Overview
Apopka is a city in Orange County, Florida. Apopka is referred to as the "Indoor Foliage Capital of the World" due to the many greenhouse nurseries there.
6 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Apopka
Apopka Seaboard Air Line Railway Depot
In 1918 the station was built as a part of Florida's extensive railroad network. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.
Carroll Building
Since operated as a bakery, the building was once a history museum. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.
Mitchill-Tibbetts House
Added to the National Register in 1991, early residents included R. Mitchell and Union Army General George Tibbetts.
Museum of the Apopkans
Regional history museum.
Ryan & Company Lumber Yard
One of multiple Apopka buildings added to the register in 1993.
Waite-Davis House
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–Apr. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 50°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Jun and Aug. (climate data from nearby Orlando)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- SFB Orlando Sanford International Airport, Orlando — 18 mi away (major hub). Directions
- MCO Orlando International Airport, Orlando — 21 mi away (major hub). Directions
Lynx operates a regular bus service from Orlando.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Apopka Seaboard Air Line Railway Depot, Carroll Building, Ryan & Company Lumber Yard
- Lunch Caffe Positano
- Afternoon Waite-Davis House, Mitchill-Tibbetts House
- Dinner Argo's Family Diner
Day 2
- Morning Rock Springs Run Kelly Park
- Afternoon Wekiwa Springs State Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Cuisine (tap to filter)
What to ask about, for your diet
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Map
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Understand
"Apopka" is a Native American word for "Potato-eating place".
Municipal information
- Apopka City Council website
Get in
By bus
Lynx operates a regular bus service from Orlando.
Go Apopka Superstop bus station
By car
A couple of Orlando's Florida toll expressways pass through the area. FL-451, also a toll road, connects the expressway network to Apopka.
See
See Apopka Seaboard Air Line Railway Depot
In 1918 the station was built as a part of Florida's extensive railroad network. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.
See Carroll Building
Since operated as a bakery, the building was once a history museum. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.
See Mitchill-Tibbetts House (Miner House)
Added to the National Register in 1991, early residents included R. Mitchell and Union Army General George Tibbetts.
See Ryan & Company Lumber Yard (Ryan Bros., Inc.)
One of multiple Apopka buildings added to the register in 1993.
See Waite-Davis House (Leslie P. Waite House)
Added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1990.
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