Seminole district, Florida, United States

Places to visit near Heathrow

Heathrow is a town in Seminole district, Florida, United States, home to about 5,896 people. Within 50 km by road there are 88 places to visit — 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 9 parks, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens and 10 temples. The must-see places are Rock Springs Run State Preserve (11 km), Lake Jennie (11 km) and Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Garden (11 km).

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Heathrow, Florida
Heathrow, Seminole district, Florida, United States. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Heathrow at a glance

Location
Seminole district, Florida, United States
Population
about 5,896
Coordinates
28.7633° N, 81.3722° W
Places within 50 km
88 (88 must-see)
Best time to visit
August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and temples

Top places to visit near Heathrow

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Heathrow: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Heathrow

64 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Heathrow. The closest is Lake Jennie (11 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Parks near Heathrow

27 parks within 100 km of Heathrow. The closest is Gemini Springs Park (16 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Heathrow

24 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Heathrow. The closest is Rock Springs Run State Preserve (11 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Temples near Heathrow

24 temples within 100 km of Heathrow. The closest is Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Orlando (32 km). Best time: year-round.

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Museums near Heathrow

22 museums within 100 km of Heathrow. The closest is Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art (23 km). Best time: year-round.

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Churches near Heathrow

18 churches within 100 km of Heathrow. The closest is First Baptist Church-Sanford (14 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Heathrow

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 63 km on the road.

  1. Start in Heathrow
  2. 11 km Rock Springs Run State Preserve · nature spot, Orange
  3. 20 km Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Garden · garden, Seminole
  4. 6 km First Baptist Church-Sanford · church, Seminole
  5. 5 km Lake Jennie · lake, Seminole
  6. 7 km Lake Jesup Boat Launch · lake, Seminole
  7. 14 km Back to Heathrow

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How to reach Heathrow

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    15–50 km — half-day trips

    50–100 km — one-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Heathrow by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs2964Lake Jennie (11 km)
    Other attractions346Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure (42 km)
    Parks927Gemini Springs Park (16 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens1324Rock Springs Run State Preserve (11 km)
    Temples1024Shri Lakshmi Narayan Mandir Orlando (32 km)
    Museums1222Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art (23 km)
    Churches818First Baptist Church-Sanford (14 km)
    Forts & heritage212Thursby House (25 km)
    Beaches & coast010Disney's Blizzard Beach (62 km)
    Treks11Florida Trail (39 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints11Sugarloaf Mountain (47 km)
    Waterfalls01Cascades at Kissimmee (66 km)

    Heathrow: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Heathrow?

    Rock Springs Run State Preserve (nature spot, about 11 km), Lake Jennie (lake, about 11 km), Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Garden (garden, about 11 km), Lake Jesup Boat Launch (lake, about 14 km), First Baptist Church-Sanford (church, about 14 km), Monroe Harbour Marina (lake, about 15 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Heathrow?

    88 places on Spotwander: 29 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 3 other attractions, 9 parks, 13 wildlife, forests & gardens, 10 temples.

    Which is the nearest lake to Heathrow?

    Lake Jennie, about 11 km by road; Lake Jesup Boat Launch (14 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest park to Heathrow?

    Gemini Springs Park, about 16 km by road; Overlook Park (19 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Heathrow?

    Rock Springs Run State Preserve, about 11 km by road; Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Garden (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Heathrow?

    Start in Heathrow, visit Rock Springs Run State Preserve, then Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Garden, then First Baptist Church-Sanford, then Lake Jennie, then Lake Jesup Boat Launch, and drive back — about 63 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Heathrow?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; year-round for parks and temples.

    Towns near Heathrow

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Heathrow’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Heathrow on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.