Winter Park Historical Museum, Orlando

If you'd like to get a feel for the heydays in Winter Park, pop into the Winter Park History Museum for a quick visit. The museum features free exhibits that preserve the city's story. From the earliest settlers in the area to the luxury resorts and hotels that attracted visitors to this oasis spot, the museum looks at who came here and why. The organization also hosts history talks and events throughout the year.

Rotating exhibits have covered many of Winter Park's unique attractions over the years. From the railroads that started the town to how the great wars affected small towns like this one, exhibits focus on a specific area of Winter Park's existence. The history museum is a small facility with mostly rotating exhibits, so it's worth stopping by each time you're in town to see what's new.