Things To Do In Orlando Area?

[Patcon]

I bought two limited slip rear ends with drive shafts from him several years ago...

[tunesnxs]

I'm not sure if the Fantasy of Flight museum is still open but if it is, it's just south of orlando on I-4 (about 5 miles south of 27). It's another aircraft museum, and a bit larger than the one in Kissimmee.

Sky Crap, ...er um Sky Craft is kind of cool. it's just a bunch of surplus stuff! If you're creative, you can always find something in there to put on your bench and stare at for a day or two until you come up with something  to build.

[Captain Obvious]

I did a little digging into historic Orlando and came up with the following that I'd like to see:

The Rogers Building - Oldest building in town - Magnolia and Pine.

Church St Station - Second oldest building - Original old train station, On church just east of the interstate.

Kress Building - Originally a 5 and dime - Orange between pine and church.

Bumby Building - Originally a H/W store - Across the tracks from Church St Station

Cheyenne saloon - Next to Bumby

Dr. P. Phillips House - Historic house SE of center of town.

 

Also, I'd like to drive through some of the old neighborhoods like Parramore and Thornton Park, but I'm not sure if they're tourist friendly. Any input from the locals?

[Dave WM]

you don't want to drive thru Parramore, high crime, drug users etc.. Don's know about Thorton Park.

College park/ Winter Park has some nice old 40's era cottages.

Windermere is nice just don't speed at all. Lots of dirt streets, some very high end homes to drive by but not real old. Its better to walk it, start at the library and walk down the dirt roads.

Interstate 4 is a nightmare most of the time, so try to stay off of that. Also know that the schools run from 7am to 9am start and end 2pm to 4pm, during those times you have to really watch out for school zones, not all marked well if you don't slow down to 20mph thru them you will get a 200$ ticket. Just be on the lookout.

I4 is real bad around 4-7 pm Try to take toll roads as much as possible. Stay away from international drive 24/7 worst traffic and driving in the state.

[Captain Obvious]

Yeah, I heard that Parramore is rough. Would be nice to see some of it, but I'm not taking any unnecessary chances. At least they don't put the big "rental car" signs on the rental cars anymore.

I should be in town tomorrow and will get in touch! 

[Captain Obvious]

Been having a blast in Orlando. Spent a rainy afternoon with Dave WM.

Went to Skycraft, which was fricken awesome!! To be honest, I was even a little overwhelmed at Skycraft! Too much to see on just one trip.

I hit 1010 Brewing and Ocean Sun today which were both excellent. And got some great recommendations for dinner. I'm at the hotel right now drying out before dinner!

Ill try to post some pics, but it might have to wait till I'm home.

@siteunseen I was wearing my favorite Back Forty Brewing shirt on my travels and it got a great reception at both brewpubs! Wish you could have been there!

[siteunseen]

Fantastic! They've been winning a lot of accolades for their brew nationwide.

Have you seen the Seigel house yet? Supposedly the biggest and gaudiest in America.

 

[siteunseen]

Drying out? Rain and brew I'm guessing.

[siteunseen]

48 minutes ago, Captain Obvious said:

@siteunseen I was wearing my favorite Back Forty Brewing shirt on my travels and it got a great reception at both brewpubs! Wish you could have been there!

You've made my day Captain. That shirt meant a lot  to me giving it to such a great guy! I am looking forward to getting another one to you someday soon. 8^)

 

 

[Captain Obvious]

Back from Orlando and am catching up. Had a great time. Didn't get the chance to do everything I wanted to do, but I did a bunch.

Spent a fun rainy afternoon with @Dave WM . Survived the season's first tropical storm.
Ate at the Sloppy Taco Palace.
Shopped at SkyCraft.
Sampled fine beer flights at a number of the brew-pubs (1010, Ocean Sun, Crooked Can, Hourglass, and Cask and Larder).
1010 was a real treat. I got there too early in the day and they weren't even officially open for business when I got there. They took me in anyway and we spent the afternoon chatting. Just me and the guys from the brewery and a couple of their local friends. It was fantastic. I learned a lot about the Florida microbrew scene. Everyone in the business knows everyone else and they're all friends.  Not even considered "competitors", just friends.
Had an upscale dinner at Cask and Larder.
Took a stroll around Lake Eola.
Saw what was left of "Old" Orlando (Robert's Building, Church St Station, Bumby's).

Biggest regret was not being able to get an opportunity to meet with @tunesnxs. Next trip hopefully.

Thanks to all for the suggestions and hospitality, and hopefully there will be another trip in the future!

[Mike]

On 6/3/2016 at 6:12 PM, Captain Obvious said:

I've got a couple days in the Orlando, FL area next week.

 

Anybody got suggestions of things that I simply have to do while I'm there? Anything Z related in the area?

Did you check the member map to see who's in the area?  The member map is voluntary so there may be someone from the area that hasn't themselves to it yet, though.

 

[siteunseen]

What did you do Captain, pee in their drinking water?  I'm glad you made it away from there before the poo poo hit the fans.

http://www.cnn.com/2016/06/15/us/orlando-tragic-week/index.html