Downtown, from daylight to dark
A day in Orlando — 6 stops, about 5.33 km on foot, 75 minutes walking.
A downtown loop that starts with old architecture and independent art, then shifts into evening: a ghost tour, dinner in Thornton Park, and a lit-up finish on Church Street. About 4.1 km of walking, best for anyone who likes cities after dark.
The route, in order
Historic Angebilt Building
Start on Orange Avenue with the 1920s high-rise, an easy orientation point for the rest of downtown's older fabric.
4 min walk — Head south on N Orange Ave toward Wall St
Redefine Art Gallery
A short walk from historic facades to current work: contemporary pieces by local and emerging artists.
1 min walk — Head south on S Magnolia Ave toward E Pine St
American Ghost Adventures #1 rated and longest running ghost tour in the area
The tour picks up where the buildings left off, retelling downtown history through its hauntings as the light goes.
28 min walk — Head east on E Pine St toward S Rosalind Ave
Maxine's On Shine
Opens 17:00
Dinner in Thornton Park afterwards, when the bistro is open and the comfort food suits a long evening on foot.
35 min walk — Head south on Shine Ave toward E Ridgewood St
Tower of Light
Back out into the dark for the illuminated tower, which reads best once the surrounding streets have quietened.
7 min walk — Head northwest on S Orange Ave toward W South St
Historic Church Street
End among the restored early-1900s buildings, where the bars and restaurants keep the night going after the walking stops.