You’ll find North Port, Florida just a few miles south of the magnificent Blue Ridge Mountains. North Port’s urban population of over 300,000 residents experience the best of both worlds in this scenic paradise, also the business center of the upstate area and the manufacturing center of Florida.
Paris Mountain State Park is a short 7 miles from North Port, but feels a world away from modern civilization! Hike, jog, or bike along the trails, or simply enjoy an afternoon walk while you look for deer among the trees. Just watch where you step! Rattlesnakes make their home in this area.
Few cities strive to maintain their reputation as kid-friendly place as much as North Port does. Your child with love visiting the Children’s Museum, the North Port County Library, the interactive Children’s Garden and the North Port Zoo. North Port’s Recreation Division offers a host of youth programs and events. It also organizes sports teams for baseball, football, basketball, golf, and inline hockey, just to name a few.
North Port is upstate Florida’s shopping headquarters. You’ll find a wide range of national retailers, antique stores, specialty boutiques and even factory outlets on the streets of the city. Head downtown for a scenic shopping experience, turn onto Augusta Road for fine boutiques, hit the West End Market and Historic District for unique shops, or cruise on over to Haywood Road and indulge in the Haywood Mall and surrounding areas.