Orlando Attractions and intrests

ORLANDO AREA SHOPPING
Orlando is a shopper’s haven of outlet centers, discount superstores, upscale boutiques, antique shops and luxury department stores. Orlando is becoming one of the fastest growing retail markets in the United States.   
The greater Orlando area is currently home to eight shopping malls, with more than 1,200 stores combined.

The Florida Mall, features shops such as Saks Fifth Avenue, Burdines, J. Crew, Pottery Barn, Restoration Hardware as well as restaurants and entertainment venues. During Fall 2002, upscale department stores Lord & Taylor and Nordstrom will open in the mall.

Orlando’s newest shopping center, The Mall at Millenia, opening in October 2002, will be anchored by Bloomingdale’s, Macy’s and Nieman Marcus.
Altamonte Mall, Orlando Fashion Square Mall, Osceola Square Mall, Oviedo Marketplace, Seminole Towne Center and the West Oaks Mall offer an extensive variety of merchandise. OUTLET CENTERS

Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores offers bargain hunters 500,000 square feet (45,000 square meters) of shopping in 38 stores full of savings on brand-name merchandise from Reebok to Gap Outlet, London Fog, Jockey, Danskin, Oneida and more.

Belz Factory Outlet World and the Belz Designer Outlet Centre comprise the largest of the outlet centers. Located on International Drive, this shopper’s paradise boasts more than 160 brand-name factory stores such as Off 5th - Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet, Fitz & Floyd, Coach and Ann Taylor.

Kissimmee Value Outlet Shops, with 140,000 square feet (12,600 square meters) of space, offers even more variety with more than 25 factory stores including Nike, G.H. Bass & Co. and Van Heusen.

Shopping Downtown Orlando
Combine shopping with beautiful scenery and stroll along Park Avenue, just north of Orlando in downtown Winter Park. Experience the upscale ambiance of this scenic and peaceful European-style avenue dotted with small boutiques, art galleries, antique shops, gift emporiums and outdoor cafés.
Orlando’s Antique Row on Orange Avenue in downtown Orlando offers a variety of collectibles. Visitors looking for specialty items can also stop by the nearby Ivanhoe shops, which boast antiques, fine gifts and clothing.
Pointe Orlando on International Drive offers upscale shopping in exclusive stores such as FAO Schwarz, Armani Exchange, Tommy Jeans and Abercrombie & Fitch. Pointe Oralndo is multi-level complex also features a 21-screen Muvico Cinema complete with a state-of-the-art IMAX®3-D theater. Restaurants and nightclubs round out the offerings.

Located just down the street from Pointe Orlando is The Mercado, which offers 75 specialty shops including American Cola Company, Fragrance International, Del Sol, Around the Globe, The Looking Glass and Kandlestix.
Church Street Market in downtown Orlando is complete with shops such as Sharper Image and Brookstone in addition to many restaurants, pubs and nightclubs. In nearby Thornton Park, along Central Boulevard and Washington Street, books, clothing and culinary delights await
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Downtown Disney Marketplace is a popular open-air shopping spot with 26 shops featuring everyone’s favorite mouse and all of his pals. Between shopping at the LEGO Imagination Center and at World of Disney, the world’s largest Disney character merchandise shop, visitors can take a boat ride around the Lake Buena Vista lagoon, listen to entertainment on an outdoor stage, or dine at one of its popular themed restaurants. Also within the Downtown Disney district is Downtown Disney Pleasure Island and Downtown Disney West Side featuring exciting shops including All Star Gear, Copperfield Magic Underground – The Store and Virgin Megastore.

Universal Orlando Resort adds to Orlando’s spectacular retail lineup with CityWalk, a 30-acre (12-hectare) entertainment complex offering themed restaurants, nightclubs, theaters and specialty shops
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The Arts Market held the second Saturday of each month October-March or the Farmers Market Downtown Orlando held every Saturday. The Arts Market is located along Wall Street Plaza and Court Street and the Farmers Market is located under Interstate 4 at Church Street.

Orlando International Airport offers shoppers last minute Orlando memento in one of 36 shops in the main terminal of the Orlando International Airport. Stores include Warner Brother’s Studio Store, Discovery Channel, the Body Shop, Sunglass International, Electronics and more.