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| Shopping Orlando |
| Last updated: 16/01/2010 |
New York, Milan, Paris...Orlando? Orlando is an Upscale Shopping Destination Versace, Gucci, Giorgio Armani, Tiffany & Co., Nordstrom...with more than 52 million square feet of retail space, Orlando showcases a lineup of who's who in the fashion industry. Sporting an eclectic mix of luxury department stores, upscale boutiques, outlet malls, antique shops, farmers markets and entertainment complexes combining shopping with dining and entertainment, Orlando has been propelled into the spotlight as a major player in the retail market. So get out your credit card and head out to do some shopping! Central Florida now boasts nine shopping malls with more than 1,000 stores to satisfy the shop-a-holic in you. The Mall at Millenia, a 1.2 million-square-foot (111,500-square-meter) shopping experience, houses more than 100 stores. The two-level shopping complex is anchored by the world-famous department stores Macy's, Bloomingdale's and Neiman Marcus. Fifty percent of the retailers are new to the Orlando market, including luxury stores such as Tiffany & Company, Burberry, Chanel, Gucci and Louis Vuitton. Nordstrom, located at The Florida Mall, is also a newcomer to the Orlando retail scene. Aside from shopping malls, there are many specialty stores that offer quirky knick-knacks, chic souvenirs and hip clothing throughout Central Florida. Whether you're shopping for that perfect present or looking for something to accent your home, Orlando is sure to have just what you're searching for. Just outside Orlando in Winter Park, take a stroll down Park Avenue. This European-style avenue is filled with small boutiques, art galleries and antiques shops - with mainstream stores like Talbot's and Gap to specialty stores where you can find everything from the perfect couch to handmade stationery. In Downtown Orlando, you'll find several shopping areas catering to the discriminating shop-a-holic. Thorton Park features specialty stores perfect for an afternoon of meandering and exploring. And even the most experienced of antique shoppers will be impressed with what Antique Row on Orange Avenue or the nearby Ivanhoe shops offer in old-world treasures. Looking for something artsy? After a visit to the Orlando Museum of Art don't miss the gift shop, featuring art-related items reflecting the museum's permanent and temporary exhibitions. The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art is home to the world's most comprehensive collection of Louis Tiffany glass and features a museum gift shop with a wide variety of stained glass reproductions. In addition to Tiffany items, the gift shop offers prints and reproductions from several well-known artists including Monet, Degas and Rodin. The Mennello Museum of American Art in Loch Haven Park features the nation's most extensive permanent collection of Earl Cunningham paintings and also boasts a vast collection of works by self-taught artists. The museum gift shop features artwork and crafts done by local Florida artists, including paintings, hand-painted trays and jewelry. Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort also offer extensive shopping areas for when you need a break from the parks. At Downtown Disney Marketplace, you'll find an array of specialty stores amid the Disney paraphernalia. Be sure not to miss Hoypoloi, a gallery featuring art glass, ceramics and sculpture. New at Downtown Disney is Basin, which, designed like a 19th century general store, sells all-natural bath products and customized scented candles. Universal CityWalk offers many stores mixed throughout the restaurants and nightclubs. Cigarz offers a full bar along with its superior cigar selection, while Fossil specializes in watches, sunglasses and apparel. Shop for nature and animal-themed merchandise at The Endangered Species Store or surf gear and custom surf boards at Quiet Flight Surf Shop. Make sure to hit Celebration, Disney's version of small town America. Shop on Market Street at Celebration where you'll find stores such as Lollipop Cottage, a children's store; Nottingham's, featuring old world antiques and antique reproductions; and the Market Street Gallery with fine gifts and unique home accents. Want to look like you've spent a million bucks, without actually spending a million bucks? Check out Prime Outlets Orlando on International Drive, which has hot designer outlets such as Coach, Polo Ralph Lauren and DKNY. Orlando Premium Outlets features Versace, Giorgio Armani and Burberry to name just a few of the 110 upscale discount shops. Orlando offers an abundance of stores for the serious shopper in you.
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