14 Top Rated hotels near Sanford, FL

Referred to as the "Historic Waterfront Gateway City," Sanford sits on the southern shore of Lake Monroe at the head of navigation on the St. Johns River. It is also known as the Celery City when the Great Freezes of 1894 and 1895 caused planters to begin growing celery in 1896 as an alternate cash crop. As one of Central Florida’s oldest incorporated cities, Sanford has its share of brick-lined streets, monumental oak trees and nineteenth-century Victorian homes. The feed stores and dry goods outlets that were once downtown are now antique shops, art galleries and restaurants. Many events take place on First Street, the center of downtown Sanford, such as the Saturday morning Farmers Market and jazz concerts in Magnolia Square; theatrical productions at the newly renovated Wayne Densch Performing Arts Center and the monthly Alive After 5 street parties. Sanford sits on the south shore of Lake Monroe, providing a picturesque RiverWalk which consists of 1.2 miles of pedestrian walking paths with gazebos and swinging benches as rest stops. On this jogging straight you can visit Veterans Memorial Park, Marina Island, Fort Mellon Park, the Sanford Museum or one of many a marina-overlooking restaurants. Sanford is home to Seminole State College of Florida and the Central Florida Zoo and Botanical Gardens. The Orlando Sanford International Airport also headquarters the Aerosim Flight Academy (formerly the Delta Connection Academy) and functions as the secondary commercial airport for international and domestic carriers in the Orlando metropolitan area. Sanford also showcases one of Central Florida’s largest malls in The Seminole Towne Center. One of the area's largest congregations of auto and motorcycle dealers is located in this vicinity, as well. Get the most of this historically significant port city when you stay at one of our Choice Hotels in Sanford, FL. Book a room online now!