Activities and Local Attractions
The area is good for:
Theme parks, cycling, golf, swimming, walking, shopping malls and outlet stores, cinemas, great restaurants.
Local attractions:
The villa is in an ideal location for a relaxing holiday yet near enough to all the theme parks and shopping malls. Disney is just 10 minutes drive from the villa - near enough to come back for a swim or a sleep in the afternoon, and go back for the evening fireworks. Other theme parks include MGM, Universal Studios and Sea World .
It is also possible to visit the wonderful beaches of St.Petersburg, Clearwater and other parts of the Gulf Coast if you want the sea for a change.
Try a trip to the pretty town of Mount Dora with its antique shops and restaurants - only 30 mins away on the great new 429 road.
Visit Bok Tower at nearby Lake Wales and hear the carillon bells play.
Go to the Harry Leu Botanical Gardens in Orlando; discover the old sugar Mill and 'swimming hole' at De Leon Springs.
The Kennedy Space Station is a must - and visit the oldest schoolhouse in America at historic St. Augustine.
Winter Park is delightful with designer clothes shops and restaurants - and don't miss a leisurely trip on the inland waterways and lakes at Winter Park.
Discover the town of Old Kissimmee with the wall murals.
Visit the lovely town of Celebration with great restaurants, a cinema, rocking chairs provided by the lake and Identify buildings by famous architects from a 'walking tour' brochure.
Info on all these available in villa.
Local amenities:
Post offices not more than 5 mins away, cinema nearby, supermarket selling English food (eg HP sauce, PG tips, and Hob Nobs!)
Restaurants
Among dozens close by are Denny's (some open 24 hours), Bob Evans, Angels and Ponderosa. Our favourites are Outback with great steaks and Cracker Barrel - good food and great gift shop attached. A great restaurant in an old plantation house is Captain and the Cowboy - 30 mins drive to Apopka along the 429.
