SEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. Just north of Orlando, away from the crowds and lines at the theme parks, there’s an alphabet soup of fun activities in Seminole County that won’t break the bank but will inspire you to DoOrlandoNorth.com again and again.
Here’s where to go for:
Afternoon Tea: Dickens Coffee and Tea Room, 3801 W. Lake Mary Blvd., Lake Mary
Bright Star-gazing at the Emil Buehler Planetarium at Seminole State College, 100 Weldon Blvd., Sanford
Candy, like homemade marshmallows: Wondermade, 214 E. First St., Sanford
Authentic German Cuisine: Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Cafe, 205 E. First St., Sanford
Beers from local Craft Breweries, including The Hourglass Brewery, Celery City Craft, Red Cypress Brewery, Bowigens Beer Company Co., Sanford Brewing Company, and Wops Hops among many others
Canoeing on the Wekiwa River, plus kayaking, paddleboarding and fishing at Wekiva Island, 1014 Miami Springs Dr., Longwood
Awesome giraffe feedings: Central Florida Zoo, 3755 NW Hwy 18-92, Sanford
Baseball Tournaments at the Seminole County Sports Complex, 3450 E. Lake Mary Blvd., Sanford
Craines Roost Park events. From walkathons to concerts on the floating stage, sunset cinema and July 4th Fireworks, there are great events awaiting. 274 Cranes Roost Blvd., Altamonte Springs
Airboat rides with Black Hammock Adventures, on Lake Jesup, 2356 Black Hammock Fish Camp Rd., Oviedo
Botanical Gardens at the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens, 3755 NW Hwy 18-92, Sanford
Cross-Seminole Trail hiking, part of the Florida National Scenic Trail, in Lake Mary.
These activities just touch the surface of the many entertaining activities found throughout the municipalities that comprise Orlando North, Seminole County. For more fun ideas from A-Z visit www.DoOrlandoNorth.com.
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About Orlando North, Seminole County:
A short drive from all the major attractions of Central Florida and home to Orlando Sanford International Airport, Orlando North, Seminole County offers first-rate accommodations for less, varied meeting & event venues, and diverse dining and shopping in its charming communities. Known as “Orlando’s Natural Oasis,” the destination offers visitors a wide array of thrilling outdoor activities from an aerial adventure course with ziplining to paddling alongside manatees in clear freshwater springs and rivers. Long known as an exciting and affordable meetings/groups destination, Orlando North also offers an array of sports and training facilities, including the new 102-acre Seminole County Sports Complex. For destination information call 1-800-800-7832 or 407-665-2900 or visit www.DoOrlandoNorth.com.