Do you like great craft beer of a wide variety (and some wines)? Cool art galleries with inspirations from Star Wars, old school movie monsters, or sharks and dinosaurs? How about board games and cabinet games like Pac-Man and Street Fighter? Hourglass has all of that as a craft brewery as well as a lot of seating room, located next to a delicious wing joint (Papa Bees) and mexican food spot (Wako Taco). This is a common roosting point for Nate and Kaley as well as the nearby Hamilton clan, and we think you all would love it as much as we do! Nate's favorite brews include #AskBill, Ix-chel, and Morlock. Kaley's favorite brews include Sneaky Wombat, Ten Thousand Bees and some Hops, and the Nuckalavee.
4Rivers was one of Nate and Kaley's first talking points when they met -- she was working there and he loved the food! Kaley still works for 4Rivers in their Central Bakery catering location. This is the closest 4Rivers to the hotel and venue, just a highway exit away. They specialize in Texas style barbecue that they smoke on site with hickory, and all sorts of delicious sides. Nate's favorite dishes to get from 4R are the smoked ribs with sides of John's potato salad, southern style green beans, and smoked stuffed jalapenos. Kaley adores the biscuits from 4Rivers (hand made in the correct fashion), and always recommends anything from the Sweet Shop -- especially the Peanut butter cup cookies, the salted caramel shortbread bar, and any of the ice creams (they make them on site!).
Peach Valley cafe is a Florida based nearby breakfast and lunch spot that the wedding couple frequent on the occasional weekend. They are well known for their apple fritters that come with a myriad of dipping sauces depending on the season. Seating can be found inside and out, and there is a trail next to it perfect for walking or biking off a heavier brunch. Nate loves the western omelet as well as the biscuits and gravy. Kaley loves the veggie wrap and the veggie omelet.
This is where Nate works! There are daily tours of the campus, which features a gorgeous monarch mural, an extensive outdoor set, multiple sound stages where you can see short films being set up and made, accolades of the multiple award winning alumni, and the future generations of film makers learning their craft!
This is the location closest to Nate's place of work: Full Sail. Nate and Kaley have visited this location many times, and love to take visitors from out of town here. Delicious tropical style tacos and burgers with great selections of beer.
Sanford is an up and coming town close to venue and hotel with quite a few breweries, restaurants, and shops, with a large lake front area that's perfect to walk around. We highly recommend Sanford Brewing for their beers as well as their appetizers. Hollerbach Willow Tree cafe is a beloved German restaurant also found in this area.
This is the local zoo, and perfect for families coming to stay! The sanford zoo puts emphasis on education and conservation, showcasing not just their awesome large mammals, but reptiles, insects, and birds as well. Their botanical gardens are beautiful, and you will be able to see local butterflies and hummingbirds visiting as well.
This is the location closest to the hotel! Delicious tropical style tacos and burgers with great selections of beer.