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Sanford,
Florida
(a
QuaintVIllage)
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Sanford's old downtown shopping area is only about 4 blocks long and 2 blocks wide
with Magnolia Square in the center. Although
it is small, there are many nice shops here. Parking is free.
The new Riverwalk and the B&Bs are within walking distance.
The construction
of I-4, 4 miles from town, moved the traffic and big businesses away
from the old downtown, leaving it quiet and quaint. As is the case for many historic districts, the downtown folks are not getting the political
attention they need to complete their restoration quickly. None-the-less, we
recommend a visit, especially if you are looking for antiques.
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Location
4
miles south of I-4
Northeast of Orlando
On Lake Monroe
Map
Population
About
39,000
Features
Antique
shops (many)
Bed and breakfast inns (two)
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How to view 3D photos More
photos of Sanford B&Bs
Brick
streets
Cafes and Restaurants (one is 1950's-style)
Campgrounds and RV parks nearby
Check
Woodall's guide
Custom embroidery shop
Tess
Magnolia
Square Treasures
Helen Stairs Theatre (Restored Vaudeville-era)
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Live performances
www.HelenStairsTheatre.com
Historic homes
and buildings
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The Pico Hotel (1887) is an office building today.
More photos of
historic homes & buildings in Sanford
Historic marker (Fort Mellon, 1837)
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Hotels
and vacation rentals in this area
Marina
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Murals
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This mural is
painted on a
brick wall.
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eBay store!
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Museum
River cruise (St. Johns River)
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River walk (recently completed)
Walking tour of historic homes and buildings
(one
hour)
Zoo
Hours
Shops close at
5:00 pm
Some
shops are open on Sundays
Many shops are closed Monday-Wednesday
Festivals
?
Recommended
stay
1/2
day
Tourist
information
City
government: www.ci.Sanford.FL.US
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to and from Florida
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This page was last updated on 01/01/2009
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