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ORLANDO, Florida. – WKMG continues to tour highlighting various zip codes throughout Central Florida.

This time it’s about 32801 in downtown Orlando. Here’s your city guide.

Luminary Green Park

Luminary Green Park is a three-acre gathering space with a large lawn at the corner of Terry Avenue and Amelia Street. There are also some seating areas and large statues that form “Orlando,” which is perfect for photo ops.

When the sun goes down, there are projectors that play a light show every night, illuminating the area in bright colors.

The Kia Center

This venue is the home of the NBA Orlando Magic and also hosts numerous shows and concerts.

Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts

Some locals call this venue “D-PAC” for short. It is a large modern venue with several theaters that host Broadway shows, orchestral concerts, ballet performances, and more.

Lake Eola Park

A popular downtown park with a one-mile trail around Lake Eola, it’s home to shops, restaurants, bars, and the famous swan paddle boats for rent. Lake Eola Park is also home to the Walt Disney Amphitheater, which hosts concerts, movies, and holiday celebrations.

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Orange County Regional History Center and Museum

Located on Central Boulevard, this five-story museum is housed in the historic courthouse. (You can even see the historic building’s original clock face inside.) The museum is open to the public and features exhibits that highlight Orange County’s 2,000-year-old past.

The B. Rechner Research Center houses thousands of local artifacts such as books and documents, which are authenticated and preserved by archivists.

1-Up Arcade Bar And HighT

Downtown Orlando is also known for its nightlife, with unique restaurants and bars like the 1-Up Arcade Bar. In addition to classic arcade games, the owners have created a replica of Barbie’s iconic Malibu Dream House, transforming the second floor into a life-sized version. (The perfect spot for photos that capture all the nostalgic vibes.)

On the next level, there is a separate bar called HighT. A quirky bar that takes you to another world and gives you the feeling of “Alice in Wonderland”.

Orlando Public Library

This library is historic and celebrating its 100th anniversary! Although the Orlando Public Library looks traditional from the outside, it goes beyond the book. The third-floor Melrose Center offers access to music studios, video production studios, 3D printing labs, a podcast suite, and more. (Did we mention access is free?!)

Join us on July 4th as we bring our studio to Lake Eola for a live News 6 broadcast. News 6 anchors, reporters and investigators will be hanging out near the Lake Eola House, talking to viewers and handing out free giveaways. We’ll talk about the economy, growth, cool businesses, exceptional residents, schools and more.

News 6 looks forward to introducing you to all the things that make Downtown Orlando special and meeting you in person. This is a free, family-friendly event.

We want to know what places you like in 32801. Where do you like to eat? What other places do you recommend visiting? Write a comment below and share your experience.

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