Sanford Florida

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Food & Beverage Scene

A selection of local favorite restaurants, bars, and breweries.
A local favorite, Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe is a must if you love German food and entertainment. There is so much to love!
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Hollerbach's Willow Tree Café German Restaurant
201-205 E 1st St
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A local favorite, Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe is a must if you love German food and entertainment. There is so much to love!
A local favorite, Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe is a must if you love German food and entertainment. Don't forget to check out their new rooftop bar for a fantastic view of the city!
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Hollerbach's Magnolia Square Market
117 Magnolia Ave
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A local favorite, Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe is a must if you love German food and entertainment. Don't forget to check out their new rooftop bar for a fantastic view of the city!
Sanford is lucky to have our very own authentic Mexican Restaurant right on Sanford Ave! This place never disappoints with their delicious food and service. One of our favorites!
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El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant
406 Sanford Ave
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Sanford is lucky to have our very own authentic Mexican Restaurant right on Sanford Ave! This place never disappoints with their delicious food and service. One of our favorites!
A local favorite Belgium style bar with the most amazing french fried potatoes (frites) and tons of International beers to choose from. Also a great spot to catch a game on TV.
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Buster's Bistro
300 Sanford Ave
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A local favorite Belgium style bar with the most amazing french fried potatoes (frites) and tons of International beers to choose from. Also a great spot to catch a game on TV.
Since the day it opened, the Sanford Brewing Company has been a local favorite. A fantastic selection of beers brewed right on the premises. Also check out their Trivia on Tuesday night. Sometimes they have live music too!
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Sanford Brewing Company
400 Sanford Ave
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Since the day it opened, the Sanford Brewing Company has been a local favorite. A fantastic selection of beers brewed right on the premises. Also check out their Trivia on Tuesday night. Sometimes they have live music too!
Dine behind bars (literally) at one of Sanford's finest restaurants.
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The Old Jailhouse Kitchen & Spirits
113 S Palmetto Ave
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Dine behind bars (literally) at one of Sanford's finest restaurants.
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The District Eatery Tap & Barrel
112 W 2nd St
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Henry's Depot is a food hall in an old renovated train station that includes a full bar called The Basin. There are many fantastic food stalls to choose from, including artisan pizza at Oak Flame and delicious vegan fare at Dharma Southern Kitchen. There is something for everyone!
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Henrys Depot
212 W 1st St
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Henry's Depot is a food hall in an old renovated train station that includes a full bar called The Basin. There are many fantastic food stalls to choose from, including artisan pizza at Oak Flame and delicious vegan fare at Dharma Southern Kitchen. There is something for everyone!
Fun open air outdoor patio restaurant with popular surf and turf style fare and signature cocktails.
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The Breezeway Restaurant & Bar
112 E 1st St
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Fun open air outdoor patio restaurant with popular surf and turf style fare and signature cocktails.
Local diner fare, good for breakfast or lunch.
Colonial Room Restaurant
105 E 1st St
Local diner fare, good for breakfast or lunch.
Open since 1971, The Original Christo's is popular among Florida natives and visitors alike. They feature delicious American style cuisine like their Chicago Beef sandwich or Christo's Famous Lasagna.
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The Original Christo's
107 W 1st St
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Open since 1971, The Original Christo's is popular among Florida natives and visitors alike. They feature delicious American style cuisine like their Chicago Beef sandwich or Christo's Famous Lasagna.
Enjoy some fried gator tail at this outdoor, pet friendly restaurant located right on the St. John's River.
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Gators Riverside Grille
4255 Peninsula Point
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Enjoy some fried gator tail at this outdoor, pet friendly restaurant located right on the St. John's River.
Everyone loves the huge selection of beer and libations at Celery City. Pet friendly and centrally located to the best of downtown Sanford.
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Celery City Craft
114 S Palmetto Ave
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Everyone loves the huge selection of beer and libations at Celery City. Pet friendly and centrally located to the best of downtown Sanford.
Tuffy's quickly became a local favorite. They are popular for their ciders and bottle shop. Also check out their newly opened music venue in back! There is even a Tiki themed speakeasy tucked away inside.
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Tuffy's Bottle Shop / Lounge
200 Myrtle Ave
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Tuffy's quickly became a local favorite. They are popular for their ciders and bottle shop. Also check out their newly opened music venue in back! There is even a Tiki themed speakeasy tucked away inside.
The Yardery is new to downtown Sanford and already a local favorite! A fast casual dining, safe, social & entertainment experience. It's family friendly, pet friendly, and well, just plain friendly.
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The Yardery
415 East 4th Street
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The Yardery is new to downtown Sanford and already a local favorite! A fast casual dining, safe, social & entertainment experience. It's family friendly, pet friendly, and well, just plain friendly.
Chicken, Gyros, and Falafel Platters. The Authentic American Halal Food. Since 1990
The Halal Guys
7025 County Road 46A
Chicken, Gyros, and Falafel Platters. The Authentic American Halal Food. Since 1990

