THINGS TO DO IN WINTER PARK, FL
Winter Park, FL maintains its reputation for art and literature with a variety of museums, galleries, and theaters such as the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art and the Annie Russel Theatre at Rollins College. For those with a calling for the outdoors, be sure to enjoy a scenic boat tour offered daily or stroll through the Mead Botanical Garden.
Museums
Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens
The Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Garden holds an art collection focused on American representational sculpture with over 200 works by Czech-born American sculptor Albin Polasek. 407.647.6294
Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
Offering the world's most comprehensive collection of of works by Louis Comfort Tiffany. 407.645.5311
Rollins Museum of Art
Holding more than 5,000 pieces from antiquity to contemporary, the Rollins Museum of Art at Rollins College is one of the oldest and most distinguished collections in Florida. 407.646.2526
Hannibal Square Heritage Center
Through an award winning collection, The Hannibal Square Heritage Center pays tribute to contibutions of Winter Park's historic African American Heritage. 407.539.2680
Theaters
Annie Russell Theatre at Rollins College
Named after the english-born actress, Annie Russell, the theater serves as the home of the thriving theater and dance program at Rollins College. 407.646.2145
Fred Stone Theatre
Proudly hosting the student-produced second stage series, performances are free and open to the public. Seating is limited and available first come, first serve. 407.646.2145
Enzian Theater
A single-screen cinema café offering primarily independent and foreign films, the Enzian exists to entertain, inspire, educate and connect the community through film. 407.629.1088
Winter Park Playhouse
A non-profit, professional music theatre, the Winter Park Playhouse produces a variety of musical comedies, revues and cabarets. 407.645.0145
Galleries
Art on the Green
Making its debut in 2006, Art on the Green features periodic exhibits of large outdoor sculptures in various locations throughout Winter Park.
Crealde School of Art
Shows reflect a variety of media and represent the work of local, regional and national talent. All exhibitions and lectures are free and open to the public.
Outdoor Activities
Cady Way Trail
A 3.7 mile greenway connecting Orlando and Winter Park.
Kraft Azalea Gardens
Primarily in bloom January through late March, the gardens offer thousands of azaleas, tropical shrubs and trees along the shores of Lake Maitland. 407.599.3334
Lake Island Park & Playground
A 28-acre park with 1/2 mile walking path, playground, sports programs and fields and pavillion.
Mead Botanical Garden
Beautiful trails wind through sub-tropical forest filled with native birds and plants. Picnic areas are available.
Scenic Boat Tour
Offered daily from 10am until 4pm on the hour, the tour offers a 12-mile cruise through the Winter Park chain of lakes. 407.644.4056
Winter Park Farmers Market
Open every Saturday from 7am until 1pm, select from the freshest local produce and support local growers.
Winter Park Golf Course
A public 9-hole walking course with proshop tee times are available on a first come first serve basis. Course is open daily from 7am until dusk. 407.599.3339
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