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Has the US27 got the same things as the 192? Plenty shops, eating places? Is it as busy as the 192? which I found to be a bit too busy!
ncmurray
02-03-2010, 13:31
Hi Shona,
The 27 is much more spread out than the 192, and does not have the same concentration of shops and restaurants. Having said that, there is plenty of choice on the 27. Overall, I would say that the 192 is quite commercial, and the 27 is more residential. Along the 192, you will find pockets of shops, restaurants etc., and on the 27 it is more spread out. The 192 can become a little congested at times, but traffic on the 27 moves more freely and faster.
On the whole, if you found the 192 to be a bit too busy, then I would say that the 27 would suit you better.
I hope this helps[msnsmile]
Nuala
grayster
02-03-2010, 14:09
US27 is definitely much quieter. From Clermont to Davenport it is predominantly villa communities with restaurants scattered about. Personally the 192 is too busy for me - but great to visit for the choice of restaurants. If you are looking at villas down US27, depending on their location, you also have the advantage you can avoid the congested 192 when travelling to the parks, using I4 instead. There are plenty of places to eat on US27 but fewer than 192. The 27 has Applebees, one of my favourites, so that keeps me happy.
christhear
02-03-2010, 14:20
The 27 now has Posner Park as well. At the moment it is mainly shops and a couple of snack eating places. But eventually it should have cinemas and restaurants.
We have a home on the 27 and the only time we visit the 192 is for our annual visit to Olive Garden. Thats the only restaurant I cant find within a 10 minute drive.
I remeber staying in a hotel on the 192 once and it drove us crazy as if you get the lights wrong you can only do a cuple of hundered meters without having to keep stopping.
Christine - you do know there's a new Olive Garden now at the 27 end of 192? It's pretty much next to the junction with the 429, so you should be able to do it within 10 mins. It's right next to the Longhorn Steakhouse - another excellent place to eat IMHO.
rogerdunnaker
02-03-2010, 15:27
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Snapper
Christine - you do know there's a new Olive Garden now at the 27 end of 192? It's pretty much next to the junction with the 429, so you should be able to do it within 10 mins. It's right next to the Longhorn Steakhouse - another excellent place to eat IMHO.
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Theres aso an Olive Garden on the 27 up towards Claremont, not as busy as the one on the 192
LongLeaf
02-03-2010, 15:42
It's not because we own on I27 ... but we much prefer this area than the 192 (heum-heum )
all along I27 has a lot of new centers with restaurants, walmart, Lowe's (our favourite !!!)
It's quieter but you still have everything at finger touch ... so I27 have all our votes !:D
ShirleyD
02-03-2010, 16:23
And if you want to combine shopping with a trip to Olive Garden, why not pop down to Lakeland Square Mall, around 25 minutes, but again much quieter than the tourist spots
We visited someone staying along the 27 and hated it, would never stay there. It all boils down to personal choice. We stay within a 2 minute drive of the 192, it is so quiet and peaceful were we stay but close to the hussle and bustle, perfect combination in our eyes.
We own on Lindfields which is on the 192 at the 27 end and we rarely drive on the 192 as if we want to go to Disney say, we can drive along Funie Stead Road and just turn off and cross the 192 and then into Disney via Sherberth Road. We can also go to the Olive Garden and Longhorn Restaurants by driving along the quiet part of the 192 so it is an ideal area to own a home. We are also close to the 429 which takes up to Winter Garden to the Mall there or we can drive just 2 miles to the 27 and drive south to Pozner Park. To us Lindfields is the ideal area to live. But then we are predjudiced.
Andrena
Like the 192, H27 is quite long and varied. It is quieter than the commercial 192, but many owners and guests like that.
If you use Sherbeth Road to come back from Disney or Universal (using Osceola Parkway) you'll pass most of the well known restaurants such as TGFI, Carabbas, Cracker Barrel, Longhorns, Olive Garden, Houlihans. On H27 near my community is Santa Fe Steak House, Chillis, Applebees and many independent eateries. We often go north on H27 to go to some quieter restaurants used by 'local' restaurants. Supermarkets are abundant too - Super Target, Publix, Wal-Mart, Sweetbay as well as Walgreens and CVS.
South on H27 is Posner Park and there is another shopping mall close by just off the 429.
192 seems much busier than the 27. Our home is just off the 192 towards the I4, so not right down the 192. It depends where you stay in Kissimmee to be honest, we're right on the 192 but rarely use it and it is quiet where we are. 27 as everyone has said is much more residential and spread out but I think everything you need is in driving distance down there.
