Discover Howey In The Hills
7 carefully curated photography spots with GPS coordinates, shooting tips, and local insights
Plaza de las Palmas y La Fontana at Mission Inn and Resort.
Spanish‑Mission courtyard centered on a decorative fountain and framed by tall palms, tiled walkways, arched facades and ornate details—ideal for architectural and intimate plaza shots. Best at golden hour and blue hour when warm stucco and water reflections pop; evenings offer illuminated features. Property is part of a resort—public access to the plaza is usually allowed but be discreet and ask staff if unsure. Free parking onsite; paths are mostly paved and wheelchair friendly. Weekdays and早m
Sara Maude Mason Park
Small lakeside park on the shores of Lake Harris with open water vistas, shoreline vegetation and frequent wading birds — great for intimate waterscape and nature shots. Best at sunrise or golden hour for warm light and reflected skies; sunsets can be dramatic over open water. Weekday mornings bring fewer people and more bird activity. Small parking area and easy shore access; no formal entry fee. Expect mosquitoes in warm months; bring bug spray.
Griffin Park
Small lakeside park on Howey-In-The-Hills’ shoreline offering calm water reflections, mature oaks, a pier and open vistas — ideal for sunrise/sunset and intimate landscape shots. Best at golden hour for warm side-light and mirror-like water; late-afternoon storms add drama. Easy street parking and no entry fee; paths are short and mostly flat but bring walking shoes. Weekday mornings are quiet. Limited facilities, so plan gear and water.
The Howey Mansion
Historic Mediterranean Revival mansion with turrets, arched loggias, ornate ironwork and formal gardens — excellent for architectural detail, period interiors (when open) and intimate garden portraits. Visit golden hour or blue hour for warm side-light and dramatic skies; weekday mornings or scheduled tours reduce crowds. Check current tour hours and photo-permission for interiors; on-site parking available. Summers are hot and humid — bring water and shade.
Blevins Patriot Park
A compact, easily accessible town park on the lakefront offering waterfront views, memorials and open lawns framed by mature trees. Best for sunrise and sunset reflections on the water, intimate landscape shots, and environmental portraits with simple civic monuments. No entry fee; on‑street and small lot parking nearby. Weekday mornings are quiet; expect warm, low-angle light in golden hours and occasional breezes that affect reflections.
Central Park
Small town park with lakes, mature oaks and walking paths offering calm waterscapes, birdlife and intimate landscape scenes. Best at golden hour (sunrise for soft east light over the water, sunset for warm backlight through trees). Easy street parking and free entry; accessible paths but bring bug spray in warm months. Weekday mornings are quiet; check for local events on weekends.
Grove Square Park
Compact town square with historic gazebo, mature live oaks and a manicured lawn — good for intimate landscape and small-architecture shots. Best at golden hour or blue hour when warm light filters through oak branches; late afternoon yields soft backlight. Easy street parking nearby, wheelchair-accessible paths, no entry fee. Weekday mornings are quiet; weekends may host community events that add candid human interest.