The Park Avenue District in Winter Park is a bit of a drive from the attraction areas, but it’s well worth the time! It’s a historic\u00a0district with a beautiful park in the center of\u00a0the area with\u00a0shopping, art galleries, restaurants, an art museum, Rollins College\u00a0and ample options to enjoy a libation.<\/p>\n
One of the nice things about shopping on Park Avenue is the eclectic mix of shops from high end fashion to the Gap, there’s sure to be something for everyone! It has one of the largest and nicest Pottery Barns in the chain. It’s located\u00a0in a historic landmark theater which was renovated spectacularly and yet retains it’s old world exterior. Almost across the street is a Restoration Hardware and down the avenue is a Williams Sonoma. There’s a large antique shop plus\u00a0many independent retailers from swank to the mundane.<\/p>\n
Park your car and enjoy walking on wide sidewalks along cobblestone streets. Park Avenue isn’t\u00a0your typical tourist hot spot but\u00a0it’s\u00a0VERY popular\u00a0with the locals. On Saturday mornings there’s a fabulous farmers market offering vegetables, plants, flowers, incredible orchids, locally fresh baked goods and so much more.<\/p>\n
While shopping is a big part of the experience there’s no lack of restaurants from moderate priced cafes to the elegant Park Plaza Gardens and lot’s in between. If your in a hurry you can grab a quick bite at Panera or a locally owned delicatessen less than a block away.<\/p>\n
Cigar, wine and martini bars make\u00a0for a\u00a0popular\u00a0and hip spot to enjoy a libation. Sidewalk seating at many of the restaurants and bars are perfect for people watching\u00a0and are pet friendly with Fido welcome at most establishments.<\/p>\n
Rollins College is at one end of the Avenue an exclusive\u00a0private college with a historic and beautiful campus. There’s also an American art museum and store right on Park Avenue. Browse the numerous art galleries and soak in the local flavor. It’s a very pleasant way to spend a nice day while in Orlando and it can be easy on the wallet too!<\/p>\n
Various events are staged on Park Avenue including one of the top art shows in the country every spring. So if you’re tired of the ordinary tourist experiences try the flair of Park Avenue for an afternoon or evening of fun!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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