List of Heritage Sites in Orlando

List of Heritage Sites in Orlando

Although Orlando is a theme park lover’s paradise, there are other attractions in the city that are underrated – its historic sites. The city has a number of well-preserved historic sites from homes to government buildings, commercial structures and public buildings, some of which are even listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

The best area in the city to begin a sightseeing of the city’s historic site is Old Orlando. Located in the downtown area, it houses the city’s biggest collection of historic buildings. While in the area, visit the Lake Eola Heights Historic District. One of Orlando’s historic sites registered with the National Register of Historic Places, it is home to many of the oldest homes in the city.

The Mizell-Leu House Historic District is one of the most worthwhile places to visit in Orlando. This property is now a combined museum and garden, also known as Harry P. Leu House Museum and Gardens. Tourists who come to the place are treated to a guided tour of the estate with information about its former residents. The property’s gardens occupy nearly 50 acres of tropical and semi-tropical landscaped gardens and lakes with a variety of species of plants and flowers. Other old houses in the city include the Dr. William Monroe Wells House, Dr. P. Phillips House, J. J. Bridges House and John N. Huttig Estate.

To learn more about the history of Florida and the city, on the other hand, visit the Orange County Regional Historical Center. This three-floor restored courthouse features exhibits that display 12,000 years of history of the state and the city.

Hotels with historical value in the city include the historic hotels of Angebilt Hotel on North Orange Avenue, formerly the best hotel in Orlando during its prime; and Well'sbuilt Hotel on West South Street that served as home for African-American performers during the Segregation era.

Other interesting historic sites in the city include the Tinker Building, the U.S. Post Office and Courthouse, the First National Bank, the Old Orlando Railroad Depot, the Catholic Church called Mary, Queen of the Universe Shrine, and the Tinker Field stadium.

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