Just north of Orlando, is a cute little town close to many popular springs - Mt Dora. I heard of a few interesting things to do in the area and decided to make an afternoon trip one weekend.
Parking is free but gets full on the streets quickly. I was lucky and found a little lot right next to my first destination, the Van Gogh House.
Van Gogh House
A local Florida couple decided to paint their entire house look like van Gogh’s ‘Starry Night’! It is amazing to see! The detail is beautiful and very whimsical! Remember it is private property so be mindful when taking photos.
Street Art
As I was walking down 5th I came across a cute little alleyway with a pretty butterfly mural! I also saw some dumpsters with accent walls with art too!
Art Galleries
As I was walking down the street I was happy to see so many mom and pop shops selling handmade jewelry, art and sculptures. Many of the artists are there in shop so you can hear the stories behind the pieces and learn about the inspirational process.
Wave Sushi
I saw so much buzz about this place on Instagram and on Yelp, I knew I had to try the unique and photographable sushi!
One of my favorite unique ways to have sushi is a sushi burrito! I knew I had to try that one. You can have them standard or deep fried. I tried to save the calories and had it regular. I went with the spicy tuna. The fish is so fresh and the flavors just pop! Something to be mindful of, a lot of those fun character sushi (like the yoda, pokemon, spongebob have to made by the head chef and could take up to an hour - oh and they are pricey up to $75 each!) . I went with a unique lower priced item - the mosaic square sushi roll ($20). They had one rainbow for pride but mine was a blue variant and almost too pretty to eat! They also have fun items like a sushi pizza, a sushi crunchwrap as well as traditional sushi rolls you might be used to!
Modernism Museum
This is such a unique museum which focuses on the power of art and design on how they ignite the imagination!
Currently on display was Space Oddities” The Sequel the Ultimate David Bowie Memphis Collection.
David Bowie was one of the most radical figures in recent popular culture. Memphis, founded under the leadership of Ettore Sottsass in Milan in 1981, was the most radical of all design groups. This exhibition brings them together. I was not very familiar with Memphis but after watchign the 15min intro video I realized I had seen their work often and gave me such a better appreciation for the exhibit I was about to see.
Bowie built up an extensive body of Memphis work over the years and this exhibition is the largest gathering of Memphis objects ever presented in an American museum, over 75 examples. The museum has one main gallery space but plan to give yourself about 30mins to wander and appreciate the pieces.
There were a few coffee shops, restaurants and art galleries I did not get a chance to go explore, so I will definitely come back for another afternoon!