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Other Attractions   l   Schools   l   Transportation   l   Volunteering Opportunities   l   Winter Park
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 Cultural Attractions
 Albin Polasek Museum: 
     Home of the world famous sculptor and painter.

 Bach Festival Society of Winter Park: 
     Includes contact information, a calendar of events, history, and links to other Bach societies and festivals.

 Casa Feliz Historic Home Museum: 
     Tour James Gamble Rogers II's architectural masterpiece.

 Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art: 
     Home of the McKean collections of Tiffany glass works and American art pottery.

 George & Harriet Cornell Fine Arts Museum: 
     Located on the Rollins College campus, open to the public.

 Harry P. Leu Gardens: 
     Harry P. Leu Gardens has nearly fifty acres of grounds with palm, bamboo, and butterfly gardens.

 Mennello Museum of American Folk Art: 
     Find info about the paintings by Earl Cunningham.

 Kraft Azalea Gardens: 
     "...A scenic, passive park located on Lake Maitland. The 11-acre garden offers a beautiful Exedra monument and walking trails." 

 Orange County Regional History Center: 
     Enjoy audio and visual presentations, hands-on exhibits, education programs and special events.

 Orlando Museum of Art: 
     Find information about the museum.

 Orlando Opera: 
     All main stage performances are held at the Bob Carr Performing Arts Center.

 Orlando Science Center: 
     A "hands-on" learning center with hundreds of interactive activities and exhibits for all ages.

 Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival: 
     Information concerning the annual Winter Park Sidewalk Art Festival.

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 Libraries
 Maitland Public Library

 Olin Library @ Rollins College

 Seminole County Library System

 Valencia Community College Libraries

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 Newspapers
 Orlando Sentinel

 Orlando Times Newspaper

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 Orlando/Orange County
 2-1-1 Community Resources: 
     Provides "simple and free access to information and referrals to health and human resources for local residents..."

 Area Roads: 
     Are you wondering what the name of state road 435 is?  (It's Kirkman). Visit this site for a complete listing of the state and county roads in the
     Orange County area.

 City of Orlando: 
     Find links to current news stories regarding Orlando as well as city services, permits and licenses, police and fire departments & more.

 icFlorida.com: 
     Learn about upcoming events in Winter Park.

 Orange County Government: 
     Get the latest scoop about county government, county employment opportunities, events and recreation, and other important matters relating to life
     in Orange County.

 Orange County Parks and Recreation: 
     Browse a list of parks, complete with maps & an events database.  The site also offers info on youth and adult athletics.

 Orlando Regional Chamber of Commerce:
     Visit to view valuable information of interest to businesses and those considering a move to the area.

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 Other Attractions
 Disney World

 Wet n' Wild

 Schools
 Barry University: 
     The Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law offers a 3-year daytime program structured for fulltime students.  A 4-year extended studies program
     accommodates part time students.

 Crealde School of Art: 
     A community based, not-for-profit art organization. It offers over 70 classes in painting and drawing, photography and 3-dimensional art for adults and children.

 Orange County Public Schools: 
     Comprehensive information about the county school system.

 Rollins College: 
     Rollins College emphasizes quality liberal education and has established a nationally recognized graduate management school and continuing
     education program.

 Seminole Community College:
     SCC offers two-year college credit degrees (AA, AS); specialized career certificates; continuing professional education; and more.

 Seminole County Public Schools: 
     Comprehensive information about the county school system.

 Stetson University: 
     The University offers 13 degree programs in 60+ majors and minors.

 Trinity Preparatory School: 
     Look for complete info about the preparatory school located in Winter Park.

 University of Central Florida: 
     Established  in 1963, UCF is 1 of 11 of Florida's public universities.

 Valencia Community College: 
     Valencia offers the Associate in Arts degree and 42 A.A.  Pre-Majors, etc.

 Winter Park Tech: 
     Offers 21 occupational certificate programs, continuing education courses, and personal enrichment studies.

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 Transportation
 Amtrak: 
     Amtrak serves more than 500 stations in 46 states.

 LYNX - Central Florida Regional Transportation Authority: 
     61 bus routes serve Orange, Seminole, and Osceola Counties.

 Orlando - Orange County Expressway Authority: 
     Get the latest info about E-passes, road closures, and road expansions.

 Orlando International Airport: 
     Find flight info and more.

 Orlando Sanford Airport: 
     Serves over one million travelers each year.

 Winter Park
 City of Winter Park: 
     Get complete information about the city, its departments, employment opportunities, a calendar of events, and more.  

 Winter Park Chamber of Commerce: 
     Find valuable info of interest to businesses and those considering a move to the area.

 Winter Park Memorial Hospital: 
     Services, physicians, locations and much more.

 icFlorida.com: 
     Specifically for Winter Park residents or visitors. Find things to do, places to dine, and much more.

 Hannibal Square: 
     Visit this site to learn about historic Hannibal Square.

 Scenic Boat Tour: 
     "A Winter Park tradition." A "one hour cruise through the beautiful lakes and canals of historic Winter Park...the only way to see the true beauty of
      Winter Park..."

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