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Winter Garden, History of Winter Garden, Orange County

Once a thriving FL citrus community, Winter Garden was plagued in the 1970s and 1980s by numerous hard frosts that had a noticeable negative impact on the local Winter Garden economy. But with the opening of Walt Disney World Resort and the many Orlando theme parks that followed, Winter Garden was in a perfect position and location to make the transition from agricultural town, to a thriving tourist community.

Although the downtown is now filled with thriving tourist based businesses and most of the citrus groves have been developed, Winter Garden has managed to maintain most of its small town charm by keeping its downtown historic district intact.

In Winter Garden, you can see the efforts the town has made towards the preservation of its history by strolling through the historic downtown area or visiting any of these many great Winter Garden historic sites:

• Luther F. Tilden House
• West Orange Trail
• Winter Garden Heritage Museum
• Winter Garden Historic Residential District
• Central Florida Railroad Museum
• The Garden Theatre

Winter Garden Real Estate For Sale, Homes For Sale

Winter Garden real estate for sale, particularly homes for sale has long been one of the top choices among families and investors. Being one of central Florida’s more moderately priced and affordable venues has helped Winter Garden maintain its charm and popularity. The Winter Garden area features many state and local parks, a number of fresh water lakes, and a convenient central Florida location.  In the Winter Garden real estate market you will find a refreshing mix of older homes, historic homes and newer, energy efficient modern homes for sale.