Sanford, FloridaFirst Baptist Church-SanfordLake JennieCentral Florida Zoo & Botanical GardenGreen Springs ParkGemini Springs ParkLake Jesup Boat Launch
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Sanford

Sanford is a town in Seminole district, Florida, United States of about 58,111 people. Within 50 km by road there are 66 places to visit: 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 parks and 2 temples. The must-see places are First Baptist Church-Sanford, Monroe Harbour Marina and Lake Jennie.

28.8006° N, 81.2731° WPop. 58,111

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Within 30 km27 places
Within 50 km66
Must-see244
Notable0
Best timeAugust to December

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The 3 places worth the trip

First Baptist Church-Sanford, church near Sanford
Must-see

First Baptist Church-Sanford

Church · 1 km

Monroe Harbour Marina, lake near Sanford
Must-see

Monroe Harbour Marina

Lake · 2 km

Lake Jennie, lake near Sanford
Must-see

Lake Jennie

Lake · 3 km

Places near Sanford by type

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One day from Sanford

5 stops, one loop, back by 2:24 pm

56 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Sanford
  2. Green Springs Parkpark · 45 min
  3. Gemini Springs Parkpark · 45 min
  4. Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardengarden · 2 hrs
  5. Lake Jesup Boat Launchlake · 45 min
  6. Overlook Parkpark · 45 min
  7. Back in Sanford
Today’s loopSanfordStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Sanford?

First Baptist Church-Sanford (church, about 1 km), Monroe Harbour Marina (lake, about 2 km), Lake Jennie (lake, about 3 km), Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Garden (garden, about 6 km), Green Springs Park (park, about 9 km), Gemini Springs Park (park, about 10 km).

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

66 places on Spotwander: 22 lakes, dams & reservoirs, 8 parks, 2 temples, 11 wildlife, forests & gardens, 11 museums.

Which is the nearest lake to Sanford?

Monroe Harbour Marina, about 2 km by road; Lake Jennie (3 km) is next.

Which is the nearest park to Sanford?

Green Springs Park, about 9 km by road; Gemini Springs Park (10 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Sanford?

Start in Sanford, visit Green Springs Park, then Gemini Springs Park, then Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Garden, then Lake Jesup Boat Launch, then Overlook Park, and drive back — about 56 km by road in all.