Local area

Mount Dora is a charming, historical town located in Central Florida, a short half-hour drive from Orlando. Mount Dora evokes that quiet and comfortable “Southern” charm and hospitality of a lakefront community nestled amongst the gentle hills and orange groves of Central Florida. At an elevation of 184 feet above sea level, Mount Dora is Florida’s equivalent of a mountain-top town. Active shopping and recreation compliments its many festivals and community events. Find it all in Mount Dora!

Your two-hour Eco-Tour will take you back in time to Florida as it was over 1,000 years ago. You will travel through the awesome Dora Canal in search of alligators, great blue herons, anhingas, turtles, snakes and many other fascinating inhabitants of this ancient cypress swamp and protected waterway. Your eco-tour is fully narrated by our USCG licensed captains and crew. You are welcome to bring a cooler or picnic basket. Tours depart from Wooten Park in Downtown Tavares.

All Aboard the Orange Blossom Cannonball, Central Florida’s historic steam train! America’s #1 Movie Train gives you the opportunity to ride on the actual train that starred in: “True Grit”, “Appaloosa”, “3:10 to Yuma”, “There Will be Blood”, “Rosewood”, and “Oh Brother, Where Art Thou?”. Our station in Tavares is where you’ll board the train for your big adventure to Lake Jem. During this 2 hour, 16 mile round trip, you will travel in vintage coaches pulled by our 1907 2-6-0 steam locomotive!

* View Beautiful Lake Dora * Orlando Attractions * Eco Tours * 10 minutes to 2 Hours * Land on the Water * Tours as Low as $30.00

Beach Bar with kayak and jet-ski rentals

Guided Kayak Tours through the Dora Canal, Dead River, and Harris Chain of Lakes

Award winning wines from the area's only local vineyard

Deer Island Country Club is Central Florida's most unforgettable golf experience. Enjoy the panoramic views and wildlife as Deer Island carves its way through the environmentally protected Florida wetlands. Our black tees playing over 7000 yards will challenge any golfer, but with five different sets of tees Deer Island accommodates every level of golfer. Accentuated with water on every hole and Joe Lee's signature finger style, bunkering Deer Island is a golf course with true character.

Central Florida's only high performance muscle car museum

U-Pick farm. Peaches and other fruits.

Area's largest antiques and collectibles dealer.

Beautifully landscaped garden on the shores of Lake Harris. Public access.

Theme parks are south on the Florida Turnpike, then head West on I-4 and follow directional signs.

Lake Sumter State College is 5 minutes away West on Hwy 441.