Lake Eola Park - 4 Things to Know Before Visiting

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Lake Eola Park is one of the most beautiful parks in the area. With spectacular views and lush greenery surrounded by Lake Eola, visitors can enjoy a peaceful stroll around the lake or take part in a variety of activities such as paddle-boating and jogging. Visitors can also check out a variety of nearby attractions like the swan boat rides, Fountain of Youth Playground, amphitheatre, Sunday Farmers Market and events like free concerts and movie nights.

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Lake Eola Park

Lake Eola Park

0.24km from Lake Eola Park

A public park surrounded by four streets. Lake Eola is the main feature of the park. Also located in the park (on the west side) is the Walt Disney Amphitheater, which hosts many community events and various performances year-round. On the east side of the park is a Chinese pagoda, and a playground.

Mennello Museum of American Art

Mennello Museum of American Art

2.98km from Lake Eola Park

The Mennello Museum of American Art, is one of the most treasured cultural attractions in the city. With over 600 pieces in its permanent collection and a wide variety of rotating exhibitions throughout the year, it's no wonder why this museum attracts many visitors. Founded in 1998 by philanthropists Marilyn and Michael Mennello, the museum specializes in folk art as well as paintings and sculptures from celebrated American artists.

Orlando Science Center

Orlando Science Center

3.22km from Lake Eola Park

The Orlando Science Center is a great place to explore and learn about the wonderful world of science. It offers a wide variety of exhibits and interactive activities that will appeal to people of all ages. There are multiple levels as well, including areas devoted to history, wildlife, space exploration, and more. Visitors can also take part in experiments using the Science On a Sphere theater or learn about various natural disasters in CAM & Ray Hughes Experience Theater.

Harry P Leu Gardens

Harry P Leu Gardens

3.22km from Lake Eola Park

Nearly 50 acres (200,000 m2) of landscaped grounds and lakes, with meandering trails shaded by 200-year-old oaks and forests of camellias. A 15-acre (61,000 m2) section of the park is a U.S. historic district.

Orlando Museum of Art

Orlando Museum of Art

3.33km from Lake Eola Park

The Orlando Museum of Art is a unique and enriching cultural experience offering visitors an opportunity to explore their creative side. From a diverse permanent collection highlighting the art of Mark Rothko, Faith Ringgold, and Jean-Michel Basquiat to ever-changing special exhibitions featuring leading contemporary artists from around the world. The museum also provides numerous educational programs such as lectures, workshops and classes for adults and kids alike.

The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art

The museum showcases collections of late 19th century painter Louis Comfort Tiffany's art works including leaded glass windows, lamps, and intricate jewelry. Paintings created by Childe Hassam are also featured throughout the galleries along with other objects related to Victorian-era art. Its permanent collection includes artworks from different eras such as notable contemporary studio craft pieces direct from the Rembrandt Peale Studio as well as 19th-century American painting and more.

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Named for the fruit that constituted the county's main commodity crop. At its peak in the early 1970s, some 80,000 acres (320 km2) were planted in citrus in Orange County. The dark-green foliage of orange trees filled the county, as did the scent of the orange blossoms when in bloom. Fewer commercial orange groves remained by the end of the twentieth century.

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