Orange City can be found between Orlando and Daytona Beach in Volusia County. Less than an hour’s drive will get you to either one of these famous Florida vacation destinations. For those who are looking for things to do even closer to town, Orange City is just north of Lake Monroe and due east of both Blue Spring State Park and Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park. One of the lakes that contribute to the St. John’s River system, Lake Monroe offers recreational opportunities, and its southern shores are home to the city of Sanford and the Central Florida Zoo & Botanical Gardens. At Blue Spring State Park and Lower Wekiva River Preserve State Park, the numerous activity options include scuba diving, canoeing, kayaking, horseback riding, hiking, and wildlife viewing.