It wasn’t long ago that SoDo was barely a neighborhood, just a strip of a few restaurants to service the employees of and visitors to Orlando Regional Medical Center. This area that runs along Orange Avenue from the 408 to a little past Michigan has truly come into its own in the last few years. It was put on the map in national news after the Pulse tragedy in 2016, but it is much more than that. With constant construction and an influx of new housing, restaurants and shopping centers, SoDo is a truly up-and-coming spot.
20 things everyone should do in SoDo, Orlando's most up-and-coming neighborhood
By Orlando Weekly Staff on Fri, Apr 13, 2018 at 7:50 pm
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East West Records
4895 S. Orange Ave., 407-859-8991Perfect for the nostalgic types, this record shop has been around since the ’70s, and the original owners still oversee the day-to-day operations. The shop sells vintage vinyl as well as new pressings and CDs.
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Bakery Plus
915 E. Michigan St., 407-849-1888Get your doughnut fix on the fly at this simple neighborhood staple.
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Pulse
1912 S. Orange Ave.Construction has begun on the memorial for the victims of the 2016 Pulse tragedy, but you can still visit the front of the building to pay your respects.
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AirHeads Trampoline Arena Orlando
33 W Pineloch Ave, 407-477-6753Let out your inner child, while avoiding other tourist trap location. They have activities like dodgeball or basketball on trampolines Plus it’s a crazy workout.
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Lake Davis Park
723 N Lake Davis DrThis is less of a park and more of a trail around Lake Davis, but it is mostly shaded by the trees that surround it.
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Costume Couture
3510 S. Orange Ave., 407-270-7360Be that “extra” friend at Halloween this year by donning an outlandish and over-the-top costume designed by this local business.
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Cypress Grove Park
290 W Holden AveThis park is massive and has it all with running track, sand volleyball courts, party venues and more, all while being on Lake Jessamine.
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Free Kick Orlando
3180 Southgate Commerce Blvd., 407-970-9428Pretend you’re on the Orlando City team with all of your buds at this indoor soccer gym. Scheduled pickup games mean you never have to worry about your keeper bailing.
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Johnny’s Fillin’ Station
915 E. Michigan St., 407-849-1888Grab a beer and some onion rings and enjoy sports on every TV or live music at Johnny’s Other Side.
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Freshfields Farm
400 Compton St, 407-423-3309Grab your locally-sourced meat and produces at some of the best prices in town at Fresh Fields Market.
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Gringos Locos
915 E. Michigan St., 407-849-1888This new location of Orlando’s favorite drunk-food providers serves up everything from Double-Ds tacos to the Mouth-Hugger burrito.
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Gypsy Apothecary Herb & Metaphysical Shop
3540 S. Orange Ave., 407-745-5805Align your chakras with the stones, Eastern remedies and more found at this holistic retailer.
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The Waterfront
4201 S. Orange Ave., 407-866-0468The best place in the neighborhood to grab a drink and some food lakeside. Make sure to try their boozy slushies, including the Moscow Mule slushie.
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9-Round
3150 S Orange Ave, 321-441-4999Put a kick into workout schedule at this kickboxing gym. Coaches guide you through high intensity workouts without strict class times.
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Cherokee Park
474 Palmer StThis little park is wide open, dog friendly and might just be a perfect place to play catch with your furry friend.
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Taqueria Ameca
3558 S. Orange Ave., 407-852-0502If you want authentic Mexican tacos, this is your new spot. The menu is in Spanish and the prices are low, making it perfect to try a little bit of everything.
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Al Coith Park
901 Delaney AveThis park has a ton of open space as well as large trees with plenty of shade. It also has a cricut station for those looking to get ready burn some extra calories outside.
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Vanbarry’s Public House
4120 S. Orange Ave., 407-704-8881A neighborhood favorite, this hangout lets you roast marshmallows on the patio and features live music every night.
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Wadeview Park
2177 Summerlin AvenueThis largely shaded park has a playground, circuit stations, picnic areas and more. There's a little something for everyone in the family here.
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Lake Cherokee Park
474 Palmer StThis little park has a view over Lake Cherokee and wraps around most of it, a perfect place to walk on the water.
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