Things to do
Sightseeing
Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens
3755 W Seminole Blvd
Lake Monroe Sailing Association
531 North Palmetto AvenueTake a sailing lesson.
Ol’ Barn Junktiques of Geneva
2993 W Osceola RdAntiquing on a farm
When in Florida must see gators! Fun tourist place. A very easy hours drive!
417 locals recommend
Gatorland
14501 S Orange Blossom TrlWhen in Florida must see gators! Fun tourist place. A very easy hours drive!
Jones Brothers Air & Seaplane Adventures
210 E Ruby StTake a seaplane ride!
Skydive DeLand
1600 Flight Line BlvdDo a skydive!
New Smyrna Beach Surf Shop- Surfing lessons, Sales, Bike & Kayak rental-
810 East 3rd AvenueSurfing lessons!
Hontoon Landing Resort Marina
2317 River Ridge RdRent a houseboat for the day
Scenic Boat Tour
312 E Morse BlvdGreat boat tour through Winter Park lakes and canals.
Great coastal history museum.
NextDoor is a very sweet Environmental Center with a turtle rehab facility. Worth seeing!
317 locals recommend
Ponce de Leon Inlet Lighthouse & Museum
4931 S Peninsula DrGreat coastal history museum.
NextDoor is a very sweet Environmental Center with a turtle rehab facility. Worth seeing!
Fun small museum full of treasures and history. See the Fishing Museum, too. Nice drive along the coast.
36 locals recommend
Mel Fisher's Treasures
1322 US-1Fun small museum full of treasures and history. See the Fishing Museum, too. Nice drive along the coast.
Interesting small museum in Indian Lagoon Inlet Park. Nice drive to the Coast.
Sebastian Fishing Museum
9700 South Highway A1AInteresting small museum in Indian Lagoon Inlet Park. Nice drive to the Coast.
Mennello Museum of American Art
900 E Princeton St
Jeanine Taylor Folk Art
211 E 1st St
Theater West End
115 W 1st St
Gillespie Museum
234 E Michigan AveAmazing gem and mineral museum on Stetson University Campus
Wayne Dench Performing Arts Center
201 Magnolia Ave
Museum of Art-DeLand
600 N Woodland Blvd
Orlando Museum of Art
2416 N Mills Ave
Orlando Science Center
777 E Princeton St
Cornell Fine Arts Museum
1000 Holt AveThis is a park of historic houses and small period museums of the late 1800s and early 1900s. Very interesting.
17 locals recommend
Fort Christmas Historical Park
1300 N Fort Christmas RdThis is a park of historic houses and small period museums of the late 1800s and early 1900s. Very interesting.
St Johns Rivership Co
433 N Palmetto AveLunch and dinner cruises
Outdoors
Hidden Palms Ranch
1410 OakwayHorse back ride!
Black Bear Wilderness Trailhead
5298 Michigan Ave2 mile in/out walk or 7 mile
Wekiva Island
1014 Miami Springs DrRent canoe and kayaks, bar by the river.
Manatee viewing when it’s cold, refreshing place to swim when it’s hot, and great boat tour whenever!
407 locals recommend
Blue Spring State Park
2100 W French AveManatee viewing when it’s cold, refreshing place to swim when it’s hot, and great boat tour whenever!
Fun swimming hole, pancakes made at your table, short hikes
70 locals recommend
De Leon Springs State Park
601 Ponce Deleon BlvdFun swimming hole, pancakes made at your table, short hikes
Orlando Wetlands Park
25155 Wheeler RdMusic
Sanford Porchfest
711 South Park AvenueIn February
Maya Books and Music
204 E 1st StFun!
Across Lake Jesus in the Oviedo Bowling Center is a pinball lounge with more than 40 pinball machines from the 1960s to today. Less than 20 minute drive.
The Pinball Lounge
376 East Broadway StreetAcross Lake Jesus in the Oviedo Bowling Center is a pinball lounge with more than 40 pinball machines from the 1960s to today. Less than 20 minute drive.
Shopping
Magpies Modern General Store
215-217 E 1st StTraveler advice
Don't miss
Florida on a tank full
Check out the webpage Florida On A Tank Full for day trips
Don't miss
Love Your Shorts Film Festival
February 2024
Don't miss
St John’s River Festival of the Arts
April 29 and 30th, 2023