Follow along the 192 and you will see signs to Celebration. There is also a large old fashioned water tower on the corner.

This is a nice town to visit, the houses are very traditional and well-kept though modern, and there are various nice walks around the lakes. There are several good places to eat and admire the view, or just have a coffee and visit some interesting shops.

During the fall, there are hourly “leaves falling”, and at Christmas there is “snowing nightly” on the hour.

WINTERPARK

 A smart northern suburb of Orlando which can be reached by taking the I4 North towards Orlando and exiting at Junction 87, Fairbanks Avenue. Then turn right. Carry on down this road and turn left on to Park Avenue. There are scenic boat trips on the lake here where you will be shown luxury lake-side properties and some wildlife to spot. The boats leave on the hour between 10.00 and 4.00 every day but Christmas. In the summer you would need to take some sun cream , as the boats are open to the elements and it can get extremely hot on the lake. There is a farmers market on Saturday mornings on New England Avenue where there is a good choice of fruit and vegetables, fresh baked goods and good browsing!  

MOUNTDORA

 A pretty lakeshore town set in gently rolling countryside and citrus groves, MountDora is renowned for its Victorian architecture and antique shops and is a good place just to browse.

Take the Orange Blossom Trail / US441north, direction Ocala, to MountDora and follow signs for downtown.

BLUESPRINGSTATE PARK

On the St John’sRiver, a 45 minute drive from Orlando, this is one of the prettiest state parks in central Florida with walking, boating and swimming opportunities. From November to March, the manatees swim to this area as the springs are at a constant 72 degrees. From the boardwalk, there is a birds-eye view of them, and dozens of different fish and turtles as well. Canoes are available and there are boat trips through the state park which point out the many different birds and you often spot alligators basking on the river bank.

Take the I4 East, direction Daytona, to Exit 114. Follow US17-92 for 2 1/2 miles south to OrangeCity. The park is signposted off to the right at the junction with W French Avenue.