Exciting Nightlife in Central Florida

By Susan M. Keenan ©2007

An exciting nightlife in Central Florida has a little bit of everything for everyone from dinner shows to live rodeos to dance clubs to trendy boutique shopping and more. What you select to do will most likely depend upon your personal interests and the personal interests of the people with you.

Pointe Orlando is located at 9101 International Drive in Orlando. This exciting spot is a large entertainment and shopping complex with a variety of indoor and outdoor venues. It offers over 40 retail stores, numerous restaurants, and a 21-screen movie theater. Pointe Orlando is open year round and includes parking garages, covered parking, maps, brochures, and more.

Disney’s Boardwalk Entertainment Complex is located in Lake Buena Vista next to Crescent Lake. This spot is a large entertainment, dining, and shopping complex that is easily accessible from Epcot, several of the Epcot resorts, and Disney-MGM Studios. Some of the most popular places to visit in the complex are: Jellyrolls, Wyland Galleries, the ESPN Club, Spoodles, which is a restaurant featuring Mediterranean cuisine, and the Belle Vue Lounge which is a relaxing spot replete with antique radios.

Set against the gorgeous backdrop of the waterfront, the unique shops, excellent restaurants offering mouth-watering cuisine, and eclectic assortment of entertainment venues draw tourists and local residents from all walks of life. Although the hours vary according to the seasons, most stores are open until 11 pm, providing plenty of time to peruse the shops and make a purchase. The complex offers parking, valet parking, free admission, cover charge events, dancing, nightclubs, and a long boardwalk that’s great for strolling.

Universal CityWalk is located at 6000 Universal City Boulevard. It offers some of the best venues for having a bit of fun and a lot of excitement. Numerous stores provide hours of opportunity for shopping. An eclectic array of restaurants feature both casual and fine dining opportunities. Live music and a bevy of current movie hits are available for your viewing presence.

CityWalk has a multilingual staff, covered parking, garages, valet parking, brochures, and gift shops. Although most places offer free admission, some special events require a fee for entrance. CityWalk is open year round from 11 am until 2 am.

Sun on the Beach- Old Town is located at 5770 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway in Kissimmee. It offers themed parties like no other place can. On the weekends, guests must be 18 years of age or older. Sun on the Beach is open year round and during the hours of noon until 2 am. Visitors can find ample parking, eateries, gift shops, activities and more.

Downtown Orlando features a wide number of nightclubs and bars including Chillers, Club Paris Orlando, and Big Belly Brewery on Church Street. On Orange Avenue, the Wall Street Plaza provides an interesting assortment of bars and clubs to tingle any taste including One-Eyed Jacks, the Wall Street Cantina, and the Loaded Hog. Across the way, island-style beverages and live music are a large part of the experience at Tuk Tuk, Slingapours, and the Monkey Bar.

This is only a smattering of what Central Florida has to offer for an exciting nightlife. If this is your first visit, consider making one of these complexes a must see on your list for a day and night of fun.