46 km
from city center 53 out of 116
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Situated to the west of Orange City, Florida, the Blue Springs State Park is located at a distance of 33.5 miles from Orlando. Spend a sunny day at the park enjoying canoeing, scuba-diving, kayaking, fishing, camping, hiking, wildlife watching, and swimming. There are a number of camp sites that are pet-friendly and can be rented. Visit the park at $6 per vehicle with a maximum of 8 people and $2 per person if there are more than 8 passengers or if you are a pedestrian or a bicyclist.

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Are you a history nerd? If yes, then St Augustine, or the “Nation’s Oldest City” as it is commonly called is the place for you. The city, which is 94.26 miles from the city of Orlando, was founded in the year 1565 by Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles of Spain. This city which is home to the rich European culture is still inhabited by people. Take a stroll down the memory lane by visiting the museums like Lightner Museum, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, Potter’s Wax Museum, and some really special landmarks like Castillo de San Marcos, Foundation of Youth, St Augustine Distillery, St Augustine Lighthouse, St Augustine Alligator Farm and Zoological Park and many more that tell you the entire story of the European city that survived in the United States.

37 km
from city center 55 out of 116
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Lake Toho, or Lake Tohopekaliga, West Lake, or Toho is located at a distance of 33 miles from Orlando. The largest lake of Florida is home to bass, alligators, water snakes, and turtles. This 23000 acre fishing lake allows bird watching and fishing and hosts the bass fishing competition every year. If you are lucky, you might be able to see birds like snail kites, wood storks, limpkins, songbirds, warblers, snowy egrets, boat-tailed grackles, ospreys, whooping crane, purple martins, bald eagles, fulvous whistling ducks, etc.

144 km
from city center 56 out of 116
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There are several springs all over Florida, however, you surely can’t miss the Devil’s Den, which is a 54 feet deep, privately owned underground spring cave from where human remains have been found which dates back to the 7500 BC. Isn’t that spooky? Come and experience the thrill at the Devil’s Den located at a distance of 102.8 miles from the city of Orlando. It is suggested to not go there with people who have a disability as it is mainly popular for snorkeling or scuba diving, casual swimming is not allowed.

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Gainesville, the largest city in Hall County in North Central Florida, is located at a distance of 112.6 miles from Orlando. Head to the city where life does not pass by, each and every moment is enjoyed. Start the day by visiting museums, and artists who help to keep the culture alive, then by evening move near the springs or the walkways to enjoy an astounding sunset, if you want some lip-smacking eateries, do not hesitate to stop by the local eateries, you will not regret it.

70 km
from city center 58 out of 116
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The Bok Tower Gardens or The Bok Mountain Lake Sanctuary and Singing Tower, created by Edward W. Bok, has a 250 acre garden with ferns, palms, oaks, pines, and wetland plants, a 51 feet long singing tower with carillon bells, pine trails and an 8 acres pinewood estate and also a bird sanctuary. Located at a distance of 56.1 miles from Orlando, The Bok Tower Gardens is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The garden attracts hundreds of birds across the year. The place has the world’s largest carillon library with recordings, books, slides, articles, photographs, etc.

26 km
from city center 59 out of 116
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The Air Force Space and Missile Museum, Orlando is situated at the Launch Complex 26 at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida. The Air Force Space and Missile Museum includes artifacts that start from the early American space program and it also has an outdoor area that displays rockets, missiles, and space-related equipment that records the space and missile history of the US Air Force and all of its military branches. The Air Force Space and Missile Museum is open to the public as it is a part of the "Cape Canaveral Early Space Tour" that the Kennedy Space Center offers to its public and its Visitor Complex is open four days per week. The museum tours were also offered by the Air Force Space Wing Community Relations office for free until 2013.

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The John F. Kennedy Space Center which was first known as the NASA Launch Operations Center is situated in Merritt Island, Florida, and is one of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration's (NASA) ten field core areas that are found in the United States. It had started in December 1968, The Kennedy Space Center has been NASA's main launch center for human spaceflight. The launch sequence for the Apollo, Skylab, and Space Shuttle programs was carried out from Kennedy Space Center Launch Complex 39 and managed by The Kennedy Space Center. Located on the east coast of Florida, Kennedy Space Center is adjacent to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station. They share resources and they operate facilities on each other's property. The operation directors of the two had to work very closely together

125 km
from city center 61 out of 116
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Visitors across North America can only swim legally with the manatees in one place, and that's in the Crystal River area that is located around 90 minutes North of Tampa, which is located in Florida on its west coast. The clear waters of Crystal River are also called the Kings Bay, and in this area, the water temperature is a consistent 72 degrees throughout the year. Visitors get to see a large number of Manatees during the months of winter where more than 300 Manatees migrate there to get away from the cold waters that come from the Gulf of Mexico, as well as most of them the year some of the Manatees stay in the bay area through the summer period. These manatees that migrate and the ones that have made a home at Crystal River make it the perfect spot for visitors to get up close and personal with these friendly giants.

