Living and Playing

Newest among the area's many retail centers is The Loop, the county's prime retail, dining and entertainment complex. The dining, shopping and entertainment center has paved the way for an expansion of its own already impressive line up of stores but also for development of even more surrounding it. The Loop offers such retailers as Bed, Bath and Beyond, Kohl's, Old Navy, and more, while a second phase at The Loop West brings in JC Penny's, Circuit City, Babies R Us, Victoria's Secret, Books a Million and Belk stores. Also found nearby are major furniture retailers, a hardware superstore, an electronics retailer and more.

For those interested in finding a one-of-a-kind and special item in a quiet setting would do well to visit the downtown areas in Kissimmee and St. Cloud or the quaint business district of the town of Celebration.

Historic Downtown Kissimmee offers boutiques and independent clothing stores for men and ladies, western wear, casual dining, collectibles and antiques in a quaint atmosphere that evokes the town's cowboy heritage. Gallery One, a co-op art gallery features beautiful works by local artists, as does the eatery Broadway Coffee and Art.

Historic Downtown St. Cloud's streets also are lined with antique and collectibles stores, craft shops, offering a true small-town atmosphere. Its stores include “shabby chic” finds, fine quality antique and period furniture, ornate clocks and timepieces, as well as hobby stores specializing in doll houses and miniatures.

Market Street at Celebration also has boutique shops to enjoy, as well, including hip and trendy boutiques, a doll shop, women's and children's apparel, an independent book store, a jewelry store and much more.