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Waterford Lakes Town Center is a large outdoor shopping area located in Orlando, Florida, USA. It's a popular place where people can shop, eat, and have fun. You can find it just a few miles south of the University of Central Florida, which means many college students visit it often. This center is unique because it has stores on both sides of the road!

Stores and Shops

Waterford Lakes Town Center has many different stores where you can find almost anything you need. Here are some of the main ones:

  • Regal Cinemas: A movie theater where you can watch the latest films.
  • Barnes & Noble: A bookstore filled with books, magazines, and games.
  • Ashley Furniture HomeStore: A place to buy furniture for your home.
  • Super Target: A big store where you can get groceries, clothes, electronics, and more.
  • TJ Maxx: A store that sells clothes, home goods, and accessories at discounted prices.
  • Best Buy: A great spot for electronics like TVs, computers, and video games.
  • PetSmart: Everything you need for your pets, from food to toys.
  • Five Below: A fun store where most items cost $5 or less.
  • Forever 21 Red: A clothing store for trendy fashion.
  • Torrid: A clothing store specializing in plus-size fashion.

Places to Eat

When you get hungry from all that shopping, Waterford Lakes Town Center has many restaurants to choose from. You can find quick bites or sit down for a meal.

  • Five Guys: Famous for its burgers and fries.
  • Pizza Hut: A classic spot for pizza.
  • Chick-fil-A: Known for its chicken sandwiches.
  • TGI Friday's: A casual restaurant with a variety of American dishes.
  • Longhorn Steakhouse: A popular place for steaks and other grilled foods.
  • Miller's Ale House: A sports-themed restaurant with a big menu.
  • Panera Bread: Great for sandwiches, soups, and salads.
  • Cooper's Hawk: A restaurant that also has its own winery.
  • Zoes Kitchen: Offers fresh, Mediterranean-inspired food.

What Used to Be Here?

Over the years, some stores and restaurants at Waterford Lakes Town Center have closed their doors. Here are a few that used to be part of the center:

  • Aeropostale: A clothing store that closed in 2016.
  • MovieStop: A store that sold movies and games, closed in 2016.
  • The Children's Place: A clothing store for kids that closed in early 2017.
  • Romano's Macaroni Grill: An Italian restaurant that closed in 2015.
  • Johnny Rockets: A retro-style diner that closed in 2008.
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