121 km
from city center 62 out of 116
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Homosassa Springs used to be a popular train station in the early 1900s. The passengers from the train could have a picnic and head for a swim by the spring while the train was being loaded up with crabs, fish, cedar, and spring water. During a visit in 1924, Bruce Hoover of Chicago had called it “the most beautiful spring and river in the world.” Over the last half-century, the Homosassa Springs haven't changed from its initial beauty. At Homosassa Springs an astonishing number of fresh and saltwater fish still gather together in the natural spring bowl, fish such as large jacks, snapper, snook are found around here. Tourists can look down into the depths of this beautiful spring and can also have the chance to find some fish and manatees swimming around in their natural habitat.

114 km
from city center 63 out of 116
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Tucked in the four star hotel, Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, gaming is for beginners and seasoned ones alike in an area of 245,000 square-feet. About 77.5 miles from Orlando, this gaming space boasts of the Hard Rock musical memorabilia adorning the walls and floors while the classic and contemporary music videos trigger the lively energy.

17 km
from city center 64 out of 116
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Dating back to the year 1935, Sanford Orlando Kennel Club in Seminole County of Longwood is only about 13.2 miles from Orlando. With a rich history of the championship Greyhound racing for about 75 years, the sports arena in Greater Orlando will let you bet on simulating racing of Greyhounds and Thoroughbreds, as well as harness racing. While parking and general admission and grandstand is free, you need to pay USD 2 for entering the Clubhouse. The opening hours are subject to change and the temporary operation hours are 11:45 AM till 7 PM on Wednesday-Thursday, 11:45 PM till 9 PM on Friday-Saturday, 11:45 PM till 7 PM on Sunday and remains closed on Monday and Tuesday.

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Victory Casino Cruises from Port Canaveral is about 54.6 miles from Orlando and is the biggest and most lavish casino experience of Florida as you take a Las Vegas styled 5-hour and 6-hour cruises along the Space Coast. The four decks sprawling over 40000 square-feet area is equipped with more than 600 latest and classic slot machines, 27 love gaming tables, five bars, two dining rooms, the Big Norm’s Club V lounge offering endless entertainment with free shows, parties and dance floor and the Sportsbook Lounge that offers betting on football, baseball, basketball, soccer, hockey, MMA, boxing etc.

76 km
from city center 66 out of 116
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Located about 51.5 miles from Orlando, Daytona Beach Racing and Card Club is open from Sunday to Thursday from 10 AM till 4 PM and on Friday, Saturday from 10 AM till 6 PM. The Poker Room with 50 tables caters to both beginners and seasoned players with games like Seven Card Stud, Omaha Hi-Lo etc and buy-in tournaments including the Great American Poker Tournaments.

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About 65 miles from Orlando, Melbourne Greyhound Park of Brevard County has been a premier table gaming and track betting arena since its opening in 1971. Open from Monday to Thursday from 10 AM till 2 AM, Friday and Saturday from 10 AM till 4 AM and 10 AM till midnight on Sunday, the park keeps the Simulcast doors open at 11:45 AM and closes at the last Race Post.

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The Orange City Racing & Card Club is located around 30.5 miles from Orlando and is open from Sunday to Thursday from 10 AM till 4 PM and overnight on Friday and Saturday. Tucked in the Orange City Marketplace, this is the sister property of Daytona Beach Racing and Card Club that offers poker games at USD 2-4 Limit, USD 1-2 No Limit, USD 1-2 PLO and USD 2-5 No Limit. The 34-table poker room with tableside massage and comfy seating offers monthly and weekly poker tournaments.

18 km
from city center 69 out of 116
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Only about 15.3 miles from Orlando, Orlando Hold’em of Florida coordinates numerous poker tournaments every month. There are nightly, weekly (from Sunday to Thursday), quarterly and monthly games available at free of cost to the guests. The setup and the tournaments are designed in the style of Texas Hold’em and the casino gives you the opportunity to win prizes, or with a bit of luck, you can get to participate in the main event of the World Series of Poker.

