Waterford Lakes Orlando popular with local residents

On any given weekend, Waterford Lakes Orlando is one of the busiest shopping centers in town. Officially known as the Waterford Lakes Town Center, this outdoor shopping venue can be easily accessed from the Alafaya Trail exit off of the 408 East-West Expressway. Waterford Lakes is a popular destination with residents on the east side of Orlando because it provides one-stop shopping for a number of retail, grocery, dining and entertainment needs.

Waterford Lakes Orlando is anchored by a Super Target on the south end and a Best Buy next to an Ashley Furniture store on the north end. Restaurants include Smokey Bones, Longhorn Steakhouse, Romano’s Macaroni Grill, T.G.I. Friday's, California Pizza Kitchen. Johnny Rockets, Chuck E Cheese's and many smaller eateries. The Waterford Lakes AMC 20 features first run movies and offers free kids' flicks twice a week in the mornings during summer vacation. The Barnes and Noble bookstore attracts customers of all ages to leaf through books, grab a cup of coffee, or watch their kids play with the Thomas the Train Engine toys.