Mead Botanical Garden

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Mead Botanical Garden is Winter Park's wilder, shadier green space, peaceful and a little untamed. Boardwalks and nature trails wind past ponds and water, with a butterfly garden, gopher tortoises, and a hidden amphitheater turning up along the way. Guests come to relax and unwind, spread a picnic, and say they spot something new on every visit.

District Story

The story of Winter Park

A park built for the winter, drawn on paper in 1881, and still legible in every street you walk today.

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Winter Park Farmers Market

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AVA Mediterranean Local Pick

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A glamorous Greek agora on Park Avenue, sophisticated and high-energy from the moment you sit down.

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The Imperial on Park Local Pick

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Park Avenue's neighborhood bar, warm and laid back, with boutique wines, craft beers and cocktails built on Winter Park Distillery spirits.

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Prato Local Pick

Italian · $$$

Italian the Park Avenue way: rustic yet upscale, exposed brick and warm light, house-made pastas and wood-fired pizzas.

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Buttermilk Bakery

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A cozy Winter Park bakery where the case fills fresh every morning and choosing just a few treats is the hard part.

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A converted garage on Orange Avenue turned lively, open sports bar for game day, with big screens, games and a menu for any crew.

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