0 km
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Oxford Downs Poker Room of Summerfield is located around 58.3 miles from Orlando and is open from Sunday through Thursday from 10 AM till 2 AM and 24x7 on Friday and Saturday. The ranking of cards in the poker room is done as Royal Flush, Straight Flush, Straight, Flush, Full House, Four-of-a-kind, Three-of-a-kind, 1 Pair, Two Pair and High Card.

7 km
from city center 71 out of 116
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Are you a nature enthusiast? If yes, Lake Killarney located in the Winter Park area is one that should be explored by people visiting Orlando. The fun fact about the lake is that it is located at a walking distance from the city, yet when you reach there; it has a serene and calm environment. It is close to some of the best restaurants and places to shop from.

8 km
from city center 72 out of 116
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Lake Conway is a chain of lakes near Orlando which involves the four interconnected parts of Lake Conway and Lake Gatlin. This 1770 acre public lake is located in a very peaceful and calm environment and feels like it is far away from the noise of the city, however, it is located at an extremely prime location.

3 km
from city center 73 out of 116
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Lake Ivanhoe is 124 acre and is mainly popular for the fishing opportunities that it has to offer, however in addition people also engage in other activities like canoeing, kayaking, paddleboards, and pedal boats. There is also a game room and equipment room which offers the visitors with badminton, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, cornhole, and shuffleboard equipment and there are also billiards, pinball, ping pong, and air hockey.

37 km
from city center 74 out of 116
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Lake Tohopekaliga, also known as Lake Toho or West Lake, is the largest lake in Florida and is home to bass, alligators, water snakes, and turtles. You can engage in a lot of activities at the lake, bike rides, family picnics with proper facilities like grill barbeque and restrooms, bird watching, and fishing.

26 km
from city center 75 out of 116
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The fourth largest lake in Florida, Lake Apopka, covers 30000 acres. It is a perfect destination to spend a few hours in peace and calm. Hiking, bicycling, boating, and canoeing are some of the activities that can be engaged in at the lake.

4 km
from city center 76 out of 116
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The 265 acre lake, Lake Holden, is home to several lucky homeowners who can afford to wake up at the sight of crystal clear water surrounded by greenery and the soulful chirping of birds. If you are planning to stay the night near the lake, you can opt for Days Inn, certain well-maintained condos, and other properties. Looking for an undisturbed and soothing day? Lake Holden is your answer.

70 km
from city center 77 out of 116
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The 34,948 acre Lake Kissimmee has at least 5 islands namely Brahma Island, Sturm Island, Bird Island, Rabbit Island, and Ox Island. Certain activities that can be enjoyed at the islands are air boating, boating, canoeing, fishing, hiking, kayaking, camping, bicycling, horseback riding trails, nature viewing, etc

3 km
from city center 78 out of 116
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Clear Lake is a 357 acre freshwater lake that is located in the middle of a residential area and can be said to be lemon-shaped. Some of the most common activities at the lake are fishing and boating. If you are a walking enthusiast, the lake has to offer you walking trails, a fishing dock, and a boardwalk to enjoy all by yourself or with your loved ones.

1 km
from city center 79 out of 116
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The 23 acre lake, Lake Eola, is basically a sinkhole and is located in Downtown Orlando. The main attraction of the lake is the fountain, which appears breathtaking in the evening when the colour of the fountain changes.

26 km
from city center 80 out of 116
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A privately owned lake that covers an area of 763 acres is a perfect sightseeing option for tourists visiting Orlando. Not too far away from the city, yet far away from the cacophonous sound it makes, this lake has formed a wonderland around it. Have you been thinking of buying a lake house? The real estate properties near Lake Pickett are to die for.

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If you are planning to visit a lake and spend a few hours admiring its greenery, you cannot miss out on Park Lake. You can choose to sit on the benches for hours and appreciate the beauty of the place in harmony or involve in activities like fishing or playing in the playground or visit the Park Lake Presbyterian Church or even visit the gazebo around the corner.

8 km
from city center 82 out of 116
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Covering an area of around 405 acres, the Lake Fairview, offers a variety of activities to its visitors. You can go boating and enjoy a variety of water sports, however, swimming is not recommended at the lake. The Lake Fairview Park has benches, softball fields, playground grills, drinking fountains, restrooms, an athletic field, etc, thus making it a perfect spot for picnics with your friends and family.

