DOWNTOWN. Adorned with bright tropical decor and an eye-catching fish tank, this dance club booms with vitality as patrons shake what their mamas gave 'em to loud, beat-driven music ­ most of the time, hip-hop and house. If retro is your thing, you don't want to miss their weekly 80s night. If you need a breather, soak in the scene from above ... the showy, resort-style bar upstairs, to be more specific. As for eats and drinks, their hot wings, burgers and fries are good for noshing, and the happy hour specials are always worth investigating.

DOWNTOWN DISNEY ®. If you are looking for Orlando's highest-profile R & B and hip-hop club, this is the place. Associated with the popular cable television channel, Pleasure Island's BET Soundstage Club offers a little bit of something for everybody: a great dance floor, high-tech lighting and sound equipment, live performances by the industry's hottest stars and, of course, the chance to appear on a live BET telecast. Here, the music is always pumping, and the place is always jumping.

DOWNTOWN ORLANDO. Nestled between East Central and South Magnolia, this downtown dance club offers a trendy setting and some of Orlando's hottest music, including cool dance tunes ranging from 80s rock and New Wave to reggae and rap. Expect to find fairly packed house most nights, especially if you want to "try your thing" on the dance floor. A nice alternative to the crowds inside is the rooftop patio area, where you can enjoy your drinks while listening to live music.

LOCH HAVEN PARK. Yes, one of the best nightclubs in Orlando is actually located in the same building that once housed a tire distributor ­ thus the name. Firestone offers an expansive (more than 13,000 square feet) space and some of the best indie, electro, hip hop, house, Latin, rock and reggeton beats you can imagine. The floor is flanked on all sides (and above) by silver railings and scaffolding, creating a post-apocalyptic look. The most exciting nights tend to be Saturdays, when the club features an 18+ event slate that's never the same from week to week but is always as loud as it is fun. The Club also features occasional live acts.

DOWNTOWN. Celebrity hype, youth and style hallmark this girly-glam venue, where Hilton's followers flock in anticipation of a fast and fabulous party and perhaps even an encounter with Paris herself. The bright pink interior, hip-hop and Top 40 tunes, and whimsical cocktails set the night in motion. Discounted cover charges and "all-girls" nights attract young, female clientele.