Orlando

Guide Note

Nicknamed The City Beautiful, O-Town, 407, Orlando is a great retreat for people who want to escape the winter chill.

Fast Facts

  1. Country: United States
  2. State: Florida
  3. County: Orange
  4. Mayor: Buddy Dyer
  5. Population: 220,186 (2006)
  6. Founded: 1836
  7. Currency: U.S. Dollar
  8. Area code: +321, +407
  9. Time zone: EST

History

Orlando was named after American soldier Orlando Reeves. No one knows the real story but it is said that he died fighting in the war against the Seminole Indians, others claim Orlando Reeves carved his name on a tree and many just assumed it was his grave marker so they called the area "Orlando's Grave". Soon it just became "Orlando".

Climate

There are only two major seasons in Orlando, hot and rainy, and the cool season. This could be the reason they are a hot spot for college spring breaks. Whether you are looking for adventure, sports or shopping, Orlando has something for you. With six major amusement parks, over 15 golf clubs, and the Florida Mall (the biggest mall in Orlando), you are sure to find what you are looking for.

Mahalo Suggests

If planning a trip, please see Orlando Vacation, Orlando Hotels, Orlando Restaurants, and Orlando Tours.

Orlando Natives

Actors
  1. Wayne Brady
  2. Wesley Snipes
  3. Kirsten Storms

Musicians
  1. N Sync
  2. Backstreet Boys
  3. Mandy Moore

Sports
  1. Chucky Atkins
  2. Antonio Tarver
  3. Warren Sapp
  4. Max Starks
  5. Mike Maroth

The Mahalo Top 7

  1. Official Site: City of Orlando
  2. Wikipedia: Orlando, Florida
  3. Craigslist: Orlando
  4. Citysearch: Orlando
  5. Popular Newspaper: Orlando Sentinel
  6. Alternative Newspaper: Orlando Weekly
  7. Orlando.com

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