You've heard of Winter Park, Florida, haven't you? It's that cute little city near all the theme parks in Florida, right? Yes, Winter Park is located near all of Florida's biggest tourist attractions, but the city itself is worth a visit even if you aren't going to Disney or Universal Studios! With more park space per capita than any other city in Florida, you'll find that Winter Park offers a serene setting that's rich in art, culture and nature.
One of the most beautiful parks in Winter Park is Central Park, located at 111 North Park Avenue South. Central Park offers 11 acres of beautiful fountains and lush landscaping which includes a rose garden and oak canopy. Bring your laptop, because Wi-Fi is free in Central Park! On any given day the park is full of families, students, corporate types and more just looking for a place to relax and enjoy the breathtaking scenery. There is even the occasional wedding, and the park is host to numerous arts and music festivals and celebrations. If you plan to travel to Winter Park, put a walk through Central Park on your to-do list.
Winter Park is home to a wealth of art museums and galleries, such as the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art. Here you will find the biggest assembled collection of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany, including pottery, paintings, jewelry and even the chapel interior he designed for the 1893 World's Columbian Exposition in Chicago. While Tiffany's art takes center stage at the Museum, other artists' works are on display as well, as are a variety of traveling expositions. The Museum is located at 445 North Park Avenue in Winter Park.
Another thing you won't want to miss when you visit Winter Park is the Saturday Farmers' Market, which takes place in an historic train depot located at 200 West New England Avenue. This is a world-class farmers market which is truly as much a community gathering as it is a place to get fresh fruits, vegetables, baked goods, flowers and more.
These are just some of the wonderful things to do in Winter Park Florida. Please stop by soon and see everything we have to offer!
