Family enjoying the pool at Hard Rock Hotel, Orlando

Kids enjoying the resort pool at Hard Rock Hotel, Orlando

Orlando

Orlando is a family vacation destination times 10. And from the west side to the historically black town of Eatonville north of the city, Black cultural options expand beyond expectations.

History
The Black presence in this region began when the Spanish controlled Central and North Florida

Cultural Sites
Well’s Built Museum of African American History is the anchorpoint

Restaurants
Yes, you can find good barbecue near the magic Kingdom

Orlando House of Blues Sunday Choir

Orlando House of Blues Sunday Choir; (c) Soul Of America

Family Attractions
Aide from the them parks, consider Kennedy Space Visitor Center Visitor

Eatonville & Zora Neale Hurston
Writer, folklorist & anthropologist Zora may be the best interpreter of Southern Black culture

General Attractions
Universal CityWalk remains a popular 30-acre dining and entertainment complex

Heritage Sites
Callahan Neighborhood is the oldest African American community in Orlando

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Shops & Galleries
A number of new eateries & coffeehouses have sprung up in the city

The Arts
Phillips Center for the Performing Arts is a must-see architectural complex

Trivia & Famous Residents
Shaquille O’Neal, Hall of Fame NBA Center and TV personality still lives here

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