2008 Woodie Awards
Orlando's Best Across the Street from Rollins
Kelly Castino
Issue date: 9/4/06 Section: News
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This past August Orlando Magazine came out with the 2006 list of "Best of Orlando" listing many places at or near Rollins College. Orlando Magazine was founded in 1946 and is celebrating their 60th anniversary this year. According to the magazine's website they believe that, "[it] reflects the lifestyle and interests of an upscale, educated readership…[and] offers readers compelling local content that is both entertaining and informative, and to provide information that will drive decision making" With the information that the magazine provides, the readers are able to make informed decisions about the best places to go for instance: bar, barber shop, bicycle store, health food store and supermarket, movie theater, museum, place to get married and theater company.
Many Rollins students have gone to the places mentioned in the list because some are on Park Avenue or a short distance from Rollins. LUMA on Park Avenue was cited as the best bar, along with Jacobson's and Siegel's as the best Women's and Men's Specialty Stores. Just a little walk from Rollins College is the number one museum in Orlando: the Morse Museum of American Art that was founded by Jeanette Genius McKean in 1942. There are numerous pieces of artwork centered on Louis Comfort Tiffany and the many mediums he delved in. A lot of other artwork in the museum is from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century. There are many events for people to stop to see including speakers and special events. Another place mentioned was Whole Foods Market on Aloma Avenue a short drive from Rollins. I have been there before and my favorite foods at Whole Foods are the specialty cheeses, and the Asian flank steak. I recommend them both and if you love organic foods, it is the place to go. If your parent's are coming into town, or you need a hotel in Winter Park the place to stay is the Park Plaza Hotel located right on Park Avenue. It is in the middle of all the action. Many people I know who visit Rollins from Minnesota have stayed at the Park Plaza Hotel and have loved it. But if you are looking for a bike, Locomotion is the place to go and if you need a haircut, head towards Carrs on Park Avenue. Those are just some of the places mentioned that are convenient to Rollins College students.
Many Rollins students have gone to the places mentioned in the list because some are on Park Avenue or a short distance from Rollins. LUMA on Park Avenue was cited as the best bar, along with Jacobson's and Siegel's as the best Women's and Men's Specialty Stores. Just a little walk from Rollins College is the number one museum in Orlando: the Morse Museum of American Art that was founded by Jeanette Genius McKean in 1942. There are numerous pieces of artwork centered on Louis Comfort Tiffany and the many mediums he delved in. A lot of other artwork in the museum is from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century. There are many events for people to stop to see including speakers and special events. Another place mentioned was Whole Foods Market on Aloma Avenue a short drive from Rollins. I have been there before and my favorite foods at Whole Foods are the specialty cheeses, and the Asian flank steak. I recommend them both and if you love organic foods, it is the place to go. If your parent's are coming into town, or you need a hotel in Winter Park the place to stay is the Park Plaza Hotel located right on Park Avenue. It is in the middle of all the action. Many people I know who visit Rollins from Minnesota have stayed at the Park Plaza Hotel and have loved it. But if you are looking for a bike, Locomotion is the place to go and if you need a haircut, head towards Carrs on Park Avenue. Those are just some of the places mentioned that are convenient to Rollins College students.