Sight Rollins College, Winter Park
Knowles Memorial Chapel
A sight in Rollins College, Winter Park, free to visit and worth about 30 minutes. Best time to go: Afternoon.
Why go
A Spanish Revival chapel on the Rollins College campus, near the shore of Lake Virginia.
It is one of 6 curated places we feature in Winter Park, alongside 3 sights and 2 activities. 3 more of our picks sit within about half a mile in a straight line, so it pairs easily with Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens and Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour. At about 30 minutes, it slots neatly between bigger plans.
- Type
- Sight
- Neighborhood
- Rollins College
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 30 min
- Best time
- Afternoon
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 1 beyond Winter Park. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1Albin Polasek Museum & Sculpture Gardens
The lakeside home, studio and gardens of sculptor Albin Polasek, with his work set among the plantings.
Sight · 0.4 mi straight-line - 2Winter Park Scenic Boat Tour
An hour-long pontoon tour, running since 1938, through Winter Park's chain of lakes and the canals between them.
Activity · 0.4 mi straight-line - 3Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of American Art
A museum of Louis Comfort Tiffany's work, including the Tiffany chapel interior from the 1893 Chicago World's Fair.
Sight · 0.6 mi straight-line - 4Park Avenue
Winter Park's brick main street of shops, cafes and sidewalk tables, lined along Central Park and the train station.
Activity · 0.7 mi straight-line - 5Kraft Azalea Garden
A free lakefront garden of cypress trees and azaleas on Lake Maitland, with a columned exedra at the water.
Sight · 1.3 mi straight-line - 6Disney's Contemporary Resort
A 1971 A-frame hotel the monorail runs straight through, a short walk from Magic Kingdom.
Stay · Walt Disney World · 18 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Knowles Memorial Chapel is a stop on our Orlando New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
When to go
Average daily highs in Winter Park run from 70°F in January to 89°F in May; June is usually the wettest month. For Knowles Memorial Chapel itself, we suggest: Afternoon.
Modelled monthly averages for Winter Park from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full Winter Park weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 28.59250, -81.34806
- Destination
- Winter Park, Florida
Knowles Memorial Chapel: quick answers
How much time do you need at Knowles Memorial Chapel?
Plan on about 30 minutes at Knowles Memorial Chapel. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Knowles Memorial Chapel?
Our pick: Afternoon. Insider tip: The campus is quiet on Jan 1; walk down from Park Avenue along Holt Avenue.
Is Knowles Memorial Chapel free?
Yes, we list Knowles Memorial Chapel as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Knowles Memorial Chapel?
Knowles Memorial Chapel appears on Orlando New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Knowles Memorial Chapel to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to Winter Park.
Plan Winter Park
- Winter Park travel guide 6 places
- Best time to visit Winter Park weather by month
- Walt Disney World to Winter Park 19 mi straight-line
Lists & regions
Curated recommendation, not live listing data. Confirm hours, prices, bookings and access before you go.