Dining out in Sanford but worried about sticking to your particular diet or choice of healthy eating lifestyle? Historic Downtown Sanford has good eats for all regardless of dietary preferences. This time of year, everyone’s making food related resolutions but dining out at your favorite restaurant doesn’t have to derail those plans. You may be choosing a high protein diet,...
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Cocktails You Must Try In Sanford Cocktail Crawls is what Sanfording is all about! Thankfully fantastic bars can be found within walking distance all around Historic Downtown Sanford. Ready to quench your thirst for craft cocktails? You’ll find limited edition spirits, house-made syrups, and mixers for elevated flavors. And you don’t want to miss tasty libations featuring Sanford’s own craft...
Historic Downtown Sanford’s foodie cred was cemented with the addition of its very own food hall. Henry’s Depot Culinary Collective has been a welcome entertainment spot for local foodies and visitors alike. Located on the site of one of Florida’s first railroads from the late 1800’s, the building was rebuilt in the 1940s and underwent extensive renovations before opening up...
The Sounds of Sinatra are heading to Sanford! Yes, you read that right. Join us for David Robert's Trio Frank Sinatra Birthday Celebration at West End, and enjoy your favorite ballots this weekend! Roberts will be accompanied by Julian Bond on keys, Charlie Silva on upright bass and the smooth sounds of Sinatra will be sung by none other than David Roberts...
Local Ingredients Shine at The Tennessee Truffle Tennessee Truffle is Historic Downtown Sanford’s farm to table destination restaurant. Loyal visitors travel from throughout Central Florida to partake of the Florida-focused Southern cuisine of Chef Nat Russell. A classically trained chef and graduate of the Culinary Institute of America who believes in cooking good food. Beyond a technique-driven philosophy, it’s a...
Volunteering time, skill and ingenuity, the artists at Gallery on First are thrilled to officially announce the unveiling of Historic Downtown Sanford’s first mural. The 63-foot mural site is located on the west side of the Hotchkiss Building (211 E. 1st Street Sanford, Fl 32771) in the alley way between Gallery on First and Hollerbach’s Willow Tree Café on 1st...
Do you have a thirst for delicious craft beer? Historic Downtown Sanford’s breweries and beer gardens—all located within a short walking distance of one another—will make any visitor happy (hoppy)! Each space blends in perfectly with the city’s eclectic vibe and contributes to the downtown’s historic preservation efforts. And don’t forget to bring your pup along! These stops are all...
Whether you’re pining for a dry Martini or an over-the-top tiki drink, Historic Downtown Sanford is the place for you. Experienced bartenders are ready to create your drink fantasy with fresh and adventurous ingredients. We know you’ll love a French 75 in a historic building or a Moscow Mule on a beached pontoon boat. Sanford even has its own craft...
Before we get into everything peppermint and Christmas, let’s enjoy the yummy flavors of fall that abound around Historic Downtown Sanford. Whether you’re in the mood to cozy up with a pumpkin spice latte or want to get boozy with a crafty cocktail that reminds you of your mom’s pumpkin or apple pie, you’ll find it as you stroll the...
On November 28th for Small Business Saturday, Historic Downtown Sanford will be hosting the first ever Open Container event from 2pm-midnight within a specific footprint. (see map below) Sanford Main Street, the newly formed public-private partnership to help promote our destination, is leading the way with partners Community Redevelopment Agency, Historic Downtown Sanford® and Wayne Densch Inc. to make this...