Dads_Taxi
11-03-2010, 04:59
Could someone please confirm for me - is the 27 that you refer to the road running North-South and the west end of the 192 sort of T's with it? I've never explored round there, might be somewhere new to take a look at.
chrisflowers
11-03-2010, 05:35
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by Dads_Taxi
Could someone please confirm for me - is the 27 that you refer to the road running North-South and the west end of the 192 sort of T's with it? I've never explored round there, might be somewhere new to take a look at.
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Yes - it is US27, which crosses I-4 at Posner Park, and goes north past the end of 192 and up to Winter Garden
chrizzy100
11-03-2010, 06:32
I can't see there being much to hate about 192 or 27...I may find 192 to busy for me..but I don't hate it...it seems a silly thing to say
Stayed at Windsor Palms in 2008 which is off Formosa Gardens Boulevard, 3 minutes from the 192 down past the Outback Steakhouse.
This year we stayed on Highlands Reserve which is on the US27.
My opinion, nice to be out of the hustle and bustle but after 3 or 4 days i realised that pretty much everywhere we wanted to go meant driving on or near the 192 at some stage. Whether it be to go out for breakfast, head to a park, go out for dinner, gift shops...... We used the 192 so much i will be looking around there next time and not the US27. Granted, we used the I4 a lot but that crosses the 192.
Another place i seemed to pass regularly was just north of the 192 on the I4.
grayster
11-03-2010, 13:12
During our fortnight in Jan at West Stonebridge this year we only hit the 192 twice the whole time. I avoid it as the traffic lights can delay things. From 27 Sth of 192, getting to the parks is much quicker via marker 55 or 58 on I4 than 192. That being said, I would happily holiday in a villa in either area. The western end of 192 is getting good with Olive Garden, Longhorn, Houlihans etc.
britprincess
12-03-2010, 00:10
I prefer staying on US27 and im very very very happy now they have a Starbucks...heaven!
Sarah where is the Starbucks on the 27
caroline
12-03-2010, 02:16
It's just in front of the Lowes at Cagan's Crossing, it has a drive through as well which is great for breakfast on the hoof, their banana & walnut bread is gorgeous[msnsmile2]
Thanks Caroline will try it next time I am out as I will be up that way.
There is a Starbucks in the Target store at Posner Park on the US27 - much too tempting after shopping!!
redsandy
12-03-2010, 19:51
Stayed in windsor hills last may, its near formosa gardens on the west side of the 192. Have to say it was perfect, lots of restaurants and things. three sets of traffic lights and was on the I4. Agree with everyone about the east side of the 192, far to many traffic lights. Never been down the 27 so can't say anything about it.
jolliffee
12-03-2010, 21:59
<blockquote id="quote" class="ffs">quote:Originally posted by LynnT
There is a Starbucks in the Target store at Posner Park on the US27 - much too tempting after shopping!![/quote]
I'll be making that a stop for my faurite Java Juice![msnsmile2][msnsmile2]
LOL I can set off from Southern Dunes stop at Target and JC Penny's at Posner Park and get a coffee to help me finish the journey up to Cagans Crossing to a shop I need and then get a top up for my return journey. Will certainly take the stress out of shopping.
caroline
13-03-2010, 03:02
Sounds like an excellent plan Jill, don't forget the banana & walnut bread, you'll need to keep your strength up [msnwink]
Caroline, not likely to forget banana and walnut bread on the way up as that and the coffee will give me the energy I need for shopping (not my favourite activity) and the coffee on the way back will relieve the stress.
LongLeaf
14-03-2010, 00:09
Hi,
seems Aldi will open soon on I27...
Do someone know where exactly ?
Thank you
According to the Aldi site it is already open. It is just south of the Old Polk City Road (next set of traffic lights to the south of Southern Dunes) and is on the same side of the road as Manny's.
There is an Aldi supermarket on the 27. It is on the right, just before you reach Haines City, if you are travelling south.
When we were last over in August it looked like a new restaurant was being built on H27 in front of Lowes or thereabouts. Does anyone know what it is??
This is more than likely to be Santa Fe Cattle Restaurant.It is now open and has had quite good reviews and feedback.
http://www.santafecattleco.com/
Just had a look at the menu - pleased to see they are using gummy worms in the dirt pie - would hate to see any real worms harmed in the making of the pie!