Winter Springs, Florida

Winter Springs is in my opinion is the most beautiful community in florida. Following are some spots to check out should you have the opportunity to visit…

Kraft Azalea Gardens

With the azalea’s in bloom this was an amazing time to visit. Also, there were several other treats as snowy egrets were nesting in the trees, and a rowing competition sponsored by Rollins College was taking place.

Then the rowers..

You can also take a boat ride around the lake of Winter Springs.. https://www.scenicboattours.com/ for more information. Schedule ahead. Another phenomenal experience.

Walk the streets and find homes of every style.

A Cedar Ranch Home

A Colonial Home

A Spanish Home

The Alabama – a former major hotel now a condo community. Winter Park was begun by a man from Chicago wanting to develop tourism in the area. He began with large hotels such as The Alabama, and now this is the only surviving major hotel (now condo) of that era.

A Sprawling Southern Home

A Modern Home

Downtown Winter Park

The Morse Museum of Winter Park is probably one of the best collection of Louis Comfort Tiffany stained glass in the world. Closed Monday, even if you are not a stained glass enthusiast it is worth a visit when in Winter Park.

The Library and Cultural Center of Winter Park is another must see if only to drive by the unique architecture.

And for more on the history of the area and how it all began, The Winter Park Historical Museum, will give you a quick oversight to the area. The gal here gave many insights.

And while there an open market was occurring in the park. Unsure if this occurs every weekend, but easy to find and fun to attend.

Further down the street from the Historical Museum are interesting shops and here I found dark chocolate coconut macrons. Pricey, but you only live once, and can only eat one!