Sanford |
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Between the Lake Monroe and the St John River, let yourself be surprised by the exceptional natural environment of Sanford. If you are a fan of culture, you will be delighted by Sanford. You will find this small town of 38 000 inhabitants totaling dazzling. With its "Old Florida" typical charisma and impressive architecture, Sanford will guide through its history. The Seminole County History Museum and the Museum of Jewish History shelter the history of the city ranging from its Indian origins, the Spanish occupation to its contemporary history of the 20th century. Since the 1940’s, Sanford has been the airport center of Florida. The city was an important regional military base during World War II, Korea War and the Cold War. The base was operative until 1968. Today the regional airport Orlando-Sanford is served by several other airports in the United States and in Europe, especially due to its proximity with Orlando. Orlando is easily accessible from Sanford making it a very attractive destination. The extraordinary environment of Sanford will seduce you. If you are water-sports fan, you will be able to practice rowing, canoe and kayak. Board on the Riverboat Romance and live a unique experience by going down the river St John. You can as well rent canoes on the Wekiva River and enjoy an incredible view over the riverbanks. If you prefer the country side, you will be delighted by the numerous golf courses easily accessible by car in less than ten minutes from the Sanford downtown. You can also visit the Central Florida Zoological Park or walk in Lower Wekiva River State Reserve where you can admire the extraordinary local fauna and flora. If you are up to more adventure, you can take some flying classes in one of the schools of the Sanford region and live an unforgettable experience while discovering exceptional landscapes of the region from the sky. Flying schools are in general located in the suburbs of the city but are accessible in few minutes by car. When you arrive in Sanford, you will have the impression of evolving within a movie set. Do not be surprised. You certainly already know the city already through movies. Such movies such as "My Girl" in 1991 and "Monster" in 2003 were shot there. Sanford is the ideal location for the discovery of bucolic sites of Florida and the enjoyment of the nearby Orlando’s animation. The road network will facilitate your traveling between the country side and the city. This region of Florida is very rich in traditions. We can only recommend you to go and discover it for yourself.
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