Sightseeing

Local favorite sightseeing spots and entertainment options.
The Central Florida Zoo is a family favorite in Seminole County and it's just a short drive (or long walk) away!
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Zoológico y Jardín Botánico de Florida Central
3755 W Seminole Blvd
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The Central Florida Zoo is a family favorite in Seminole County and it's just a short drive (or long walk) away!
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Parque Estatal de Wekiwa Springs
1800 Wekiwa Cir
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Lunch and Dinner cruises on the Historic St. John's River.
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St Johns Rivership Co
433 N Palmetto Ave
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Lunch and Dinner cruises on the Historic St. John's River.
Located at the north end of Park Avenue on the shore of Lake Monroe. A really nice spot for a walk and contemplation.
Veterans Memorial Park
110 W Seminole Blvd
Located at the north end of Park Avenue on the shore of Lake Monroe. A really nice spot for a walk and contemplation.
A great park for the whole family right in the heart of downtown Sanford. Features a fantastic splash zone and playground for kids (weather permitting). Includes basketball courts, picnic areas, and green spaces for the whole family!
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Fort Mellon Park
600 E 1st St
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A great park for the whole family right in the heart of downtown Sanford. Features a fantastic splash zone and playground for kids (weather permitting). Includes basketball courts, picnic areas, and green spaces for the whole family!
Nearly 5 miles of continuous bike and walking trail around the enormous Lake Monroe.
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Paseo del Río Sanford
East Seminole Boulevard
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Nearly 5 miles of continuous bike and walking trail around the enormous Lake Monroe.
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Black Bear Wilderness Trailhead
5298 Michigan Ave
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This wildlife preserve has hiking trails & two parks with sports fields, a playground & a boardwalk.
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Spring Hammock Preserve
2985 Osprey Trail
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This wildlife preserve has hiking trails & two parks with sports fields, a playground & a boardwalk.
Home of the Sanford River Rats.
Historic Sanford Memorial Stadium
1201 Mellonville Ave
Home of the Sanford River Rats.

Transportation

Ways to get around
The SunRail is Central Florida's train that goes north to DeBary or as far south as downtown Orlando. There is also a FREE trolley downtown that will take you right to the station! Take a day trip to the Winter Park station for an afternoon of shopping and dining, or to Church Street in Orlando for a fun evening!
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Sanford station
2720 W State Rd 46
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The SunRail is Central Florida's train that goes north to DeBary or as far south as downtown Orlando. There is also a FREE trolley downtown that will take you right to the station! Take a day trip to the Winter Park station for an afternoon of shopping and dining, or to Church Street in Orlando for a fun evening!
A super fun way to get around downtown Sanford! Fun for a group activity.
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Limo Cycle
303 W 3rd St
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A super fun way to get around downtown Sanford! Fun for a group activity.
Central Florida's bus system. Check online for maps and schedules : https://www.golynx.com/maps-schedules/
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Lynx Central Station
455 N Garland Ave
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Central Florida's bus system. Check online for maps and schedules : https://www.golynx.com/maps-schedules/
A great local bike shop that offers bike rentals. Check for pricing and availability but typically runs around $15 an hour.
Pedal Driven Co.
210 N Park Ave
A great local bike shop that offers bike rentals. Check for pricing and availability but typically runs around $15 an hour.

Dog Parks

Our favorite local dog park (at 4th & 5th St. and Laurel) for your furry friends.
Paw Park of Historic Sanford
427 S French Ave
Our favorite local dog park (at 4th & 5th St. and Laurel) for your furry friends.
A beautiful wide open dog park on more than 14 acres, just north in nearby Volusia County, this park is perfect for dogs that are happier running free but still enclosed for safety. Features a lined pond in the center for dogs that love to get wet and onsite restrooms for the humans.
Barkley Square Dog Park
1010 N Ridgewood Ave
A beautiful wide open dog park on more than 14 acres, just north in nearby Volusia County, this park is perfect for dogs that are happier running free but still enclosed for safety. Features a lined pond in the center for dogs that love to get wet and onsite restrooms for the humans.

Entertainment

World's largest indoor obstacle park, perfect place for kids to burn off energy when the weather outside isn't ideal.
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Planeta Obstáculo
1150 Emma Oaks Trail
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World's largest indoor obstacle park, perfect place for kids to burn off energy when the weather outside isn't ideal.
Music venue and small local bar.
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The Alley
114 S Park Ave
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Music venue and small local bar.
Catch a musical or show right downtown at the Ritz Theater. Sanford's very own community performing arts center.
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Wayne Dench Performing Arts Center
201 Magnolia Ave
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Catch a musical or show right downtown at the Ritz Theater. Sanford's very own community performing arts center.
Three stories of entertainment for the entire family in nearby Lake Mary, FL. This place is not just for golfers; super fun place for a group!
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Topgolf (coming soon)
1010 Greenwood Blvd
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Three stories of entertainment for the entire family in nearby Lake Mary, FL. This place is not just for golfers; super fun place for a group!
30,000 square feet of indoor trampolines, need I say more?
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Altitude Trampoline Park
1810 Rinehart Rd
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30,000 square feet of indoor trampolines, need I say more?