One of the major benefits of the new UCF Downtown campus is its proximity to numerous\u00a0local landmarks and cultural experiences. A group of UCF students provide some suggestions of places to see and things to do\u00a0as their fellow Knights settle into their routines and start exploring the downtown community.<\/p>\n
Discover Downtown Center Orange County Regional History Center Wells\u2019Built Museum Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Sam Flax Lake Eola Park UCF students share their list of activities and places to see in downtown Orlando.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":98,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"lazy_load_responsive_images_disabled":false,"footnotes":"","_links_to":"","_links_to_target":"","_wp_rev_ctl_limit":""},"categories":[3,6,27],"tags":[14918,12851],"tu_author":[],"class_list":["post-102041","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-arts","category-community","category-student-life","tag-student-life","tag-ucf-downtown"],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/strong>201 S Orange Ave. #102 | Open Monday\u2013Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
\n<\/em>A good first stop on your tour of downtown Orlando, the Discover Downtown Center provides information about events, attractions, venues, restaurants and more. You can also find merchandise created by local makers and take a picture in front of an Instagram worthy mural by local artist, Boy Kong.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>65 E Central Blvd. | Open Monday\u2013Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
\n<\/em>For two decades, the Orange County Regional History Center has honored the area\u2019s past, present and future through permanent and traveling exhibits. Earlier this year, the museum was named one of 10 recipients of the 2019 National Medal for Museum and Library Service \u2014 the highest honor given to museums and libraries across the nation. Visitors can enjoy free admission on the third Thursday of each month from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>511 W. South St. | Open Monday\u2013Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m; Sundays, Noon to 5 p.m.
\n<\/em>Listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, The Wells\u2019Built Hotel\u00a0was converted into a\u00a0museum and houses memorabilia of Orlando\u2019s African-American community and displays on the Civil Rights movement along with some African art and artifacts.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>455 S. Magnolia Ave.<\/em>
\nAfter opening its doors in 2014, this state-of-the-art facility has entertained audiences with Broadway shows, concerts and performances year-round. Every April, the Dr. Phillips Center hosts UCF Celebrates the Arts, an annual festival showcasing the creativity, innovation and collaboration across the university.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>1800 E. Colonial Dr.
\n<\/em>One of the more colorful locations in Orlando, the Sam Flax art supply shop is known for its murals. Every year, it hosts a wall project and invites the community to watch mural artists paint live on their walls. While visiting Sam Flax, check out some of the great foodie spots in the nearby Mills 50 district.<\/p>\n
\n<\/strong>512 E. Washington St.
\n<\/em>Whether visitors to this notable landmark wish to grab a bite to eat at a lakeside restaurant, attend an early-morning yoga session, take a spin on a Swan Boat, catch a free movie at the Walt Disney Amphitheater or pick up some goodies at a weekend farmer\u2019s market, Lake Eola is always bustling with activity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"