Now it's the birds and animals that have their way with this stretch of land, demonstrating how Florida might have looked without rampant coastal development. Located roughly an hour from downtown Orlando on a barrier island between the Indian River and the Atlantic Ocean, Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge was established in 1963 as a buffer zone for NASA activities at nearby Kennedy Space Center. One of America's top bird-watching destinations, this awesome wildlife refuge near Cape Canaveral has rocket science to thank for its pristine surrounds. Burn off your meal and mimosa buzz with a walk down brick-lined Washington Street, strung with boutiques and cafes, or wander the perimeter of Lake Eola to scope wading birds and the kitschy swan boats that are available to rent. Around the corner, HUE Restaurant is a hot place for brunch, particularly if your visit coincides with the Disco Brunch (held on the third Thursday of every month) when DJs spin dance tunes and locals turn out in costume. At the Eola Sunday Market in a park by the lake, locals gather for a morning coffee while browsing for handmade crafts, artisan pasta and honeys and a small range of organic produce. Plan your visit for a Sunday morning to get a glimpse of residential urban life in the neighborhood of Thornton Park, just east of Lake Eola in downtown Orlando's green heart. Downtown Orlando is roughly 15 minutes from SeaWorld and Universal Studios, and less than half an hour from Disney World.
Downtown Orlando: A Traipse Through Thornton Parkįew conventioneers or theme park visitors ever make it into the city of Orlando itself.
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