 http://www.mennellomuseum.org/ |
This museum is housed in an Orlando mansion, once a private residence, converted in 1998 to show off the work of a single artist, Earl Cunningham (1893-1977). His work is considered "primitive genius." Cunningham, who was a St. Augustine native, attempted to capture the haunting landscapes of the Sunshine State. The Everglades proved a favorite subject. The museum's permanent 50-piece Cunningham collection was a bequest to the City of Orlando by collectors Marilyn and Michael Mennello. In addition to showing Cunningham's work, the museum plans a series of rotating exhibits. Call ahead for admission price and other details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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One of the South's best museums |
2416 North Mills Avenue Orlando, FL 32803 United States +1 407 896 4231 http://www.omart.org |
According to Newsweek, this piece of 1950s architecture serves as one of the best art museums in the South. Founded in 1924, the museum now consists of three permanent exhibits - the American Collection, housing nearly 900 paintings, prints, photographs and sculptures from the 19th century onward; the Art of Ancient Americans Collection, boasting 500 artifacts of jade, gold and clay from Mexican, Costa Rican and Peruvian cultures; and an African collection of more than 70 artifacts, including masks, from various West African countries. OMA also hosts rotating exhibits. Residents of Orange, Seminole, Lake and Osceola counties receive free admission. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Play war games |
7215 Rose Avenue Orlando, FL 32810 United States +1 407 294 0694 http://www.orlandopaintball.com/ |
Feel like burning off a workweek's worth of stress? Consider a visit to this facility, which offers a variety of survival games in which opponents shoot at each other with paint pellets. A traditional game scenario includes two teams infiltrating each other's territory and attempting to capture the other team's flag. Visitors can play in indoor or outdoor arenas. Inside are game areas featuring two-story towers, forts, bunkers and medieval structures. Outside are four themed fields and a cluster of futuristic structures. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hands-on exhibits |
777 East Princeton Street Orlando, FL 32803 United States +1 407 514 2000 / +1 888 672 4386 http://www.osc.org/ |
This glistening structure, highlighted by the dome of the John Young Planetarium, looks like the product of a meeting between Greco-Roman architects and Star Trek engineers. The analogy applies to inside activities as well: the museum strives to teach kids (and adults) about classical science using modern, hands-on, sometimes high-tech activities. With 207,000 square feet, the museum houses 10 themed exhibit halls where patrons can explore the human body, modern technology, the solar system and other topics. Its eight-story CineDome is billed as the world's largest movie theater. It shows large-format nature/technology films. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Home of the NBA Magic |
600 West Amelia Street One Magic Place Orlando, FL 32801 United States +1 407 849 2000 / +1 407 849 2020 (Box Office) http://www.orlandocentroplex.com/ |
Part of the Orlando Centroplex, which is owned and operated by the city of Orlando, the Waterhouse Centre is home to the NBA's Orlando Magic, the Orlando Seals hockey club, and the Orlando Predators arena football organization. A top-notch facility that seats 17,000, it was voted Arena of the Year in 1991. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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From Jaws to Jurassic Park! |
1000 Universal Studios Plaza I-4 at Universal Exit Orlando, FL 32809 United States +1 407 363 8000 http://www.universalorlando.com |
The world's favorite films and film stars come to life here, and 40 amazing and amusing rides, shows and attractions await. A virtual interactive Terminator 2:3-D adventure has its own set of thrills, as does an encounter with Jaws, a trip Back to the Future, and a voyage beyond the stars in an E.T. Adventure. Special VIP tours are available by pre-arrangement. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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