Winter Garden Travel Guide

If you are dreaming about a Florida vacation, but don't want to stay in a super busy city, then Winter Garden is a great spot for you. Located just a few miles south of Orlando, this Florida Metropolitan Area city offers great activities. This small city lies alongside the beautiful Lake Apopka, and it was formerly a citrus fruit economic hub in the early 1900s. Winter Garden has that old, charming Florida feeling, with a historic downtown area and museums, galleries, live events and performing arts events. The city is easily accessible as it's less than 30 minutes from Orlando International Airport.

Things to Do in Winter Garden

Winter Garden is a charming city that's home to museums and historical landmarks, outdoor activities, lakes and golf courses.

Lake Apopka Wildlife Trail is an excellent spot for enjoying some outdoor time, as the trail features an 11-mile-long drive where you can spot alligators, birds and rare plants.

You can explore the lake on foot at Lake Apopka Loop trail, just keep an eye out for the 'gators!

Furthermore, if you want to explore the historic side of town, visit the Winter Garden Heritage Museum where you can learn all about Florida's heritage and how this particular area developed.

In addition, Winter Garden's close proximity to some of Florida's theme parks makes it a great place to base yourself. For an amazing time visit Universal Studios where you can tour various movie settings and get an insight into the movie-making business. You can also visit Walt Disney World where dozens of rides, parks, games, and fun await visitors of all ages.

Best Places to Stay in Winter Garden

The best area to stay at Winter Garden is in the northern district which is right at the shore of Apopka Lake. The area feature amazing vacation home rentals, with great lake-side views. There are also lots of restaurants and stores close by.

Best Time to Visit Winter Garden

The best time to visit Winter Garden is April, May and October, when the temperature does not go over 85 degrees, and there is only a slight chance for rainfall. In the summer months the temperature is very hot, and the air is extremely humid. In the rest of the year the average temperature is 65 degrees, do you will never be really cold here. Garden City is a great choice all year around!