Staying on International Drive puts you in the center of Orlando's theme parks and attractions.

With designer boutiques to outlet malls, and quality shopping at bargain prices, the International Drive resort area is a well-known destination for serious shoppers. From electronics, sportswear, souvenirs and name brand designer outlets, shopping centers like Festival Bay Mall at International Drive, Prime Outlets Orlando  and Orlando Premium Outlets provide a "shop till you drop" experience. 

The new Ron Jon Surf Shop features an island-look with authentic bamboo and sisal-rope structures, thatched roofs and sand-textured walkways. A beach scene, complete with a 1934-replica Ford Woody, sand dunes and a lighted Ron Jon billboard, greet customers at the store entrance. Inside, island-themed surf shacks display swimsuits, tank tops, sunglasses, sandals, surfboards, skateboards and thousands of other items. The Ron Jon Surf Park, which will feature three wave pools for all skill levels as well as a surfing school, is scheduled to open in early 2007.

In addition to the many established dining options -- ranging from a Spanish tapas­style menu at Café Tu Tu Tango to authentic and innovative Chinese cuisine at Ming Court -- the International Drive area boasts two additions to tempt your palette.  Texas de Brazil is now serving Brazilian-inspired fare at its new 10,000-square-foot restaurant on north International Drive. Dixie Crossroads, a 25-year favorite of astronauts and Kennedy Space Center employees at the Space Coast, has opened an Orlando location at Festival Bay Mall at International Drive.

Use the convenient I-RIDE Trolley  service to visit all the exciting attractions on International Drive.