Encompassing historic neighborhoods, acclaimed dining, cultural venues, specialty shopping, funky street art and lots of indie flair, Ivanhoe Village Main Street is the sort of community that has something for everyone — unless you are looking for the “same old, same old.” It is nestled between downtown Orlando’s core and the vibrant Mills 50 district.
The area is centered by its namesake, Lake Ivanhoe. (Get out and enjoy some paddleboarding on it while you are there.) The surrounding homes are part of the National Register of Historic Places, but despite that designation, this vibrant community does not live in the past. Numerous new restaurants, shops, apartments, condominiums and other construction have sprung up in recent years, with more on the way.
Like most of Orlando’s urban core, Ivanhoe Village is also awash with natural beauty thanks not just to its central lake but to tree-lined streets and a robust parks system that present numerous opportunities for walking and biking. The community connects to the Orlando Urban Trail, a 3-mile path that runs from Lake Highland in Orlando to Mead Botanical Garden in Winter Park, including six gorgeous lakes.
Last but not least, Ivanhoe Village features Loch Haven Park. In addition to boasting numerous Orlando cultural venues, the park is hosts the annual Orlando International Fringe Theatre Festival — the longest-running fringe fest in the United States.
