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• A SECOND CHANCE QUALITY CONSIGNMENTS read more ›
  (1196 Tree Swallow Dr, Ste 1322, Winter Springs. Tel. 407-327-3777)
  2dchanceconsignments.com
  What’s old is new again at this second-hand boutique. It offers fancy things, like Coach and Kathy Van Zeeland handbags, without the exorbitant price tags.
• THE ART OF DISNEY read more ›
  (1780 E Buena Vista Dr, Lake Buena Vista. Tel. 407-828-3929)
  disneyworld.disney.go.com
  Mouse collectors and general Disney aficionados will love this place, which sells sculptures, paintings, animation art and lithographs of Disney characters and locations.
• DIVINE MOTHER EARTH read more ›
  (307 E First St, Sanford. Tel. 407-328-8334)
  divinemotherearth.com
  This boutique offers handmade bead jewelry and bags, art pieces, meditation tools, clothing from Nepal, India and Indonesia, and home décor items crafted by local artists. And if you’re into belly dancing, you’ll love the glittery, jingly accessories here.
• THE DOGGIE DOOR read more ›
  (329 N Park Ave, Winter Park. Tel. 407-644-2969)
  bullfish.net/doggie-door
  This store is jammed with dog and cat gear, including fresh-baked treats and designer beds, collars and leashes. There are even pricey purses for owners that are decorated with pictures of favorite breeds.
• GALLERIA PORTOFINO read more ›
  (5601 Universal Blvd. Tel. 407-503-1157)
  portofinogalleria.com
  Art enthusiasts will find high-style glass, sculpture, jewelry and paintings by artists from all over the world at this store. It’s near a number of restaurants, so you can take a break to contemplate before making a major purchase.
• OSCEOLA FLEA AND FARMERS MARKET read more ›
  (2801 E Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee •. Tel. 407-846-2811)
  osceolafleaandfarmersmarket.com
  The market’s 900 booths hold an impressive variety of artwork, shoes, vintage jewelry, luggage, household goods, tools, pottery, furniture and pet supplies. Parking is free, and there are three snack bars to fuel visitors while they shop all day.

• DISNEY LIVE ROCKIN’ ROAD SHOW read more ›
  (50 N Gemini Blvd. Tel. 800-745-3000)
  disney.go.com/DisneyLive
  This concert features Mickey and the regular cast of characters rocking the house with music and fun. Kids can sing and dance along with Cinderella, Tigger and Toy Story’s Buzz and Woody. March 19.
• INLAND LAKES RAILWAY read more ›
  (51 W Magnolia Ave, Eustis. Tel. 352-589-4300)
  www.inlandlakesrailway.com
  Depending on the excursion, guests on this train can solve a murder mystery, have lunch or dinner, go to an Orlando Magic basketball game or learn about the history of Central Florida railroads while sightseeing.
• FLORIDA WILDFLOWER AND GARDEN FESTIVAL read more ›
  (Indiana Ave, DeLand. Tel. 386-738-0649)
  floridawildflowerfoundation.org
  This street fair in charming downtown DeLand includes wildflower and native plant sales, educational field tours and presentations, wildflower viewing trips, children’s activities and a DJ spinning pop music. March 27.
• KISSIMMEE AIR MUSEUM read more ›
  (233 N Hoagland Blvd, Kissimmee. Tel. 407-870-7366)
  kissimmeeairmuseum.com
  Fans of big, bad jets can get up close and personal with vintage aircraft such as the school-bus yellow Air Force T-6. You can even test your piloting skills in the cockpit.
• THE BERENSTAIN BEARS ON STAGE: A BEAR COUNTRY MUSICAL read more ›
  (1001 E Princeton St. Tel. 407-896-7365)
  orlandorep.com
  This family-friendly show features the popular bear family dealing with bullies, the cubs’ messy room and stage fright. Kids can laugh and sing along while learning life lessons. Through March 28.
• WINTER PARK SIDEWALK ART FESTIVAL read more ›
  (Park Avenue, Winter Park. Tel. 407-672-6390)
  wpsaf.org
  This once-small outdoor festival has evolved into a major show that attracts artists from all over the country. Expect hundreds of booths offering oil, acrylic and watercolor paintings, photographs, mixed media pieces and sculptures. March 19-21.

