The discovery of downtown Orlando's historic districts and parks

Downtown Orlando offers a welcome respite to the purpose built areas in the south-west of the city that have been created solely to accommodate tourists. In fact, many of the neighborhoods of beautiful old town, offering a wide range of architecture and give a sense of community where regular people actually live and work.

is just around the downtown core are a number of beautiful areas, is well suited to explore on foot. Some ofThe roads are paved, which makes it the ideal destination for a neighborhood walk.

After visiting Loch Haven Park, on this gray and rainy day, we decided to go south, park our vehicle and explore some of the central parts of the city on foot. We parked in Lake Cherokee Park, walked all the way around the lake and happy to see the high-level architecture and fauna of the lake.

bird lovers can see a variety of water birds in the middleCity, and watched the water birds, such as satellite and then pushes his head again on his winged prey capture everything in a split second ...

In this foggy day the atmosphere was a bit 'mysterious, with Spanish moss hanging from oak trees. You could almost see mist drifting off the lake. One of the most interesting features of Orlando are the lakes, over 300 of them that everything can be found in the city and many of them haveand public parks.

We played at Lake Cherokee Lake Lucerne, the center is just south of downtown Orlando. Several fountains adorn the middle of the lake and get a perfect view of downtown Orlando's architecture.

Orlando has a surprising number of public parks with special facilities that offer recreational opportunities for residents and tourists. With the help of the city of Orlando's website I have compiled a listSome of the special outdoor public spaces that Orlando has to offer. These sites are a great value golf course, Loch Haven Park - Orlando's center of culture and science, Dickson Azalea Park, a variety of wetlands, an ecology center, camping and much more. In a word, public spaces offering recreational and educational opportunities for free or at low cost:

Cherokee Lake is a park of 3.8 acres and surrounded by the Lake CherokeeHistoric District, a residential area with the architecture of virtually every significant period in the history of Orlando.

Lake Eola Park is a popular destination in the city, with many people take advantage of the stunning setting for lunch or evening stroll. The sidewalk around the lake is 0.9 miles long, making it easy for guests to keep track of their walking or running distances. Other activities available to park visitorsLive include rent ($ 10 for ½ hour) swan-shaped pedal boats, feeding the swans and other birds inhabit the park, which paddled around the lake on a romantic gondola cruise (www.gondola.com) see a concert or a play Walt Disney Amphitheater watch the children play on the playground, grabbed a bite to eat on the terrace or relax at Lake Eola in the midst of the beautiful flower beds and a spectacular view of the skyline of Orlando.

Orlando Loch Haven Park covers45 hectares and serves as the main cultural park in the region. Situated between three lakes, Lake Estelle on the north, Lake Rowena, east, and Lake Formosa, in the south is the Park North Mills Avenue and Princeton Street. The park was renovated in February 2001. With the many museums or theater groups in the park, there is always something new to see or do. The lawn in the middle of the park are great places to sit and enjoy the view of the lake in the shademajestic oaks. Man of Florida 's largest and most central ancient oak trees, "Mayor", grows in the park near Orlando Mennello Museum of American Folk Art

A few minutes from downtown Orlando, the golf course is the oldest public layout Dubsdread in the area, originally designed in 1923 This classic course a lot of history attached to it as the former site of the Orlando Open, when she hosted, such as golf legends as Sam Snead, Ben Hogan, Claude Harmon. Today, golfers are on the same beautiful scenery and is hiding the challenges of the original course, narrow fairways and greens strong. A complete restaurant and bar complete the ultimate golf experience. Dubsdread is also home to the Dubsdread Golf Learning Center, a full-service teaching. Visit "http://www.historicaldubsdread.com" for more information.

The Mayor Carl T. Langford Neighborhood Center provides a natural oasis in the center of> Orlando. The center is located in an oasis of shade of oak trees, wide sidewalks, green lawns, birds, butterflies and plenty of space for children to play. Children will love the suspension bridge over the river and the playground. There is a great educational programs and entertainment offered by this beautiful center.It neighorbood offers a yearly summer nature and art, and family picnics and company parties at a reasonable price. The Mayor Carl T. Langford Park is anice place for a picturesque wedding ceremony at an affordable price. The Central Florida Folk lead, Inc., the second Sunday of each month through fall and spring.

The Wetlands Park is a great place to come relax and enjoy nature. The most popular activities are bird watching, nature photography, jogging and cycling. Nature lovers will be greeted by 1,650 acres of hammocks, marshes and lakes. There are over 20 miles of roads and forest roadsback and forth across the park

Enjoy a walk through time as you meander Creek at a distance, on the historic Dickson Azalea Park Park across the street from the city of Orlando, Mayor Carl T. Langford. The Washington Street Bridge was built in 1926 and is representative of many bridges found in South Florida. The lush landscaping, singing birds and running water are a treat for visitors. This park is a haven for those who need a quiet place for lunch or to reflectwhen this area was a watering hole for years, livestock farmers, the thirst of their cattle in Fern Creek silence. The dragonflies, shady trees and quiet Dickson Azalea Park is a must for people of all ages to experience.

Enjoy a day of family fun and games in the city of Orlando's beautiful 300-acre Bill Frederick Park at Turkey Lake. Open year round, seven days a week this park has something for everyone. A swimming pool is open for those hot summer days, largePicnic pavilions for large groups are available for rent and small sun shelters for family gatherings on a first come, first served "is available. The well-stocked fishing lake is tempting to all anglers from beginners to expert. a children's farm is on the site as a remnant of the yard was owned. The Ecology Center has a conference room with air conditioning. The camp is an economic destination for people from across the United States and the world, and visit OrlandoAttractions in the area. Another area has houses and grills for nature based group retreats or youth groups under the supervision of the castle. Hiking, baseball / softball, volleyball, cycling and large playground for children: Visitors to the park are a series of activities including nature-oriented features. Feel free to take advantage of the rates of our youth group, Family Pass and Individual.

As you can see, in addition to theme parks, Orlando offers a surprising variety of family fun Economicand provide recreational opportunities to explore off the beaten path, things interesting for the whole family.

For more information about Orlando please contact the Orlando Convention and Visitors Bureau.

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