Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour
Pegged as a "Winter Park Tradition"... the famous Scenic Boat Tour is said to have given enjoyment to thousands of people over the past 50 years. Living here for only 13 of those years, I've never done the cruise before though I've heard wonderful things about it. So... with my friend Emily in town for the weekend, and the gorgeous Florida weather being kind to us since Thursday evening, we planned to join the thousands that have gone before us and take the relaxing, narrated, one hour cruise though the historic Winter Park lakes and canals. Unfortunately, Sunday morning greeted us with overcast skies and the promise of rain, but it didn't deter us from the tour. We jumped on the 11am departing boats and settled in for a beautiful guided tour which includes includes Rollins College, Kraft Azalea Gardens, Isle of Sicily, tropicle birds, plants, flowers and magnificent mansions. Our "Skipper" was knowledgeable, though difficult to hear in the back of the boat, and kept us entertained for the 12 miles. Definitely a "must do" for anyone in the area... not touristy and truly a great way to experience Winter Park off the beaten path. Check their website out for additional information: www.scenicboattours.com
Just gorgeous mossy trees throughout the tour
"Cheese!"
The "Serta" sheep apparently live here.. and loooooove lattice work :)
Em and I with our "Skipper"
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