Before the Mall at Millenia opened its doors to deep-pocketed shoppers back in 2002, the area was a forgettable, even derelict, wasteland. But in true “If you build it, they will come” fashion, Conroy Road and its environs flourished, with housing, offices, restaurants, attractions and, yes, more shopping added to the area in the ensuing years. Millenia now draws a mix of locals and tourists alike, many lured by the promise of reasonable rents, haute couture and cuisine safe enough for all palates. While the mall has single-handedly transformed this once-blighted strip, the neighborhood’s character is still deemed unsavory by many prospective residents, primarily for its poor walkability, crime and general overdevelopment. For the occasional visitor and weekend shopper, however, the area is a virtual paradise.

EAT

Greens and Grille
4104 Millenia Blvd.
407-770-1407
greensandgrille.com

Magic Wok
6700 Conroy Road
407-522-8688
magicwokonline.com

Mimi’s Café
4175 Millenia Blvd.
407-370-0333
mimiscafe.com

Pasha Taverna and Lounge
4104 Millenia Blvd.
407-730-3222
pashaorlando.com

Sushi Katana
4192 Conroy Road
407-345-0055
sushikatana.com

DRINK

BloodHound Brew
5801 Conroy Road
407-378-5279
bloodhoundbrew.com

Blue Martini
4200 Conroy Road
407-447-2583
bluemartinilounge.com

Elephant Bar
4054 Conroy Road
407-370-6492
elephantbar.com

SHOP

The Container Store
4088 Millenia Blvd.
407-956-2980
containerstore.com

Mall at Millenia
4200 Conroy Road
407-363-3555
mallatmillenia.com

Natuzzi Italia
4094 Millenia Blvd.
407-226-7009
us.natuzzi.com

PLAY

Holy Land Experience
4655 Vineland Road
407-872-2272
holylandexperience.com

IKEA
4092 Eastgate Drive
888-888-4532
ikea.com/us/en/store/orlando

SPCA of Central Florida
2727 Conroy Road
407-351-7722
orlandopets.org

GO

Fashion Week
Sept. 12-18
Mall at Millenia
4200 Conroy Road
mallatmillenia.com
The mall marks September’s Fashion Week with runway shows, champagne receptions, in-store activities and celebrity appearances.