One of Orlando's oldest neighborhoods, just a mile northeast of Downtown Orlando, Mills 50 is known more than any other district in the city for its many bright and cheerful murals that pay homage to Orlando life. The name is derived from the main roads: Mills Avenue and State Road 50, also known as Colonial Drive.

Adjacent to Ivanhoe Village (both are Main Street America neighborhoods), Mills 50's numerous spas and salons allow you to relax as you please.

One of our favorites is the salt room, where Himalayan salt tiles provide relief for just about anything that ails you – stress, respiratory and skin conditions, and poor sleep quality. Just lie down, breathe deeply, and enjoy the soothing effects. Massages, acupuncture, and skin care are also available.

Mills 50 has an active Asian community and a diverse mix of Asian restaurants such as Malaysian restaurant Mamak, known for its Asian street food. At TORI TORI, Sean “Sonny” Nguyen has developed a concept around the Japanese term “ichigo ichie” – living in the moment as if it could never happen again.

The cultural cornerstone of Mills 50 is its active Asian community. The neighborhood is home to many Asian markets and restaurants offering Chinese, Japanese, Thai, Korean and Vietnamese cuisine. Their commitment to the area and consistent presence have helped enrich and sustain the neighborhood's locally owned, culturally diverse business community.

The numerous restaurants in the district recommended by Bib Gourmand and the Michelin Guide include Z Asian Vietnamese cuisine, Asian street food from Hawkers, Tori, Tori, King Bao And EDOBOYIn fact, Mills has 50 more Michelin-starred restaurants than any other county or city in Central Florida.

Vegetarian and vegan options are also plentiful at Mills 50. In addition to the aforementioned Z Asian and Hawkers restaurants, the selection includes The Moderne, Lazy Moon Pizza, TaKo Cheena, F&D Cantina and the popular Plantees, a 100 percent plant-based concept.

You'll also find hidden gems like Bites & Bubbles and The Strand, which serve sophisticated entrees, and Black Bean Deli, Black Rooster Taqueria and Pig Floyd's Urban Barbakoa, which offer counter items throughout. Mills 50 District is also home to many unofficial Orlando landmarks, including Colonial Photo & Hobby Shop, Wally's Mills Avenue Liquors, The Historic Cameo Theater and Track Shack. For anyone looking for vintage clothes, Out of the Closet Thrift Store is a must-stop.

We love nightlife, and Mills 50 does too. Dance to indie music, play pool, and delve into the long beer list at Will's Pub; discover mead (a gluten-free alcoholic drink made from honey) at Zymarium Meadery; and sip sustainable wines at Quantum Leap Winery.

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