Location: Apopka
Top Things to do in Apopka
What to do and see in Apopka, Florida (FL): The Best Hidden Gems Things to do
Apopka is a city in Orange County, Florida. The city's population was 41,542 at the 2010 census, up from 26,969 at the 2000 U.S. Census. It is part of the Orlando–Kissimmee–Sanford Metropolitan Statistical Area. Apopka comes from Seminole word "Ahapopka" for "Potato eating place". Apopka is often referred to as the "Indoor Foliage Capital of the World".
Restaurants in Apopka
1. Get Up And Go Kayaking
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5.0 based on 643 reviews
Our Rock Springs paddle is one to check off of an adventurists bucket-list! The crystal clear waters compliment our 100% clear kayaks perfectly. This paddle is scenic and a true hidden gem of central Florida.
2. Lake Apopka Wildlife Trail
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5.0 based on 244 reviews
Reviewed By DisneyDarwin - Spring, United States
The folks who imagined this place were true visionaries --- birds, birds and more birds. So many species and so many individual birds. The layout makes it easy, just drive and take your time and enjoy the wildlife. We saw mostly shore and water birds, but there were a couple of elevated spots that were fully of warblers, wrens, sparrows and such. This is a most worthy destination.
3. Kelly Park
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4.5 based on 489 reviews
Camp among deer and otter after you tube the river.
Reviewed By babie24 - Hollywood, United States
What a Beautiful Park. Can enjoy the day with love ones float down the river and have a wonderful day with nature’s beauty and take amazing pictures!
4. Rock Springs Run
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4.5 based on 151 reviews
Tributary of Florida's Wekiva River is ideal for canoeing, birdwatching, viewing wildlife and foliage.
Reviewed By danmj272 - Jacksonville, United States
My favorite place to kayak! This paddle is great because there are several places to stop and enjoy the water. The scenery is beautiful, i saw a few river otters, several types of fish and birds the last time i kayaker here. They do rent canoes at the front of the park, there is also a company that rents glass bottom kayaks. The paddle is a bit tough for beginners as you will start out up stream, but you will coast back going down stream on the way back. Get there early as this place is getting popular, try to avoid weekends if possible.
5. Wekiwa Springs State Park
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4.5 based on 772 reviews
This 7,000-acre area containing diverse plants and wildlife is also popular for swimming, canoeing, hiking and camping.
Reviewed By Tommcmullen - Tampa, United States
We just stayed overnight in our Winnebago Navion in September ... still pretty hot! The RV and camping sites are large ... site 45 has sewage hook-up along with water and 30/50 AMP power ... good level site. Tons of hiking trails (solid 7 mile loop, 5 mile loop and shorter 1 mile trails) ... good trail from camp grounds to the Spring. The Spring Head is a little crowded in the Summer ... very popular swimming area ... but the trails are almost vacant of activity. You can rent canoes and kayaks ... excellent State Park (like most Florida State Parks) ... well maintained!
6. Museum of the Apopkans
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4.5 based on 11 reviews
Mr. Edward Miner’s exhibit of Early Apopka artifacts at the 1968 Folk Festival in Apopka inspired the formation of an Historical Society. He obtained forms for incorporation and secured the use of 3 rooms in the former school building that had become Apopka City. An amateur archaeological group from the Central Florida Anthropological Society, then exploring at Lake Apopka, agreed to provide exhibits of prehistoric life in the area. The public request for background for exhibit cases brought response from five well qualified artists , new residents to Apopka, who volunteered their talents and created a pictured story of Apopka history. In 2001, the current log cabin style building was constructed to house the museum.
