Attractions in Sanford, Florida

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Sanford Museum 407-688-5198
520 East First Street, Sanford, FL 32771
Sanford Museum is a local history museum opened 1957. It features 19th century paintings, library, and furniture of city founder Henry S. Sanford. Agriculture,... more info map

Museum of Seminole County History 407-321-2489
300 Bush Boulevard, Sanford, FL 32773
Comprised of two buildings and situated on two acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, this intimate museum offers a glimpse at Seminole County's agricultural history,... more info map

Big Tree Park 407-788-0405
761 General Hutchison Parkway, Sanford, FL 32750
Located in Longwood
This property was donated to Seminole County by Senator M.O. Overstreet and dedicated by President Calvin Coolidge in 1929. The park is home to "The Senator," a 3,500... more info map
Bookertown Park 407-788-0405
4640 Richard Allen Street, Sanford, FL 32771
This four acre neighborhood park offers an array of activities and features picnic areas, lighted basketball courts, a large pavilion, a children's playground, and a... more info map
Central Florida Zoological Park 407-323-4450
3755 North U.S. Highway 17/92, Sanford, FL 32747
Established in 1923, this intriguing, enchanted, and tropical zoo is a place that educates and exhilarates children and adults alike by bringing them face-to-face with... more info map
Sylvan Lake Park 407-322-6567
845 Lake Markham Road, Sanford, FL 32771
Adjacent to the scenic 188 acre Sylvan Lake, this 126 acre park is a soccer lover's paradise and features a sports training facility with six soccer fields. ... more info map

Captain Bill's Airboat Adventures 407-977-3214
Picks up at public boat ramps off Highway 46
See the real Florida up close and personal on this one and a half hour tour of the beautiful and historic St. Johns River with this charter airboat company. You will... more info map
Rivership Romance 407-321-5091
433 North Palmetto Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771
Climb aboard the romantic 98 foot, triple decked Rivership Romance boat and enjoy eco cruises, as well as luncheon and dinner cruises, on the historic St. Johns River. more info map
Seminole Safari 407-349-2080
400 East First Street, Sanford, FL 32771
Picks up at Seminole County Chamber of Commerce
This eco tour offers a full day's adventure on the water and in the wilderness of Florida. The safari blends fun and exploration into an exciting day in the backcountry... more info map