History
On the shores of Lake Ivanhoe, roughly where I-4 and the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Orlando Downtown are located today, Mr. George I. Russell built a home around 1890. A sharp businessman, Mr. Russell began developing pineries, or pineapple fields, across his acreage and continued these endeavors for years before eventually shifting into the development of Joyland in 1910. Water slides, boat docks, a dance hall, picnic area, fishing, and more--Orlando's first amusement park--all entertained the city for roughly nine years. From all of this emerged the District we know today. Ivanhoe Village continues to entertain Orlandoans of all stripes with its offbeat, authentic, bikeable, culturally casual personality. Art museums, renegade retro retailers, restaurants, and watering holes all bask in the glow of neon sunsets that soar above Lake Ivanhoe.
Specialties
Take a stroll down Orlando's indie side. Its offbeat, authentic, crave-able, bikeable side--the culturally casual side that weaves together art museums and renegade retro retailers. Novel Ivanhoe Village restaurants and watering holes are fused by the warm lake breezes flowing from downtown's liquid playground. Lucky visitors enjoy the happiest of hours overlooking neon sunsets that tease the distant rush hour traffic. Lines are happily blurred between antique shopping and wine garden tastings. Orlando is filled with great districts and neighborhoods. Ours is just a little bit more unapologetic than most.