Historic Downtown Sanford, Florida just 20 minutes north of Orlando, is a global destination featuring award-winning restaurants, craft breweries, gastropubs, world-class events and concerts, one of Central Florida’s most vibrant art communities and a spectacular marina for fishing, boating and river dinner cruises.
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Things To Do
If you're looking for something cool to do, you've come to the right place! Endless things await you!
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Craft Beer Scene
Our breweries and beer gardens—all located within a short walking distance of one another—will make any visitor happy (hoppy)!
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Bars & Restaurants
Award winning restaurants, farm to table, craft beer breweries and beer gardens to please every palate!
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Local Events
Our events are epic! From craft beer festivals to food truck events to music concerts, we have it all!
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#Sanfording Social
Sanfording .. it's a local sport! Find out who's eating and drinking what .. when, where and how too!
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Craft Cocktails
Whether you’re pining for a dry Martini or an over-the-top tiki drink, Historic Downtown Sanford is the place for you!
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Best Spots For Coffee & Tea in Historic Downtown Sanford
Looking to stay properly caffeinated while “Sanfording” around Historic Downtown Sanford? Whether you need a quiet spot with WiFi to...
DIY Dessert Crawl for a Sweet Surprise in Historic Downtown Sanford
Ready for some sweetness in your life? Historic Downtown Sanford has a plethora of dessert options to satisfy your sweet...
From Keto to Vegan, Historic Downtown Sanford has Good Eats For All!
Dining out in Sanford but worried about sticking to your particular diet or choice of healthy eating lifestyle? Historic Downtown...
Cocktail Crawl in Historic Downtown Sanford
Cocktails You Must Try In Sanford Cocktail Crawls is what Sanfording is all about! Thankfully fantastic bars can be found...
Henry’s Depot A Foodie Hot Spot in Historic Downtown Sanford
Historic Downtown Sanford’s foodie cred was cemented with the addition of its very own food hall. Henry’s Depot Culinary Collective...
Chef Nat Russell Brings Tennessee Truffle Flair to Burgers in Historic Downtown Sanford
Local Ingredients Shine at The Tennessee Truffle Tennessee Truffle is Historic Downtown Sanford’s farm to table destination restaurant. Loyal visitors...
Tapping into Sanford’s Craft Beer Scene
Do you have a thirst for delicious craft beer? Historic Downtown Sanford’s breweries and beer gardens—all located within a short...
Shaken and Stirred: Sanford’s Craft Cocktail Corner
Whether you’re pining for a dry Martini or an over-the-top tiki drink, Historic Downtown Sanford is the place for you....
$55M Lakefront Catalyst Site Project ‘Heritage Park’ Receives Site Plan Approval
Moves Forward with Development of Three City Blocks in Historic Downtown Sanford Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Sanford...
Outdoor Dining & Drinking Options in Historic Downtown Sanford (Photo Gallery)
We know during these times that many of you are looking for outdoor dining & drinking options, patios and beer...
Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Cafe to Carry Loggerhead Vodka Exclusively
Hollerbach's Willow Tree Cafe has teamed up with Loggerhead Distillery of Sanford, FL and will be carrying their small batch...
El Zocalo — A Taste of Mexico in Historic Downtown Sanford
When Sanford’s El Zocalo Mexican Restaurant lost their lease on their First Street location several years ago, Sanfordites were horrified...
Savoring The Restaurant Scene in Historic Downtown Sanford
Some of the best dining options in Central Florida are all within walking distance of each other in Historic Downtown...
Promoting Weekend Getaways in Historic Downtown Sanford
Historic Downtown Sanford is too good to keep a secret. Recently we hosted a team of Instagrammers and bloggers from...