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Sanford is the County Seat of Seminole County, located on the south shore of Lake Monroe. Less than an hour from the Disney area to the south and Daytona Beach and Kennedy Space Center to the east, this remarkable town was established in the1830s as a U.S. Army post to keep the Seminole Indians in check. First named Fort Mellon, after Captain Charles Mellon who was killed in an Indian attack, then Mellonville, Sanford transformed into a thriving trade center after commercial steamboat service arrived.

The historic region is a treasure trove of charming Victoriana, as well as the well-known Higgins House, currently a well-liked bed & breakfast. Lots of fine antique stores make shopping for gifts and exceptional treasures along the historic Main street district a trip into the past.

One of the chief attractions is Disney World, The Magic Kingdom where you'll discover the famous Space Mountain and Extra Terrorestrial Alien Encounters. The Magic of Disney can be seen when you get to see animators actually working on the latest feature. The Epcot Center is split into two main sections Future world that includes Spaceship Earth, Wonders of Life and Body Wars. The newest addition is the 500acre Animal Kingdom, which is the largest park and home to 1,000 animals and 3,000 species of plants and trees. As with other Disney parks Animal Kingdom is split into several areas; Africa, Asia, Dinoland USA, Camp Mickey and Minnie etc.