6 km
from city center 83 out of 116
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A 223 acre public lake, Lake Virginia, is a perfect spot to go for a day. If you are planning to stay nearby for the night, you certainly have a lot of options that include bungalows, hotels like The Alfond Inn, etc. Bordered with a number of trees, the lake successfully attracts the attention of both the locals of Florida as well as the tourists. From kids to adults, the lake has something for everyone.

3 km
from city center 84 out of 116
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The Lake Como covers an area of only around 2 acres. It consists of a walking path for all the walking enthusiasts, a baseball field for all the sports enthusiasts; it also has a plaza, certain footbridges, and several other things.

4 km
from city center 85 out of 116
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The 8.8 acres of Lake Underhill Park has facilities like walking paths, fitness stations, pavilions, and restrooms. This place is best enjoyed by people who are coming to take a walk or run, bicyclists, or by bird watchers and for fishing. You can also undertake the 2.1 km of Lake Underhill Park Loop that provides with a lot of opportunities to engage in different kinds of activities.

11 km
from city center 86 out of 116
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Being one of the top five fishing lakes in the state of Florida, Bill Frederick Park at Orlando is the perfect spot to relax with family and friends. It is located along side the Turkey Lake, which truly completes the camping experience, and is only a few minutes away from Orlando’s most popular attractions.

35 km
from city center 87 out of 116
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Located in Geneva, Orlando, Woodbury Farms is in the perfect vicinity of nearby rivers, trails, beaches, lakes, and the Seminole County forest. Enjoy the company of horses, ponies and other farm animals at this absolute beauty spread over 5 acres. Fun activities that you can do here include boating, biking, paddling, surfing, hiking, fishing, horse back riding, swimming and wildlife watching.

23 km
from city center 88 out of 116
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Experience 750 acres of pure joy and tranquility at The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. This is the ultimate camping experience amidst the beauty of the cypress and pine forests, with rabbits, ducks, deer and armadillos roaming freely. Indulge in the exquisite woodland trails, pool areas and waterslides, canoeing, archery, horseback riding, and more. Now who says you can’t recreate a Disney movie here?

0 km
from city center 89 out of 116
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Moss Park at Orlando is the perfect picnic spot for everyone. The sites here are large and private for everyone to peacefully enjoy. The park is located in a very serene setting, some great shady areas, a large camping ground and a beautiful beach on the lake which make it perfect for the best camping experience. Biking, hiking, boating, fishing, bird watching are some other fun activities that you can do at the Moss Park.

0 km
from city center 90 out of 116
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At Winter Garden RV Resort in Florida, towering pines surrounded by peace and quiet await you. Relax in this magnificent RV resort's natural surroundings, just minutes from Florida's world-famous sights, amazing shopping, and a short 90-mile trip to either shore. Unwind in the heated pools at Winter Garden, Florida's naturally gorgeous RV resort, and take have utmost fun with activities like bingo, potlucks, church services and playgrounds, for absolutely everyone to enjoy.

0 km
from city center 91 out of 116
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Mill Creek RV Resort, in Orlando, Florida, offers tent/RV sites, vacation rentals, and homes. This is perfect place to relax after a day at the nearby parks and sites, with the Walt Disney World awaiting you from about 10 miles. Amenities include free WiFi, a swimming pool, on-site storage, shuffleboard, game room, full hookups, and planned activities.

0 km
from city center 92 out of 116
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This estate, surrounded by mossy oaks and plenty of shade, is off the beaten path. This is the perfect getaway from everyday hustle, to just go, relax and literally experience a bit of the quiet, farm life. Load up and chill on our working farm packed with miniature horses and various other cute miniature animals. You can enjoy horseback riding, look at donkeys, take a stroll at Mount Dora, boat across the lake, and much more.

26 km
from city center 93 out of 116
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Kissimmee RV park is the way to go if you want to relax under the sun at the pools and hot tubs, enjoy with your family, have fun playing potlucks and bingo and more. This is also located amidst all of Orlando’s most popular attractions, so you can have the perfect day!

46 km
from city center 94 out of 116
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Located in Orange City, the Blue Spring State Park is a popular nature spot and especially famous for the manatees that visit the park in the winters due to the warmer temperature in the cold months. For these animals, a festival also takes place in January named the Manatee festival to celebrate them. You can also witness various other fish and a variety of birds throughout the park.

