On the Town - Orlando
On the Town Orlando
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QUINTESSENTIAL
RIPE FOR RELAXATION
Florida is the No. 1 state in the US for growing oranges and other citrus fruits, so there’s no better place to indulge in citrus-inspired spa services. Here are Orlando’s top spots:
THE RITZ-CARLTON SPA ORLANDO, GRAND LAKES
CITRUS C ORGANIC FACIAL
Refreshing lime cleanses; grapefruit provides antioxidants; and mandarin and shea butter promote hydration. 50 min/$150 4012 Central Florida Pkwy; 407-393-4200; www.ritzcarlton.com
GRAND FLORIDIAN SPA & HEALTH CLUB
CITRUS ZEST SUGAR SCRUB
Essential oils from Florida grapefruits, oranges, tangerines and lemons combined with raw sugar are used in this refreshing treatment. 50 min/$125 4111 N Floridian Way; 407-824.2332; www.relaxedyet.com
THE SPA AT OMNI ORLANDO RESORT AT CHAMPIONSGATE
DRAGONFLY SIGNATURE BODY EXPERIENCE
A blend of pure orange essential oil and salts stimulates the immune system and exfoliates dry skin. 80 min/$212 1500 Masters Blvd; 407-390-6603; www.omniorlandoresort.com
CHART YOUR GETAWAY
There are day trips from Orlando to suit many styles. Here are a few options:
Place: COCOA BEACH (51 miles east of MCO)
For: Surfers, dude
What to do: Take a lesson through a local surf school and you’ll feel right at home in this radical beach town.
Place: MOUNT DORA (44 miles northwest of MCO)
For: Hardcore antiquers
What to do: Check out the Antique Extravaganza (Feb. 20-21) at Renninger’s Twin Markets, which features more than 1,200 dealers.
Place: WEKIWA SPRINGS STATE PARK (36 miles northwest of MCO)
For: Nature lovers
What to do: Keep your eyes peeled for Florida black bears as you hike or bike 13 miles of trails and canoe or kayak in the river.
IN HIS OWN WORDS:
Curator Hansen Mulford on a few highlights at the Orlando Museum of Art
“The American Art Collection reflects the artistic achievements and cultural history of the nation over a period of two centuries. The Art of the Ancient Americas Collection presents the incredible aesthetic development of the native cultures of North and South America that flourished before the arrival of the Europeans. The African Collection presents costumes, headdresses and jewelry from traditional cultures throughout the continent.”
WORLD OF DISCOVERY
Even adults will be hypnotized by the hands-on exhibits at the Orlando Science Center—especially the ones in the Science Park, where you can…
…play a harp with no strings
…make rainbows by splitting a beam of light with a prism
…fly an EF-111 Raven
…race your friends on a pinewood derby track
…experience a hurricane, a tornado or an earthquake
ADVANCED COURSES
Rick McCord—recognized on Golf Magazine’s “Top 100 Teachers” list every year since its inception in 1991—heads up The McCord Golf Academy at Orange Lake Resort. But just because he’s been a golf pro for 36 years doesn’t mean he never faces a challenge on the green. Here are his picks for the Orlando area’s most difficult holes:
ORANGE LAKE, LEGENDS COURSE #4 (par five, 610 yards)
METROWEST GOLF CLUB #9 (par four, 405 yards)
GRAND CYPRESS GOLF CLUB, NORTH COURSE #6 (par five, 561 yards)
FOREST LAKE GOLF CLUB #7 (par four, 257 yards)
ORANGE COUNTY NATIONAL, PANTHER LAKE COURSE #12 (par four, 437 yards)
CULTURE CALENDAR
ARTSFEST • FEB. 5-14 • Showcasing the best of Central Florida’s arts and culture, this festival provides a sampling of everything from ballet and opera to art exhibits. All 205 ArtsFest events are free (although some have limited tickets), including a performance of Hamlet by the Orlando Shakespeare Theater and a midnight Celtic dance party. www.artsfestfl.com
BACH FESTIVAL • FEB. 13 TO MARCH 7 • Now in its 75th year, this festival brings world-class talent to Knowles Memorial Chapel on the Rollins College campus. Highlights include “Requiem” (the last piece Bach ever wrote), “Mass in B minor” (widely considered his greatest work) and an organ recital by James David Christie, one of the finest Bach organists. www.bachfestivalflorida.org
SILVER SPURS RODEO • FEB. 19-21 • This event at the Silver Spurs Arena in Kissimmee’s Osceola Heritage Park began 66 years ago as a humble gathering of Osceola County ranchers. Today, it’s the largest rodeo east of the Mississippi, where visitors will get their fill of bareback bronc riding, barrel racing and steer wrestling. 22 miles from MCO; www.silverspursrodeo.com
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