Training Academy
Where to Stay / Things To Do
Coming from out of state and need a hotel? We have you covered. Check yourself into the Hilton Garden Inn for a special discounted rate. They offer free shuttle service to and from our dealership along with this excellent discounted rate from corporate. In order to find out more about their corporate rates, discount codes and to see if you qualify, please contact Matt Kusrow, our Technical Training Manager at mkusrow@tandemtruck.com.
Enjoy their many amenities and a soft spot to rest your head at night after a long day of rigorous training with our certified experts.
Food & Attractions
Caffé Positano
If you're in the mood for some great Italian, you've got to try Caffé Positano's for lunch - it's only about an 8-10 minute drive from our facility, and they have delicious, authentic Italian cuisine which is hard to find these days! Pizzas, gourmet pastas, fresh bread, calzones & more - we hope you enjoy it as much as we do for lunch.
Buion appetito!
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Grills Lakeside Orlando
Long week and craving an ice cold beer and a good, hearty cheese burger with a lake view? Look no further than Grills! An office staple - Grills offers a full bar, great seafood options (like those fish tacos to the left) and an old Florida lake house feel to make you feel at home. It's only about a 10 minute drive from our Training Center and you can order anything from delicious, fresh seafood to sushi to just a classic burger with American cheese.
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Hurricane Grill & Wings
If freshly-caught seafood isn't stimulating those taste buds, I've got another great local dive our sales guys at our Orlando Dealership love! Look no further than Hurricane Grill & Wings - a fun sports bar feel with mouthwatering burgers, crunchy French fries, tacos, hot wings, and that buffalo, crispy chicken sandwich our sales guys just can't stop raving about. Enjoy the taste of a true Apopka staple!
Buion appetito!
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The Hilton Garden Inn
If you're looking to get a good night's sleep in the Apopka area and you're traveling from out of state, we have an excellent option in mind for you. The Hilton Garden Inn located at 580 E.Main Street is a great option. With complimentary breakfast, hot showers with great water pressure, soft white linens, an outdoor pool, and FREE parking - you are sure to be more than comfortable without breaking the bank!
Not to mention - you get a special discount when you book with us and complimentary shuttle service to and from our Training Center! Refer to the login instructions to the bottom right or talk to your Training Instructor for more details.
Give 'em a call at (407) 703-4493 and book the night for for a special discounted rate. You deserve to be comfortable.
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If you're staying for the full week (and I would too if I was staying at The Hilton Garden Inn), you have to hit up some of the best things to do in the Apopka area. As an Orlando local for the last 24 years, I know this city pretty well - almost like the back of my hand - so I've included some Orlando staples as well. But if you're just staying local, you have to go to Wekiva Springs or King's Landing in Apopka. Rent an innertube, kayak or a paddle-board for just $25.00 until 5:00 p.m. and experience a true outdoor nature experience like none other. Choose a hot, sunny day (and there will be plenty) and float on! It's one of my favorite summer activities and I love to suggest it to those traveling down to Florida. Not to mention, Wekiva Springs has a bar that you can directly kayak to! Not into the springs? No problem. Consider other options in Apopka like visiting the Hutchinson Farm Winery or renting a bike and heading over to the West Orange Bike Trail. Or - you can just drive 30 minutes west and experience some of those great Orlando staples I have listed to the right! Have fun and let us know which attraction was your favorite!
- Visiting Innovatory theme parks like Universal's Islands of Adventure, Seaworld, or Disney's Magic Kingdom
- Becoming a tourist at ICON Park and flying around the City Beautiful in the Orlando Starflyer
- Go-karting at Andretti Indoor Karting & Games
- Hitting some balls at Topgolf with delicious food, good drinks and better company
- Touring the launch pad at the Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex in Titusville
- Experiencing the best shopping the south-east has to offer at The Mall At Millendia