Orange City is a city located in Florida, United States. Part of Volusia County, Orange City has an area of 7.2 square miles (18.6 square kilometers) and a population of around 10,500 residents. Orange City was named after the numerous acres of orange groves that grow near the area. The city was only incorporated in 1882, although its early history begins in the 1820s. The citrus industry is one of the most important businesses in Orange City, which has also determined the great development of the city. Orange City is a beautiful place to visit if you want to enjoy a relaxing vacation.
Top Attractions within Orange City
Blue Spring State Park is a wonderful state park located in Orange City. In fact, many tourists arrive in Orange City only to enjoy the numerous activities available here. Amenities of the park include canoing, kayaking, fishing, camping, but also hiking and swimming. Visiting this park is a great idea for wildlife and bird watching, but also for simple walks to admire a scenery beauty.
Dickinson Memorial Library and Park is another impressive venue located in Orange City. In fact, the house hosting the Orange City library was built in 1919 and in 1995 it was added on the National Register of Historic Places. Anyway, you should not imagine that this is the only building of this type in the city. In fact, in Orange City you can visit a Historic District which contains 211 historic buildings.
Louis P. Thursby House and Seth French House are two impressive historic homes. Louis Thursby House was built in 1872 and was added on the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. Seth French House was built in 1876, by the Civil War veteran. While being in Orange City, make sure to also include the Town Hall into your route, another National Register of Historic Places landmark.
Orange City Golf Club features a wonderful golf course, perfect for all passionates of this sport, regardless of their skills in playing the game. In fact, this is a rolling golf course that will surely make all golfing experiences great.
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Book At | Miles/km to Orange City | Directions to Orange City | Latitude | Longitude |
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Deland | 5/9 | Directions | 29.02832 | -81.30312 |
Sanford | 10/17 | Directions | 28.80055 | -81.27312 |
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