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Universal Studios Florida
Movie-themed park in Orlando with thrilling rides based on blockbuster films and the Wizarding World of Harry Potter.
19 km · about 20 min drive
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Maitland
Florida, United States · North America
About Maitland
Maitland is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Altamonte Springs, 19km from Universal Studios Florida.
Maitland is in Florida, United States, with about 17,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Altamonte Springs, about 4 km away.
The Maitland Art Center (formerly known as The Research Studio) is a historic site in Maitland, Florida. It was founded and designed by architect and artist J. Andre Smith (1880–1959) in 1937 as an artist colony, dedicated to experimental art. Funded by philanthropist Mary Curtis Bok, the colony hosted artists suchRead more
as Ralston Crawford, Milton Avery, and Consuelo Kanaga. It is located at 231 West Packwood Avenue. On November 17, 1982, it was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places.
The Maitland Art Center is one of the five museums encompassed by the Art & History Museums – Maitland (A&H). The A&H's Maitland Art Center offers artist residency programs, a variety of art classes for adults and children, professional development for artists, and dynamic programming for art appreciation. The A&H is a non-profit organization funded by earned income and contributions by the City of Maitland, the State of Florida, United Arts of Central Florida, grants, and individual donations.
The A&H's Maitland Art Center is one of the few examples of Mayan Revival architecture, also known as Fantasy Architecture in the southeast. The grounds are a common location for outdoor weddings. The art center offers three areas for weddings: the Main Garden, the Chapel, and the Mayan Courtyard.
The Center (as The Research Studio (Maitland Art Center)) was designated a National Historic Landmark in August 2014. It was given this designation primarily for its distinctive architecture, a Mayan-influenced interpretation of Art Deco, sometimes referred to as Mayan Revival.
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Within an hour or so of Maitland: Universal Studios Florida (19 km), Islands of Adventure (20 km), SeaWorld Orlando (26 km), Magic Kingdom – Walt Disney World (32 km).
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Maitland is in Florida, United States, about 4 km from Altamonte Springs.
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- Population
- 17,463
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- Florida
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 28.6278, -81.3631
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Worth the detour from Maitland
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Islands of Adventure
Universal Orlando's thrill-focused park with the acclaimed Wizarding World of Harry Potter and cutting-edge rides.
20 km · about 25 min drive
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SeaWorld Orlando
Marine-themed park in Florida combining ocean animal encounters with thrilling rides and live shows.
26 km · about 30 min drive
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Magic Kingdom – Walt Disney World
The flagship Disney theme park featuring Cinderella Castle, classic rides, and beloved character experiences in Orlando.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Richard Petty Driving Experience
Drive or ride in a real NASCAR stock car at speeds up to 160 mph at multiple speedways across the United States.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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EPCOT – Walt Disney World
Disney's celebration of human achievement and world culture featuring Future World pavilions and the World Showcase.
34 km · about 40 min drive
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Hollywood Studios – Walt Disney World
Disney park themed around movies, television, and entertainment with Star Wars and Toy Story lands.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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Animal Kingdom – Walt Disney World
Disney's nature-themed park combining thrill rides with wildlife experiences and the immersive Pandora land.
38 km · about 45 min drive
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