Florida Historical Attractions

Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens
633 Osceola Avenue, Winter Park, FL 327989 - Tel: 407 647 6294
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Albin Polasek Museum and Sculpture Gardens offers a unique opportunity to view the works and private collection of internationally known Czech-American sculptor, Albin Polasek and to encourage study, appreciation, and the furtherance of representational art. The Polasek Museum and Sculpture Garden was Mr. Polasek's home, and studio for the last fifteen years of his life. The museum contains much of his art as well as other pieces that he collected in two galleries, a chapel and three acres of gardens overlooking Lake Osceola.

Bok Tower Gardens
1151 Tower Boulevard Lake Wales, FL 33853
With its majestic moss-covered oak trees and sweeping vistas, Bok Tower Gardens offers an experience unlike any in Central Florida. This National Historic Landmark, located on the peninsula's highest point, is invitingly quiet and serene. Here, wildlife is unafraid and will not flee from you.

Eden State Gardens
Point Washington, Florida
Eden State Gardens which was once the home of the William Henry Wesley family is now a place of tranquility and contemplation. Stroll through the gardens and enjoy a picnic lunch.

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
829 Riverside Avnue, Jacksonville FL 32204
The museum occupies the site of founders Arthur and Ninah Cummer's home; its permanent collection, begun by Ninah Cummer, now contains an impressive array of over 5,000 pieces of decorative art and fine arts dating from 2000 BC. Of particular interest is a collection of early 18th-century Meissen porcelain tableware and the Eugène Louis Charvot Collection of 19th-century prints and paintings. Changing exhibitions complement the Cummer collection. Three acres of formal gardens include English and Italian-style plantings which extend from the museum to the St John's River.

Sunken Gardens
1825 4 Street North St. Petersburg, Fl
This historic attraction gives you chance to relax within its tropical gardens. It has everything from wildlife to tropical flowers.Situated at the end of a mile long approach, this five story inverted pyramid features shops, restaurants, it's own aquarium, live music and even boat docks.

Harry P. Leu Gardens & House Museum
1920 North Forest Avenue, Orlando. FL 32803 - Tel: 407 246 2620
To become an exemplary botanical garden of historic significance. To further its mission, Leu Gardens educates through the creation and maintenance of plant collections, and through gathering and dissemination of horticultural information and fosters the enjoyment of the beauty of plants through a variety of displays and activities in a preserved, natural setting.