Orlando Premium Outlets. This 440,000-square-foot outlet center offers shoppers the atmosphere of a beautiful outdoor shopping mall filled with landscaping and natural lighting. Orlando's only upscale outlet features 110 fabulous stores, including Disney and Universal outlets, Coach, Kenneth Cole, Nike, Polo-Ralph Lauren, Timberland, Tommy Hilfiger, Fendi, Hugo Boss, Nautica, Salvatore Ferragamo, Versace and Banana Republic. Visit http://www.premiumoutlets.com-outlets-outlet.asp?id=17.
Belz Factory Outlet World. The largest of the Orlando factory outlet centers, Belz Factory has 170 stores in two enclosed malls and four shopping annexes. Shop at 60+ clothing shops, including Gap, Levi's, Van Heusen, OshKosh B'Gosh, Izod and Guess Jeans, more than a dozen name-brand shoe stores, including Bass, Nike and Rockport, houseware shops, such as Fitz & Floyd and Oneida and a Universal Studios Outlet. You can also shop for books, records, electronics, sporting goods, health and beauty aids, jewelry, toys, gifts, accessories, lingerie and hosiery. Call 407-352-9611.
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Altamonte Mall. The second largest mall in the Orlando area, Altamonte Mall features anchor stores Burdines, Dillard's, JCPenney, and Sears, over 175 specialty stores, a food court, an indoor kid’s play area and a new 18-screen AMC movie theater with stadium seating. Call 407-830-4422.
Florida Mall.The area’s largest mall, this popular shopping spot now features a Nordstrom, as well as major anchors Burdines, Dillard's, JCPenney, Sears, and Saks. Florida Mall offers more than 250 specialty stores, great restaurants - Buca di Beppo, Le Jardin and Ruby Tuesday - a food court and many entertainment venues. Call 407-851-6255.
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Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores. Lake Buena Vista Factory Stores offers three dozen outlets, including Big Dog Sportswear, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Hilfiger, Liz Claiborne, Fossil, OshKosh, Reebok, Gap Outlet and the only Old Navy Outlet in the area. Enjoy savings up to 75% at this inviting plaza, which has a nice food court and a beauty salon. Call 407-238-9301.
Mall at Millenia. This upscale shopping center 5 miles from downtown Orlando presents heavyweight anchors that include Bloomingdale's, Macy's and Neiman Marcus, and 200 specialty stores that include Cartier, Chanel, Crabtree & Evelyn, Giorgio's of Palm Beach, Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Swarovski and Tiffany & Co. Mall at Millenia features many fine dining options and the Blue Martini, an chic martini lounge with live entertainment. Call 407-363-3555
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Mount Dora. A haven for artists and seniors, the town (est. 1874) has the genuine feel of old Florida with rolling hills, 19th-century buildings and a charming Main Street leading to the calm waters of Lake Dora. Shopping highlights include Renninger's Antique Center and the Farmer's Market, where hundreds of shops and booths are open Saturday and Sunday. Up to 1,000 dealers attend Renninger's 3-day antique extravaganzas the third weekends of January, February and November. Call 352-383-2165.
Ron Jon's Surf Shop. Located at Festival Bay on I-Drive, this 15,000-square-foot beach shop sports an island flair and a huge selection of world-famous surfer wear and beach gear, as well as unique and offbeat surfing-themed merchandise. Catch some waves or learn to surf at the store’s indoor Ron Jon Surf Park, which splashed onto the scene late in 2005. Call 407-481-2555.
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