Does anyone live in Orlando?

Question

I'm traveling to Orlando in February. I do NOT want to do the whole Disney thing. Is there any thrift stores or indie scene things to do in Orlando??

Answer 1

Good for you!  Stay away from the corporate giants!

Lake Eola is always a good spot to chill.  On sundays they have a farmers and art market.  There is also a farmers market early saturday mornings in downtown Winter Park.  You can check out some shopping on Park Avenue in Winter Park where there are trendy shops and restaurants.  If you hit up downtown Orlando, check out I-bar, Bar-B-Q Bar, or The Matador for a couple drinks.  If you want to check out a concert, go to the Social.  The sound isn't the best, but it's a small homey place.  Check out any of the Healthy/Vegetarian cafe's around.  They are all awesome.  Pom Pom's sandwicheria is the best!  Infusion tea is pretty good, also.  College Park is pretty trendy and there are little shops and vintage places around on Edgewater Drive (i think...maybe it's Road?)

Thats all I can think of.  If you need any help, email me.  I'm sure if you Google some of those things, you could find them.