Sanford is a city located in Florida, United States and is also the county seat of Seminole County. In Sanford live about 53,500 inhabitants. The place is known as the Historic Waterfront Gateway City. Sanford was first inhabited by the Jorroro Indians.
Top Attractions within Sanford
Logan's Roadhouse Restaurant is famous for its extraordinary dishes, mainly the grilled salmon and lobster. Prices are reasonable and the restaurant is one of the most popular in Sanford. The food variety is impressive and the service is quick, good, with nice waiters ready to provide you information about the menu. The steakhouse is also one of the most delicious dishes clients can have here, while the peanuts are free. This restaurant in Sanford is almost always full of people, so it is reliable to have a meal here.
The Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens are located near Sanford. The zoo is very nice, being member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. It was opened in 1923, including only a few animals. The zoo houses over 400 animals and many educational programs and opportunities. One of the most popular annual events is called ZOO Boo Bash, but there are more such as Independence Day, Hippity Hop Adventure, Fiesta del Coqui or Breakfast with Santa.
Bill's Airboat Adventures provides amazing and enjoyable trips, while the costs are not high at all. Tourists can do that with the entire family. The ride is amazing and comfortable. The views are beautiful and unforgettable, the area is wild and fascinating. There are also picnic spots and many beautiful birds. It will be an amazing adventure, but also very relaxing and pleasant. Admiring the scenery is always relaxing and a great delight for the eyes.
Art Affair Gallery in Sanford houses contemporary art works, but it also provides coffee, wine and beer. Here are housed the exhibits of more than 30 artists in Sanford and many gift items, as well as jewlery, pottery and fair trade items. It also houses many nice events that should not be missed.
The city of Sanford is the main administrative place of Seminole County in Florida. The city nestles by the side of the St. Johns River and Lake Monroe. The city is famous for its museum, zoological park, and other natural attractions.
Know more about the city by visiting the Sanford Museum: The Sanford Museum is on First Street and is home to many things that are associated with the history of the city. The museum houses collections of items that are associated with the founder, Henry Sanford. All documents pertaining to the history of the city are on display at the museum in addition to a collection of nineteenth century artifacts.
Museum of Seminole County History: This museum is located at Bush Boulevard. Visiting the museum is like taking a tour in the history of the region. The antique pieces, items related to agriculture and transportation earlier in Florida, and articles from the different industries of the region are also kept in the museum.
Zoological Park of Central Florida: This zoological park is home to common and rare species of animals. The network of pathways takes visitors to the different parts and allows close encounters with many animals of the zoo. This zoo is the shelter of such endangered species as the crested toad of Puerto Rico and the Amur leopards.
Audubon Center for Birds of Prey: This is the best place to learn how birds are rehabilitated. Visitors can visit the medical labs where birds are treated, see how the injured birds live in the aviaries, and much more. There are 21 species of birds at the zoo that visitors are free to have a look at.
Fantasy of Flight: The Fantasy of Flight is the place to experience the thrill of bi-plane flight. Flying in an open cockpit plane over the lake county is an experience to cherish.
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