Welcome to Orlando
Orlando is a fun, exciting place to live and it’s famous for being a world class vacation destination. The fabulous weather, beautiful beaches, cultural events, and attractions draw visitors from around the world. Living in Oviedo keeps you close to the action (theme parks, beaches and shopping outlets are less than an hour away), yet offers a quiet environment in which to live and study.
During your time at RTS Orlando you may also find service opportunities through a thriving local church or perhaps a para-church ministry such as Cru, Wycliff, Pioneers, or Third Millennium.
We know moving is stressful and so we’ve put together a list of basics to help you explore central Florida and get on your feet as quickly as possible. Our prayer is that you will settle in, find community on campus, at church, and in your neighborhoods, and discover what an amazing area of the world this is to live.
Aldi (Low cost groceries)
1268 Alafaya Trail, Oviedo, FL
(855) 955-2534
Publix(Great for buy one get one sales)
Close Locations:
1801 E Broadway Street, Oviedo, FL 32765
1921 S Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32828
Target (Get a Target card and everything is always an extra 5% off)
820 Marketplace Blvd, Oviedo, FL 32765
Walmart
Close Locations:
Neighborhood Market - 4255 Alafaya Trail, Oviedo, FL 32765
Walmart Supercenter - 5511 Deep Lake Road, Oviedo, FL 32765
Sam's Club (Wholesale club)
7701 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL 32807
Costco (Wholesale club)
3333 University Blvd, Winter Park, FL
Trader Joe's (More organics, good prices)
131 N Orlando Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
Fresh Market
995 N State Road 434 #400, Altamonte Springs, FL
Chamberlains (Natural/health/gluten-free)
1170 Oviedo Marketplace Blvd
Oviedo, FL 32765
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Oviedo Farmer's Market (First Saturday of every month 8:00am-1:00pm)
200 W Broadway St, Oviedo, FL, 32765
Good Neighbor's Farmer's Market (Every Saturday 8:00am-1:30pm)
1101 Lloyd's Lane, Oviedo, FL, 32765
Winter Park Farmer's Market (Every Saturday 7:00am-1:00pm)
200 W New England Ave, Winter Park, FL, 32789 (First Saturday of every month 8:00am-1:00pm)
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Free and Low Cost Activities |
Beaches
New Smyrna
Cocoa Beach
Daytona Beach
BrightLight Books @ RTS campus
(New and gently used books and movies for the whole family at reduced prices)
Blue Springs (Walk, swim, canoe, fish or view manatees November15 - March 15; $6/vehicle)
2100 W French Ave, Orange City, Fl, 32763.
Cranes Roost Park (Mile walk around Cranes Roost Lake, fountain show)
Sunday - Thursday 7:00am-11:00pm and Fri-Sat 7:00am-12:00pm
150 Cranes Roost Blvd, Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
DeLeon Springs (Hike, swim, boat tours, Old Sugar Mill Restaurant; famous for their pancakes)
601 Ponce de Leon Blvd, De Leon Springs, 32130
(386) 837-5537 (Boat tour)
(386) 985- 5644 (Old Sugar Mill)
Disney Springs (Get the Disney feel without the Disney bill)
1780 E Buena Vista Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Friendship Park (Excellent playground, young or old, covered picnic tables, near the Oviedo Farmer’s Market)
200 W Broadway Street, Oviedo, FL, 32765
Leu Gardens (Walk around and visit the many themed garden venues on this beautiful estate. First Monday of the month has free admission.)