• PHILLY STYLE HOAGIES read more ›
  (223 N Magnolia Ave. Tel. 407-423-0123)
  Join O-town’s downtown work crowd at the home of the 22-inch sub. Meat lovers can order piles of cold cuts from local deli Thumann’s. $
• RAINBOW SNO-CONES read more ›
  (3116 Corrine Dr. Tel. 407-896-9105)
  The shaved-ice treats, in flavors like sour apple, grape and polar punch, here satisfy the inner kid in all of us. You can add a cherry on top for a dime. $
• TIJUANA FLATS read more ›
  (Multiple locations. Tel. 407-478-3461)
  tijuanaflats.com
  This local chain of Mexican restaurants founded by a UCF student in 1995 offers freshmade burritos and tacos. Add as much spice as you can handle at the hot sauce bar. $
• ALADDIN’S RESTAURANT read more ›
  (1015 E Semoran Blvd, Casselberry. Tel. 407-331-0488)
  The authentic Lebanese dishes here include shish kebabs, shish tawook (spiced chicken) and quail. $$
• CAFÉ TRASTEVERE read more ›
  (825 N Magnolia Ave. Tel. 407-839-0235)
  cafetrastevere.com
  This date spot features dishes like penne with smoked salmon in a light pink vodka sauce and filet mignon sauteed with fresh mushrooms and brandy. $$$
• STONE’S THROW BISTRO read more ›
  (107 Magnolia Ave, Sanford. Tel. 407-688-2508)
  stonesthrowbistro.com
  This small restaurant offers a regularly changing menu of creative dishes. A recent roster featured pistachio-crusted sportfish with vanilla-whipped sweet potato, and shrimp and grits with chive barbecue butter sauce. $$$

• TASTINGS read more ›
  (111 N Magnolia Ave, Ste 175. Tel. 407-999-9950)
  awineexperience.com
  Wine takes center stage at this shop and tasting bar, which has more than 100 vintages in stock. Try one by the taste, glass or bottle with a cheese platter and flatbreads.
• CROOKED BAYOU read more ›
  (50 E Central Blvd. Tel. 407-839-5852)
  crookedbayou.com
  Get into the party spirit of New Orleans with a Louisiana-brewed Abita Amber and a plate of fried pickles. Live punk bands or rocking DJs perform almost every night.
• ONE EYED JACK’S read more ›
  (19 N Orange Ave. Tel. 407-420-1515)
  wallstplaza.net/oneeyedjacks
  Jack’s calls itself Orlando’s original party bar, and whether or not that’s true, it’s certainly a popular one. Stop in for $2.50 Coronas and half-priced appetizers during happy hour (4pm to 7pm), or karaoke on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
• CITYWALK’S RISING STAR read more ›
  (At Universal Studios Orlando. Tel. 407-363-8000)
  universalorlando.com/citywalk
  So you think you can sing? Prove it by taking the stage at Rising Star’s super karaoke, where wannabe rockers are backed by a full live band. A host and backup singers lend a hand on Sundays and Mondays.
• VINTAGE LOUNGE read more ›
  (114 S Orange Ave. Tel. 407-649-9982)
  vintagelounge.biz
  DJs here spin everything from hip-hop to reggae and Top 40, but the drink specials are what really draw crowds. Cosmos are free Tuesdays until midnight, ladies drink free martinis on Thursdays and there’s free Absolut vodka from 8pm to 10pm on Fridays.
• THE PLAZA THEATRE read more ›
  (425 N Bumby Ave. Tel. 407-228-1220)
  theplazatheatre.com
  This intimate concert and performance venue, which hosts pageants, comedians and musicians, was originally a movie theater from the 1960s. Check out upcoming concerts from The Orlando Jazz Orchestra (March 14), The Peking Acrobats (April 6) and Big Bad Voodoo Daddy (April 17).

• HIGHLANDS HAMMOCK STATE PARK read more ›
  (5931 Hammock Rd, Sebring, FL. Tel. 863-386-6094)
  floridastateparks.org/highlandshammock
  This park, one of Florida’s oldest, has a boardwalk that winds through an old-growth cypress swamp and a scenic 3-mile loop to walk or drive. To explore the park more fully, book a campsite or take a ranger-led walk.

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Fun Fact!
The peacock in the city of Winter Park’s emblem comes from the birds that once freely roamed on Genius Drive.