67 km
from city center 95 out of 116
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Located in the seaside, this national park is a great destination to witness various terrestrial and aquatic animals found in the park. This national park is home to 15 species of endangered and threatened animals, including various mammals, reptiles and birds. This park is also a great spot for bird watchers as in winters and other migration periods, one can witness a wide array of migrating birds in the premises. Fascinatingly, here you can find both sub-tropical and temperate plants, and overall over 1000 species of plants in the park itself and in its surrounding areas.

27 km
from city center 96 out of 116
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Home to the Kelly Rock Springs, this park is the ultimate destination to relax and unwind in the cool water or hike across the trails located in the park. The natural spring is perhaps its most popular attraction as the water is crystal clear and great for swimming and tubing, and you can even rent kayaks, paddle-board and canoes to venture the waters. Since you can rent tubes, and swimming is one of the most frequented activities, lifeguard stations are spread across the springs to ensure the safety of the visitors.

24 km
from city center 97 out of 116
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With the beautiful clear springs and the thick forest cover, Wekiwa Springs are a popular tourist attraction with a wide array of activities available. It has a long stretch of hiking trails where you can hike on foot, ride a bicycle or explore it on horseback, and if you’re lucky you can witness some beautiful animals that reside in the park. You can relax and swim in the springs on a hot summer day to cool down, and even witness turtles and alligators. You can also venture the springs using canoes and even do some snorkelling.

81 km
from city center 98 out of 116
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With a serene and rich forest cover and clear streams, this park is great to visit in both seasons and enjoy a variety of nature-related activities. You can enjoy fishing, swimming, waterskiing and other activities in the various springs and lakes spread across the park. You can even snorkel in these springs to see a variety of fish and marine plants in them. Boating, canoeing and kayaking are also available for visitors across various water bodies. There is a huge 67-mile trail for the adventure seekers that spreads across various vegetation and ecosystems, and there are also smaller trails for a less extensive experience, which you can explore on foot or with a bicycle.

66 km
from city center 99 out of 116
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With a rich subtropical forest alongside a clear water spring, this park is placed on an area originally inhabited by Mayaca Indians who named the springs Acuera, meaning ‘Healing Waters’. The spring is a great area for swimming, boating and scuba diving all year round. A very interesting feature of the park has to be the Sugar Mill Restaurant, based on an actual sugar mill from the 1830s. Here you can cook and customize your very own pancakes as well as have other delicacies.

35 km
from city center 100 out of 116
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Spread across 4500 acres, the Lake Louisa State Park has lakes, swim beaches, forest cover and over 20 miles of hiking trails. Here you can enjoy various water activities like canoeing, paddle boarding and swimming in the various lakes and even enjoy fishing. With 7 miles of paved and another 20 miles of unpaved trails, you can go bicycling or explore the terrain on foot. You can even enjoy horseback riding along the trails and enjoy the nature of the trails.

21 km
from city center 101 out of 116
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The Big Tree Park is located along the General Hutchison Parkway in Seminole County, Orlando. As the name suggest, the park was home to the world’s largest and the oldest bald cypress tree known as ‘The Senator’. The said tree no longer exists, due to the fire caused in January in 2012. But the park is still known for some of the world’s giant trees such as Lady Liberty and The Phoenix, which are also placed in the close vicinity of the remains of The Senator. Guests get to enjoy a walk along the boardwalk trail that leads up to the various gigantic trees, and also a playground.

27 km
from city center 102 out of 116
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Located near Downtown Orlando, Leu Gardens makes up for 50 acres of scenic plants and natural oasis. The climate in this area especially helps in offering an evergreen view. One may find countless species of flowers and plants here, so a trip to this botanical garden proves to be soothing. There is also a Leu House Museum neat this garden, which you can visit after you have seen all of the garden.

70 km
from city center 103 out of 116
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Bok Tower Gardens, located north of Lake Wales, Florida, is 250- acre garden and bird sanctuary. One has plenty of things to do here, including photography (the garden being one of Florida’s most photographed sites), dining, shopping, and much more. Bok Towers is a collection of many differently- themed gardens in one. You can even enjoy The Singing Tower carillon concerts at 1 pm and 3 pm, daily.

9 km
from city center 104 out of 116
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Kraft Azalea Park is a public garden specially made for having a picnic, or spending a peaceful time. It is located in the city of Winter Park, just north of Orlando. What makes the park even more appealing is that is it surrounded by the Lake Maitland on the north and west. The park is adorned by large cypress trees, eight benches, and even a dock, which makes it a tranquil and cool spot to enjoy your day.