Park Avenue (facing page) is the
dining and retail hub of Winter
Park, and one of the most eclectic
commercial districts in all of
Florida. It’s anchored by Central
Park, a carefully manicured,
11-acre green space dotted with
monuments to the city’s history.
The shops and restaurants are
intriguing, and draw shoppers
and strollers from throughout
the region as well as out-of-state
tourists and even international
visitors. ■ There are an array of
educational opportunities in the
county, including several colleges
and universities. The oldest is
Winter Park’s Rollins College,
which is rated one of the top
institutions of higher learning in
the Southeast and is considered
to have one of the most beautiful
campuses in the U.S. Shown are
the campus’ historic Knowles
Memorial Chapel, the boathouse
(bottom left) and the McKean Gate
(bottom right), the main entryway
to the college.
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