Winter Park is a suburban city in Orange County, Florida. It is part of the Orlando−Kissimmee Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is home to Rollins College and the Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art, which houses the largest collection of Tiffany glass. Winter Park features open park space, residential areas, and a street-side shopping district along Park Avenue.
Winter Park was founded as a resort community mainly by northern business magnates in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Its main street includes civic buildings, retail, art galleries, a private liberal arts college, museums, a park, a train station, a golf course country club, a historic cemetery, and a beach and boat launch.
Park Avenue in Winter Park Florida
Many move to the lovely city of Winter Park for the many amenities and ambience of Park Avenue. A stroll down Park Avenue and you will find some fine dining. You will also stumble upon some great shopping for both men and women along with some boutiques with unique items.
In Winter Park you will find more than 70 parks, all home to various events, festivals and celebrations throughout the year – and available to anyone looking for a place to sit in the shade and enjoy a beautiful Central Florida afternoon. Not only are there enough activities to keep you and your family content within the Winter Park city limits, but all the Orlando attractions are just minutes away.