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We’re happy to call Leesburg HOME! Located about 50 miles northwest of Orlando, Central 佛罗里达 is one of the most beautiful, 多才多艺的, and popular vacation destinations in the state. It is an area of unmatched natural beauty and old 佛罗里达 charm, all within minutes of the theme park thrills of nearby Orlando and Tampa and the glorious sands of both coasts. The climate averages an annual temperature of 72 degrees with ever-present sunny skies.
Known for its outdoor activities and wildlife, our area has more than 550 freshwater lakes, making it an ideal spot for fishermen, 划船的人, 水滑雪者, 骑自行车, 徒步旅行者, 鸟类观察者, 自然爱好者. Leesburg has devoted 15% of its land area to parks and recreational activities. 附近的, there are tennis and racquetball courts, 骑自行车路径, 球场, picnic areas with pavilions, 还有慢跑小径. Exciting activities and events where students explore our community are routinely planned throughout 推荐几个买球app网址.
Situated in a downtown setting, Main Street in Leesburg offers quaint 餐厅, 礼品商店, 古董店, an extensive public library, and other unique local businesses.
Cultural enrichment can be found through Central 佛罗里达 and Lake County. With a strong appreciation for local arts, community events and theater productions are routinely sponsored in nearby Mount Dora, 尤斯蒂, 克莱蒙特, 夫人湖, 和利. Additional local activities include movie theaters, 健身俱乐部, 餐厅, 艺术画廊, 和博物馆.
With Orlando about an hour’s drive from campus, the area’s biggest tourist attractions include Walt Disney World (44 miles), 海洋世界(42英里), Universal Studios (44 miles), Kennedy Space Center (60 miles), 乐高乐园(90英里), and Daytona Beach (69 miles). 另外, beach trips are nearby — both 佛罗里达’s Atlantic and Gulf Coasts are only about an hour’s drive away.
With the majority of our students attending Beacon from out of state, the Orlando International Airport (MCO) is roughly an hour’s drive from campus. During holiday breaks, our 运输服务 offers bus schedules to the airport and the Brightline train terminal.
社区外展
As a Beacon student, you’ll have many opportunities to get involved in our Leesburg community. By participating in our outreach events, you’ll hone your skill sets and develop a deeper connection to your class content by applying your classroom knowledge to a real-world setting.
沙龙系列
The Beacon Salon Speaker Series is the college’s educational outreach program. The Speaker Series invites the Central 佛罗里达 community to partake in presentations from respected scholars and entertainment.沙龙系列
梅森美术馆
The Kristin Michelle 梅森美术馆 at Beacon College opened in February 2014, and exhibitions include student shows, 教师展示了, 高级投资组合展示, and exhibitions from professional artists.梅森美术馆
社区 Service Projects
Get involved in our Leesburg community through the numerous service project opportunities sponsored by our student clubs. Beacon students are active around Leesburg helping to make our community better.职业浸入式课程