Orlando Executive Airport 37 min
Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park (4 min) Area with multi-use trails, wildlife observation, boating & fishing, plus equestrian campsites. Black Bear Wilderness Area (7 min) Trails & boardwalks wind through this area's 1,650 acres of marsh plus hardwood & floodplain swamps. Cranes Roost Park (23 min) Lakeside area featuring a walking path, plaza with fountain show & amphitheater for outdoor events. Gemini Springs Park (16 min) 210-acre retreat offering 2 natural springs, a dog park, fishing, trails, campsites & a playground. Hontoon Island Adventures (41 min) Natural park offers family-friendly activities for all ages including canoe rentals & a picnic area. Rock Springs Run State Reserve (13 min) Scenic nature preserve with campsites & 17-miles of trails for biking, hiking & horseback riding. Lake Monroe (26 min) Lake fringed by parks, pathways & picnic spots, popular for fishing & watching the sunset. Cross Seminole Trail - Big Tree Park (22 min) Trailhead for Cross Seminole Trail featuring a boardwalk to an ancient cypress & older tree ruins. Seminole State Forest (6 min) 25,812-acre reserve featuring 2 trailheads, campsites & a lake for fishing & boating. Wekiwa Springs State Park (26 min) Guided & self-guided canoe or kayak tours on the Wekiwa River with equipment rental available. Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens (11 min) Opened in 1923, this zoo stars endangered big cats, reptiles & more plus a zip line & rope bridges. Rock Springs Kelly Park (26 min) A 355-acre park along a natural spring with tent & RV sites, pavilions, a boat launch & playground. Blue Spring State Park (32 min) Park featuring a cool-water spring on the St. Johns River that's popular for swimming & kayaking. Lake Jesup (28 min) Expansive lake providing a park with a boat launch & picnic spots, plus alligator & bird sightings. |