Park Avenue, Orlando
Winter Park was founded in the late 19th century by northern business magnates as a resort community. Henry Plant鈥檚 railroad had connected Orlando and Sanford with the Atlantic coast rail lines, and visitors were flocking in. Northerners came down to thaw out and to recuperate from various maladies. A spot along the railroad tracks, nestled between several beautiful lakes, caught the eye of Loring Chase. Together with a group of wealthy friends, they planned out the town and promoted it heavily. It eventually became the site of Florida's first four-year college, Rollins, and of the communities crown jewel, the Seminole Hotel, a long-gone luxury resort.
To further attract vacationers, the city planners borrowed some themes and names. And so was born the second-most famous Park Avenue in the US. You won't find quite the same amount of hustle and bustle here as on New York's version, but you will find shopping and dining with a cozy village vibe. Along the avenue, you'll find Central Park, with a stage on one end for local events and a beautiful rose garden.
If you have time, check out the pontoon boat tour. It's an excellent way to see the city via the many canals that connect the area's lakes. Knowledgeable and humorous tour guides fill you in on the community's history and happenings along the way. Most of Winter Park's attractions are centered around Park Avenue, making the city a great place to stroll around. You'll find the Morse Museum of American Art, Casa Feliz Historic House Museum, Rollins College, and a history museum along the avenue.
To further attract vacationers, the city planners borrowed some themes and names. And so was born the second-most famous Park Avenue in the US. You won't find quite the same amount of hustle and bustle here as on New York's version, but you will find shopping and dining with a cozy village vibe. Along the avenue, you'll find Central Park, with a stage on one end for local events and a beautiful rose garden.
If you have time, check out the pontoon boat tour. It's an excellent way to see the city via the many canals that connect the area's lakes. Knowledgeable and humorous tour guides fill you in on the community's history and happenings along the way. Most of Winter Park's attractions are centered around Park Avenue, making the city a great place to stroll around. You'll find the Morse Museum of American Art, Casa Feliz Historic House Museum, Rollins College, and a history museum along the avenue.
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Park Avenue on Map
Sight Name: Park Avenue
Sight Location: Orlando, USA (See walking tours in Orlando)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
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Sight Location: Orlando, USA (See walking tours in Orlando)
Sight Type: Attraction/Landmark
Guide(s) Containing This Sight:
Walking Tours in Orlando, Florida
Create Your Own Walk in Orlando
Creating your own self-guided walk in Orlando is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Orlando Downtown Walking Tour
Orlando, Florida, the county seat of Orange County, is also known affectionately as the "Sunshine State's Crown Jewel".
The history of Orlando dates back to the mid-19th century when the area was inhabited by Native American tribes. In 1838, during the Second Seminole War, the US Army built Fort Gatlin in the vicinity. The settlement around the fort eventually grew, and in 1857,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
The history of Orlando dates back to the mid-19th century when the area was inhabited by Native American tribes. In 1838, during the Second Seminole War, the US Army built Fort Gatlin in the vicinity. The settlement around the fort eventually grew, and in 1857,... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.1 Km or 1.3 Miles
Winter Park Walking Tour
The 21st US President, Chester Arthur, once called Winter Park "The prettiest place I have seen in Florida." Indeed, this picturesque town has garnered a great deal of praise over the years for its charm, beauty, and cultural offerings. Founded as a resort community after the arrival of the South Florida Railroad in 1880, Winter Park is filled with historical houses, museums, acclaimed... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles