Waterhouse Residence Originally uploaded by Black.Doll The wonderful Waterhouse Residence Museum is only a ten minute stroll from Thurston House. Owned by the City of Maitland, and restored & maintained by using grants from the State of Florida, city funds and historical society funds, this is a must do tour on your next visit. This [...]
Charles H Morse Museum of American Art Originally uploaded by rustyalaska This well known Winter Park museum just announced their yearly free addmission weekend for this coming Easter weekend! The dates of 4/2-4/4 have free admission to this wonderful museum. Enjoy all that the museum exhibits, from glass to furniture, jewelry to paintings and even [...]
Lake Maitland View 1 Originally uploaded by photodaddy2 For over 50 years, Winter Park´s world famous Scenic Boat Tour has given enjoyment to thousands. The relaxing, narrated, one hour cruise through the beautiful lakes and canals of historic Winter Park makes it a must on every person´s list. It´s really the only way to see [...]
hannibal Originally uploaded by Jason M. Childs Just 3 blocks West of the famous Park Avenue area, Hannibal Square boasts its own collection of great restaurants and wonderful shopping. This area is filled with history. When the City of Winter Park was founded in 1881, they designated this neighborhood for African American grove and hotel [...]
IMG_1631 Originally uploaded by Mr Long Where will you be on March 17th? Thurston House has rooms available, and Fiddler’s Green in Winter Park has special goings on. Why haven’t you booked your room and table yet? Fiddler’s Green Irish Tavern, featuring the Boston Band Currachs Fancy that night, offers wonder traditional Irish food. Enjoy [...]
Barred Owl, no. 3 Originally uploaded by sparky.lightbulb The Audubon Society of Florida was started in Maitland in Central Florida, just a short walk from Thurston House bed & breakfast. This rehabilitation center is home to many species, including eagle, kestrel, kite, osprey and more. Some that are brought to the center are rehabilitated [...]
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Hosted by the Maitland Chamber of Commerce, the 22nd annual festival will be held on the shores of beautiful Lake Lily, April 17 & 18. This juried art festival that brings over 125 artists and fine crafters to the area, is just minutes from Thurston House Bed & Breakfast. This beautiful stroll takes you past Lake [...]
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The Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art – Ocean Florida Originally uploaded by Ocean Florida The massive cross-shaped “electrolier” in Tiffany’s chapel is one of its most powerful elements. Weighing approximately 1,000 pounds and measuring 10 feet in height, this lighting fixture is comprised of cast metal and green turtleback glass. This reconstructed chapel [...]
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The Maitland Art Center holds an open house so you can find out more about the facility and the upcoming Spring classes.
Wonderful dining in North Orlando, Maitland’s Sam Snead’s Oak Grill & Tavern.
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May is Cystic Fibrosis Awareness Month!Cystic Fibrosis is an inherited chronic disease that affects the lungs and digestive system of about...
Come Be Among the Birds...Central Florida StyleMaitland is known as the birthplace of the Florida Audubon Society. It is also known for it's wonder...
2012 Florida Film Festival is almost upon us!This year's Florida Film Festival features a record breaking 168 films respresenting 31 countries. R...851 Lake Avenue
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