Ranked #10 on Money.com’s list of the Best Places to Live in the U.S. (2019), Winter Garden is Central Florida’s nostalgic blooming, booming, and bicycling hometown. This area and neighboring Dr. Phillips, both with deeply rooted citrus history, have become two of the most popular communities to live in Orange County. Featuring award-winning public schools, plentiful dining and upscale shopping options, as well as ample leisure opportunities with trails, parks, golf and more, it’s only natural that so many families choose to live, work and play here.
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Winter Garden, just 20 minutes west of downtown Orlando, is home to the country’s 3rd-fastest growing master planned community, Hamlin Town Center, which offers dining, shopping and entertainment as well as Winter Garden Village with its 80+ retailers and restaurants.
Historic downtown Winter Garden has a charming, family-friendly area with wide sidewalks, and a canopy of mature oak trees. Play at the massive public splash pad, visit the award-winning Winter Garden Farmers Market and grab a bite or brew at Plant Street Market, an indoor food hall and market with live entertainment and a pet-friendly patio.
Go farther faster thanks to the recent completion of the Wekiva Parkway (State Road 429). This final link in the beltway around Central Florida shortens commuting times and provides easy access to I-4, Florida’s Turnpike, and all of the region’s major highways.
Take a stroll, run or bike ride along the 22-mile West Orange Trail that connects small communities across Central Florida. And for water sports, Lake Louisa State Park awaits with canoeing, kayaking and paddleboarding.
The Dr. Phillips community is one of the most popular suburban areas in Orange County due to its award-winning public schools, parks and key employers. Highway expansions and SunRail service offer easy drive or ride options for commuting to downtown Orlando.
The Dr. Phillips community provides award-winning public schools, great parks, a vast array of shopping, plus easy connectivity for commuters. And Sand Lake Road, dubbed “Restaurant Row” by Orlando locals, offers a lineup of crave-able dining experiences.
Niche.com ranks Winter Garden and Dr. Phillips as two of the best places to live in Central Florida, featuring top-ranked public schools and a superb quality of life.
Weekends were made for the charm of Winter Garden life, the renowned tastes and experiences of Dr. Phillips and the magical adventures at neighboring theme parks.
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