2. The Venice of America Scenic Boat Tour – Florida is known for its bodies of water, and The Winter Park Chain-of-Lakes is a must see. There are seven lakes and beautiful winding canals connecting each one. There is no better way to experience this than taking the scenic boat tour. Operating for 80 years, they will give you the local scoop and fun facts about the city and lakes.
3. Park Avenue is home to numerous boutiques and restaurants unique to Winter Park. Stretching nine blocks, you can find local gems, such as Park Avenue Pizza, Powerhouse Café, and the Briarpatch. If you love to shop, visit stores like Tuni, Be on Park, and Sultre. Park Avenue also hosts the annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival every March. Considered the biggest arts festival in Florida, you will not be disappointed. Artists from around the world exhibit their work. It also features great food trucks and music.
4. Museums. If you are unable to make it for the Winter Park Art Festival, there are plenty of museums. The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art houses the largest collection of Louis Comfort Tiffany work, including his famous stained-glass windows. Visit The Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens located inside and around the Capen House. The Capen house was originally on a different side of the lake until a local family bought it and knocked it down to rebuild. The citizens of Winter Park protested saying the house was a historical landmark and raised money to cut the house in half and float each half across the lake to its current location and restore it. Now, it is a place for weddings and tourists