A northern suburb of Orlando, Winter Park became a favored wintering place for wealthy folks during the railroad era. The town is still thick with elegant old houses on tree-shaded streets. The skipper of the craft provides a running commentary on the lakeside mansions and other sights passing by ashore. If the guide happens to be a veteran named Norm, he's likely, with a certain proprietary pride, to point out the home of his children's orthodontist. But the very first stop for more than half of each returning crew is the restroom just a few steps from the boathouse.
Winter Park is about four miles northeast of downtown Orlando.
The tree-lined shaded street called Park Avenue is one ofWinter Parks main highlights. It is home to severalboutiques, galleries, and designer clothing stores, it is oftern referred to as Central Florida's Rodeo Drive. You'll find a wonderful street side caf , fine restaurants, a wonderful grassy area call Central Park where they host top-ranking art shows every year. It is a great place to sit and people watch as you never know who you will see. You will also find College students from Rollins College biking to and from classes.