FLORIDA PLACES AND DESTINATIONS - ORANGE CITY
Centrally located between Orlando and Daytona Beach, St. Johns River Country encompasses 14 distinct communities along the St. Johns River, each thriving with historical, cultural and natural charm.
Orange City was founded in 1874, and most noted for Blue Spring State Park and the hundreds of manatees that call this spring home in the winter months. The United States Postal Museum and the historic Alling House B&B are also located here.
Anglers from around the world visit St. Johns River Country for its trophy black bass fishing. Abundant freshwater fish are found in the area’s lakes, springs, and, of course, in the mighty St. Johns River, including crappie, blue gill, shell cracker, catfish and the ever-popular bass. Several State Parks offer boat slips, and area marinas offer boat rentals, guided fishing trips and the necessities for a day’s excursion on the water with tackle, rods, reels and licenses available.
DeBary, DeLand, Deltona and Orange City are home to some of the most pristine golf courses in Central Florida. Designed by golf’s finest architects, St. Johns River Country courses offer rolling hills, lush fairways and an abundance of trees, not to mention the pristine lakes that serve as water hazards.
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