Downtown Media Arts Center

Orlando has one of the coolest movie theaters in the Downtown Media Arts Center. Behind its green, gothic facade is one of the gems in downtown, whether you're a cinemaphile or just looking to catch an indie flick that may or may not ever hit the big screen.

Its 1st floor masquerades as an art gallery, showcasing the unusual works of local artists on a rotating basis. But upstairs, the blank canvas of an intimate 80-seat screening room projects a mixture of shorts, documentaries, foreign films and cult movies to its lucky viewers. Don't miss the interactive 'film slams,' where audiences vote for their favorites.

The café on the 1st floor is highly recommended - with live music on Sunday nights.