history beyond mickey - View this location on map For those who think the history of Orlando begins and ends with Mickey Mouse, a visit to the Orange County Regional History Center (407-836-8500; www.thehistorycenter.org) is in order. The main exhibit traces 12,000 years of life in Central Florida, from the days when American Indians roamed the land to the advent of the citrus industry. And, yes, it also details how Disney transformed Orlando  for better and worse. In a 1927 courthouse, the museum also has rotating exhibits. NYT 65 east central boulevard, Orlando, FL Historical, Cultural

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