"Lake Mary is a nice break from the "attractions"" Lake Mary by nomad7890

Lake Mary Travel Guide: 4 reviews and 14 photos

You will enjoy Lake Mary's residential pace

Lake Mary is a quiet little town approximately 20 miles north of Orlando. Across the highway several new office parks have been built, and lately it has not been quite a sleepy as before - there are several hotels and restaurants. Chances are Lake Mary will not be a vacation destination - but it sure is a nice place to come home to after vacation.

Living in Florida means the possibility of hurricanes from June to November. Fortunately the storms seldom come through Orlando, but in 2004 three of them came across - fortunately Ivan skipped us. Ivan was by far the strongest storm and the first time in 24 years since we live in the area that we boarded up the windows.

The area has grown and now offers several hotels, stores, and restaurants.

Pros and Cons

Pros:A slower area with easy access to nature and hiking trails
Cons:It is about 35 miles from the parks - but this is good!
In a nutshell:A wonderful escape between the parks and the beaches

Intro Updated Feb 20, 2008
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kenHuocj Nov 23, 2009 at 6:17 AM

just back from Vegas for a Nephew's wedding. Camino France was a challenge met, grateful for the opportunity, not many from the USA though. Meegwetch ;-)))
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codrutz Jun 14, 2009 at 11:43 PM

Home should be relaxed and quiet, you have that :) and the possibility to go wherever from there
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TheTravelSlut Jun 17, 2008 at 1:41 PM

Great tip--thanks!
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LauraWest Dec 18, 2005 at 8:29 AM

Lake Mary does sound nice, especially when it is SO COLD here in Missouri! Went to Florida only once & was amazed at everything I saw & didn't expect to be...