Things to Do in Lake Mary
A tidy small city of lakes, office parks and a walkable downtown square.
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Lake Mary started as a farming settlement beside the lake that gave it its name and became a city in 1973. Since then it has grown into one of the county's business centers, with corporate campuses along the Interstate 4 corridor and the planned Heathrow community to the west. For visitors, though, the appeal is on a smaller scale: a compact downtown, tree-shaded neighborhoods and easy access to the rest of the county.
The center of town is the area around Central Park, just off Lake Mary Boulevard. A few blocks of restaurants, a terrace overlooking the park and the city's SunRail station sit close together, so you can arrive by train on a weekday, eat lunch and walk around without moving the car. The city stages concerts, a farmers market and seasonal celebrations here, including Holiday in the Park in early December.
Lake Mary Events Center, on Country Club Road, is the city's venue for weddings, dances and community gatherings, and it overlooks the water. The Cross Seminole Trail passes through the eastern side of the city on its way between Winter Springs and the Rinehart Road area, giving cyclists a paved, mostly shaded route that links with longer trails around the county.
Lake Mary works well as a base. Hotels cluster near the interstate, restaurants range from Vietnamese counters to wood-fired seafood rooms, and Sanford's waterfront is ten minutes north. If you are visiting family or working in the area, it is an easy place to spend an evening. On weekend mornings, joggers and cyclists fill the sidewalks around the lakes, and the restaurants near Central Park open their patios once the heat breaks in the fall. Families with children will find playgrounds and splash areas in the city parks, and the quiet residential streets around the lakes are pleasant for a walk at dusk.
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A small park surrounded by restaurants and shops, where the city holds concerts, markets and holiday events.
A city-run hall on Country Club Road used for community events, dances and weddings.
A commuter rail stop near downtown with weekday service south to Orlando and north to Sanford and DeLand.
The city's early-December tree lighting and Santa visit in Central Park.
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Is Lake Mary a good base for visiting Orlando?
It can be. Lake Mary is about 20 to 30 minutes from downtown Orlando by Interstate 4 or SunRail on weekdays, and about 45 minutes or more from the theme parks. It is quieter and closer to Sanford and the Wekiva River.
Does SunRail stop in Lake Mary?
Yes. The Lake Mary station is close to downtown. Check the SunRail schedule, since service is heaviest on weekdays.
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