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NAMESAKES
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Prior to being known by its current name, Orlando was known as Jernigan. This originates from the first permanent settler, Aaron Jernigan, a cattleman who acquired land along Lake Holden by the terms of the Armed Occupation Act of 1842.City officials... |
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PRE-EUROPEAN HISTORY
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Before European settlers arrived in 1836, Orlando was sparsely populated by the Creek and other Native American tribes. There are very few archaeological sites in the area today, except for the ruins of Fort Gatlin along the shores of modern-day Lake... |
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WEATHER IN ORLANDO
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Orlando's climate is transitional, with many characteristics of a tropical climate, even though Orlando is technically situated on the southern fringe of the humid subtropical climate zone, Köppen climate classification Cfa. There are two major seaso... |
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RESTAURANTS IN ORLANDO
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American:A Land Remembered: A legendary Orlando steakhouse named after Patrick Smith's rich novel featuring Florida's historical moments and landscapes. Serving a variety of cuisine and accompanying wine list as succulent and filling as its namesake.... |
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SIGHTSEEING IN ORLANDO
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Gardens & Parks:Arboretum, University of Central Florida: An arboretum and botanical garden covering 80 acres (32 hectares), containing more than 600 species of plants (including more than 100 bromeliads) in cultivated gardens. Its cultivated are... |
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THINGS TO DO IN ORLANDO
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Major Attractions:Orlando is one of the biggest tourist destinations because of the nearby theme parks and resorts. Close to International Drive is Universal Orlando Resort, which includes two theme parks, three hotels and a large shopping district. ... |
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MAP OF ORLANDO
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Orlando is mostly wetlands, consisting of many lakes and swamps. The terrain is generally flat, making the land fairly low and wet. The area is dotted with hundreds of lakes, the largest of which is Lake Apopka. Central Florida's bedrock is mostly li... |
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TOURIST INFORMATION IN ORLANDO
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Downtown Orlando Information Center, 201 S Orange Ave Ste 102: Has two interactive kiosks and electronic message boards with information about local Downtown eateries, retailers, accommodations, special events, etc. M-F 9AM–6PM .Despite the proximity... |
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CHEAP FLIGHTS TO ORLANDO
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Cheap Flights to Orlando:Orlando International Airport is a secondary hub for AirTran Airways, Southwest Airlines, & JetBlue Airways, all of which fly numerous routes to/from Orlando. Furthermore, Delta Air Lines offers 15 flights daily (August 2... |
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