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Historic Downtown Sanford, Florida just 20 minutes north of Orlando, is a global destination featuring award-winning restaurants, craft breweries, gastropubs, world-class events and concerts, one of Central Florida’s most vibrant art communities and a spectacular marina for fishing, boating and river dinner cruises.
Visit Sanford, Florida - Historic Downtown Sanford. Once referred to as Florida’s “Historic Waterfront Gateway,” Sanford is now your gateway to fun, arts and culture, delicious food and beverages, and the beauty of natural Florida!
Sanford sits on the south shore of Lake Monroe at the head of the navigation on the St. Johns River. During the Seminole Wars of the 1830’s, the area was the site of an U.S. Army post name Fort Mellon. As settlers moved into the area, the town of Mellonville was established.
