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Leisure Time - Museums, Parks & Gardens

Orlando, as our name suggests, is all about the attractions. There are some days though, especially after back to back visits to the theme parks, when something a little more gentile is required. Orlando is not a complete cultural wilderness, but you do have to look a little harder to find the 'artsier' side of town. Some of the smaller museums and galleries are excellent and provide some welcome respite from the crowds.

The same goes for some of our parks and gardens - they don't slap visitors in the face with huge 3D billboards, but if you take the time to track them down you will see a completely different side of 'The City Beautiful' and Central Florida.

Morse Museum Of American Art
A permanent Tiffany collection featuring an impressive array of Tiffany glass, an exhibit on the Tiffany home, and American paintings from the 19th century. Call for tour information.

 

445 North Park Ave
Winter Park, FL
(407) 645-5311

Orlando Museum Of Art
Ongoing exhibitions of American portraits and landscapes, American impressionist works, and art of the ancient Americas.Call for upcoming events and details of featured collections.

2416 Mills Ave
Orlando, FL
(407) 896-4231

Cornell Fine Arts Museum
Situated on the campus of Rollins College, this free museum features significant loans, recent acquisitions, and items from the Cornell's renowned permanent collection. Call for details of current exhibits.

 

Rollins College
Winter Park, FL

(407) 646-2526

Central Florida Zoo
Central Florida's zoological park features exotic animals, native species, educational elephant demonstrations, and weekend animal feeding. Exhibits include Lizards of the Islands and Armur Leopards. A popular choice for birthday parties. Call for detailed directions.

3755 US Highway 17-92
Sanford, FL
(407) 323-4450

Leu Gardens
An inner city oasis covering 50 acres, the gardens feature colorful annuals, palms, an orchid house, a floral clock and a butterfly garden. Call for details of seasonal events and musical offerings.

 

1920 North Forest Ave
Orlando, FL
(407) 246-2620

Blue Spring State Park
The winter home of large numbers of Florida Manatees that come upstream from the St. Johns River to bask in the warm 72 degree waters of the springs. Canoeing, swimming and fishing are popular. Canoe rentals available.

2100 West French Ave
Orange City, FL
(904) 775-3663

Wekiwa Springs State Park
The park comprises around 700 acres of wild Florida. The springs pump out 42 million gallons of crystal clear water a day. Popular activities are canoeing, swimming, picnicking and fishing. Canoe rental available. Call for more information.

 

Wekiwa Springs Rd
Apopka, FL

(407) 884-2008