Overview
Orange City is a city in Volusia County, Florida.
10 sights · 2 things to do · 2 places to eat · 6 places to stay
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Best things about Orange City
Louis P. Thursby House
Orange City Historic District
Orange City Town Hall
Seth French House
The house was built in 1876 and remodeled in 1905, 1915, and 1925 and remained within the French family. It was added to the National Register in 2003.
Blue Spring State Park
This state-run park is open year round from 8AM until sundown. History is a big part of the park, and there are structures and artifacts that reveal to visitors Florida's past.
Dickinson Memorial Library and Park
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Oct–May. Summer highs reach about 92°F; winter lows dip to about 47°F. Very hot (Jun, Jul, Aug) — plan outdoor time for mornings. Wettest: Aug and Jul. (climate data from nearby Deltona)
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 — 12 mi away (major hub). Directions
- DAB Daytona Beach International Airport, Daytona Beach — 22 mi away. Directions
Volusia Ave is the main road to Orange City, connecting it with DeLand to the north and DeBary to the south. Many businesses face the street although it is a major route, so given the dense traffic it can be slower than most main roads in the area. Graves Ave is the main road from the east with access to the historic district and Volusia Ave. FL-472 is the exit from I-4 that provides the nearest access to Orange City.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
- Places to stay listed here: about $76–$76 a night (typical $78), from 2 listed prices.
- Estimated daily budget per person (room, two meals, local transport and an activity): budget ~$120, mid-range ~$150, comfortable ~$240.
Options are grouped as Hotels, Bed & Breakfasts, Campgrounds in the Sleep guide ↓.
Sample 3-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Orange City Historic District, Orange City Town Hall, Orange City Shuffleboard Complex
- Lunch Gram's Kitchen
- Afternoon Seth French House, Mill Lake Park
- Dinner Lelo's BBQ
Day 2
- Morning Louis P. Thursby House, Blue Spring State Park
- Afternoon Dickinson Memorial Library and Park, St. Johns River Cruises
Day 3
- Morning Valentine Park
- Afternoon Marshall Park
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
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Understand
In 2019, it was home to 12,300 people. The town's population has almost doubled since 2000, and more than quadrupled since 1980.
Get in
By car
Volusia Ave is the main road to Orange City, connecting it with DeLand to the north and DeBary to the south. Many businesses face the street although it is a major route, so given the dense traffic it can be slower than most main roads in the area. Graves Ave is the main road from the east with access to the historic district and Volusia Ave. FL-472 is the exit from I-4 that provides the nearest access to Orange City.
See
Historic places
Sites on the National Register of Historic Places in Orange City include:
See Dickinson Memorial Library and Park
See Louis P. Thursby House
See Orange City Colored School
See Orange City Historic District
See Orange City Town Hall
See Seth French House (Fairview Cottage)
The house was built in 1876 and remodeled in 1905, 1915, and 1925 and remained within the French family. It was added to the National Register in 2003.
Parks and gardens
See Mill Lake Park
With multiple access points and a picnic area, Mill Lake Park natural preserve is an ideal destination for family gatherings. The 20-acre (8-ha) park is comprised of wooded areas and a small lake.
See Blue Spring State Park
This state-run park is open year round from 8AM until sundown. History is a big part of the park, and there are structures and artifacts that reveal to visitors Florida's past.
See Valentine Park
A nature trail, picnic pavilions, a beach volleyball court and a multipurpose sporting field.
See Marshall Park
This 3-acre (0.5-ha) park features nature trails, a picnic area and a boardwalk overlooking a wetland area. Visitors have the opportunity to view wildlife in the park.
Do
Do St. Johns River Cruises
Operating out of Blue Spring State Park, St. Johns River Cruises offers daily nature tours of the St. Johns River at 10AM and 1PM. During May and June an additional sunset cruise, which departs at 5PM is offered. Visitors aboard the cruise have the opportunity to see turtles, alligators, manatees and a myriad of birds.
Do Orange City Shuffleboard Complex
Offers 16 lighted shuffleboard courts and a clubhouse where members practice and compete in local and regional tournaments. In addition, social functions and card games are coordinated on a regular basis by the Club. No cooking permitted on-site.
Eat
Sleep
Hotels
Stay 1876 Heritage Inn Orange City
This inn, which opened in 1876, offers amenities that include refrigerators, microwaves, cable television, air-conditioning and more. Some rooms offer access for the disabled.
Bed & Breakfasts
Stay The Alling House Orange City
Guest rooms at the Alling House in Orange City feature a private bathroom and cable television. In addition to offering three standard guest rooms, the property also features a fully-equipped cottage that accommodates four. Guests have access to bicycles and kayaks and can take advantage of discount coupons for area amenities and attractions.
Campgrounds
Stay Luna Sands Resort
This shady spot offers a pond, mature oaks, native palms and lots of fun for humans, too, including a pool, basketball, volleyball and a host of activities. Be creative with the Anything That Floats Regatta or enter a golf tournament. Get the kids involved in nature crafts.
See the Deltona article, under Sleep, for additional listings along Interstate 4 through Deltona.
Go next
Nearby
Blue Spring State Park
Park · 1 listings · 3 mi away
Cassadaga
City / town · 5 listings · 4 mi away
Lake Beresford
Rural area · 9 listings · 5 mi away
Deltona
City / town · 11 listings · 6 mi away
DeLand
City / town · 25 listings · 6 mi away
Sanford
City / town · 36 listings · 10 mi away
Lake Ashby
Rural area · 6 listings · 12 mi away
Lake Mary
City / town · 8 listings · 13 mi away
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