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Winter Garden Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

city in Orange County, Florida, United States

About Winter Garden

The town is on the shore of Lake Apopka, one of several large lakes surroundingGreater Orlando. To the east of Winter Garden are the inner suburbs of Orlando, as the town is on the eastern fringes of the metropolitan area, the center of which is14mi (23km)away. Winter Garden was founded by Henry Harrel in 1857, and was called "Beulah" before receiving its current name. In 2019 its population was 46,000.

Top Attractions in Winter Garden

Explore the best things to see and do in Winter Garden:

  • Central Florida Railroad Museum
  • History Research & Education Center
  • Lake Apopka
  • Oakland Nature Preserve
  • West Orange Trail
  • Winter Garden Heritage Foundation
  • Winter Garden Heritage Museum

Where to Eat in Winter Garden

Must-try local food and restaurants:

  • 🍴Chef's Table Restaurant
  • 🍴Mooncricket Grille
  • 🍴Plant Street Market
  • 🍴Urban Flats

Where to Stay in Winter Garden

  • 🏨Historic Edgewater Hotel

Winter Garden Travel Guide Sections

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