Eatonville

Known as the childhood home of renowned Harlem Renaissance author Zora Neale Hurston, Eatonville, a municipality about six miles north of Orlando, is a cultural and historical jewel of Central Florida and the oldest all-Black town in the U.S.

Hurston’s legacy is preserved throughout the 1.1-square-mile city, and her image and name can be seen everywhere from the vibrant mural at Elizabeth Park to the Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Art and the ZORA! Festival, which lasts for much of the year, beginning on her birthday in January and ending in October.

Eatonville, called “The Town that Freedom Built,” was established in the late 1800s by formerly enslaved people, and visitors can take a self-guided walking tour of the historic area, including the Hurston homesite, starting at the Hungerford School and ending at Mack’s Auto Repair Garage.

Mouth-watering soul food and more can be found at Eatonville’s restaurants, which include Kook’n with Kim, Soul Food Fantasy, and Tommy’s Kitchen. While in town, a visit to the Audubon Center for Birds of Prey is a must for birding and nature enthusiasts, and city parks offer a variety of outdoor activities. World-class dining and entertainment options can be found in downtown Orlando just five miles south of Eatonville.

Plan your trip at Visit Orlando.

MUSEUMS, ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT

Learn about Eatonville’s history and its most famous former resident.

• Zora Neale Hurston National Museum of Fine Art
• ZORA! Festival Season
• Orlando arts and entertainment

FAMILY FUN

Explore the many kid-friendly attractions in the Orlando area.

• Eatonville Branch Library
• Orlando kid-friendly travel

OUTDOOR ADVENTURES

Visit the parks and Audubon center.

• Audubon Center for Birds of Prey
• City parks
• Orlando outdoors and nature

DINING

Enjoy soul food and Southern favorites in Eatonville.

• Kook’n with Kim
• Soul Food Fantasy
• Tommy’s Kitchen
• DaJen Eats
• Dining in Orlando

BEACHES

Eatonville is less than an hour away from east coast beaches.

• Daytona Beach
• Ponce Inlet
• More beaches

ACCESSIBILITY

Check out accessible attractions and activities in the Orlando area.

• Orlando Accessibility Guide
• Special needs services and resources

SHOPPING

Find endless places to shop in Orlando.

• Orlando neighborhood shopping
• Orlando malls
• Orlando outlets

PLACES TO STAY

Choose from a wide selection of hotels and vacation rentals.

• Orlando hotels and resorts
• Orlando vacation rentals
• More places to stay in Orlando