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Orlando Watersports Complex
Central Florida’s lake-riddled landscape and awesome year-round climate make it a primary training ground for waterskiing and wakeboarding champions. Take a spin on the cable course or catch a contest at this outdoor water complex near the airport. (03/2011)
8615 Florida Rock Rd
407-251-3100
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iFly Orlando
This is as close as you can get to skydiving without jumping out of a plane. You'll have all the thrill of feeling like Superman when you fly in this vertical wind tunnel. (03/2011)
6805 Visitors Cr
407-903-1150
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Yellow Dog Eats
Chef Fish Morgan’s emporium of good eats in an upscale Orlando suburb draws folks from all over town for gourmet lunches and dinners with hound-inspired names. Try the Retriever’s Roast—a rare roast beef sandwich with Gouda, caramelized onions and sweet pommery mustard. $$ (03/2011)
1236 Hempel Ave, Windermere
407-296-0609
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Heidelberg Restaurant
A block away from the oceanfront in Cocoa Beach, this German restaurant serving schnitzel and sauerbraten stands apart in its surf-centric community. Locals come for the refreshingly different food and quality live music acts at adjoining Heidi’s Jazz Club. $$$ (03/2011)
7 N Orlando Ave
321-783-4559
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Casey’s On Central
Nothing says neighborhood bar like a machine pumping out free popcorn and a guy strumming a guitar and crooning classic rock in the corner. Casey’s is that come-as-you-are spot in the heart of downtown’s party district that will have you feeling like a local despite your theme-park-weary legs. (03/2011)
50 E Central Blvd
407-648-4218
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Fiddler’s Green
Rollins College students mingle with young professionals and multigenerational good-time seekers at this classic Irish pub in Winter Park. Food Network lauded the authentic menu here, which includes corned beef and cabbage and Hen in a Pot. There’s also live music (might be Irish, classical, blues or pop) Thursday through Saturday. (03/2011)
544 W Fairbanks Ave
407-645-2050
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Crosby Observatory
Join astronomers at night for SkyWatch, and enjoy celestial views through Florida’s largest publicly accessible refractor telescope. Gaze at the planets, the moons of Jupiter, the rings of Saturn, galaxies and nebulas or simply admire the glittering lights of downtown. Feb. 5 and 19. (02/2011)
At Orlando Science Center 777 E Princeton St
407-514-2000
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The Turf Club Bar & Grill
The spiced salmon salad with applewood smoked bacon and the New York strip with lump crabmeat crust are standouts at this restaurant within the equestrian-themed Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa. In addition, a sustainable fish is offered each day. Check out the horse racing memorabilia in the dining room or, better yet, dine outside under the large fans. $$$ (02/2011)
At Disney World’s Saratoga Springs Resort & Spa Lake Buena Vista
407-939-3463
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BIJOU’S BOUTIQUE
This moderately priced store has a loyal clientele of women who appreciate eyecatching clothing and personal service. If an outfi t doesn’t fl atter, the owner will say so and bring alternatives. She buys only one in each size of every item. (01/2011)
2501 Edgewater Dr
407-841-9728
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SCOTT LAURENT COLLECTION
Bursting with sculpture, art glass, lamps, mirrors, handmade furniture and accessories, this snazzy but affordable gallery also carries an impressive array of jewelry including earrings and necklaces made of real Australian orchids hand-dipped in acrylic resin. Lightweight and durable, each one takes seven days to preserve. (01/2011)
348 Park Ave N, Winter Park
407-629-0278
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ZORA NEALE HURSTON FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES
Celebrate the life and work of author, folklorist and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston (Their Eyes Were Watching God) in the town where she grew up—the oldest African-American town in the US—with a street festival, cultural arts events and educational programs. Jan. 22-30 (outdoor festival Jan. 28-30). (01/2011)
Downtown Eatonville
407-647-3307
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OTRONICON: A LOOK INTO TOMORROW
Delve into the future of interactive technology at this festival with larger-than-life video game experiences, state-of-the-art medical and military simulators, game design workshops taught by industry pros and a chance to play Rock Band on a stage with a real sound system. Jan. 14-17. (01/2011)
At Orlando Science Center 777 E Princeton St
407-514-2000
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