1920 N. Forrest Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
(407) 246-2620
Morse Museum (Amazing collection of Louis Comfort Tiffany artwork)
445 N. Park Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
(407) 645-5311
Movies In The Park
Close Locations:
Avalon Park (select Fridays)
Enzian Theater (Wednesdays at 8:00pm)
Cranes Roost Sunset Cinema (in Altamonte Springs, check schedule for dates)
Orlando Museum of Art (Adults $8, Children ages 4-17, $5)
2416 North Mills Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32803
(407) 896-4231
Orlando Science Center (Great Imax theater and telescope)
Oviedo Public Library
(Monday - Thursday 9:00am-8:00pm, closed Friday, Saturday 9:00am-1:00pm, Sunday 1:00pm-5:00pm)
310 N Division Street, Oviedo, FL 32765
(407) 665-1560
Rock Springs (Kelly Park; lazy river fun, camping, biking and hiking)
30601 County Road 433, Sorrento, Florida 32776
(407) 884-2008
RTS (That's right, RTS - playground, canoes, library storytime and beautiful docks)
Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour (Adults $12, Children ages 2-11, $6)
312 East Morse Blvd, Winter Park, FL 32789
Open 10:00am-4:00pm
Semoran Skateway (Old fashioned roller-skating family fun; Special family night/matinee price)
2670 Cassel Creek Blvd, Casselberry, FL 32708
(407) 834-9106
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Theme Parks and Attractions |
Gatorland (Home to crocs and gators; find coupons on the website and times when they provide Florida Residents with extra special prices)
Kennedy Space Center (Spend the day exploring spacecraft and more. Upgrade your day pass and come back all year)
Legoland (Coupons and Florida resident rates on the website, buy one, get one)
SeaWorld (Local deals when you can buy an adult annual Fun Pass and get a children's annual pass for free. Aquatica is their waterpark and requires a separate ticket)
Universal Studios and City Walk (Universal has two theme parks, Universal Studios and Island's of Adventure. City Walk is a big outdoor entertainment complex near the parks where you can catch a movie, go to a restaraunt, play miniature golf, listen to live music and more.)
Walt Disney World (Four theme parks to choose from: Magic Kingdom, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios and Epcot. The Florida residents annual pass is well worth it if you intend to visit more than three times in the year. There are three day pass deals offered throughout the year for Florida residents as well.)
Mousesavers.com (A very handy website for coupons and deals for all of the listed parks and more.)
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Jeremiah's Italian Ice
Close Locations:
1000 Willa Springs Dr, Winter Springs, FL 32708
(407) 388-3788
6864 Aloma Ave, Winter Park, FL 32792
(407) 679-2665
877 N Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL 32828
(407) 277-7769
Bernie's Gourmet-To-Go (Delicious salads, sandwiches and dessert; gluten free options)
1875 W. County Road 419, Suite #400, Oviedo, FL 32765
(407) 977-0010
Black Hammock(Go for the food or the atmosphere. Live alligators, live music and airboat rides; watch groupon.com for deals on airboat rides, their claim to fame)
2316 Black Hammock Fish Camp Road, Oviedo, FL 32765
(407) 365-2201
Four Rivers Barbeque(An absolute must! Delicious brisket, ribs, chicken, and sides; closed Sundays)
Close Locations:
11764 University Blvd, Orlando, FL 32817
(855) 368-7748
1600 W Fairbanks Ave, Winter Park, FL 32789
(407) 474-8377
Tijuana Flats (Taco Tuesdays-- Take advantage of their $5 deal; 2 tacos, drink, chips)
Close Locations:
1016 Lockwood Blvd, Suite #150, Oviedo, FL, 32765
(407) 706-1468
3635 Aloma Ave, Oviedo, FL 32765
(407) 478-3468
11551 University Blvd, Orlando, FL 32817
(407) 601-4935
TJ's Seafood Shack (Great fish tacos)
197 E. Mitchell Hammock Road, Oviedo, FL 32765
(407) 365-3365
Townhouse Restaurant (Want to meet the locals? This is it, especially at breakfast)
139 N. Central Avenue, Oviedo FL 32765
(407) 365-5151
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Chic To Chic (Women's clothing, shoes, jewelry, purses, gift items)
5285 Red Bug Lake Road, Suite #101, Winter Springs, FL 32708
(321) 972-8922
Goodwill
1819 Alafaya Trail, Oviedo, FL 32765
(407) 706-0800
New To You Upscale Resale (Clothing, dishes, home decor and furniture)
37 Alafaya Woods Blvd, Alafaya Square Shopping Center, Oviedo, FL 32765
(407) 542-3345
Once Upon A Child (Baby clothing, toys, and gear in beautiful condition)
Close Locations:
2504 S. Alafaya Trail, Orlando, FL
(407) 413-5823
4900 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando, FL
(407) 292-3500
Plato's Closet (Teens and twenty-somethings clothing)
1977 Alafaya Trail, Oviedo, FL 32765
(407) 706-0959
Salvation Army
1330 Florida 436, Casselberry, FL 32707
(407) 671-4419
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