Altamonte Springs Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
city in Seminole County, Florida, United States
About Altamonte Springs
The city's name is believed to come from the Spanish term for "high mountain." The population was about 42,000 and rising as of 2013. The city began its rise in growth and status in Metro Orlando in the early 1970s with the construction of the Altamonte Mall which was originally anchored by Sears, Burdines, Jordan Marsh and Robinson's of Florida. It was the metropolitan areas first two level shopping mall. The Interstate Mall across the highway also opened anchored by Montgomery Wards department store and AMC Interstate Six Theaters. Luxury modern apartment complexes were soon lining Wymore Rd., Lake Orienta and Palm Springs Dr. Many new homes subdivisions began sprouting up along Montgomery Rd., Maitland Ave and Palm Springs Dr. and the beautiful wooded areas surrounding Sanlando Springs
Top Attractions in Altamonte Springs
Explore the best things to see and do in Altamonte Springs:
- ★Cranes Roost Park
- ★Eastmonte Park
- ★Merrill Park
- ★Sanlando Park
- ★Seminole Wekiva Trail
- ★Wekiva Golf Club
- ★Westmonte Park
Where to Eat in Altamonte Springs
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Seasons 52
- 🍴Uncle Jones BBQ
Where to Stay in Altamonte Springs
- 🏨Days Inn
- 🏨Howard Johnson Plaza Altamonte
- 🏨Quality Inn
Altamonte Springs Travel Guide Sections
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