This is the largest of the Orlando factory outlet centers. It has 170 stores in two enclosed malls and four shopping annexes. It offers a wide range of merchandise, and in a few cases the savings can be 75% off retail prices, but, as is the case with most outlets, most buys here are no better than what you'll find in discount houses in your town. There are more than a dozen shoe stores (Bass, Nike, Rockport, and so on); nearly as many housewares shops (Fitz & Floyd, Corning-Revere, Oneida, and Mikasa); and 60-some clothing shops for men, women, and children (London Fog, Van Heusen, Tommy Hilfiger, Danskin, Izod, Liz Claiborne, Guess Jeans, Calvin Klein, and Geoffrey Beane). You can also shop for books, records, electronics, sporting goods, health and beauty aids, jewelry, toys, gifts, accessories, lingerie, hosiery, and parking spaces.
It goes on forever, but don't kill yourself trying to get to every building. Many of the manufacturers have more than one location here, with much the same selections. Also, unless you're from out of the country, most of the brand-name shoe stores don't offer much of a deal.
5401 W. Oak Ridge Rd, Phone: 407/354-0126.From I-4, take Exit 74B and turn north on I-Drive, continuing to the mall.