| Davenport Is Disney Worlds Oasis |
| Written by Wesley Mathews | |||
| Monday, 05 April 2010 08:04 | |||
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Davenport, Florida is a quaint town of 2,000 people in rural central Florida. The town has an Old Florida feel, as relaxed as the breezes that sway the Spanish moss. A visitor would never know that just half an hour to the northeast, the sprawling metropolis of Orlando and the world class attractions of Walt Disney World Resort are waiting to be explored.
Davenport, Florida is a quaint town of 2,000 people in rural central Florida. The town has an Old Florida feel, as relaxed as the breezes that sway the Spanish moss. A visitor would never know that just half an hour to the northeast, the sprawling metropolis of Orlando and the world class attractions of Walt Disney World Resort are waiting to be explored. The city is located on US Highway 17/92 in Polk County, southwest of Orlando. Davenport is split into the old city, which is especially small, and the greater Davenport area which started to undergo rapid growth with the housing boom. The city itself has almost no commercial business, but the encompassing area supports several bistros, a hotel, and some stores. Davenport gives tourists a peek into what time was like in central Florida prior to the expansion explosion of the city of Orlando and other city centers. For the golf enthusiast, Davenport boasts the Ridgewood Golf Club, voted one of Floridas chief 30 courses. The course was designed by Ted McAnlis and has a unprecedented reputation. The organization provides Champions Turf greens, new bunkers, leveled tee boxes and the sort of lush landscape designs that golfers in Florida have come to require. Fairways are deep green and framed by luminous white sand bunkers. The strategically placed hazards provide excitement to your round, while par 4 and par 5 holes have generous tee shot landing areas. For something slightly unique is the Highlands Reserve Golf Resort just north of Davenport. This course sits atop one of the highest spots in Florida and affords golfers with exceptional scenery. The course was designed by Mike Dasher and offers open and spacious fairways like those within the Scottish highlands. Old Florida citrus trees enhance the edges of the course and scattered pines are harking back to courses in the Carolinas. The greens are large and quick, and make the course challenging for all ability ranges. Davenport may be small, however it is a simple country drive to the outskirts of Orlando, the Walt Disney World Resort, Disney vacation rentals and then the world is your oyster. World class shopping, eating, and entertainment are all merely minutes from Davenport. If you and your family are considering a trip to Orlando, chances are, you're thinking of Disney. What began in 1971 as the east coast version of Californias Disney Land and Magic Kingdom has become the largest and most visited holiday destination in the world. With four separate parks and their many environs, two water parks, and even a working film studio, Disney World has become something that every family should see. Orlando also hosts Universal Studios theme park and its numerous associated areas, together with Islands of Adventure and the dining and entertainment pavilion "CityWalk", which is free to enter. The CityWalk includes numerous dining establishments, shops, and even a 20 screen Cineplex with IMAX. Subsequent to an active day in the Florida sun, a quick drive has you and your family back to the quiet calm of Davenport, an oasis in the bustle of your Florida holiday. After a busy day in the Florida sun, a short drive has you and your family back to the quiet calm of Davenport, an oasis in the bustle of your Florida holiday. Free Articles: Wesley Mathews is part of the travel team at FindVacationRentals.com. A directory specializing in davenport rentals. The directory can provide you with a complete comprehensive list of disney rentals and homes all throughout Florida.
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