Winter Garden
Apartments
Winter Garden, Florida, is located approximately 14 miles west of downtown Orlando in western Orange County. Recently, Winter Garden has undergone the development of many large-scale communities. Apartments in Winter Garden are ideal for families or young professionals who would enjoy living in a small, quaint community.
Apartments in Winter Garden
Apartments in Winter Garden range from luxury to affordable. Several apartments have been newly constructed, and offer a range of upscale amenities. A few apartments in Winter Garden are directly adjacent to State Road 429 and the Winter Garden Village shopping center. For young professionals living in Winter Garden apartments, the commute to downtown Orlando only takes about 20 minutes and is often not a hassle since Orlando traffic can be avoided by way of State Road 429.
Things to do in Winter Garden
Located nearby to several apartments, historic downtown Winter Garden contains an assortment of shops, restaurants, and cafes, as well as several museums and a theater. The Central Florida Railroad Museum contains exhibits depicting Central Florida’s railroading history. Passing through the historic downtown district of Winter Garden, the West Orange Trail is a 22-mile long multi use rail trail that boasts walking, biking, hiking, and equestrian trails. There are several parks located throughout Winter Garden that offer tennis courts, playgrounds, sports fields, swimming pools, basketball courts, and picnic areas. Every Friday, Centennial Park hosts the Fridays on the Plaza Concert Series.
Shopping in Winter Garden
Winter Garden Village at Fowler Groves is an open air shopping center that offers specialty retailers, department stores, and electronic stores, as well as a health club and a large variety of restaurants. Plant Street, which runs through the heart of historic downtown Winter Garden, is lined with a plethora of small shops and restaurants. There are plenty of shops serving Winter Garden residents that are in close proximity to apartments and homes.
Business Community in Winter Garden
The major industries in Winter Garden are the Service industry and the Goods Producing industry. Top jobs in the Service industry include Leisure and Hospitality, Professional and Business Services, and Trade, Transportation, and Utility careers. Top jobs in the Goods Producing industry include Construction and Manufacturing. For renters living in Winter Garden apartments, the commute to downtown Orlando is only about 25 minutes by way of Highway 50 or the East-West Expressway.
Traffic and Driving in Winter Garden
There are several main roads in Winter Garden that allow for easy access to the rest of Central Florida. Highway 50 and the East-West Expressway/State Road 408 both lead directly to downtown Orlando and allow for a commute of about 20-30 minutes. The Western Beltway/State Road 429 connects Winter Garden to surrounding cities and attractions and is a convenient bypass around Orlando traffic. The main roads in Winter Garden include Plant Street, North Main Street, North Lakeview Avenue, Story Road, South Park Avenue, and Highway 50/Colonial Drive. There are many apartments located in Winter Garden along some of the main roads, but traffic is usually not a problem around these areas.