65 East Central Boulevard, Orlando, Florida 407-836-8500, 1-800-965-2030 Watch Central Florida’s rich history come to life through cutting edge interactive presentations and hands-on exhibits at the state-of-the-art Orange County Regional History Center, which is housed in a restored 1927 courthouse in downtown Orlando. The premises include the Linda Chapin Orientation Theater, The Historium gift store and a Research Center and Archives, which is available free of charge (by appointment). The Orange County Regional History Center also recently added a new permanent exhibit, the "Golden Age of Tourism."
The Orange County Regional History Center is conveniently located off Interstate 4 (Exit 82C) in downtown Orlando. Hours are 10 AM to 5 PM Monday through Saturday and noon to 5 PM Sunday. For more information about the Orange County Regional History Center, visit www.thehistorycenter.org.
Orlando Outdoor Recreation Guide
A popular destination in the heart of downtown Orlando, Lake Eola Park offers swan-shaped paddle boat rentals, walking/jogging path, picnic tables, amphitheater and a playground. Another local favorite, the 300-acre Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake, features boat rentals, nature trails, an outdoor pool, picnic areas and barbecue facilities. Nestled at the headwaters of the [...]
New Dining Additions at Epcot Culinary expansions are underway at the Italy Pavilion and Mexico Pavilion within Epcot World Showcase. In the Italy Pavilion, an authentic Neapolitan pizzeria is under construction with opening planned for fall 2010 in time for the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival. The casual, 14,000-square-foot pizzeria will feature wood-burning ovens and the menu will feature [...]
World’s Top Golfers to Compete at 2010 Arnold Palmer Invitational
The 2010 Arnold Palmer Invitational will take place March 22-28, 2010, at the 7,137-yard, par-70 course at Arnold Palmer’s Bay Hill Club & Lodge in Orlando, Florida. Presented by MasterCard, The Arnold Palmer Invitational draws the world’s top professional golfers on the PGA Tour.
The event traces its history back to 1966 when it began as [...]
Wizarding World Ad to Air During Super Bowl This Sunday, Universal Orlando Resort will launch a brand-new, national commercial for The Wizarding World of Harry Potter during Super Bowl XLIV. The ad, created by Universal Orlando and Rosso Media Ltd in the UK, offers guests a look into the magic that awaits them at the highly anticipated theme park experience set to open [...]
